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Senior Center offers new exercise program
POMEROY — Piloxing, a combination of Pilates and boxing, which is geared to not only a variety of physical health improvements, but a self-confidence and ability to promote personal empowerment in everyday life, has been added to the exercise programming at the Meigs Senior Citizens Center. Tracey Smith is instructor in the new exercise program with classes being held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We have the half-pou...
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Commissioners approve jail contracts
POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners approved contracts to house prisoners during last week’s meeting. Contracts were approved with Washington County Jail and Middleport Jail under the same terms and conditions as in previous years. The cost to house prisoners will be $60 per day. The contract was approved by the prosecutor’s office prior to approval by the commissioners. The commissioners also approved a sub-lease with O’Bleness Me...
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Southern suspends two employees following bus incident
RACINE — A bus driver and bus monitor have been suspended by the Southern Local Board of Education. The board meet in special session on Monday evening to hear complaints against employees. Those employees, Misty Evans and Melissa Reedy, have both been suspended five days without pay. According to Southern Local Superintendent Tony Deem, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, a preschool student was left on the bus, sleeping, for over an hour. Reedy wa...
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Racine Council discusses upcoming projects
RACINE — Continued progress in the village was the topic of discussion during Monday’s Racine Village Council meeting. Council approved applying for loan forgiveness and possible grant funding for the Phase II water project. Currently the village has been approved for 30 percent loan forgiveness on the project, but could receive a higher percentage of loan forgiveness through re-applying. Completion of the project would mean that the vi...
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RACO conducts business at monthly meeting
RACINE — The Racine Area Community Organization (RACO) held their regular monthly meeting at Star Mill Park on Tuesday, February 25, 2013. Libby Fisher had prayer before the potluck meal. President Kathryn Hart presided over the business meeting. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were presented and approved. In old business, RACO had delivered 267 treats to area residents during the Christmas season. Those who donated to help with the...
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Council committees selected, meeting times set
POMEROY — Realignment of council committees and establishment of the role each will play in the operation of the Village of Pomeroy were discussed during a a recent meeting of village council. Mayor Jackie Welker and members of village council revised appointments to committees based on what each member felt they would be most qualified for and where they could contribute the most. Committees are as follows: Finance — Robert Payne (chairp...
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MCCI joins ACS in Colorectal Cancer Month observance
POMEROY — March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the Meigs County Cancer Initiative (MCCI) joins the American Cancer Society in reminding everyone that there are preventive measures which can be taken to reduce the risk. As the American Cancer Society celebrates its 100th birthday this year, it is emphasizing the importance of age-appropriate colorectal cancer screening. An estimated 50,830 deaths from colorectal cancer are exp...
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CAA emergency heating help ends March 31
CHESHIRE — The Emergency HEAP program of the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency will only continue through March 31. That gives residents of the two counties just a little over three weeks in which to apply, advises Sandra Edwards, CAA Emergency Services Director. She said that the agency is taking calls for appointments, although there are very few available, and noted that residents can either call or walk in to book an appointment.Ho...
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FAO announces scholarship opportunities
POMEROY — It’s time to apply for one of numerous scholarships including four from the the Bachtel Scholarship Awards Program which are available only to Meigs High School graduating seniors, according to a release from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The application period for scholarships supporting students’ post-secondary pursuits has opened, and will run through April 1. Multiple scholarship opportunities are available from d...
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Passport Day to be held March 9
POMEROY — The Meigs County Clerk of Courts office will host a special passport day on Saturday, March 9. The office, located on the third floor of the Meigs County Courthouse, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide passport information to United States citizens and to accept passport applications. The Clerk of Courts office is partnering with the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2013, a national passport ...
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Meigs FEMA flood insurance maps available March 5
MIDDLEPORT — An open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at Middleport Village Hall so that residents can view the updated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps. FEMA representatives will be on hand to talk one-on-one with the public. They will assist residents in locating their home on the map and will answer questions about the flood protection program as it applies to them. Earlier in ...
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PVH working to reverse growing diabetes trend
POINT PLEASANT — With obesity and type 2 diabetes becoming a constant and growing issue in West Virginia, Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) is stepping up to help reverse those increasing numbers. PVH is partnering with the West Virginia Medical Institute (WVMI), the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for West Virginia, to offer a program called “Everyone with Diabetes Counts.” Set for 2 p.m. on March 4, 5, and 11, and 2:30 p.m. on Marc...
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Bus driver suspended for leaving scene
RACINE — A Southern Local bus driver has been suspended for five days for leaving the scene of an accident. According to a resolution passed unanimously by the Southern Local Board of Education during their recent meeting, Charlie Lawrence has been suspended for five days without pay. The resolution reads, The Superintendent recommends that Mr. Charlie Lawrence be suspended for five (5) days without pay, for good and just cause, specif...
