2016 Meigs County Visitor

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2016 Meigs County Visitor
MEIGS COUNTY
Visitors Guide 2016
Boating, hiking & outdoor recreation
Festivals concerts & the arts
History, heritage, culture & community
The official tourism guide to Meigs County
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel and Meigs County Chambers
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MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Welcome to Meigs County!
If you love relating to nature, history and music, Meigs County is the right place to
visit. Bordered by 57.2 miles of Ohio River frontage, Meigs County offers a beautiful
place not only to enjoy boating and water sports, but also fishing and wildlife.
We invite you to come and enjoy the beauty of our county. With several familyfriendly festivals that take place throughout the summer and rich historical places to
check out, Meigs County is a unique place to visit.
Charming communities along the river and a flourishing arts and music scene are all
here for you to enjoy.
Meigs County has several unique shops, from primitive, designer clothing to
antiques and more, ran by some of the nicest business owners around who are
quick to appreciate your business.
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
You will enjoy your visit to Meigs County and we
would love to have you.
March 17, 2016
The Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Randy Smith, President
Tim Ihle, Vice President
Michael Bartrum, Member
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MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Meigs commissioners welcome you!
I grew up in Meigs County and upon
graduation headed to Marshall University
to get my degree and to play football.
I was blessed to have a good collegiate
football career that led to a 13-year NFL
career. Although, I was away for 19 years,
I luckily got to marry and take my high
school sweetheart with me.
When deciding where to make our
home with our four children, knowing
NFL careers don’t last forever, my wife
and I realized how much we missed our
family, friends and small-town atmosphere. Meigs County was a great place
to grow up and we chose that for our
children. I am proud to be a Meigs County
citizen and honored to be representing
Meigs County as a commissioner.
We, as Meigs County commissioners,
have many responsibilities in the Commissioner’s Office, but in addition to being
commissioners, we have other occupations in the county. I am also very fortunate and privileged to be the head football
coach at Meigs High School and to coach
my children’s many sporting activities.
The struggles and challenges of teamwork
and injuries I experienced in college and
the NFL have helped me in my professions as commissioner and football coach
today.
I might be the head coach of the Meigs
High School football team, but I am
thrilled to be part of the Meigs County
Meigs County has deep roots in the
faith community with 120 churches from
the non-denominational to the more traditional. Churches as a whole play a huge
part in our community. In 2013, I began
to pastor an evening service at the Mount
Union Baptist Church in the Carpenter
area, and in the spring of 2014 took over
as the pastor of Trinity Congregational
Church in Pomeroy. From summer times
filled with Vacation Bible schools to various other activities during the rest of the
year, our church community has something for everyone. In 2014, the area saw
the second installment of the Tri-County
Christian Concert Series in which headline contemporary Christian groups are
brought to the county for a free community concert. We have had acts such as Big
Daddy Weave and Unspoken and look forward to future concerts. This series brings
thousands of fans to our community and
is a project of several area churches.
I am a lifelong resident of Meigs Coun-
ty. I have spent my adult life in public service in Meigs County, both in law enforcement and social work. My wife, Beverly,
and I have known each other since grade
school and have four awesome children.
We choose Meigs County to raise our family because Meigs County is an awesome
place.
God bless,
Randy Smith
Meigs County Commissioner
I grew up in Racine and from the time I
was big enough to carry a basket of tomatoes, I worked the summers on my Uncle
Harry’s produce farm in Letart Falls. I
remember hearing that the Great Bend
was nature’s greenhouse, attributed to the
slightly milder weather along the river
and that great soil. I recall how satisfying
it was to sustain our needs, (from what
we ate every day to our income), from
what we grew on the farm.
Today, I live in the northern part of
the county near Langsville with my wife,
Jane. We own and operate and share a
farm with beef cattle, riding horses and
lots of wild critters.
But without a doubt, God’s blessings
and this great place of Meigs County still
sustains me. If you ever get tired of where
or what you are, come visit Meigs County
and get some dirt under your fingernails.
Welcome, friend!
Tim Ihle
Meigs County Commissioner
Commissioners Barturm, Smith and
Ihle
Commissioner Team in one of the best
counties in the state. Please come join us
here in Meigs County to learn what down
home hospitality really is!
Yours truly,
Mike Bartrum
Meigs County Commissioner
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2016 Calendar of Events
March 12, 2016
Hurl and Friends with
special guest Jorman
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
March 18, 2016
Free Movie Open to Public
(Free), Middleport Village
Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
Middleport Community
Association
March 19, 2016
Hot Tuna Acoustic Duo
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
March 29, 2016
Spring Games
Bingo style games for baskets
& purses, concessions
Middleport Village Hall
Auditorium
Doors open at 5 p.m. Games
begin at 6 p.m., Cost: $20
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
Middleport Community
Association
March 31, 2016
Meigs County Council
On Aging
Cake Auction & Dinner
Contact: (740) 992-2161
April 1, 2016
Chamber’s Spring Dinner
Kountry Resort Campground
44700 Twp. Rd. 697
Racine, Ohio
Chamber Office,
(740) 992-5005
E-mail: director@
meigscountychamber.com
Website: www.meigscounty
chamber.com
April 9, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Tractor Show
Randy’s Ag Parts, 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub
.com
April 9, 2016
Larry Campbell and Teresa
Williams
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
April 15, 2016
Chester Courthouse
Annual Benefit Dinner
Meigs High School, 6:30 p.m.
E-mail: chestercourthouse@
windstream.net
April 15-17
River City Players
Space Pirates
April 15 & 16 Show
starts at 7 p.m.
April 17 Show starts at 2 p.m.
Middleport Village Hall
Imagine Pomeroy
Rhythm on the River
Facebook: Facebook.com/
rivercityplayerstheater
April 17, 2016
G.E. Smith w/ The Bob
Margolin Blues Band
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
April 22, 2016
Free Movie Open to Public
(Free) Middleport Village
Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
Middleport Community
Association
April 23, 2016
Jim Kweskin & Meredith
Axelrod Quartet
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
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Ridenour’s Gas Service
•Repair
•Sales & Service
•Vented & Unvented
Heaters
•Empire & Free
Standing Fireplaces
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
•Residential
•Commercial
•Bulk & Bottled
•Home
•Farm
•Industry
March 17, 2016
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Chester, OH
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Bemis
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May 4, 2016
Middleport Community
Association
Lunch Along The River
Dave Diles Park at Depot
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $6 donation
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
May 7, 2016
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
May 7, 2016
Bend Area Rotary
Pancake Breakfast
Mulberry Community Center
7 a.m.- 11 a.m., Cost: $5
Contact person: Tina Rees
(740) 992-2133
E-mail: tress@pebo.com
Facebook Bend Area Rotary
May 7, 2016 or May 8, 2016
Forked Run State Park
ACTT Day
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
May 21, 2016 (No Raindate)
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Benefit/Fun Pull
Meigs County Fairgrounds
(No Raindate) 2 p.m.
