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 
Around the Firehouse: Jan.15-Jan.20, 2018
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Medical Marijuana License Process Continues to be Questioned, Appeals Being Filed
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The question of licenses for medical marijuana grow facilities in the state continues to be questioned. Many...
Enjoy Naturalist Programs, Winter Hikes in February
Take a hike and enjoy some of the state’s trails in winter splendor. Photo from ODNR. COLUMBUS, Ohio – With...
Pauline Marie Theiss Hill, 94
Pauline Marie Theiss Hill, 94, of Racine, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2018, at her home. She was born...
Patrol Participating in Multi-State Human Trafficking Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is collaborating with the Indiana State Police, Michigan State Police, Illinois State...
Rio Announces Meigs County Deans’ Honor and Merit Lists
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are proud to announce the students...
Ohio Department of Education Offers Assistance to ECOT Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thousands of ECOT students and their families are trying to find a school following the announcement of...
Nora Mae Riggs Eason
Nora Mae Riggs Eason, of Pomeroy passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be...
Sabra Jean Morrison Ash, 82
Sabra Jean Morrison Ash, Pomeroy passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Pleasant Valley Hospital in Pt. Pleasant,...
Passenger in Custody in Syracuse Theft Case
Morgan Roush, left, and Jacob Hayman, right. SYRACUSE, Ohio - A person described as a passenger has been taken into...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Jan. 22, 2018
Everyday Meigs is a new feature for the Meigs Independent Press. Each week a person or place in Meigs...
County Fair Dates Across the State Announced
Meigs County Fair will be August 13-18, 2018. Raegan Jones showing a Jersey cow during the 2017 Meigs County Fair....
Meigs Health Today: Maintaining a Child’s Healthy Weight
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD As parents and caregivers, we hope our children will be healthy. An important action...
Smoking Down, but Almost 38 Million American Adults Still Smoke
NATIONAL - Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults (aged ?18 years) declined from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent...
Church Security Discussion with Sheriff Set
RACINE, Ohio - Safety is a concern every church needs to consider in the today’s society. The Carmel Sutton United...
Rollin K. Hawk, 81
Rollin K. Hawk, 81, of Guysville, OH passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, surrounded by his family, at the Chillicothe...
Clarence E. Jacks
Clarence E. Jacks of Middleport, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. Funeral services will...
Ronnie Dale Holley, 73
Ronnie Dale Holley, 73, of Middleport, OH, passed away January 19, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center. He was born June...
Syracuse Vehicle Recovered, Suspect in Custody
SYRACUSE, Ohio - A vehicle reported stolen on January 20, 2018 has been recovered and a suspect is in custody....
Vehicle Stolen in Syracuse
Further Update The vehicle has been recovered and suspect in custody. See related story for further information here. UPDATE Law...
Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access Temporarily Closed
RACINE, Ohio – The boat ramp and parking lot at the Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access have been...
Making a Bomb Threat is a Crime with Severe Consequences
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the beginning of the year, bomb threats have been reported at multiple schools across the state....
April Conference Promotes Efforts to Bring Healthy Local Food to More Cafeterias
The conference is designed for school districts looking to start or expand a Farm to School program, consumers who want...
Chow Line: “Raw” Water Trend Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that while water flowing in streams and rivers of the backcountry might...
Meigs Man Arraigned on Rape Charges
Brice Hupp appeared in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. $500,000 Bond Set POMEROY, Ohio...