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Tourism Expo set for Saturday
RIO GRANDE — The Fifth Annual Southeast Ohio Tourism Expo will be held this Saturday at the Lyne Center located on the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College campus. The tourism expo, hosted by the Gallia County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will feature exhibitors from Athens, Marietta, Cambridge/Guernsey, Morgan, Fairfield, Gallia, Pike, Ross, Meigs, Vinton, Buckeye Lake and Jackson, Oh...
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Rio to perform Menotti operas Saturday
RIO GRANDE – Voice students of the Berry School of Fine Arts at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College will perform a pair of short operas by Gian Carlo Menotti this weekend in the Bob Evans Farms Hall rotunda. The first performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 with a finale at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Each show is free and open to the public with beverages and snacks provided. “It’s a good opportunity...
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Rock Springs UMC to hold 6th annual benefit
ROCKSPRINGS — Over the past five years, the Rock Springs United Methodist Church has raised more than $30,000 to benefit non-profit organizations and individuals in need in the community. This year plans have been made for the 6th annual benefit to be held on Saturday March 16. The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the Meigs High School cafeteria. Proceeds from the benefit will go to Jim and Suzanne (Partlow) Richmond, long-time members...
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<p>Congressman Bill Johnson</p>
Congressman Johnson to speak at Lincoln Day Dinner
POMEROY — U.S. Representative Bill Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Meigs County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 7 in the Meigs High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner at 6 p.m. Johnson (R-Marietta) is a Congressman in Ohio’s Sixth District which includes Belmont County, Columbiana County, Carroll County, Gallia County, Guernsey County, Harrison County,...
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<p>Marcy Craig</p>
Trial set for April 30 in Marcy Craig case
POMEROY — One year to the day after being arraigned on three counts of aggravated robbery, Marcy Craig is scheduled to stand trial on the charges. Marcy Craig, 38, of Long Bottom, is now scheduled to stand trial on April 30, as she faces three counts of aggravated robbery for allegedly serving as an accomplice to her brother, Alex Craig, in the armed robberies which occurred in March and April 2012. Aggravated robbery as charged is a felony...
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Two arraigned on drug charges
POMEROY — Two people arrested following a drug investigation were arraigned in Meigs County Court on Thursday afternoon. Larry Wilson, II, 37, of Detroit, and Miranda Hawley, 19, of Pomeroy, appeared before Judge Steve Story. Wilson is charged with trafficking in heroin, a felony of the third degree, and having a weapon under disability. Hawley is charged with complicity to trafficking, a felony of the third degree, and child endangerme...
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Meigs Board hires coaches for spring sports
POMEROY — Spring athletic coaches were hired, and a contract with Ohio University for an athletic trainer for the 2013-14 year was approved at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Meigs Local Board of Education. Hired were Jason Mullen and Mike Kloes, volunteer baseball coaches; David Kight, head junior high track coach; Mike Chancey, assistant track coach;and Dreama English, volunteer assistant track coach. Action was taken to table the hiring o...
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Middleport Council to buy leak detection equipment
MIDDLEPORT — Purchase of equipment to be used in detecting water line leaks and a report on receipts from the jail operation in 2012 were highlights of Monday night’s meeting of Middleport Village Council. Mayor Michael Gerlach proposed the purchase of leak detection equipment which he described as “much like a metal detector” which would allow village employees to use repeatedly in areas which signal a water leak for a more definite locati...
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<p>Pomeroy Mayor Jackie Welker issued the oath of office to newly appointed council member Luke Ortman during Monday evening&#8217;s Pomeroy Council meeting.</p>
Ortman appointed to Pomeroy Council seat
POMEROY — Luke Ortman was appointed to the vacant seat on Pomeroy Village Council during Monday night’s regular meeting. Ortman, along with Bryan Shank and Nancy Schartiger, spoke before council during the meeting with regard to the reasons they should be selected to fill the vacant seat on council. Ortman is the Executive Director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and also the Tourism Director for Meigs County. He spoke about the w...
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Point teacher charged with abuse, battery
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A teacher at Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School has been arrested for allegedly having a physical altercation with a student while in the classroom. According to two criminal complaints filed in Mason County Magistrate Court, James E. Jones, II, 52, Point Pleasant, has been charged with felony child abuse causing risk of injury and misdemeanor battery. Jones was arrested on Monday by personnel with the Mason Co...
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Preliminary hearing set for substitute teacher
MASON COUNTY — A preliminary hearing has been scheduled this week for a substitute teacher accused of becoming inappropriately involved with one of his students at Hannan Junior/Senior High School. James P. Hadinger, 43, Gallipolis Ferry, is slated to appear for his preliminary hearing at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 in front of Mason County Magistrate Cheryl Miller Ross. Preliminary hearings determine if there is, or is not, probable cause t...
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