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub
.com
May 21, 2016
Tom Rush, Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
May 22, 2016
Jorma, Happy Traum,
Chris Smither
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
May 27, 2016
Middleport’s Black History
After the Civil War
Dave Diles Park
4 p.m. Cost: free
A walking tour of sites related
to events shaping the
Black history of the village
Contact: Mike Gerlach
(740) 992- 5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.
com
Other dates are available by
appointment
May 27, 2016
Doo-Wop on the Block
6:30 p.m. -9 p.m. Cost: free
Celebrate the beginning of
summer at the fifth annual
Doo-Wop. This street party
features great music of early
Rock and Roll performed by
Remember Then from Athens,
Ohio. Bring a lawn chair and
wear your dance shoes.
Food concessions and
restrooms available.
Rain location, Middleport
Village Hall
Contact: Tim King
(740) 992-5020
E-mail: tim@kinghardware.
net
May 28, 2016
Pomeroy Alumni Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Meigs High School
42091 Pomeroy Pike,
Pomeroy, Ohio
Marcia Arnold
(740) 992-2249
May 28, 2016
Middleport Alumni Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Riverbend Arts Council Room
290 North Second Ave.,
Middleport, Ohio
Diane Lynch (740) 992-3225
May 28, 2016
The McCrary Sisters
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
May 28, 2016
Historic Sites of Middleport
Dave Diles Park
11 a.m.,Cost: free
A walking tour of historic
sites in Middleport
Contact: Mike Gerlach (740)
992- 5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.
com
Other dates are available by
appointment
May 28, 2016
Forked Run State Park
Fishing Derby
9 a.m. - noon
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
May 29, 2016
Military Heroes of Middleport
Legion Park on Mill St.
Middleport, 1 p.m., Cost: free
A small bus tour of sites
associated with Middleport’s
many military heroes
Contact: Mike Gerlach
(740) 992- 5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.
com
Other dates are available by
appointment
May 30, 2016
Memorial Day Weekend BBQ
Racine Volunteer Fire
Department, 11 a.m.
Phone: 740-949-2520
Email: racinevfd@gmail.com
June 1, 2016
Middleport Community
Association
Lunch Along The River
Dave Diles Park at Depot
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $6 donation
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
June 3-4, 2016
Gold Wings and Ribs Festival
Contact: Lynn Melton
E-mail:ohioonewingandribsfest
@gmail.com
June 4, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Tractor Show
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MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Riverside Golf Club
• 18 Holes of Championship Golf
• Driving Range
• Pro-shop
• PGA Professional on Staff
• All weather cart paths
Mary’s Tee Time Grill
Full Service Bar and Grill
Dinner Specials
Banquet & Meeting Space
Syracuse has so much to offer!
1661 Adamsville Rd., Mason, WV
(304) 773-5354
http://www.riversidegolfclubwv.com
Come See Us!
60639647
740-992-7777
60639651
with Jorma
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
June 18, 2016
Ohio River Sweep
Clean-up of Ohio River
Contact: Lisa Cochran
Wesite: www.
OhioRiverSweep.org
June 24, 2016
Free Movie Open to Public
(Free) Middleport Village
Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Middleport
Community Association
June 24, 2016
Rhythm on the River
Riverside Amphitheater
Downtown Pomeroy
Live music (free), 8 p.m
Angela Perley &
the Howlin’ Moons
E-mail: jackie@
courtstreetgrill.com
Website: www.pomeroyblues.
org
Sponsored by: Pomeroy
Blues& Jazz Society
June 25, 2016
Jim Lauderdale, Toby Walker
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
July 1, 2016
Rhythm on the River
Riverside Amphitheater
Downtown Pomeroy
Live music (free), 8 p.m
Johnny Rawls
E-mail: jackie@
courtstreetgrill.com
Taking Applications ALL UtILItIE
pAID
The Maples
Website: www.pomeroyblues.
org
Sponsored by: Pomeroy
Blues& Jazz Society
July 2, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Tractor Parade & Show
WV State Farm Museum
9 a.m.
Rain or Shine (304) 882-2422
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub.com
July 2, 2016
Forked Run State Park
Hog Roast, 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
July 4, 2016
July Fourth Celebration
Middleport Community
Asoociation
Dave Diles Park—Downtown
Middleport, 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Concessions, music, kid’s
games, parade & flag raising,
live bands, & fireworks
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Middleport
Community Association
July 4, 2016 July 4th BBQ
Racine Volunteer Fire
Department
Parade@10am, BBQ@11am,
Fireworks@10pm
Phone: 740-949-2520
Email: racinevfd@gmail.com
July 8, 2016
Rhythm on the River
Riverside Amphitheater
Downtown Pomeroy
Live music (free), 8 p.m
The Mark May Band
E-mail: jackie@
courtstreetgrill.com
Website: www.pomeroyblues.
org
Sponsored by: Pomeroy
Heather Ferrell
Sunrise on the River
Blues& Jazz Society
July 13, 2016
Middleport Community
Association
Lunch Along The River
Dave Diles Park at Depot
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$6 donation
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
July 15, 2016
Rhythm on the River
Riverside Amphitheater
Downtown Pomeroy
Live music (free), 8 p.m
Will Kimbrough and Tommy
Womack
E-mail: jackie@
courtstreetgrill.com
Website: www.pomeroyblues.
org
Sponsored by: Pomeroy Blues
& Jazz Society
July 16, 2016
Arts and Minds Festival
Festival free to public
(Tickets for concert sold
separately)
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
S
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
July 16, 2016
Marty Balin Band
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy. Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
July 16, 2016
Chester Courthouse
Ohio State Harmonica
Contest & Car Show
Eastern High School
E-mail: chestercourthouse@
windstream.
July 17, 2016
Arts and Minds Festival
Festival free to public
(Tickets for concerts sold
separately)
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
July 17, 2016
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
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Rutland, Ohio 45775
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(740) 742-0387
Email: abracadabrahairdesign@gmail.com
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740-992-7022
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March 17, 2016
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MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Fireman’s Festival, 10 a.m.
