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New ER in Meigs a step closer to reality
POMEROY — After more than 10 years without an emergency room, it looks as through Meigs County may soon have one again. During Thursday’s Meigs County Commissioner’s meeting, a resolution was approved stating the “intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds and authorizing execution of agreements with Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC).” The resolution, approved by a unanimous vote, allows the county to under...
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Brown receives 2013 Congressional Award from DDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was recognized for his advocacy on behalf of economic development initiatives in Appalachia, receiving the 2013 Congressional Award from the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) during a ceremony in Washington. “Strong rural communities demand economic investment and development,” Brown said. “That’s why these local development districts throughout Appalachian Ohio are so im...
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Pomeroy Merchants plan Easter egg hunt
POMEROY — The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Pomeroy Merchants Association has been set for March 23 on the Meigs Enrichment Foundation’s green on the hill area near Meigs High School. Plans for the event were discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Merchants held at Farmers Bank. Dan Short, president, reported that Jenni Dunham will again chair the event where hundreds of colored eggs are hid in three different areas. Children will ...
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Two charged in church B&Es
MIDDLEPORT — Two people have been charged following two breaking and enterings at Middleport churches. Travis Isenberg, 34, of Middleport, was arrested and charged with two counts complicity to breaking and entering (fifth degree felonies), two counts receiving stolen property (fifth degree felonies) and one count corrupting another with drugs (a second degree felony). A 16-year-old juvenile was charged with two counts of breaking and ent...
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Council gives first reading to Rutland’s water/sewer ordinance
MIDDLEPORT — A first step toward entering into an agreement with the Meigs County Board of County Commissioners for operation of Rutland’s water-sewer system was taken by Middleport Village Council at Monday night’s meeting. The first reading, given to an ordinance authorizing the village of Middleport to enter into the agreement with the Commissioners for the purpose of administering the Meigs County Water and Sewer District which includes...
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Free rain barrel workshop slated
RUTLAND — A free rain barrel workshop will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area. The workshop is being hosted by the Leading Creek Watershed Group and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. A rain barrel is a container, generally a 55-gallon plastic drum, that collects and stores rain water from downspouts and rooftops for future use watering lawns and gardens. Other parts include a vinyl garden ho...
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URG career fair slated for March 28 on campus
RIO GRANDE — The annual Rio Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. Designed for graduating Rio Grande seniors and alumni, the career fair is free and open to the public. More than 30 prospective employers are expected from noon to 3 p.m. in Bob Evans Farms Hall. The event is hosted by New Student Advising Office, Testing and Career Services at Rio Grande. “The univer...
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Hunter education class set for April 1
POMEROY — A free Ohio Hunter Education Class will be held commencing April 1 at the Shade River Coon Hunters Club on the Meigs County Fairgrounds. Class sessions are April 1, 2 and 4 from 6-9 p.m. and April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, culminating with a final examination. Completion of a hunter education class is required for all first-time hunting license holders. Class size is limited and seats are still available. Prospective students may reg...
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Meigs represented at Tourism Expo
Dixie Sayre, left, and Mary Powell of the Chester-Shade Historical Association, stand at the display of the CSHA and Meigs County Chamber of Commerce booth at the recent Southeast Ohio Tourism Expo at the University of Rio Grande/Community College. Luke Ortman, Chamber director, and Tom Sutton, Chamber vice president, of the Rio Grande Community College in Meigs County, represented the county at the Expo. The 2013 Meigs County Visitors Guides...
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For the Record
911 March 6 12:22 p.m., Mulberry Avenue, dizziness; 3:15 p.m., Martin Avenue, chest pain; 4:20 p.m., Ohio 124, chest pain; 4:32 p.m., Broderick Hollow Road, seizure/convulsions; 9:11 p.m., Rocksprings Road, fractured body part. March 7 4:36 a.m., Apple Street, fall; 6:20 a.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 8:48 a.m., New Lima Road, difficulty breathing; 9:33 a.m., Ohio 684, difficulty breathing; 2:49 p.m., Lincoln Heights, hemorrhag...
