Gallia July indictments released -
Prosecuting Attorney Jason Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in July and returned indictments for the following individuals: Ryan E. Caldwell, 19, of Bidwell, one count of...
View ArticleMiddleport asks RCAP to assist with water rate
Middleport Village Council will seek the assistance of RCAP regarding a potential increase to the water rate which has been debated for several weeks. During discussion of the water rates at this...
View ArticleBlues Bash begins in Pomeroy
The Sean Chambers Band performs on the Big Bend Blues Bash Main Stage on Friday evening, the opening night of the 18th annual Big Bend Blues Bash. Performances were scheduled to continue Friday evening...
View ArticleBarr, Cleland file for judge
Two local attorneys have filed petitions to run for the office of Meigs County Court Judge which was held by the late Steve Story. Trenton Cleland and Michael "Mick" Barr have both filed candidacy...
View ArticleLa Grassa Brings Italian-Style Gelato to Madeira
If you wanted to try every flavor of gelato available at La Grassa Gelato in Madeira, you could. Entertain no fear of being too picky or taking too long to decide on a flavor, as you might at other...
View ArticleEight shows planned for Noah's Ark drama
Area residents will have two extra chances to see the Noah's Ark live drama this month, with two extra days added to the schedule for the event's 20th year. Hillside Baptist Church on State Route 143...
View ArticleSmall aircraft crashes near Racine - 5:38 pm updated:
A small Lazair Ultra-Light Aircraft crashed on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Bashan Road and Tornado Road in Racine sending two people to the hospital via medical helicopter. According to a news...
View ArticleMan arrested on felonious assault chargesPOMEROY -- A Pomeroy man was ...
A Pomeroy man was arrested on Saturday on two counts of felonious assault after allegedly attacking a vehicle, with two women inside, using a machete and ball bat. Robert M. Kauff, 38, of Pomeroy, was...
View ArticleIn life, a be presenta -
POMEROY, Ohio - The bleachers at the Hillside Stage during the Meigs County Fair were filled with people during the daytime portion of the inaugural "Drug Prevention Day." The purpose of the event was...
View ArticleMcDonalda s holds Grand Re-Opening -
Following a four-week inside and outside total renovation, McDonald's of Pomeroy held its Grand Re-Opening on Monday morning. The four week project was a little over a $1 million investment in the...
View ArticleGrand jury returns 23 indictments -
Those who received indictments are to appear in the Circuit Court of Mason County on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. According to the office of Mason County Prosecuting Attorney R.F. Stein, Jr., the...
View ArticleDettwillera s opens in Pomeroy -
Constructed behind the old store, the new location has approximately double the square footage of the former building. The former Dettwiller building was constructed in 1915 and was first home to the...
View ArticleWrights to serve as Sternwheel Grand Marshals -
The three-day festival is hosted by the Pomeroy Eagles with the support of the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department, Meigs County Historical Society and the Pomeroy Merchants Association. Pomeroy...
View ArticlePracticing for emergencies -
Being prepared for disasters and emergencies is stressed in our schools and homes but what about in businesses, offices, factories or other places of employment? Disasters and emergencies can happen...
View ArticleRiver on the rise -
Excessive rainfall over the weekend caused flooding in portions of the area and even a school closure on Monday, as residents now shift their focus to the Ohio River. The rains brought flooding in...
View ArticlePomeroy Sternwheel Regatta begins Thursday -
The Pomeroy Riverfront will once again be lined with sternwheels this week as the annual Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta kicks off on Thursday. Boats will be docked along the riverfront for the three day...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Scenes from Pomeroy
Laurie Hannon laughs as she discusses buying her bar Saturday at Summerfield's Restaurant in Chester, Ohio. The bar was built in the 1930s and has survived as the communities around it have changed.
View ArticleRiding for a cause -
Horses and riders headed out on the trail Saturday for the annual St. Jude Trail Ride at the Dill Farm. Horses and riders headed out on the trail Saturday for the annual St. Jude Trail Ride at the Dill...
View ArticlePomeroy and towns like it
In 1962 Michael Harrington wrote a landmark book that was part reportage, part public policy analysis, and part call to arms. It was entitled The Other America , and it was about poverty in our country.
View ArticleHome away from home a " for dogs -
Owner Taylor Hysell explained that she has always wanted to do something working with dogs, and saw the need for boarding services. Harlee's Doggie Hangout, named for Hysell's own dog Harlee, opened on...
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