Scipio Firehouse in
Harrisonville
Randy’s Ag Parts
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website: bigbendfarmantiques
club.com
June 4, 2016
Freedom for Appalachia
Community Development
Organization (FACDO)
Rally on the River 5K
Registration 8 AM;
Race 10 a.m.
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Mindy Bradford 740-444-3139
Email: Mindy_Chancey@
hotmail.com
Website: www.
rallyontheriver5K.com
Facebook: /rallyontheriver5k
June 4, 5, 10 & 11
River City Players
Barbecuing Hamlet
June 4, 10-11 Show starts
at 7 p.m.
June 5 Show starts at 2 p.m.
Middleport Village Hall
Facebook: Facebook.com/
rivercityplayerstheater
June 10-11, 2016
Kickin’ Summer Bash
Contact: Brenda Roush (740)
992- 2239
Facebook: Facebook.com/
kickinsummerbash
June 11, 2016
Charlie’s Red Star Blues Barn
5:30 p.m.
32700 Cotterill Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
E-mail: redstarbarn.com
Website: www.redstarbarn.
com
June 18, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
Meigs County Fairgrounds
6 p.m., Raindate: June 21
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website: bigbendfarmantiques
club.com
June 18, 2016
Scott Sharrard Band
Bemis
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MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
July 22, 2016
Free Movie Open to Public
(Free), Middleport Village Hall
Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
Middleport Community
Association
July 22, 2016
Rhythm on the River
Riverside Amphitheater
Downtown Pomeroy
Live music (free), 8 p.m
Mac Arnold & Plate a Full
of Blues
E-mail: jackie@
courtstreetgrill.com
Website: www.pomeroyblues.
org
Sponsored by: Pomeroy
Blues& Jazz Society
July 29-30
Big Bend Blues Bash
Pomeroy Parking Lot
Royal Southern Brotherhood,
Albert Castiglia, Chris
O’Leary Band, The Steepwater
Band, The Gas House,
Gorillas, the Balkun Brothers,
and many more
July 30, 2016
Verlon Thompson, Jorma,
Doobie Decibel System
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
24 HR * LoCkouTS
JuMPSTARTS * Towing
August 3, 2016
Middleport Community
Association
Lunch Along The River
Dave Diles Park at Depot
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. $6 donation
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
August 5-6 & 12-13
River City Players
Summer Musical (TBD)
Middleport Village Hall
Facebook: Facebook.com/
rivercityplayerstheater
August 13, 2016
Eric Bibb, Rory Block
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
August 16, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Meigs County Fair
6 p.m., Guaranteed Pay-Back
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub
.com
August 21, 2016
Free Movie Open to Public
(Free) Middleport Village Hall
Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
Middleport Community
Association
August 27, 2016
Jonathan Edwards, Brewer &
Shipley
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy. Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Sept. 7, 2016
Middleport Community
Association
Lunch Along The River
Dave Diles Park at Depot
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $6 donation
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Sept. 9-11 2016
Party in the Park,
Star Mill Park
Contact Person: Janet Krider/
Scott Hill
Phone: 740-949-2296
Email: racine.village@gmail.
com
Website: www.
racinepartyinthepark.net
Facebook: Facebook.com/
racinepitp
Twitter: @racineparty
Sept. 10, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Show and Games
Party in the Park Racine, Ohio
10 a.m.
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub.com
Sept. 10, 2016
Chester Courthouse
Genealogy Fair. All day
E-mail:chestercourthouse
@windstream
Sept. 15, 2016
Middleport’s Black History
After the Civil War
Dave Diles Park
6 p.m. Cost: free
A walking tour of sites related
to events shaping the
Black history of the village
Contact: Mike Gerlach
(740) 992- 5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.com
Sept. 15-17, 2016
Sternwheel Festival
Contact: Brian Howard
(740) 525-5764
On the road
when you are!
E-mail:bjhoward71@gmail.
com
Facebook: Facebook.com/
pomeroysternwheel
Sept. 16, 2016
Chester Courthouse
Civil War Ball
Chester on the Commons
E-mail:chestercourthouse
@windstream.
Sept. 17, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
Annual Potluck Weiner Roast
after pull (at the track)
Meigs County Fairgrounds
2 p.m., Raindate: Sept. 20
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website: bigbendfarmantiques
club.com
Sept. 17, 2016
Maria Muldaur
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy. Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Sept. 22, 2016
Historic Sites of Middleport
Dave Diles Park
6 p.m., Cost: free
A walking tour of historic sites
in Middleport
Contact: Mike Gerlach
(740) 992- 5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.com
Other dates are available
by appointment
Sept. 23, 2016
Free Movie
Open to Public (Free)
Middleport Village Hall
Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Middleport
Community Association
Sept. 23, 2016
Reunion on the River
Meigs Local Alumni
Association
Meigs High School
Sept. 24, 2016
Reunion on the River
Meigs Local Alumni
Association
Pomeroy Parking Lot
Sept. 24, 2016
Charlie’s Red Star Blues Barn
5:30 p.m.
32700 Cotterill Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
E-mail: redstarbarn.com
Website: www.redstarbarn.
com
Mill End Fabrics
270 Mill Street
Middleport, OH
(740) 992-3673
Tues-Fri 11am-5pm
Sat 11am-4:30pm
Riverside Auto & Towing, LLC
Meigs & Athens Counties
AAA Service Provider
740.949.4801
Heather Ferrell
Christmas parade
We specialize in
60638735
Machine Quilting
60638155
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Oct. 14, 2016
Forked Run State Park
Halloween
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
Oct. 15, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Tractor Parade
Depart Meigs County
Fairgrounds
9:30 a.m., Rain or shine
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub.com
Oct. 15, 2016
Forked Run State Park
Halloween
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
Oct. 21-22 & 27-29
River City Players
Haunted House
Wolfe Mountain
Entertainment
Facebook: Facebook.com/
TNT
rivercityplayerstheater
Oct. 22, 2016
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
Meigs County Fairgrounds
2 p.m. Raindate: Oct. 18
Contact: Noah Hysell
(740) 591-4034
Website:
bigbendfarmantiquesclub.com
Oct. 22, 2016
Empire Roots Band
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Nov. 12, 2016
Hot Tuna Acoustic Duo
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Nov. 25, 2016
“Riverbend Talent Review”
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Arts
Council
209 North 2nd Avenue,
Middleport, Ohio
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A showcase of local talent
Casey Richardson
View of the Ohio River from the Wild Horse Cafe
Contact: Mary Wise
(740) 992- 2675
Nov. 27, 2016
Forked Run State Park
Hunters’ dinner, 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Tammy Barnhart
(740) 378-6206
E-mail: Tammy.Barnhart@
dnr.state.oh.us
Dec. 3, 2016
Christmas Celebration
Downtown Middleport
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Market @
Riverbend Fine Arts Building,
Free carriage rides, parade.
