Meigs Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Person 
Fabalish Inc. Recalls “Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites” Because of Possible E. coli 
Athens Set to Receive Part of Ohio Development Investment to Strengthen Businesses, Transform Communities 
Washington County in Top 10 for Youth Hunters Two-day Firearms Season 
James “Jim” Ysseldyke 
Long Bottom man sentenced to prison in child rape case
Brice Hupp appeared in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio — A...
Warmer weather delays fall color, brilliant colors still expected
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Even though we may not be seeing much fall color yet, be on the lookout later in...
Meigs County Agricultural Society board election set
POMEROY, Ohio - The annual election of the Board of Directors for the Meigs County Agricultural Society will be held...
Bebea Joyce O’Dell, 84
Bebea Joyce O’Dell, 84, of Rutland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the Holzer...
Mary Ireland Lance, 87
Mary Ireland Lance, 87, of Racine, passed away, at 12:08 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her residence. Born...
Paul Boring, 77
Paul Boring, 77, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April...
Mildred Inez Hudson, 84
Mildred Inez Hudson, 84, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018. She was born on November 11,...
Programs available for state-funded rail crossing upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging local highway authorities to apply for available state-funding...
Consumers warned to beware of lottery and sweepstakes scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the high Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to...
Drewy M. Gore, 81
Drewy M. Gore, 81, of Rutland, OH, went to be with his Lord Monday, October 15, 2018 in his home....
The true story on Nelson Story
This week in my American History class at Southern High School, I started a chapter on settling the west. Topics...
Denise Ann Werry Miller, 61
Denise Ann Werry Miller, 61, of Portland, Ohio, went to her Heavenly home on October 13, 2018, at Arbors at...
Sue L. Smith, 76
Sue L. Smith, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Salem Center, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2018, in...
John D. Stumbo, 59
John D. Stumbo, 59, of Pomeroy, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born July 13,...
Brothers held on $500,000 bond each in sexual offense case
POMEROY, Ohio - Two brothers are being held on high bonds following indictments on sexual offense charges. According to Meigs...
Missing teen reported from Racine area
Samantha Alexander RACINE, Ohio - The Meigs County Juvenile Court is looking for a missing teen. Samantha Alexander, 13, from...
Grand Jury returns 31 indictments, includes three sexual offense cases
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Sheriff’s Office investigating shots fired near residence
POMEROY, Ohio - On Sunday, October 7, at 11:23 p.m., the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a...
Woman reported missing, found needing medical attention
POMEROY, Ohio - A woman reported missing was found in need of medical attention. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith...
The bridge of our past was once the bridge of our future
November 12, 1928, the Pomeroy Bend Bridge, or as it came to be known, the Pomeroy – Mason Bridge, opened...
Letter to the Editor: Working to bring broadband to Meigs
Just last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it would spend almost $1.5 billion in federal funds over...
Hunting season, milkweed seed pod collection underway
It doesn’t feel much like fall, but Ohio’s fall hunting seasons are indeed underway. Squirrel season started back on Sept....
More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants to be released around Ohio
Ring-necked pheasants will be released in Ohio. Photo from ODNR. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A total of more than 14,000 ring-necked...
Officers recover stolen property
POMEROY, Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources assisted the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office in investigating vehicle break ins Sheriff...
Vickie Lynn Combs, 62
Vickie Lynn Combs, 62, Racine, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at her Mile Hill Road home....