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 
Deputy’s Notebook May 18-31, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing...
Skatopia’s Martin allegedly involved in assault with a vehicle
POMEROY, Ohio - Brewce Martin, 51, of Rutland, allegedly threatened to run over another man at a local gas station....
Joshua Daniel Weaver, 35
Joshua Daniel Weaver, 35, of Eagle Ridge Road departed this life on May 30, 2017. Born August 18, 1981, he...
Ohio AG files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for fraudulent marketing, fueling opioid epidemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against five leading prescription opioid manufacturers and their...
Ira Eugene VanCooney, 40
Ira Eugene VanCooney, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on May 29, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1976...
25 individuals convicted in Philo deer poaching case
ATHENS, Ohio – Twenty-five individuals, including 20 juveniles, were recently convicted of 161 hunting-related charges in the Muskingum County Court...
Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume now open at Cincinnati Museum Center
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press will be offering a regular articles throughout the year, espcecially during the summer on...
Man convicted, sentenced for entering Portland home on meth
POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been convicted following a one day trial on charges trespassing a home while under...
Remembering Meigs County’s fallen soldiers
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Memorial Day in Meigs County marks the official beginning of summer. Many people today will...
Annual Meigs County Memorial run this weekend
POMEROY, Ohio - Known as Southeast Ohio’s largest motorcycle run, the 32nd Annual Meigs County Memorial Day Run is a...
Large underage party busted by Meigs Sheriff’s Office
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Deputies broke up a large party with alleged underage drinking and drug use in...
Juanita Jean Terrell, 65
Juanita Jean Terrell Juanita Jean Terrell, 65, of Racine, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2017....
Laura Kathryn Hart, 73
Laura Kathryn Hart, 73, of Racine, passed away, at 5:39 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017 at her residence. Born...
Early morning crash on State Route 124
POMEROY, Ohio - Around 3:15 a.m. on May 23, 2017 first responders were on the scene of a single vehicle...
Petition for constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting certified
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would change the process for congressional...
Road closure notice for section of State Route 124
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 has announced a road closure for slip repair...
Rio summer sports camps and clinics set
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande Athletic Department has announced its 2017 Summer Camps and Clinics schedule....
Holzer recognizes high school science achievements
Three Meigs County students honored MID OHIO VALLEY - Holzer Health System honored outstanding local high school science graduates at...
Alexander Jiries ‘Gooby’ Samour, 40
Alexander Jiries “Gooby” Samour, 40, passed away, on May 11, 2017 at his residence. Born October 6, 1976, in Columbus,...
Motor carrier safety highlighted during International Roadcheck 2017
PUCO seeking to enhance truck and bus safety, security throughout Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lives are being saved in Ohio...
One juvenile in custody, one hospitalized following middle school fight
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff's Office has released more information on the altercation at Eastern Middle School. ...
Racine American Legion to hold Memorial Day program
RACINE, Ohio - Each year the Racine American Legion hosts a Memorial Day program. The program will be held at...
Meigs County Grand Jury hands down indictments on multiple cases
(EDITOR’S NOTE: All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. An indictment is not a...
Gregory Carl Davis, 61
Gregory Carl Davis, 61 of Cullums Rd, Pomeroy, OH passed away in an accident on May 15, 2017. He was...
Fourth Annual McFun Run May 20
POMEROY, Ohio - The Fourth Annual McFun Run will be held May 20, 2017. The fundraiser is a bike run...