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 
Racine’s Dunfee awarded scholarship from Peoples Bank Foundation
MARIETTA, Ohio – The Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation formed to make donations in Peoples Bank market areas,...
Meigs Heritage Festival July 15
CHESTER, Ohio – The Meigs Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The event has been held...
AG DeWine warns of uptick in IRS scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that his office logged about 600 reports of “IRS” scams...
Deputy’s Notebook: June 18-July 3, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing...
Citizens to share concerns about Internet services during town hall meeting
MARIETTA, Ohio - Families without high-speed internet service are missing more than just the ability to download a movie or...
Patrol reports 17 fatalities, 908 OVI arrests during July Fourth weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 17 people lost their lives in traffic crashes during...
Rio announces Meigs County Deans’ and Merit Lists
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are proud to announce the students...
Applications in as Ohio begins medical marijuana cultivation
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The applications are in for medical marijuana cultivation licenses following the June 30, 2017 deadline. According to...
Detroit murder suspect apprehended in Middleport
POMEROY, Ohio – In a multi-agency effort a Detroit man wanted on a murder charge has been apprehended in Meigs...
Michael W. Hamm, 71
Michael W. Hamm, 71, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. Born September 25, 1945 in Pomeroy,...
Following failure to comply, man sentenced for non-support of dependents
POMEROY, Ohio - Eric Priddy has been sentenced for violation community control terms. According to Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney, James...
Man sentenced on drug charges following probation violation
POMEROY, Ohio - According to the Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney, James Stanley, Jason Pierce was sentenced to prison for drug...
Cundiff sentenced for wildlife violation, firearm charge
POMEROY, Ohio – A man has been sentenced for improperly handling a firearm and illegally hunting in Meigs County. Travis...
Pomeroy PD looking for information about vandalism incidents
UPDATE According to a statement from the Pomeroy Police Department, two suspects in the vandalism that took place on July...
Editorial: Dear Gov. Kasich, We Are Still Here
Typically, I refrain from writing editorials, however, I can’t be quiet on this particularly topic. Growing up in Meigs County,...
Florida resident convicted of poaching deer in Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio – John B. Williams, 31, of Monticello, Florida, was recently convicted of nine charges related to poaching deer...
Norman ‘Woodrow’ Mora, 88
Norman "Woodrow" Mora, 88, Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on...
Dennis Musser, 57
Dennis Musser, 57, of Middleport was set free from this life on July 2, 2017. Dennis was an active member...
ODOT District 10 announces roadwork for week of July 3
SOUTHEAST OHIO – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 has announced maintenance work being done in the area for...
Commissioners group responds to Gov. Kasich’s veto of budget loss fix
Gov. John Kasich COLUMBUS, Ohio - Following an effort that pulled together counties throughout the state, a veto has brought...
Two fire departments respond to fire on Tornado Road
RACINE, Ohio – Firefighters responded to a fire at a residence on Tornado Road just outside of the Village of...
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon by travelers visiting family and friends. Ohio...
George Knight Strode, 81
George Knight Strode of Grove City, Ohio, a sports writer and sports editor in central Ohio for 37 years wrote...
James Thurl Nutter, 73
James Thurl Nutter, 73, of Reedsville, finished his race on June 30, 2017 and is now in the presence of...
Rumpke Independence Day collection schedule
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Rumpke residential trash and recycling service will not occur on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 2017....