Visit with Santa
and Mrs. Claus
Contact person: Debbie
Gerlach (740) 992-5877
Sponsored by: Middleport
Community Association
E:mail: drg453@yahoo.com
Facebook: Middleport
Community Association
Dec. 3, 2016
Christmas Open House
Featuring Eastern Bell Choir
and Mrs. Chris Kuhn
Refreshments to follow
E-mail: chestercourthouse@
windstream.
Dec. 10, 2016
Breakfast with Santa
Racine Volunteer Fire
Department,10 a.m. - noon
Contact Person: Janet Krider
Email: racine.village@gmail.
com
Phone: 740-949-2296
Valley
PIT STOP
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Sept. 24, 2016
Steve Kimock
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road,
Pomeroy. Ohio
John Hurlbut (740) 992-6228
E-mail: johnhurlbut@
earthlink.net
Website: www.furpeace.com
Sept. 25, 2016
Underground Railroad Tour
Village Hall, 1 p.m., Cost: free
A walking tour of the path
followed by escaping slaves
and the stories associated
with the Underground
Railroad
Contact: Mike Gerlach
(740) 992-5877
E-mail: jmikeg453@yahoo.
com
Other dates are available
by appointment
Oct. 1, 2016
“Art in the Village”
Riverbend Arts Council
209 North 2nd Avenue,
Middleport, Ohio
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
An exhibit of local art
Contact: Mary Wise
(740) 992- 2675
Oct. 8, 2016
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Laura Nadeau
Fur Peace Ranch
Middleport, OH
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Serving Our Community with Care
We believe in providing quality care with compassion to enhance the lives of each individual we serve.
By meeting the physical, social and emotional needs of our residents and patients, we are helping people live better.
Healthcare Services
• Short Term Care
• Long Term Care
• Respite Care
• Respiratory Services
• Infusion Therapies
• Wound Care Therapies
• Palliative Care Services
• Renal Disease Services
• Cancer Recovery Services
• Nutrition Management
Life Enrichment Activities
• Encourages Learning & Recreation
• Supportive Setting for Residents & Their
Families
• Eases Transition Back into the Community
Rehabilitation Services
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Recovery Track
Nursing and Restorative Care
• Customized Plan of Care for Each Individual
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Case Management
• Patient & Residential Advocacy
• Clinical & Financial Resource Assistance
Discharge Planning
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You’ll Feel
Right At Home.
Home National Bank is large
enough to handle all of your
financial needs, but small enough
to know your first name. Since all
of our loan decisions are made
locally we can close a loan quickly.
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Stop Hunger @ Home
Home National Bank and Miegs Cooperative Parish
want to help stop Hunger @ Home
You can help by donating a non-perishable food
item or making a monetary donation
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local agent today!
Insurance Plus Agencies
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Bill Quickel-Agent
Pomeroy 740-992-6677
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Fishing in
Meigs County
Location
Nestled in the foothill of
Appalachia, Meigs County is
located in southeastern Ohio.
The Ohio River borders
56 miles of Meigs County.
Within the county, there are
10 places to access the river,
as well as three docks.
Located halfway between
Pittsburg and Cincinnati,
Meigs County is the perfect
location to visit. It is also less
than 100 miles from three
major commercial airports —
Port Columbus International
Airport in Columbus, Ohio;
Huntington Tri-State Airport
in Huntington, W.Va.; and
Yeager Airport in Charleston,
W.Va.
Meigs County is a great
location as it is accessible by
boating, flying, and driving.
Whether you’re spending time with family
and friends or fishing by
yourself, fishing is a great
way to enjoy the outdoors
in Meigs County with 56
miles of shoreline along
the Racine and R.C. Byrd
Pools of the Ohio River.
Depending on the season,
there are always fish to be
caught including some of
the popular game species; bass, catfish, crappie,
bluegill, sauger, stripper and walleye. Both of
these pools offer plenty
Population, 2013
estimate/23,496/11,570,808
Population, 2010/23,770/11,536,504
Persons under 18 years,
2013/22.3%/22.9%
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catfish. Channel catfish
up to 20lbs are commonly
caught, flatheads are
known to be over 50lbs.
while the Blue catfish can
weigh over 100lbs!
There are boat ramps
leading to the Ohio River
in almost every town –
Pomeroy, Middleport,
Syracuse, Racine and
Reedsville. Other than the
Ohio River, other popular fishing spots include;
Shade River, Forked Run,
Mulberry Pond and Leading Creek.
Meigs County Census Data
People QuickFacts/
Meigs County/Ohio
meigscbdd@suddenlinkmail.com
of opportunities for bank
fishing and tournament
anglers fishing for both
catfish and bass.
The R.C. Byrd pool is the
latest catfishing hotspot
on the Ohio River. Over
the last two years, several
epic catfish have been
caught and right now, no
area on the river holds as
much trophy catfishing
potential. There are three
Ohio river catfish that
make their self at a home
on the Ohio River. The
channel, flathead and blue
Persons 65 years and over,
2013/17.1%/15.1%
Female persons, percent,
2013/50.9%/51.1%
Foreign born persons, percent,
2009-2013/0.3%/4.0%
Language other than English
spoken at home/0.7%/6.6%
High school graduate or
higher/83.4%/88.5%
Bachelor’s degree or
higher/12.2%/25.2%
Veterans/2,018/864,923
Mean travel time to work
(minutes)/28.3/23.0
Housing units,
2013/10,986/5,123,997
Homeownership rate/79.5%/67.5%
Median value of owner-occupied
housing/$82,600/$130,800
Households/9,560/4,557,655
Persons per household/2.45/2.47
Median household
income/$35,469/$48,308
Persons below poverty
level/21.9%/15.8%
Business QuickFacts Meigs
County Ohio
Private nonfarm
establishments/302/250,8422
Private nonfarm
employment/2,420/4,548,1432
Private nonfarm
employment/-1.7%/2.6%2
Nonemployer
establishments/1,198/743,915
Total number of firms,
2007/1,517/897,939
Building permits, 2012/5/16,905
Geography QuickFacts/Meigs/
County Ohio
Land area in square miles,
2010/430.10/40,860.69
Persons per square mile,
2010/55.3/282.3
Source U.S. Census Bureau: State
and County QuickFacts.
