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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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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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