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 
Be careful around dead ash trees
You may recall last winter that I wrote the war against the Emerald Ash Borer is over, and that the...
Letter to the Editor – My vote is for Sarah Grace
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not endorse any candidate for election. Letters to the Editor are accepted and...
Holzer hosts cancer support group
The Cancer Support Group Meeting was held at the Gallipolis Medical Center. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer recently held a...
Walter Dale Arnold, 66
Walter Dale Arnold, 66, of Rutland, passed away, at 12:50 p.m. on October 31, 2016 in the Holzer Senior Care...
Jessie Hutchinson Payne, 87
Jessie Hutchinson Payne While we, each one of us in our own spaces, prayed for a miracle, and came from...
Holzer names new CEO
Dr. Michael Canady has been named the Chief Executive Officer for Holzer Health System. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer Board of Directors...
Rio Campus Police receives equipment donation
From left, Sargent Sean McIntyre, Chief Scott Borden, Officer Zach Johnson, Chris Jackson and Officer Casey Williams. Submitted photo. RIO...
Still time to ‘face your darkest fears’ at annual haunted house
RCP and WME presents annual haunted house POMEROY — Are you ready to face your darkest fears? The last night...
Letter to the Editor – Recent attack ad on Sarah Grace an act of desperation
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters to the Editor are accepted and will be run as they are received at the discretion of...
Rio president named Supporter of the Year
Dr. Michelle Johnston, University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College President RIO GRANDE – University of Rio Grande...
Notice of Primary Election
Proclamation Notice of Primary Election R. C. 3501.03 The Board of Elections of Meigs County, Ohio, issues this Proclamation and...
Notice of election on tax levy, Chester Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11 (G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is...
Ohio joins $41.2 multistate settlement with Hyundai, Kia over fuel economy claims
Ohio Will Receive $1.47 Million from the Settlement COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio...
Esther Helen Davis, 97
Esther Helen Davis Esther Helen Davis, 97, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her residence at...
Bradford B. Massey, 90
Bradford B. Massey, 90, of Patriot, passed away, at 8:02 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his residence. Born...
Agents offer tips for Halloween party-goers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – This weekend, many Ohioans will be donning costumes and heading to Halloween events. This is a popular...
Middleport Community Association schedules annual Christmas Celebration
One of the Meigs Marching Marauders was in the holiday spirit during the 2015 parade. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. MIDDLEPORT...
Trick or treat and Halloween happenings around the county
MEIGS COUNTY – It is that time of year for costumed youngsters and those young at heart to dress as...
Bette Leaper Ryal, 97
Bette Leaper Ryal Bette Leaper Ryal, 97, died October 15, 2016 in Gallipolis, Ohio at Holzer Senior Care. Born April...
American Red Cross seeking blood donations before the holiday season
SOUTHEASTERN OHIO – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the...
Hunting safety and other outdoor news
Along with (finally) cooler weather, the whitetail deer rutting season is coming in, and more and more hunters are heading...
Landowner deadline nearing for Environmental Quality Incentives Program applications
POMEROY – Local farmers and ranchers who would like financial and technical assistance to install conservation practices on their land...
Margie Colleen Cunningham, 95
Margie Colleen Cunningham, 95, of Syracuse went to see her heavenly Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Surrounded by her...
Meigs County Agricultural Society to hold annual election of directors
ROCKSPRINGS - The Meigs County Agricultural Society will hold the annual election of directors on Monday, November 7, 2016 from...
Donald J. Borden, 70
Donald J. Borden, affectionately known as "Captain D", 70, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Holzer Hospital. He...