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Commissioners to host town hall on constitutional rights
POMEROY — The right to bear arms, a right guaranteed to America’s people by the United States Constitution, has come under scrutiny following the December shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Many people throughout the nation have strong opinions on the topic, leading people to wonder what the future of gun ownership may look like. The second amendment to the United States Constitution reads, A well regulated milit...
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VFW Post 9926 to award scholarships
MASON, W.Va. — The Stewart-Johnson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9926 will award up to 15 tuition scholarships of $500 each to qualifying area college students and high school seniors who have been accepted into college. Members of VFW Post 9926 and their immediate family will receive first consideration for these scholarships, but other veterans and their family may also be considered. Scholarship applications may be picked up at the VFW...
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New manual released as National Sunshine Week begins
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released his office’s 2013 edition of “Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual,” also known as the “Yellow Book.” The release of the updated manual coincides with the start of National Sunshine Week, taking place from March 10-16. “Part of our mission to protect Ohio families includes protecting the public’s right to know and to hold their government accountable,” said DeWine. ...
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Meigs Local schools score ‘effective’ on state report card
POMEROY — It’s been a long time coming, but the Ohio Department of Education has finally completed its investigation into attendance fraud by some school districts and has officially released the school report cards for the 2011-2012 academic year. Preliminary data was released in August, the usual time for making it public, but the question of possible inaccurate figures, which required investigation, resulted in a delay before ratings bec...
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Local attorney to speak at ‘Women in Business’ series
POMEROY — Local attorney Jennifer Sheets will be the speaker at the “Women in Business … Stories of Success” program to be held on March 27 at a noon luncheon at the Wild Horse Cafe in Pomeroy. Sheets will share her personal insights and experiences in the business world, talk about obstacles she has faced in her career, and offer advice for women’s success in today’s workplace. After graduating from Pomeroy High School, where she was val...
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Man accused in officer shooting to undergo psychological evaluation
GALLIPOLIS — The Common Pleas Court of Gallia County recently found that a Gallia County man accused of shooting and critically wounding a Gallipolis Police Officer last year should be psychologically evaluated to determine if he is fit to stand trial. Cole C. Miller, 29, Gallipolis, stands accused of attempted aggravated murder, three counts of felonious assault, one count of obstructing official business and one count of resisting arrest ...
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Gallia native makes strides in serving children, families
NORFOLK, Va. — A Gallia County native and graduate of the Gallia Academy High School Class of 1985 has certainly done her friends and family proud by dedicating her career to serve children and end homelessness in Norfolk, Va. where she now resides. Thaler McCormick, known locally as Jennifer Thaler, currently residing in Norfolk, Virginia, is the CEO of ForKids, Inc. Graduating from Gallia Academy High School in 1985, she attended Miami Un...
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‘Water and You’ theme for annual photo contest
POMEROY — The Leading Creek Watershed Group and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District are accepting entries for their ninth amateur photo contest. This year’s theme is “Water and You.” The purpose of this year’s theme is to capture why local watersheds are special to you. This contest is open to Meigs County residents of all ages. Photos must be taken within Meigs County and relate to the theme. There is a limit of one photo subm...
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Gentile introduces Water to Every Residence bill
COLUMBUS — State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) recently announced that his Water Access to Every Residence bill has been introduced in the Senate. Senate Bill 37 is a bi-partisan effort with Senator Cliff Hite (R-Findlay) that will create a task force to identify areas of Ohio in which clean drinking water is not readily available. Senators Gentile and Hite serve together as the top members on Senate Agriculture Committee. As a mem...
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Hunger is a reality in Meigs County
POMEROY — Hunger in homes, or food hardship as some prefer to call it, is a reality in Meigs County, where it is estimated that one in six households at times lack adequate food. In the recently released report on “Food Hardship in America 2012,” conducted by the Gallup organization as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the Midwest was listed as having 20.5 percent of households reporting food hardship. The question asked in th...
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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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