Major flooding bypasses Meigs County
A more than 10 foot drop in river level projections now show that the Ohio River will not be making a second visit in as many weeks to the streets of Pomeroy and other low lying areas in the county....
View ArticleGovernor candidate surveys flooding
Democratic candidate for Governor Richard Cordray made a stop in Pomeroy on Monday evening, surveying the flooding along the Ohio River and the damage left from last week's high water. Pomeroy Mayor...
View ArticleCollecting flood supplies for neighbors -
Local Lutherans are working to help provide aid to victims of flooding in Meigs and Washington Counties. Pastor John Jackson of New Life Lutheran Church is collecting all manner of cleaning supplies...
View ArticleNew trial requested in fatal crash case
A motion for a new trial has been filed after new evidence has come to light with regard to the recent conviction of a Pomeroy man on aggravated vehicular homicide charges. Defense attorney Charles...
View ArticleRiver crests lower than projected -
Weekend flooding was not nearly as severe as anticipated with updated river crest predictions at 41 feet today , just one foot above flood stage. The river crest at R.C. Byrd Locks and Dam was expected...
View ArticleLibrary, Extension Office to host programs
The Meigs County District Public Library and the OSU Extension Office will be hosting a series of events at the Pomeroy Library. Fundamentals of Landscape and Garden Design and Innovation Part 1 -...
View ArticleHead-on crash results in injuries
The Pomeroy Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash which occurred just after 6 p.m. on Friday evening near the Pomeroy-Minersville line that resulted in two people being transported...
View ArticleDeputies on scene of incident on Bradbury Road
Sheriff Keith Wood stated that deputies were at a residence on Bradbury Road as part of in investigation when an individual allegedly barricaded himself in a residence. Middleport Police and Pomeroy...
View ArticleBurn pits blamed for veterans' illnesses
She suffers from constrictive bronchiolitis, a rare, incurable lung disease. Her doctors blame her condition on the toxic smoke she inhaled from the trash burned in open pits during her year of...
View ArticleDeputies on scene of incident on Bradbury Road
Sheriff Keith Wood stated that deputies were at a residence on Bradbury Road as part of in investigation when an individual allegedly barricaded himself in a residence. Middleport Police and Pomeroy...
View ArticleHysell sentenced to 7 years in prison for drug and weapons offenses
In a news release, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley stated that on March 1, Jason Hysell, 43, of Middleport, Ohio was convicted of one count of failure to comply with an order or...
View ArticleHolter pleads guilty to sex offenses
A long-time fair board member and local farmer pleaded guilty on Monday to alleged sexual offenses which reportedly occurred with female teens employed on his farm. Edward J. Holter, 56, of Pomeroy,...
View ArticleBob Roberts Field sold
Mark and Teresa Porter, Shannon Spaun, and Bill and Ruth Spaun look on as Chris Tenoglia conducts the auction for Bob Roberts Field and the surrounding property. Shannon Spaun, third from left, who...
View ArticleWarrants issued after defendants fail to appear for arraignment
Multiple warrants for arrest were issued in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday afternoon after defendants failed to appear for their scheduled arraignments.
View ArticleCouncil discusses cost of flood damages
Mayor Don Anderson explained the village reported an estimate of more than $575,000 worth of flood damages including the loss of six light poles, a water fountain, and the culvert collapse on Main...
View ArticleWarrants issued after defendants fail to appear for arraignment
Multiple warrants for arrest were issued in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday afternoon after defendants failed to appear for their scheduled arraignments.
View ArticleThree charged following alleged assault
In a news release, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reported that around noon on March 7, his office received a phone call in reference to a female that showed up at a residence on Curtis Hollow Road...
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King was asked by Corrections Officer Cramblett if she had any contraband on her person. King said she did not.
View ArticleLearning to love reading -
No matter a child's age, it is never too soon to begin a lasting love with the library. Local preschool-aged children and younger have an opportunity four days a week to embark on a journey of knowledge.
View ArticleLearning to love reading
No matter a child's age, it is never too soon to begin a lasting love with the library. Local preschool-aged children and younger have an opportunity four days a week to embark on a journey of knowledge.
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