Pomeroy News

Jeff Warner Insurance offers auto insurance, life insurance and is Pomeroy's place to get Nationwide insurance.

The Bartow Jones Bridge is undergoing its semi-annual inspection, and though traffic will not be stopped on the structure, at times one lane will be closed to allow a safe work zone for inspectors.

The second public meeting on the proposed sales tax and conveyance fee increases was held on Friday evening at the Meigs County Courthouse.

This weekend well over 1,000 motorcycles descended upon Pomeroy, Ohio for the biggest Meigs County Memorial Day Bike Run ever.

Memorial Day, original called Decoration Day, is a day for remembrance of those who have died in our nation's service.

Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, along with other veterans organizations are moving forward on plans for another day of appreciation and remembrance of all those who have faithfully served their country in times of war.

Ellie Carpenter recently opened The Truffle Shuffle at 504 E. Main St. in Lancaster.

The success of a food drive is measured by the amount collected, and this year the Pomeroy postal workers had a successful year.

While the annual Memorial Day biker run in Meigs County will be held on Sunday, the Christian Motorcyclists Association , Meigs County Chapter, will hold a 6 p.m. bike blessing service on the Pomeroy parking lot on Saturday.

Hartwell House is a gift shop along Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio. We are conveniently located along the scenic Ohio River.

Hartwell House is a gift shop along Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio. We are conveniently located along the scenic Ohio River.

The Harrisonville-Scipio Alumni Association will have its annual dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, at the H.S. Alumni Center on the Graham Farm, located at 36008 State Route 143 near Harrisonville.

The Pomeroy Police Department will be conducting a check point as part of the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization which runs from May 21 through June 3. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign focuses on seat belt usage both day and night.

The valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2012 graduating class of Meigs High School have been announced by Steve Ohlinger, principal.

Multi-term Pomeroy Council Member Jim Sisson resigned Monday, submitting a letter to his fellow members of council and Mayor Mary McAngus.

Jeff Warner Insurance offers auto insurance, life insurance and is Pomeroy's place to get Nationwide insurance.

The Eastern High School Class of 2012 will receive their diplomas during the annual commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. on May 20, with awards and scholarships being presented during the annual High School Awards Assembly at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the high school.

Effective for the July billing, water rates for use above the 2,000 gallon standard will raise by .15 cents per 1,000 gallons.

Ramona Jean Fowler, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, with her daughter, Sandra, at her side at the Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Tuesday, a truckload of peanut butter - 1300 jars to be exact - left the Bradford Church of Christ for Westerville where it will be added to thousands more by the Lifeline Christian Mission for shipment to Haiti.