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The convenience of the present
Shopping in
Meigs County
While in Meigs County,
make sure you stop in to
the shops! No matter what
store you stop in, you will be
greeted like an old friend.
People can find many
artisan boutiques with exclusive lines and one-of-a-kind
items. Several stores carry
locally made goods. They
carry quilts, candles, pottery,
antiques, floral arrange-
ments, and much more. Visitors can also find clothing,
jewelry and custom-made
products.
Meigs County offers
unique shopping experience
with their boutique style
stores.
Whether you are looking
for something for yourself or
for some one else, there is
something here for everyone.
Meigs County rich in pioneer history, spirit
“History is an article of
faith that knowledge of
the past is a key to
understanding the
present.”
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Kenneth Stampp
Meigs County’s pioneer
history is rich, and the
influence of its earliest
European settlers — most of
them German — continues to
be felt in the 21st century.
Residents here are proud
of their heritage — one that
makes the county a rewarding
place to visit.
Establishment of the county
On Jan. 21, 1819, the Ohio
General Assembly formed
Meigs County from portions
of Athens and Gallia counties.
Some of the county’s townships were already established
as parts of Athens and Gallia
counties at the time Meigs
County was established 196
years ago. Others were formed
when the county came into
being.
The county is named for
Return Jonathan Meigs Jr.,
who served as territorial governor of the Northwest Territory and was governor of Ohio
when the county was formed.
He later served as U.S. Postmaster General.
Firsts
The first settlement in the
county was at Letart Falls,
dating back to 1796.
The first election was held
in Meigs County in April
1819. The first county seat
was in Middleport, but the site
served only for a brief time
before the center of county
government was moved to
Chester.
Courthouses and county seats
The first courthouse, still
standing and now serving as
a museum, was built in 1828.
Chester remained the seat of
government until 1841, when
the county seat was moved to
Pomeroy.
After operating from a
building provided at no cost
by pioneer industrialist Valentine B. Horton, the county
government moved into the
current county courthouse
in 1851. The courthouse was
built at a cost of $5,000 and
is still distinctive for having a
ground-floor entrance on all
three levels. The county jail is
on East Second Street and was
built at the turn of the 20th
century at a cost of $24,000. It
is still in use today.
Story Law Office
Steven L. Story, Attorney at Law
Licensed in OH, WV, and KY
216 East Main St., Suite 200
PO Box 72, Pomeroy, OH 45769
slstorylaw72@hotmail.com
740-992-6624
60639649
1-800-327-6050
Fax 740-992-4249
www.storylawofficepomeroyohio.com
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• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Free In Room Safes
• Free Microwave And Refrigerator
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740-446-8080
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1-800-800-8000
321 Upper River Rd. • Gallipolis, OH
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Golfing
Outfitting
women
of all
shapes and
sizes
Riverview Guest House LLC
2462 Water Street Syracuse, Ohio 45779
“A Day Along The River Is Worth A Million In The City”
The Meigs County Golf
Course is a nine-hole golf
course. The hilly terrain will
present a challenge to even
the most seasoned golfer.
Players can enjoy the scenery
whil e taking advantage of
the full-service golfing.
Short term accommodations available for family
gatherings, wedding parties, or mini-vacations
to the Big Bend area for work or play
4 bedrooms
1 ½ Baths, Cable TV,
Fully furnished including kitchen & linens,
Smoke Free, Pet Free
Reservations:
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Email: cadams2311@suddenlink.net
Go to www.meigscountytourism.com
then click on lodging & other accommodations
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Extra Bedrooms Available for Out of Town Family,
Guests or Contract Workers
Meigs County Golf Course
33080 Wills Hill Rd
Pomeroy, Ohio
(740) 992-6312
60636505
112 West Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio
740-992-0777
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
Local School District Information
Meigs Primary School
36871 State Route 124
Suite 100
Middleport, Ohio 45760
Phone: (740) 742-3000
Fax: (740) 742-2651
Meigs Intermediate School
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, Ohio 45760
Phone: (740) 742-2666
Fax: (740) 742-2825
Reedsville, OH 45772
Phone: 740-985-3304
Eastern Middle School
38850 SR 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
Phone: 740-985-3304
Eastern High School
38900 SR 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
Phone: 740-985-3329
Meigs Middle School
42353 Charles Chancey Drive
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Phone: (740) 992-3058
Fax: (740) 992-6952
Southern Pre-K
- 3rd Grade
906 Elm Street
Racine, OH 45771
Phone: 740-949-4222
Meigs High School
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Phone: (740) 992-2158
Fax: (740) 992-5839
Southern Grades 4-8
906 Elm Street
Racine, OH 45771
Phone: 740-949-4222
Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary
38850 SR 7
Southern High School
920 Elm Street
Racine, OH 45771
Phone: 740-949-2669
Eastern Local School District in Reedsville
Meigs Primary and Intermediate Schools in Middleport
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Coolspot Storage Barn
History of The Daily Sentinel
For more than 62 years,
The Daily Sentinel has
served the people of Meigs
County as their primary
source of news, as well as a
guide to satisfy the community’s appetite for goods and
services through advertising
of local merchants.
Located in the Ohio Valley in southern Ohio, The
Daily Sentinel is published
Tuesday thought Friday. On
Sundays, the Sentinel joins
with its sister newspaper, the
Gallipolis (Ohio) Daily Tribune, to produce the Sunday
Times-Sentinel.
The Sentinel’s offices are
located in the city of Pomeroy, Ohio. We also serve the
city of Middleport, which
gets its name for being the
middle port along the majes-
tic Ohio River between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Meigs County is part of the
tri-county region with Mason
County, W.Va., and Gallia
County, Ohio. All three counties border the beautiful Ohio
River.
Our goal of giving readers
a balanced and fair account
of news and information in
the county and elsewhere in
the world will never change,
while the means through
which we deliver the community news and information
has expanded rapidly.
Today, our readers can take
their news in print five times
a week, through e-mail daily,
online and using their mobile
devices anytime, as well as
through live streaming broadcasts from locations around
town. Currently we reach
more than 32,514 readers
with these various products.
The Daily Sentinel seeks
to provide the news the community needs, reported faithfully and fully, with respect
for all and favor to none. We
strive to be authoritative and
insightful, to inform and to
delight.
To accomplish this mission, we set for ourselves
the following goals:To be the
indispensable, timely source
of information and community coverage, examining all
subjects that impact readers.
To provide community
members with information
relevant to their daily lives.
To raise issues aggressively
and constructively in matters
of public interest.
To reflect the diversity of
our community’s people.
