Pomeroy News

Memorial Day is all about remembering those who went to war, those who returned, and those who didn't, and to pay tribute to those who serve in the military today.

Courtney Midkiff, Meigs County Relay for Life Chairperson, stated that the theme will allow for the focus on all cancers, not just a specific one, as each cancer is usually represented by a different color ribbon.

Once again, bikers from across the area will gather for the 28th Meigs Memorial Day Run this weekend in Pomeroy.

The three people indicted in connection with the May 9 death of a Meigs County man were formally charged earlier this week.

The top students of the Meigs High School's graduating class of 2013 have been announced by Steve Ohlinger, principal.

Shoppers visiting Pomeroy now will not only find planting areas filled with blooming flowers but free parking spaces on the parking lot.

Pomeroy Police Chief Mark E. Proffitt stated that Tara Tucker, 33, of Pomeroy and Jill Pilfrey, 33, of Gallia County, were arrested near Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home on Main Street on Monday.

Several students donated their hair during the annual hair donation station held recently at Eastern Elementary.

Art in the Park will be featured again this year as a part of the annual Gold Wings and Ribs Festival which kicks off the summer festival season on the Pomeroy parking lot.

Woman, who had been on house arrest while facing charges in a meth case, cut her house arrest bracelet and left her home.

Mark Porter Chevrolet is partnering with the Racine Youth League in the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball Program for the 2013 season.

Upon the recommendation of the project's engineering firm, Chapman Technical Group, the commission unanimously voted to accept the bid of $1,360,900 from Lombardi Development Company of Follensbee at its regular meeting on Thursday.

Before the dams on the Ohio River, an area called "The Beach" was known as "the hot spot of southeast Ohio". Airplane rides, one professional baseball game, a pavilion,&nb... Hartwell House is a gift shop along Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Three people are in custody following a homicide on Wednesday night at the Meigs Motel just off Ohio 7 near Pomeroy.

Katelyn Sykes Web Producer: Katelyn Sykes Reported: May. 9, 2013 5:09 AM EDT Updated: May.

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.

"Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world.

Three Meigs County organizations have been awarded grants by the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund as part of its program in support of its vision of "healthy people in healthy communities." At its spring meeting the SSJCF's Board of Directors approved a total of $237,727 in funding for 30 organizations in southeastern Ohio and West Virginia.

Pomeroy Mayor Jackie Welker signs a proclamation designating Saturday as National Food Collection Day as Heather Cleland, officer in charge, and Jim Pullins, carrier, look on.

Since taking office in January, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood has undertaken several renovation projects in the more than 100-year-old jail and sheriff's office.