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 
Meigs Notes Latest COVID-19 Cases
Meigs Notes Latest COVID-19 Cases POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting three additional confirmed cases and two probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs...
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Aug. 7-9, 2020
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Aug. 7-9, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday is this weekend, August...
August National Immunization Awareness Month
August National Immunization Awareness Month GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed each August to acknowledge the importance...
Drug Disposal Pouches Available from Aug. 8-15, 2020
Drug Disposal Pouches Available from Aug. 8-15, 2020 MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - An initiative is working to remove unused prescription...
Governor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Staff All Test Negative for COVID-19
Gov. DeWine when he walked through the Meigs County Bicentennial parade from Pomeroy to Middleport. Photo by Madalyn Wood. Governor...
Meigs Reports on Current COVID-19 Status
Meigs Reports on Current COVID-19 Status POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting three additional confirmed cases and one probable case of...
Governor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Mike DeWine wearing a mask, also implores Ohioans to wear a mask in public to stop the spread of...
COVID-19 Pop-up Test Site Coming to Athens, Open to Meigs Residents
Coronavirus COVID-19. CDC image. COVID-19 Pop-up Test Site Coming to Athens, Open to Meigs Residents COLUMBUS, Ohio – A COVID-19...
2020 Meigs County Fair Royalty Announced
From left, Kristin McKay 2020 Meigs County Fair Queen and Nevada Johnson 2020 Livestock Princess. Submitted images. 2020 Meigs County...
Mother Sentenced for Harming Child
Margerete Watson Mother Sentenced for Harming Child GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces that Margarete Watson, 23,...
Meigs Co. Fair Moves Forward as Junior Fair Only, Schedule Released
Cattle were one species being shown at the 2018 Meigs County Fair. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Meigs Co. Fair Moves...
James R. Cundiff Sr., 81
James R. Cundiff Sr., 81 James R. Cundiff Sr., 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday,...
Deputy’s Notebook: July 15-30, 2020
Deputy’s Notebook: July 15-30, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook...
Probable Case of COVID-19 Announced in Meigs
August 3, 2020 COVID update from Meigs County Health Department. Probable Case of COVID-19 Announced in Meigs POMEROY, Ohio -...
Fern Judith Grimm, 83, of Lancaster
Fern Judith Grimm, 83, of Lancaster Fern Judith Grimm, 83, of Lancaster, departed this life on Saturday, August 1, 2020...
Mary M. Darst Robinson, 92, of Cheshire
Mary M. Darst Robinson, 92, of Cheshire Mary M. Darst Robinson, 92, of Cheshire, passed away, on Wednesday, July 29,...
Edwards Issues Statement On House Speaker Election
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) Edwards Issues Statement On House Speaker Election COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) issued...
Meigs County Residents Indicted by Gallia Grand Jury
Meigs County Residents Indicted by Gallia Grand Jury GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Several Meigs County residents have been indicted by the...
Operation Predator Nets Multiple Suspects
Rodney AultWillard WilliamsJon MatteaKyle SammonsGeorge CremeansChristopher JettRodney WeaverRyan Washburn Operation Predator Nets Multiple Suspects GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Multiple suspects have...
Ohio COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit New High During Pandemic
Ohio COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit New High During Pandemic Ohio Hospital Association data shows all time high of cases COLUMBUS, Ohio...
Information Sought in Multiple Fires Investigation
A garage was a total loss and one of multiple fires in the early morning hours of July 26, 2020....
Rio Cancels 2020 Graduation Ceremonies
Rio Cancels 2020 Graduation Ceremonies RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College announced...
Roy G. Bareswilt, 59, formerly of Middleport
Roy G. Bareswilt, 59, formerly of Middleport Roy G. Bareswilt, 59, of Columbus (formerly of Middleport), passed away on Friday,...
DeWine: Child Care Providers May Return to Normal Class Sizes
DeWine: Child Care Providers May Return to Normal Class Sizes COLUMBUS, Ohio - Governor DeWine announced that child care providers...
DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew COLUMBUS, Ohio...