To ensure that the right
information, reaches the
right audience, at the time
they want it using the wide
variety of formats available
to us.
Our news and information
products have our name on
it, however we want you to
think of it as yours, too. Use
it, enjoy it and let us know
how we can make it better.
We are always eager to hear
from you.
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General John Hunt Morgan
and His Morgan’s Raiders
Reenactment
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Explore & Experience Civil War History
September 14-18, 2016
www.morgansraidereenactment.com
www.pomeroysternwheel.org
https://www.facebook.com/pomeroysternwheel/
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adding to the realism will be riverboats
transporting infantry & cannons on the river
during pomeroy’s sternwheel festival!
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Wilkesville (Vinton County) to
Portland (Meigs County) for the
Battle of Buffington Island
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Battle of Buffington Island:
Ohio’s lone Civil War engagement
The Battle of Buffington
Island was a significant Civil
War engagement because
it was the only one fought
within the confines of Ohio’s
state borders.
It is known by Civil War
historians as “Morgan’s
Raid.”
Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan began his famous ride
by hand-picking nearly 2,500
Confederate cavalrymen and
artillerymen and set off from
Sparta, Tenn., on June 11,
1863. Gen Morgan’s intent
was to divert forces away
from the Rebel armies gathered in the west and interrupt Union communications
everywhere he went. He and
his men conducted a number
of raids and small skirmishes
during a ride that would take
them more that 1,000 miles
in 46 days.
On July 2, 1863, while
two great armies were battling in the hills surrounding
Gettysburg and another two
great armies were engaged
at Vicksburg, these raiders
entered Kentucky as they
headed north toward Louisville.
On July 8, Morgan crossed
the Ohio River into Indiana
at Brandenbrug, Ky., near
Cincinnati. Along the way,
these men raided towns,
stores and private homes,
stole much-needed horses to
replace their worn out ones
and caused great anxiety
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among the citizens around
the state.
As Morgan continued
north and east across the
state, he encountered more
militia and regular townspeople who began to harass his
force and make life difficult.
Union Gen. Ambrose Burnside organized Union troops
and militia units to prevent
Morgan from escaping back
to the South. Burnside sent
forces under generals Shackleford, Hobson and Judah in
hot pursuit.
On July 18, after a long
day of fighting with various
Meigs County militias and
citizens, Morgan arrived at
Buffington Island with the
intention of using it to get
back to friendlier territory.
Worn out from a hard
day of riding and fighting,
Morgan decided to rest and
take on the militia the next
morning, which allowed Gen.
Judah’s pursuing forces to
catch up to him — and the
battle began at approximately
6 a.m. July 19, 1863.
Fighting raged across the
fields along the river for most
of the day, but as Morgan
began to cross the river, the
Union gunboats, Moose and
Alleghany Belle, shelled the
Confederates and prevented
their crossing. As more
Union forces arrived, Morgan
was finally surrounded and
ordered to surrender.
At about 3 p.m., Shackleford granted Morgan one
hour to surrender, but they
used that time to fortify their
position instead. The battle
continued until nightfall
when Morgan, along with
about 400 men, escaped
while the rest of his force surrendered.
He again tried to cross the
river between Reedsville and
Hockingport, around Belleville, but was again turned
away by Union gunboats and
cavalry.
While some of his men did
reach the southern shore,
others drowned and Morgan
was forced to turn north.
Union forces continued to
pursue Morgan until, finally,
on July 26, he and his men
were captured just north of
East Liverpool in Columbiana County.
From best estimates,
approximately 3,000 Union
forces and 1,700 Confederates were engaged. This
ended the only battle of the
Civil War to take place in
Ohio.
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Meigs County:
The hunting playground of Ohio
Meigs County is currently home to 9,000 acres
of public hunting. Most of
the hunting is located in the
Shade River State Forest in
the Reedsville area and the
AEP-Gavin Recreation Area.
Like most of southeastern
Ohio, the AEP-Gavin Recreation Area consists primarily of steep slopes, narrow
ravines, and rounded ridges.
Several old fields have been
reverted to forest and is
mixed with woods, home to
several tree types like the
maple, beech and red oak.
Several types of game,
such as deer, wild turkey and
gray squirrel, are popular
among hunters. The ongoing
forestry management work
has lead to an increase of
the deer population every
year. Other species like red
foxes, rabbits and opossums
are also present but are in
smaller numbers.
Unlike most state-owned
wildlife areas, a free permit is required to hunt in
the AEP-Gavin Recreation
Area. Permits and maps
can obtained by calling
1-800-WILDLIFE, visiting
the Meigs Soil and Water
Conservation District in
Pomeroy or by logging onto
www.aep.com/environmental/recreation/recland/permit.aspx.
The AEP-Gavin Recre-
ation Area offers a free
camping area during deer
and other hunting seasons.
The campground is located
on state Route 124 between
Salem Center and Langsville.
The Shade River State
Forest encompasses 2,485
acres of land and is open
year-round. The state forest
is home to hunting, hiking
and general sight seeing.
Like AEP-Gavin, Shade
River State Forest is home
to several different species
to hunt like deer and turkey.
Motor vehicles are
restricted to roads for such
travel and the speed limit
on these roads are 30 mph.
Camping and building fires
are not permitted, however, camping is available at
Forked Run State Park.
Off-road vehicles are prohibited. The State Forest
boundary is marked with
yellow blazes. For more
information, go to http://
ohiodnr.com/Forestry/forests/shaderiver/tabid/5165/
Default.aspx.
The Division of Wildlife
enforces all state laws on
park lands, including hunting regulations. Hunters in
Ohio are able to purchase
licenses and tags, and check
game online using the Wild
Ohio Customer Relations
Management System.
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*Mercury Glass
*Uno de 50
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*Assorted alphabet letters
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Open 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday
Extended Hours Holidays/Special Events
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Wildlife enthusiasts should
make the trip Meigs County!
Whether you are an observer
or an avid hunter, there is
something here for you.
Whether hiking on our
many trails or relaxing at a
campsite, bird watchers can
delight in our wide variety
of birds. People can observe
cardinals, sparrows, wrens,
robins, woodpeckers, owls,
and even the occasional
eagle.
Hunters can find something for every season. Deer,
wild turkey, gray squirrel,
and ruffed grouse can be
seen. Other animals include
gray foxes, rabbits, skunks,
muskrats, and opossums.
Other wildlife that can be
found are fox squirrels, red
foxes, raccoons and red
foxes.
