Meigs GOP faithful rally
Justice Mary DeGenaro, pictured, was recently appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court by Gov. John Kasich. She spoke at last week's Lincoln Day Dinner in Meigs County.
View ArticleTax Reform is helping Meigs County workers and families
Tax reform is already creating a better economy for Ohio and a brighter future for Meigs County families. That's exactly what Congress intended when we crafted this law.
View ArticleMeigs 4-H participants compete for state awards
While 4-H clubs are currently working on recruiting members, planning club activities, and preparing for an awesome club year, seven members from Meigs County submitted outstanding 4-H Achievement...
View ArticleBond set at $500K in assault case
Three people accused of assaulting a woman remain held on $500,000 after arraignments in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Merissa Starcher, Nathan Grimm and Brooke Watson each appeared separately for...
View ArticleVeterans Outreach to host Easter dinner
The Veterans Outreach opened its doors to area veterans in April 2015 with the Easter dinner as the official kickoff. Four years later, the outreach continues to serve area veterans and their families...
View ArticleReader wants an end to gerrymandering
I read in the Daily Sentinel that the Meigs County Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day event in Pomeroy last week. One thing in particular caught my eye: Keith Faber, candidate for Auditor of...
View ArticleKasich asks Trump for disaster declaration from Feb. flooding -
In the wake of last month's severe weather and flooding along the Ohio River and its tributaries, Governor John R. Kasich has asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration so local...
View ArticleCancer Foundation raises record research funds
A large crowd turned out to learn of new discoveries and support the work of the Brenda K. Wolfe Peritoneal Cancer Foundation at the recent event held at the Farmers Bank community room in Pomeroy,...
View ArticleTax reform already helping Ohio
Tax reform is already creating a better economy for Ohio and a brighter future for Meigs County families. That's exactly what Congress intended when we crafted this law.
View ArticleSappington makes stop in Pomeroy
Taylor Sappington, has begun his campaign for State Representative in a bid to unseat Ohio 94th House District Rep. Jay Edwards, in the November election. Running unopposed on the May primary ballot,...
View ArticleLocal shops seeking support
On Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., the Pomeroy Merchants Association is hosting a Support Our Shops event. Paige Cleek, owner of Front Paige Outfitters and PMA member, said each store involved...
View ArticleHealth Department honors employees
Health Department employees Sharon Buchanan and Leanne Cunningham were recognized for their years of service during Wednesday' appreciation luncheon. Pictured from left are Health Department...
View ArticleStorm water issues addressed
Pomeroy Village Administrator John Witherell reported the two inches of rain from earlier in the week backed up the culvert on Fisher Street from the water build up. At the Pomeroy council meeting this...
View ArticleWater on the rise
With flash flooding and flooding along the Shade River causing problems in the county on Tuesday and Wednesday, it is the Ohio River which is expected to cause issues later in the week. As of Wednesday...
View ArticleCivil action filed against Holter
The action, filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court, asks for monetary damages from Holter, as well as Holter Holstien Farms, where the victim was employed at the time of the allegations. Holter, 56,...
View ArticleCakes for a cause
Amanda Stanley from Meigs EMS and Edna Weber from Farmers Bank judge cakes as part of the annual March for Meals fundraiser. Tammy Grueser , Rosemary Eskew and Tayla Porter judge cakes at the March for...
View ArticleRemembering the victims
Deputy Ian Fennell, second from left, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service during Sunday evening's ceremony. A total of 452 shoes line the sidewalk and wall around...
View ArticleFor the Record
Deputy Sizemore responded to a report of a small silver vehicle near Alligator Jacks that was allegedly driving erratically. The deputy located a vehicle matching the description in the parking lot and...
View ArticleAll-inclusive women's cancer screenings in Meigs County
Through its Breast Education Screening and Navigation Program, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Programs has long provided mobile women's cancer screening...
View ArticlePHS Alumni Association Scholarship Applications
The Pomeroy Alumni Association is again this year offering scholarships to deserving students who are either grandchildren or great-grandchildren of a PHS Alumni. There will be three Pomeroy Alumni...
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