Middleport News

A resolution to place a five-year, three mill tax levy on the November ballot for the purpose of funding the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Middleport Fire Department was passed by a split vote of Middleport Village Council Monday night.

Middleport has received a grant from the Meigs County Health Department to be used to improve park facilities in the village as a way of encouraging residents to participate in activities which lead to a healthier lifestyle.

After nearly five years of cuts to hours of operation, staffing, and other items, the Meigs County District Public Libraries will see hours return to where they once were.

The city of Portsmouth on Tuesday presented Goodwill Industries of Southern Ohio, Inc., with a special proclamation declaring this "Goodwill Week" in the city in participation of National Goodwill Week, May 5-11. Everyone knows about Goodwill stores of gently-used items, but Goodwill Executive Director Lenore Mason reminds people that the reason ... (more)

Richard A. Hill Jr., 42, of Middleport was arrested on Wednesday evening about two hours after a search warrant was executed at his residence on North Second Avenue.

Another step toward developing a mile-long walking and bike trail along the Ohio River from the Dairy Queen to Custer Street has been taken by Middleport Village Council.