White-Schwarzel and
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Funeral Homes
Weaving Stitches
GIFT SHOP
*Seasonal & Everyday Decor
*Funeral Remembrances
*Wide Variety of Unique
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*Vera Bradley
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Holiday Open House
Monday November 7th 9am-9pm
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Gavin Plant
Ohio State Route 7 N
Cheshire, OH
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Baum Lumber, Inc.
(740) 985-3301
46384 St. Rt. 248
Chester, OH
BDT Architects and
Interior Designers
740-592-2420
507 Richland Ave
Suite 301
Athens, OH
Bethel Worship Center
(740) 667-6793
39782 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, OH
Big Bend Save-A-Lot
(740) 992-2891
700 W. Mait St
Pomeroy, OH
Bolin Builders
(740) 416-0030
34550 Jr. Ward Rd
Rutland, OH
Buckeye Rural Electric
Cooperative
(740) 379-2025
Rio Grande, OH
H.D. Brown, D.D.S, Inc.
(740) 992-2878
200 1/2 W. Main St
Pomeroy, OH
C
Career Connections,
Inc.
740-594-4941
507 Richland Avenue
Suite 107
Athens, OH
Chester Shade
Historical Society
(740) 985-9822
46454 State Route 248
PO Box 5
Chester, OH
Clark’s Jewelry Store
(740) 992-2054
113 Court Street
Pomeroy, OH
Cleland Realty
(740) 992-2259
608 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
D
D.V. Weber
Construction, Inc.
(740) 378-6293
Pomeroy, OH
The Daily Sentinel
(740) 992-2155
111 Court Street
Pomeroy, OH
Dettwiller Lumber
(740) 992-5500
634 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
E
Edwin H Davis & Son,
Inc.
(740) 998-6606
13077 State Route 138
Clarksburg, OH
F
Farmers Bank and
Savings Company
(740) 992-2136
640 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Fox’s Pizza Den
(740) 992-9040
500 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Francis Florist
(740) 992-2644
352 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Fraternal Order of
Eagles Aerie 2171
(740) 992-1171
224 E. Main St
Second Floor
Pomeroy, OH
Front Paige Outfitters
740-992-0777
112 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Fruth Pharmacy
(740) 992-6494
706 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Fur Peace Ranch
(740) 992-2575
39495 St.Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH
G
Gallia-Meigs
Community Action
(740) 992-6629
8010 N State Route 7
Cheshire, OH
Gallipolis Career
College
(740) 446-4367
1176 Jackson Pike
Suite 312
Gallipolis, OH
Grueser & Associates
(740) 992-5995
109 W 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH
H
Hill’s Classic Cars,
LLC
(740) 949-2217
29625 Basshan Road
Racine, OH
Hills Sunoco Foodmart
(740) 416-2807
Pomeroy, OH
Classic, Antique & Muscle
Holzer Health System
(740) 441-3288
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH
Home National Bank
(740) 949-2210
502 Elm Street
Racine, OH
Hoon, Inc.
(740) 592-2687
507 Richland Avenue
Suite 108
Athens, OH
Hopewell Health
Centers, Inc.
(740) 992-0540
41865 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH
Howard Septic Service,
LLC
(740) 662-2603
1925 Hogue Hollow
Road
Guysville, OH
I
Insurance Plus
Agencies, Inc
(740) 992-6677
114 Court Street
Across from the
Courthouse
Pomeroy, OH
J
JD Drilling Company
(740) 949-2512
Pomeroy, OH
Jack’s Septic Service,
LLC
(740) 992-7119
39825 Gold Ridge Road
Pomeroy, OH
Jaymar, Inc.
(740) 992-6637
Pomeroy, OH
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KFC/Long John Silvers
Splits
Banana
Sundaes
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Marvin T. Hill, Owner
29625 Bashan Road
Racine, Ohio 45771
www.hillsresto.com
Phone: (740) 949-2217
Fax: (740) 949-1957
60638579
(740) 992-5432
228 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Kinsale Corporation
(740) 992-6466
Pomeroy, OH
L
Larry Conrath Realty
(740) 592-3015
280 E State Street
Athens, OH
Little, Sheets & Barr,
LLP
(740) 992-6689
Pomeroy, OH
M
Mark Porter Chevrolet
Buick GMC
Cadillac
(740) 992-6614
308 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
McDonalds
(740) 992-5600
423 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Meigs County Council
on Aging, Inc.
(740) 992-2161
Pomeroy, OH
Meigs County District
Public Library
(740) 992-5813
216 W Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Meigs Electric Service
(740) 698-6553
33399 Myres Road
Pomeroy, OH
Meigs Industries
(740) 992-6681
1310 Carelton Street
Syracuse, OH
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(740) 669-6065
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Ohio Health Care
(740) 594-8226
30 Herrold Ave.
Athens, OH
Ohio Valley Bank
(740) 992-2357
700 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Ohio Valley Christian
Assembly
(740) 992-5353
39560 Rocksprings Rd
Pomeroy, OH
Overbrook Center
(740) 992-6472
333 Page Street
Middleport, OH
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PDK Construction
(740) 992-6451
34070 Crew Road
Pomeroy, OH
Peoples Bank
(740) 992-2133
115 Court Street
Pomeroy, OH
Pleasant Valley
Hospital
(304) 674-2400
312 22nd Street
Point Pleasant, WV
Pomeroy Subway
(740) 992-6426
Pomeroy, OH
Q
Quality Print Shop
(740) 992-3345
255 Mill Street
Middleport, OH
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Racine Service Center
(740) 949-2700
Pomeroy, OH
Racine Subway
(740) 949-1122
106 Broadway St
Racine, OH
Reed & Baur Insurance
Agency, LLC
(740) 593-6688
220 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Rio Grande Community
College
(740) 992-1880
42377 Charles Chancey
Drive
Pomeroy, OH
Riverfront Meat and
Deli
(740) 992-6764
210 East Main St
Pomeroy, OH
Riverside Auto &
Towing, LLC
(740) 949-4801
47920 TR 631
Racine, OH
Riverview Guest
House, LLC
(740) 992-2311
2462 Water Street
Syracuse, OH
Riverview Motors
(740) 992-3490
280 W Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Rocksprings
Rehabilitation
(740) 992-6606
36759 Rocksprings Road
Pomeroy, OH
Roses’ Excavating
(740) 949-2493
48411 Morning Star
Racine, OH
Rutland Bottle Gas,
Inc.
