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POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF) has awarded 17 grants for 2023, totaling more than $50,000, to advance projects and programs serving organizations throughout Meigs County. “We are so pleased to support these outstanding organizations working to expand opportunities for Meigs County residents” said MCF President Jennifer Sheets. “The Meigs County Foundation invests homegrown […]
Dora F. (Cullen) Weaver passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Rivers Health Hospital on November 13th, 2023. Born October 2, 1927, in McDowell County (Welch), WV to the late John B. & Mary Kay Cullen. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, H. Marcus Weaver. Also, her […]
McArthur, Ohio – The McArthur Center of Rio Grande Community College has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as a model for Spanish teaching education in the state. This prestigious recognition comes as a result of the outstanding success of the Spanish Certificate program. The program’s inception can be traced back to 2019 at Vinton […]
Joanne T. Vaughan was called home on November 9th, 2023 at age 89 after an extended illness. Joanne called Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, Ohio home most recently. A special thanks to Belpre Landing, Love and Care, and Overbrook for caring for her over the 5 years. Joanne was born January 24, […]
Dennis L. Facemyer, 84 Albany, passed away at his residence Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1939, in Sissonville, WV. the son of the late George Lovell and Leora Underwood Facemyer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and co-owner of Facemyer Lumber Company. He was a member of the […]
Randall Cowdery, 54, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1969, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Lee Cowdery and the late Joyce Cowdery. Randy was a truck driver for 5 Star Trucking. In addition to his father, Lee, Randy is survived by 3 sons, Jon Cowdery, […]
Kathryn Sue Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away on November 6th, 2023, following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Jeanette Whitlock; husband, Everett Rodney Cremeans; brother, Don Whitlock and son, Rodney Cremeans. She is survived by sons, Reece (Lora) Cremeans and Anthony Cremeans; grandchildren, Derik, Scott, Ryan, Whitney and […]
Detner “Pete” Roush, 73 of Shade, Ohio Passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1950. Detner was a 1967 Graduate of Wahama High School, served in the United States Marines, Detner served 34 years in law enforcement in many roles from Chief of Police with Mason Police Department, Deputy Sheriff […]
Mary Bradford, a beloved resident of Racine, Ohio passed away on November 6, 2023. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mary enjoyed being a seamstress, working in several local factories devoted to the clothing industry. She also enjoyed quilting and […]
He could light up a room with his smile, but his light was dimmed by the selfishness of another. Zachary Stephen Carson, 33, of Athens was the victim of a tragic automobile accident on November 5, 2023. Zach was the only child of Renee (Tony) Carnahan of Racine and Steve Carson of Middleport. Born in […]
Donna Marie Wolfe Hill, 93, of the Apple Grove community of Racine, Ohio, passed away November 4, 2023 at Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood, WV. Donna was born on October 26, 1930 in Apple Grove to Daniel Carl Wolfe and Dolly Burton Sayre Wolfe. She was a member of the East Letart United Methodist Church and also […]
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Two people are dead following a Sunday night head-on crash near Middleport on State Route 7. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 7 near the intersection of Leading Creek Road and Bone Hollow Road on November 5, 2023 at around 9:08pm. According to […]
Joy Parsons Retterer, 59, of Marion, passed away, at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio. Born September 1, 1964, in El Paso, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Eunice M. Gonzales Parsons and Carl (Nancy) Parsons, who survive in Radnor, Ohio. She was the manager […]
Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson passed peacefully at home on October 30th, 2023 in Vincent, Ohio at the age of 63. Mitchell was born on December 4th, 1959 in Mason, West Virginia to Edgar Judson and Ruby Backus. He graduated from Warren High School in 1978 and married Tammy Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio on February 20th, […]
Howard Keith Dorst, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1960, in Gallipolis, OH, son of Helen Hoffman Wilson and the late Robert A. Dorst. Howard was a 1979 graduate of Eastern High School and worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific for 37 years. He is survived […]
Susan Diana “Sue” Lyons, 60 of Racine, Ohio Passed away on November 2nd, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 31, 1962, in Racine. A daughter of Wayne and Ada Rowe. She was a stay-at-home wife and a momma to her pets. She was survived by her husband of 35 years, Tim […]
Rio Grande, Ohio – This past spring, Dr. Alan Cook, Associate Professor at University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College’s Emerson E. Evans School of Business, spearheaded a transformative one-week study abroad trip to Europe. The focus was on unraveling the intricate interplay between Business and Culture in the vibrant cities of London and Paris. […]
Teresa Benedum, 62, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Francis and Margie Sampson Benedum. Teresa is survived by 4 sons, Matthew Whitlock, Scott Whitlock, Steven Whitlock and Jordan Benedum; a sister, Diana Walker and a brother, Dennis Benedum. In […]
Bernice Juanita Clarke, 86, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on October 23, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1937 in Letart, West Virginia daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Johnson. She is survived by her children, Juanita and Jim Strange, Tom and Vickie Gibbs, Jim and Kim Gibbs and Larry and Retha Gibbs; […]
Meigs Health Matters: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness and SIDS Designated on October 25, 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In addition to the monthly declaration, each October 15th, people come together to recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day by holding remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils in […]
On Saturday, October28, 2023 from 10am-12noon there will be Drug Take Back events in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties, Ohio. This is a biannual event where individuals are welcome to bring their expired or unused prescriptions to the Holzer Center for Cancer Care in Gallipolis, Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, or the Park’s Edge parking lot […]
Anna Darline Demoskey, 76 of Middleport, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Arbors of Marietta. She was born on March 29, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late William and Ruth (Call) Criner. She worked at the Sugar Run Flour Mill for many years. She is survived by her husband […]
Robert E. Bowen of Pomeroy, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport. He was born on December 14, 1937 in Corning, Ohio to the late Wilson and June (McKenzie) Bowen. He was a sawmill operator for the Facemyer Lumber Company for many years. He is survived […]
Faye Elaine Harrison Quillen, 87, of Rutland, OH went to be with her parents, husband and family members, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home. Born January 2, 1936, at Rutland, OH to the late Floyd L. and Lola Elaine Russell Harrison. She was a homemaker, and, loving mother to her children. Attended the Hysell […]
The Meigs Junior High cheerleaders recently competed in a cheer competition.The competition consisted of a variety of cheer teams competing against each other, with either a traditional, game-day, or Allstar routine. The competition had mini contests too such as a jump contest and tumble contest. The girls became interested when they realized there was no […]