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New cash, food assistance cards in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Area residents who are enrolled in Ohio’s food assistance or cash assistance programs will soon be receiving new benefits cards. Program recipients do not need to fill out any paperwork to get the new cards, and they should have already received letters informing them that the new cards will be arriving this summer. The exact dates that households receive the new cards will vary depending on several factors. Food assistance and c...
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Ruby Frances Blackburn
Ruby Frances Blackburn, 76, New Haven, died June 17, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, from 5-7 p.m. Services and burial will be Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Shaffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Norman Landis officiating. Interment will be at Moyers cemetery on Poland Hollow Rd., Romney. Following the funeral a gathering will b...
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‘Dogs for Dogs’ to be held for dog shelter
POMEROY — A “Dogs for Dogs” fundraiser will be held on Friday to benefit the Meigs County Dog Shelter. The event will include the sale of hot dogs to raise money for the shelter. Rich Wamsley, along with other volunteers have helped to organize the event with the support of local officials, including the Meigs County Commissioners. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Friday at the Meigs County Courthouse. It will be held at th...
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One arrested in auto theft
MEIGS COUNTY — Quick police work resulted in the arrest of one individual following the theft of a vehicle on Sunday morning. James L. Deems, 43, of Racine, was arrested and charged with auto theft, a felony of the fourth degree, and receiving stolen property, a felony of the fifth degree. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, his office received a call of the possible theft of a white Chevy Lumina from a residence on Elm Street i...
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<p>Chad R. Rennicker </p>
Alleged bank robber indicted on 7 counts
POMEROY — The Meigs County Grand Jury returned a seven count indictment against the man accused of robbing the Farmers Bank branch in Tuppers Plains on May 30. Chad R. Rennicker, 25, is charged with six counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated robbery. According to the indictment filed on Monday morning, Rennicker did attempt or attempt to commit a theft offense while having a deadly weapon on or about his person or under his cont...
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Boil Advisory
SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road. When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water ...
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AG: Ohioans report losing money to rental scams
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers across the state are reporting losing money to rental property scams. The Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen reports of the scam since January, and consumers who fall for the scam report an average loss of about $1,000. “We’re heading into a busy season for home sales and rentals,” DeWine said. “We want to warn Ohioans that some con artists are hi...
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<p>Christopher R. Ball</p>
Two arrested following meth bust in Reedsville
POMEROY — Two people were arrested following the discovery of a methamphetamine lab Thursday in Reedsville. Jamie N. Roberts, 37, and Christopher R. Ball, 33, were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Curtis Hollow Road in Reedsville around noon Thursday. Upon entering the home, officers found two, one-pot reactionary vessels for the production of meth. According to Sgt. Bill Gilkey with the Meigs County ...
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US district judge appoints C8 oversight committee
OHIO VALLEY — As the court process for C8-related personal injury claims evolves, the US district judge assigned to the multi-district litigation has appointed a committee of attorneys to oversee plaintiff matters. Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., of the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, last week issued a case management order setting forth the names and duties of a steering committee of plaintiffs atto...
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Gallia-Meigs CAA begins summer crisis program
CHESHIRE — The Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency will start assisting eligible residents through the 2013 Emergency Summer Crisis Program beginning Monday, July 1. Sandra Edwards, Emergency Services Division Director, announced the start of the program which will run through Aug. 31 or until funds are depleted. She said that there may be air conditioners available in special situations. Beginning Friday, June 28, those who are income e...
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Daughter pleads not guilty to shooting father
GALLIPOLIS — A Huntington, W.Va., woman accused of shooting and wounding her father during an altercation late last month was arraigned in the Common Pleas Court of Gallia County on Friday. Sophia N. Chattin, 28, pleaded not guilty to a second-degree-felony felonious assault charge during a hearing on Friday before Common Pleas Judge D. Dean Evans. Chattin was arrested, along with her mother, Waneta F. Myers, 50, Bidwell, at approximately...
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Glen Hammons
Glen Hammons, 73, of Bidwell, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Willis Funeral Home. In honor and respect of Father’s Day, funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2013, at Rodney Church of Light with Pastor Arland King officiating. Entombment will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Chapel of Hope Mausoleum. There will be military services by vol...
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Rep. Phillips speaks to Retired Teachers
ALFRED — State budget issues as they pertain to education were discussed by Debbie Phillips, District 94, Ohio House of Representatives, when she spoke to the Meigs County Retired Teachers Association at the Wild Horse Cafe luncheon. In her talk Phillips’ emphasis was on the governor’s proposed biennial budget as it relates to school funding. Topics she discussed included increased funding for transportation of students in rural counties, e...
