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 
Hours and Information for Primary Election Day May 8, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – On May 8, 2018 Meigs County will participate along with the rest of the state in...
Tucker Charged with 28 Counts Including Kidnapping and Sexual Battery
Larry D. Tucker POMEROY, Ohio – A Special Grand Jury has indicted a former corrections officer and probation officer with...
Letter to the Voters: Taylor Sappington Candidate for State Representative
Taylor Sappington, candidate for state representative. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in advertising for...
Letter to the Voters: Danny Davis Candidate for County Commissioner
Danny Davis, candidate for Meigs County Commissioner on the Republican ballot. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does...
Meigs Health Today: Nursing Services Available at Health Department
By Marc Barr, Health Commissioner There are over 4 million professionally active nurses in the U.S. While about 62%...
In the Open: Up-coming Outdoor Related Events
Meigs County Clean-Up Day coming May 19 POMEROY, Ohio – The popular, annual Meigs County Clean-Up Day will be held...
Letter to the Voters: Tim Ihle Candidate for County Commissioner
Tim Ihle, current Meigs County Commissioner and Candidate on the Republican Ballot for County Commissioner. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The...
Letter to the Voters: Linda Warner for Common Pleas Judge
Linda Warner, candidate on the Republican Primary Ballot for Meigs County Common Pleas Judge. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The...
Former Probation and Corrections Officer in Custody
Larry D. Tucker ASHLAND, Ohio – A former corrections officer and probation officer has been taken into custody on a...
Multiple People Arrested in Warrant and Indictment Round-up
Suspected drugs and paraphernalia discovered by law enforcement. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio - According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood,...
LeSage Water to be Available at Fruth Pharmacy
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – Recently, Fruth Pharmacy announced it will be partnering with LeSage Water to provide bottled water to...
Immunization Clinic Set for May 8, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 9-11...
Ohio AG Urges Ohio Hospital Association to Implement Human Trafficking Protocals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Hospital Association President (OHA) and CEO Mike Abrams today sent...
Ohio Senator to Speak at Rio Commencement
Ohio Senator Bob Peterson will be the commencement speaker for the 142nd commencement ceremony at the University of Rio Grande...
Local Doctroral Student Selected for Prestigious Fellowship
LAWRENCE, Kansas – Twelve doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas’ prestigious Madison and Lila Self...
Meigs County Students Recognized During Holzer Science Banquet
Holzer Health System recently honored outstanding local high school science graduates at its 35th Annual High School Science Awards Banquet....
Farmers Market Coming to Wilkesville
WILKESVILLE, Ohio - Bob Rannells of McAuthur, Ohio is forming a farmers market for Wilkesville, Ohio. This will be open...
National Day of Prayer Activities at Meigs Courthouse May 3, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County National Day of Prayer event will be May 3, 2018 on the courthouse steps....
Douglas Gene Lambert, 79
Douglas Gene Lambert, 79, of Rutland, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Abbyshire Place in Gallipolis,...
Ricky Wayne Schaefer, 55
Ricky Wayne Schaefer, 55, of Mason, West Virginia, passed away at 2:57 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 in the...
Charles “Mike” E. Michael, 83
Charles “Mike” E. Michael, 83, of Racine, passed away at the 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the...
Athens County Home Health Care Agency Owner Sentenced for Committing $2 Million Fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined Benjamin C. Glassman, United States Attorney for the Southern District...
2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Now Available
The photo of a garter snake, submitted by Ryan Wagner of North Olmsted was a winner for the ninth annual...
Celebrate Children’s Book Week April 30-May 6, 2018
Schools and libraries highlight Children's Book Week each year, and so can parents in their home. Make reading a family...
Teddy Allen Warner, 84
Teddy Allen Warner, 84, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on April 27, 2018. He was born on March 1, 1933...