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 
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Ag news and notes: Week of August 13
Editor's Note: Ag News and Notes is a new feature of the Meigs Independent Press. If you have local agricultural...
Rutland Mayor Releases Proposed Projects for ACGP Planning
Rutland Mayor Releases Proposed Projects for ACGP Planning RUTLAND, Ohio (August 10, 2023) — Rutland Mayor Tyler M. Eblin has...
Meigs Health Today
Tips for a Healthy Start to the School Year Shauna Chapman Administrative Assistant As summer break is winding down, there...
Micah Leon Bunch
Micah Leon Bunch born April 1, 1974 was called to his Heavenly Home on August 7, 2023. Micah passed at...
Robert Ray Edwards
Robert Ray Edwards, Jr., 57, of Long Bottom, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on Monday, August 7, 2023. Rob...
Open Class entries up this year for the fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - The total number of open class entries for the Meigs County Fair is up this year. The...
Taylor Dawn Shaffer
Taylor Dawn Shaffer, age 19 tragically passed away in a car accident on the 7th of August 2023. Taylor was...
Janice Marie DeBord
Janice Marie DeBord, 84, of Pomeroy, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on August 5, 2023. She was...
Meigs County ball player participates in Softball Nationals
Bella Runyon pitching. Submitted photo. Meigs County ball player participates in Softball Nationals POMEROY, Ohio - One ball player from...
Arrest made in homicide case
Arrest made in homicide case Editor’s note: All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POMEROY,...
Homicide being investigated in Meigs County
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports that deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a...
Arrest made in two-county sting
On August 3, 2023, The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force ended a long-term investigation surrounding major drug suppliers from Columbus,...
Sarah Jean Roush
Sarah Jean Roush passed away on August 4,2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of Forty Six...
David Allen McMillan
David Allen McMillan, 54, of Racine, passed away, at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence. Born...
Ohio Issue 1 igniting impassioned arguments on both sides
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Special Election Day is August 8. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For in-person...
Opportunity to collect school supplies for Operation Christmas Child
RACINE, Ohio - Back-to-school is a chance to collect supplies for Operation Christmas Child. With school supplies filling store shelves...
More rain possible this week
RACINE, Ohio - Following a day of storms and flash flooding, Meigs County and the surrounding areas can expect much...
Fatal crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - A crash on Route 7 earlier today ended with one fatality. According to the Gallipolis Post...
Community Calendar
Information for the Community Calendar may be sent to [email protected] August 7The regular Letart Township Trustee Meeting will Monday, August...
Election notice for the Meigs County SWCD
Election Notice The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation...
160th Meigs County Fair set for Aug. 14-19
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. POMEROY, Ohio - In just one week, the 160th Meigs County...
Cleveland man convicted of murder of former Middleport resident
Mason County, W.Va.- Bobby L Wolford was found guilty of first degree felony murder, in the death of former Middleport...
Meigs County Jr Fair participant invites you to the fair
Meigs County Fair participant Alexa Cook would like to personally invite you to the 160th Meigs County Fair rabbit show...
River Roasters Coffee Company Grows Business and Impact in Meigs County
Pomeroy, Ohio: August 02, 2023 –– In 2021, River Roasters Coffee Company announced plans to expand its food and beverage business...