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Kickin’ Summer Bash kicks off Friday
POMEROY — A cruise-in car show on Court Street and lively entertainment in the riverfront amphitheater Friday evening will kick off the 4th annual Kickin’ Summer Bash in downtown Pomeroy. The cruise-in, a free event, will begin at 5 p.m. Mark Porter GM Super Center. is sponsor of that event where dash plates and door prizes will be awarded to the owners of vehicles. All cars and trucks are welcome to participate in the opening event. Ente...
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Ingels Carpet open
MIDDLEPORT — While Ingels Radio Shack, operated by Jason Ingels, is in the process of liquidating merchandise as a part of an announced closing, Ingels Carpet, operated by York Ingels, remains open for business. While the story about the Ingels Radio Shack closing did not mention Ingels Carpet, York Ingels requested this clarification because of inquiries about whether he is still in business.
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Meigs Board reviews historical document study guidelines
POMEROY — A program to better incorporate the study of historical documents into classroom curriculum, as required by the State Board of Education in order to comply with provisions of Senate Bill 165, has been approved by the Meigs Local Board of Education for implementation in the district’s classrooms. The provisions of SB 165 requires that schools set new academic standards for grades fourth to 12th in history and government. Meigs Lo...
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Meter enforcement personnel hired in Pomeroy
POMEROY — Members of Pomeroy Village Council voted to employ a full time person for meter enforcement within the village. Ben Young was hired on the recommendation of Police Chief Mark Proffitt to serve as a meter enforcement official. Young is not a commissioned officer. The position will start at $9 per hour and increase to $9.50 after the probationary period. Proffitt stated that current employees were not interested in the position, res...
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Annual Ohio River Sweep slated for Saturday
POMEROY — The 29th annual Ohio River Sweep will be held Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to noon and volunteers are needed to assist in this massive, six-state clean up. River Sweep is an event organized by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, an interstate water pollution agency for the Ohio River Valley, along with environmental protection and natural resource agencies from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and P...
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Pomeroy discusses potential sewer system on Ohio 833
POMEROY — Members of Pomeroy Village Council, along with engineer Mitch Altier from ME Companies discussed the possible expansion of sewer service to residential and commercial properties along Ohio 833 during Monday’s meeting. Altier told council about a new grant program available through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) to be used to provide sewer services to unsewered areas. According to Altier, preference would be given to...
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Middleport Council hears report on jail operation
MIDDLEPORT — A report on matters relating to operation of the jail, including income and personnel, was given by Mony Wood, jail administrator and assistant chief of police, at Monday night’s meeting of Middleport Village Council. On recommendation of Wood personnel hired included Kaleb Davis, as a part-time corrections officer at $9.25 an hour and part-time dispatcher at $8.45 an hour, and Steve Hudson as dispatcher at the rate of $8.45 an...
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For the Record
911 May 29 8:02 a.m., Lincoln Hill Street, chest pain; 8:49 a.m., Seneca Drive, difficulty breathing; 1:07 p.m., Ohio 124, hemorrhage; 6:25 p.m., Second Street, pain general; 7:42 p.m., Sand Ridge, fall; 9:20 p.m., Ohio 681, difficulty breathing; 10:39 p.m., Broadway Court, pain general. May 30 1:25 a.m., Pearl Street, high blood pressure; 3:07 a.m., Township Road 447, obstetrics; 9:18 a.m., Mulberry Avenue, fractured body part; 12:05 ...
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<p>Olivia Goble’s winning poster</p>
Meigs SWCD promotes soil and water stewardship week
MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District wants to remind community members that each of individual has a connection to natural resources. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is celebrating the 58th year of Stewardship week. The 2013 Stewardship Week is themed, “Where does your water shed?” Clean water is important to everyone, says National Association of Conservation Districts President Earl Garber....
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<p>Eastern Local retirees recognized at the recent Board of Education meeting included (from left) Pam Douthitt, Wanda Shuler, Cynthia Chadwell amd Stephen Jewell. Also recognized but not present were Marteena Baum and</p>
Eastern approves personnel, recognizes retirees
TUPPERS PLAINS — The Eastern Local Board of Education approved several personnel items as well as recognizing retires and volunteers during the recent board meeting. Jeremy Hill was hired as the grade 4 and 5 science teacher for the 2013-14 school year. Hill was also hired as the varsity boys basketball coach. Katie Hayman was hired as the high school language arts teachers for the 2013-14 school year. She was also hired as the varsity vo...
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<p>Chad R. Rennicker </p>
Bank robbery suspect appears in Meigs County Court
POMEROY — The man accused in the robbery of a Meigs County bank more than a week ago was arraigned in Meigs County Court on Monday afternoon. Chad R. Rennicker, 25, of Ripley, W.Va., was arraigned before Judge Steven Story on seven felony counts connected with the robbery of the Farmers Bank branch in Tuppers Plains on May 30. Story read the charges against Rennicker, which are all felonies of the first degree. Rennicker is charged with...
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