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 
Herbert Eugene Casto Sr., 81
Herbert Eugene Casto Sr., 81, of Middleport, passed away, at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his daughters...
Warrants Issued for Two Individuals
The Meigs County Courthouse. Photo by Madalyn Wood. POMEROY, Ohio - Warrants have been issued for two individuals that did...
Around the Firehouse: Jan. 21-Feb. 10, 2018
January 21, 2018 Rutland Station 4: The department responded to two calls. Call 1: Rutland was called lifting assistance on...
Meigs Prosecutor’s Office Releases Stats on 2017
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley has released a review of the office’s activity in 2017....
Ohioians Warned of Romance Scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Feb. 12, 2018 warned consumers to beware of online romance scams,...
James Bailey, 91
James Bailey, 91, of Bashan, Ohio passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 He was born Jan. 8, 1927 near Bashan,...
Residential Retaining Wall Collapses in Pomeroy
A retaining wall behind a Brick Street residence collapsed in Pomeroy about 4 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2018. Photo by...
Thelma Marguerite Lipton, 95
Thelma Marguerite Linton went to be with our Lord and family on Feb. 10, 2018. She was born June 25,...
Alcena Fern Diehl, 65
Alcena Fern Diehl, 65, of Racine, OH passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born...
Fatal Fire Victim Name Released
POMEROY, Ohio - The identity of the man that died in a fire on State Route 325 has been...
AG DeWine Files Lawsuit Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades
MARIETTA, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Feb. 8, 2018 filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging...
James “Jim” Neal Wright, 80
James "Jim" Neal Wright, 80, of Alfred, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He...
Albert Lawrence Imboden, 63
Albert Lawrence Imboden, 63, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born on April 22, 1954...
Rev. Donald Ernest Roach, 83
Rev. Donald Ernest Roach, 83, of Hartford, WV, passed away February 3, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,...
Listing of Roads Closed in Area from Flooding Feb. 7, 2018
SOUTHEAST OHIO – The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a list of roadways impacted by high water throughout...
Middleport Police Make Arrest Following Search Warrant Execution
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – The execution of a search warrant has resulted in the arrest of one man. According to Middleport...
ODOT Prepared for Mixed Bag of Winter Weather
Motorists are advised to not “Crowd the Plow” as crews work on roadways including a “snow cloud” that impacts visibility...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Feb. 5-10, 2018
EVERYDAY MEIGS IS A NEW FEATURE FOR THE MEIGS INDEPENDENT PRESS. EACH WEEK A PERSON OR PLACE IN MEIGS COUNTY,...
Ohio Hunters Harvest 186,000 Deer during 2017-2018 Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hunters checked 186,247 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural...
Teresa R. Gillilan, 59
Teresa R. Gillilan, 59, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department....
Questions arise Concerning Extension Office Funding
POMEROY, Ohio – Following the loss of the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) sales tax revenue, Meigs County is looking...
Task Forces Serves Search Warrant, Suspected Drugs and Paraphernalia Found
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs serve a search warrant in Syracuse, Ohio and reportedly...
Woman Texts for Help While Allegedly Held at Gunpoint
Deputies Make Arrest, Suspect Charged with Kidnapping MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff has released information on an...
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Operator of Amish-Education Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Charitable Funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against a man accused of misusing over $168,000...