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 
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Fredrick William Heldreth
Fredrick William Heldreth died peacefully at home on December 21,2016. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on May 20,1953 to...
Nathan P. Biggs, 96
Nathan P. Biggs, 96, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on December 19, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1920...
Christmas weekend storm to unfold with snow, wind and severe weather in central US
AccuWeather Global Weather Center reports snow, wind and rain could threaten travel over a large part of the central United...
Fire guts garage, family loses pet
Syracuse and Racine Fire Departments worked to quickly keep a garage fire from spreading to homes. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Sheriff’s Office notes issues with thefts in the county
MEIGS COUNTY - Meigs County Sheriff’s Office reports various issues with thefts in the area. On December 11, the office...
News: Chow Line: Ring in healthy year with pork, sauerkraut
by Martha Filipic Baked pork gammon with sauerkraut. Submitted Photo. I want to serve our traditional pork and sauerkraut on...
W.S. ‘Sam’ Michael, 97
W. S. "Sam" Michael, 97, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Louise Michael. He had...
Rio nursing students open hearts for the holidays
Rio’s Holzer School of Nursing donated Christmas presents to an area middle school as part of Open Your Heart to...
Leota ‘Odie’ Mae (Brumley) Pope, 79
Leota 'Odie' Mae (Brumley) Pope An Earthly loss but a Heavenly gain took place on Friday, December 16, 2016 when...
Three apartments lost in fire just week before Christmas
Three departments responded to the apartment fire in Pomeroy Sunday evening. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY – A Sunday evening...
Advent reflections – Love
”… She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from...
Advent Week 4 – Joy
When I say the word peace, what comes to mind? This time of year, we often think of peace. We...
Mieko K. Staffer, 87
Mieko K. Stauffer, 87, of Surprise, AZ. died Saturday December 10, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1...
Neil McMahon, 78
Neil McMahon, 78, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born April...
Rio students give back for the holidays
Students in the LGBTQ and A group on Rio’s campus donated toiletry and hygiene products to the Serenity House shelter...
Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Saunders, 64
Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Saunders, 64, of Gallipolis, died Wednesday morning, December 14, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born...
Danny Barber, 64
Danny Barber, 64, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. He was...
Barbara A. Curry, 83
Barbara A. Curry, 83, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her home. She was born in Tewkesbury,...
Ohio, 19 other states file antitrust lawsuit against several generic drug companies
States Allege Conspiracy to Reduce Competition, Increase Prices COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 19 other...
PUCO encourages safe driving during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Ohio– During the holiday season, Ohio's world-class transportation system will be heavily relied upon as travelers visit family and...
Ohio State soil scientist elected president of international scientific society
Richard Dick COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University scientist who led the discovery of the biophysical processes behind a...
Ohio AG DeWine offers consumer tips following Yahoo breach announcement
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered tips for consumers following Yahoo's recent announcement of a data...
Remembering the loss: Silver Bridge disaster of 1967
The Silver Bridge stood for decades acrosss the Ohio River before it's collapse in 1967. File photo. MID OHIO VALLEY...
Cora Frances Jewell, 72
Cora Frances Jewell, 72, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2016 at Overbrook Nursing Center. She was born...
USDA accepting applications for Conservation Stewardship Program
POMEROY – Local agricultural producers and forest landowners with a record of conservation stewardship wanting to improve their operations or...