Latest Updates
- Gallia man convicted of Rape, sentencing set for Feb. 8 - 6:04 pm
- Two in custody following reported vehicle theft - 5:53 pm
- GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock - 3:43 pm
- GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock - 3:36 pm updated: 3:43 pm.
- Service academy nominations announced - 2:45 pm
- Court of Appeals dismisses Halfhill appeal - 2:19 pm
- COVID-19 death reported in Meigs … Latest case data in Gallia, Mason and Meigs - 4:43 pm
- ODJFS issues $300 federal pandemic unemployment payments - 3:56 pm
- Snack pack program faces new challenges amid pandemic - 3:27 pm
- SR 7 named Distracted Driving Safety Corridor - 2:45 pm
- Ohio to spend $50 million on 2M home coronavirus tests - 8:29 am
- COVID cases reported in Mason, Gallia … Vaccine clinic held in Meigs - 5:28 pm
- Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’ - 5:15 pm
- Advisory regarding fraudulent unemployment claims - 4:32 pm
- Fire claims one life, injures another - 12:55 pm updated: 6:25 pm.
- O’Bleness, Athens City-County HD partnering on centralized vaccination clinic - 11:34 am
- Two COVID deaths reported in Meigs … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 4:30 pm
- Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’ - 4:21 pm
- Most Ohio schools plan return to some in-person learning - 10:41 am
- 18K Ohio voters inactive no more after high 2020 engagement - 10:37 am
- Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback - 10:15 am updated: 4:13 pm.
- 66 new COVID-19 cases reported across tri-county … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 5:25 pm
- 2021 Meigs Guide coming soon… Advertising deadline approaching - 4:30 pm
- Gallia ranks fourth in overdose deaths - 4:27 pm
- Ohio State coat drive benefits Gallia - 5:03 pm
NEWS
SR 7 named Distracted Driving Safety Corridor
GALLIPOLIS — Faced with a growing issue of distracted driving in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio State Highway Patro...

COVID cases reported in Mason, Gallia … Vaccine clinic held in Meigs
OHIO VALLEY — State agencies reported new COVID-19 cases in both Gallia and Mason Counties on Thursday, as the Meigs County Health Department ho...

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new...
Advisory regarding fraudulent unemployment claims
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — As unemployment claims have increased across the nation, unfortunately there has been a significant spike in fraudulent activ...

Fire claims one life, injures another
GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — Two people were reportedly injured on Thursday in an early-morning structure fire in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. with one ...
January 21st, 2021 updated: January 21st, 2021. |
SPORTS
RedStorm women wallop UC-Clermont
BATAVIA, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande outscored the University of Cincinnati-Clermont in all four quarters and cruised to a 103-77 victor...
Marauders rally past Wellston, 51-50
WELLSTON, Ohio — You better believe that it’s better late than never.Freshman Brayden Stanley hit a corner trifecta with 24 seconds left, ...
January 23rd, 2021 updated: January 24th, 2021. |

Blue Devils fend off Ironton, 51-46
IRONTON, Ohio — Making the most of golden opportunities.The Gallia Academy boys basketball team shot 83 percent from the free throw line and nev...
Lady Dragons burn Gallia Academy, 79-35
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio — Rather hot in this dragon’s lair.Host Fairland hit seven 3-pointers and had four players reach double digits in scori...

Lady Rebels sweep Southern, 68-30
MERCERVILLE, Ohio — If nothing else, the Lady Rebels were just fashionably late to their own party.Visiting Southern scored the first points of ...
January 22nd, 2021 updated: January 23rd, 2021. |
LIFE

Buckeye Hills recognizes employed graduates, industry partners
Graduates from the “award winning Buckeye Hills Career Center’s Adult Education programs” were recently employed in full-time jobs, ...

Donation benefits area first responders
GALLIPOLIS – An anonymous donor recently contributed three Lorobi’s gift cards to New Life Lutheran Church.The church council then decided...

Holzer recognizes November pediatric sponsors
The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer Medical Center continues to be supported by area businesses and organizations.The Pediatric Fund, in existence ...
Buckeye Hills honor roll
The following students appeared on the Honor Roll at Buckeye Hills Career Center for the first nine weeks grading period:(*) Indicates all A’sGa...

PVH ‘Employees of the Month’ announced
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) has announced the Customer Service Employee of the Month as Wendy Lilly from the surgery ...
OPINION

Search the Scriptures: Can you hear the call?
We dwell in a world filled with millions of voices clamoring for our attention. Our children cry out for our love and care. Our relatives speak to us,...

Cross Words: Power for the Church
I’m reminded of something Jesus says before His ascension. Allow me to share it with you.“Then he said to them, ‘These are my words ...

Meigs Health Matters… 1918 Pandemic Influenza and the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020
In 2018, we recollected the 100-year anniversary of the infamous “Spanish Flu” pandemic that swept across the world. Little did we know, t...

Meigs Health Matters… Alcohol Awareness
Alcohol awareness is knowing the effects and risks that drinking alcohol can have on you or someone you know. A drink is defined as one 12 oz. beer, 8...

Search the Scriptures: A pardon rejected
In 1833, the United States Supreme Court was called to rule in the matter of the United States vs. Wilson.George Wilson, in April of 1830, had partner...

When you are slowly going blind
Terry and I recently discussed our eye conditions. Concerning her, she had a cataract to develop in one eye over time that came to seriously distort h...