Celebrating 150 years
Commissioner Randy Smith reads a proclamation on behalf of the Meigs County Commissioners. Pictured are Eric R. Schau, Grand Master of Masons of Ohio; Smith, Meigs County Commissioner and Past Master...
View ArticleJail levy discussed at Pomeroy Council
Mayor Don Anderson and Pomeroy Police Chief Mark Proffitt recently voiced their support for the bond issue and levy for the proposed Meigs County Correctional Facility at the latest Pomeroy Village...
View ArticleFoundation raising funds for Meigs Performing Arts
The MPAC Foundation will be holding its first fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 17, during the Cabin Fever Fest in downtown Pomeroy. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the group will serve homemade soup and baked...
View ArticlePomeroy Council discusses water payment plan
Mayor Don Anderson said the village has received money back since the start of the new water payment plan for individuals who had fallen behind on their water bill payments. He explained that if an...
View ArticleRio Grande students study in Wales
Katie Oiler with the city skyline on a cultural trip while studying abroad at University of Wales, Trinity St. David. Oiler said she enjoyed studying at Trinity's Camarthen campus and living in the...
View ArticleWater on the rise: Flooding expected in downtown Pomeroy
Bradbury Road between State Route 7 and 124 was one of many roads which flooded on Friday, causing the early dismissal of students at Meigs Local. OHIO VALLEY - Days of steady rain in the Ohio Valley...
View ArticleArea remains under a flood warning : Several road closures reported
Scenes from Pomeroy on Sunday show the water has inundated the parking lot and made its way on to Main Street. Scenes from Pomeroy on Sunday show the water has inundated the parking lot and made its...
View ArticleSupplies, food available for those impacted by flooding
Hot meals are available at the Ewing-Schwarzel Family Center on Monday afternoon for those impacted by flooding in the county. Hot meals are available at the Ewing-Schwarzel Family Center on Monday...
View ArticlePomeroy merchants begin cleanup process
Water made its way into several businesses in the downtown area over the weekend in Pomeory. Water began to recede on Monday, leaving a mess for owners, workers and volunteers to clean up in the days...
View ArticleVillage of Pomeroy assesses water damage
The recent heavy rains and the high water from the Ohio River have caused new damages to the Pomeroy walking path, heightened concerns regarding the Pomeroy parking lot, and have worsened a hill...
View ArticleCleaning up after the flood
Volunteer firefighters from the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department worked to clear the downtown area on Tuesday, hosing off the parking lot and streets, and clearing roadways. Volunteer firefighters...
View ArticleOU Jazz Ensemble to perform
The Ohio University Jazz Ensemble directed by Matt James will present an evening of Jazz, Swing, Big Band, and Dance Music from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 at Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd...
View ArticlePomeroy Council discusses new hires
The Pomeroy Village Council recently met discussing the promotion of a part-time police officer to police sergeant and hiring a new part-time police officer. Chief of Police Mark Proffitt explained to...
View ArticleClean up continues as new flooding forecast
Inmates from the Gallia County Work Release Center worked to clean up from the recent flooding in Pomeroy on Wednesday. Magistrate Linda Warner speaks with a corrections officer and inmates during a...
View ArticleGrand jury returns 28 indictments
Among the indictments are two rape cases, as well as the first charges against the man who allegedly led law enforcement on a high speed chase which ended in Pomeroy. Marcus Ervin, 27, of Canal...
View ArticleComing back for round two -
A week ago, many in the tri-county area were preparing for the worst river flood in more than a decade, and now, it seems businesses and residents are doing it again. This rinse-and-repeat forecast...
View ArticleVolunteers help with moving and cleanup efforts -
Firefighters from the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department took time this week to clean the parking lot and streets in the village following the flooding. Firefighters from the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire...
View ArticleMason County Memories: Wea ve been here before -
Last weekend, I was in from college for my great-grandmother's birthday. I figured it'd be a normal trip home and was more worried about driving through the mountains during a potential snowstorm.
View ArticleIs spring a little early this year?
Tops in area news in the past week was flooding of rivers and inland creeks due to heavy rain and even a surprise snowfall on Feb. 17. As you're reading this, it may be raining again and another few...
View ArticleLatest update from Meigs County EMA on flooding
The Robert E. Byer Emergency Operation Center has been open throughout the day monitoring the Ohio River rising in Meigs County and providing support to the jurisdictions and residents of the county....
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