False shooting claim temporarily locks down schools
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
POMEROY Meigs High School and Middle School were placed on a temporary lockdown on Wednesday afternoon after a report of a possible shooting on Pomeroy Pike a short distance from the schools. The report turned out to be false.
Sgt. Rick Patterson of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office said that an individual went to a residence on Pomeroy Pike and claimed that an individual had been shot. The person who was alleged to have been shot was later located and had not been shot.
The lockdowns were lifted after it was determined that no shooting had taken place. The Meigs County EMS squad which had been on standby near the scene was also released.
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Drug take back event planned for Saturday
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
OHIO VALLEY Local drug take back events are planned, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
According to the DEA, “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.”
Locally, a drug take back event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, 41861 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, as a collaborative effort between Holzer Health System, Meigs County Prevention Coalition and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office.
In Gallia County, the drug take back event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care parking area, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. The event is a collaborative effort between Holzer Health System, Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery and the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.
Drug take back event planned for Saturday
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
OHIO VALLEY Local drug take back events are planned, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
According to the DEA, “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.”
Locally, a drug take back event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, 41861 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, as a collaborative effort between Holzer Health System, Meigs County Prevention Coalition and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office.
In Gallia County, the drug take back event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care parking area, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. The event is a collaborative effort between Holzer Health System, Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery and the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.
Food pantry fund responds to food insecurity needs through Meigs County schools
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Volunteers helping with the first distribution at the Meigs County Schools Food Pantry included, (left to right) Jack Musser, Cameron Davis, Jennifer Sheets, James Sheets, Barbara Musser, Chrissy Musser (partially hidden), and Maggie Musser.
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“Delivery man Dan” is pictured after dropping off the first donation of Snowville Creamery milk to the Meigs County Schools food pantry.
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Subcommittee members Barbara Musser, Tricia McNickle, and Laura Sheets are pictured preparing for the first distribution of food at the Meigs County Schools Food Pantry.
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