(800) 837-8217
Pomeroy, OH
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LLC
(740) 385-2140
128 East Main St
Logan, OH
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Valley Lumber &
Supply
(740) 992-6611
555 Park Street
Middleport, OH
The Vaughan Agency
(740) 992-9784
505 Mulberry Heights
Pomeroy, OH
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(304) 675-2763
303 8th St
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Weaving Stitches Gift
Shop
(740) 992-1702
106 W Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Wild Horse Cafe
(740) 992-0099
251 West Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Woodland Centers, Inc.
(740) 992-2192
112 East Memorial Drive
Pomeroy, Ohio
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Agency, Inc.
(614) 889-0250
425 Metro Place North
Suite 140
Dublin, OH
Snider, Fuller & Stroh
(740) 594-8385
5 Depot Street
Athens, OH
Story Law Office
(740) 992-6624
Pomeroy, OH
Swisher & Lohse
Pharmacy
(740) 992-2955
636 East Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Syracuse Community
Center
(740) 992-7104
2244 Seventh Street
Syracuse, OH
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T & A Firearms
(740) 992-2100
186 Mulberry Avenue
Pomeroy, OH
Taco Bell
(740) 992-6699
420 W. Main St
Pomeroy, OH
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Meigs County Festivals
Gold Wings and Ribs Festival
be held to determine “Ohio’s
Best Ribs” and “Ohio’s Best
Wings.” A variety of other
contests will be held through
the day, including hula hoop
contests, a cookie stacking
contest and a “pickle spittin’”
contest. The festivities will
conclude with another motorcycle light parade through
town and musical acts
through the evening.
For more information about
the Gold Wings & Ribs Festival, visit www.goldwingsandribs.com.
For many people, the dawn
of summer ushers in the riding season. This June, take a
ride to Pomeroy for the 16th
annual Gold Wings and Ribs
Festival. The fun begins on
Friday, June 3, with the fire
truck parade and flag raising
ceremony. As the evening
progresses, various local
bands will take the stage. A
“BBQ Hog” calling contest
and motorcycle light parade
will add to the opening night
festivities.
For the art lover, Art in the
Park will showcase the creations of many local artists.
On Saturday, June 4, the
BBQ and wings contest will
Kickin’ Summer Bash
Come visit the Kickin’ Summer Bash held on the municipal parking lot and boat
levee in downtown Pomeroy.
Friday begins with a car and
truck cruise in, semi-tractor
parade, concessions and
entertainment on the amphitheater. Saturday fun includes
the “Anything That Floats
Contest”, the Furr Friends
Photo Contest, Best Dressed
Pet Contest, Kids’ activities
including inflatables, concessions and entertainment. The
fun begins Friday at 5 p.m.
with Saturday’s activities
beginning at noon. Activities
are all free. For questions
contact:
Brenda Roush at
740.591.0530 or
740.992.2239 or
877-MEIGSCO.
Doo Wop on the Block
Celebrate the beginning of
Summer at the fifth annual
Doo-Wop. This street party
features the great music of
early Rock and Roll performed by Remember Then
from Athens, Ohio. Bring
a lawn chair and wear your
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The 16th annual Big
Bend Blues Bash will
be July 29-30, 2016.
For more information visit www.pomeroyblues.org.
Big Bend Blues Bash
Pomeroy Sternwheel
River Fest
Sternwheelers, boaters and fun-seekers
travel from all around
the region to attend
this three-day festival
on the Ohio River. The
event kicks off with a
mile long “firetruck
parade,” which boasts
more fire trucks and
emergency service providers than any other
local parade. The annual event, organized by a
local committee of volunteers, with support
from area businesses,
Each July, the
smooth rhythms of the
Big Bend Blues Bash
echo across the Ohio
River Valley in Pomeroy, Ohio. Hundreds
of blues and jazz fans
gather along the levee
to enjoy acts from all
over the country. This
year, the Pomeroy
Blues and Jazz Society
has created a lineup
that will once again feature a wide variety of
performers, including
Royal Southern Brotherhood, Albert Cas-
will begin on Thursday,
Sept. 15 and continue
through to Sept. 19.
Located in Pomeroy,
festivities are centered
right on the riverfront
parking lot.
The festival is free
and family oriented
and includes food,
music, a Duck Derby,
vendors, contests for
adults and kids, inflatables, live entertainment, boat rides, a chili
cook-off, and a queen
pageant. The 2015 festival featured an Elvis
Tribute Artist contest,
along with headliner
Dwight Icenhower, a
world champion Elvis
Tribute Artist, who
set record-breaking
attendance for the
festival in 2015 during
his show. Festivities for
the 2016 Sternwheel
Festival will include the
Morgan’s Raiders, as a
part of a Civil War re-
enactment.
Many Sternwheel
boats attend the festival, which has grown
in popularity over the
years. These privately
owned vessels, which
travel up and down the
Ohio River, add to the
festival’s unique character.
Party in the Park
Each September, as
the leaves change color
and the air becomes
a little cooler, the village of Racine holds
its annual Party in the
Park at Star Mill Park.
This year marks
the eighth year of
the event, which will
be Sept. 8-10. This
festival—a highlight of
the fall season — features fun for the whole
family. Inflatables, kiddie and adult carnival
rides, carnival and
arcade games dot the
park landscape.
In addition, children
can compete in the kiddie tractor pulls. The
Cruisin’ Saturday Night
Car Show offers collectors and enthusiasts
the chance to see their
favorite classic vehicles. An arts and crafts
shows runs throughout
the three-day event, as
local vendors show and
sell their homemade
goods.
Musical acts also
play throughout the
festival. This year, the
Locash Cowboys will
be headlining the event
with a performance on
Saturday, September
10. Other musical acts
will be listed as plans
become finalized. For
more information, visit
www.racinepartyinthepark.net.
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dance shoes. Reconnect with old friends
at the event that kicks
off Alumni Weekend
in Meigs County. Food
concession and rest
rooms available. In the
event of rain, the event
will be at the Middleport Village Hall.
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The Downing House
historical landmark
The Downing House, with
its stately façade and rich history, was built in 1859 and is
located in downtown Middleport’s business district just a
block from the Ohio River.
The house is listed on the
National Registry of Historic
Places.
Major John B. Downing
lived in the house from 1899
until 1914. Downing was
a riverboat captain on the
Ohio River who befriended
Mark Twain —also known as
Samuel Clemens.
In 1868, Downing opened
an insurance agency in the
building that is adjacent to
the family home, which now
holds the “by Hearth and
Candlelight” antique shop.
Downing’s grandson,
Rodney Downing, joined the
insurance company in 1916.
Rodney Downing was the
last of the family to occupy
the home before passing in
1993.
In late 1998, the home was
purchased by three entrepreneurs, Ron and Linda
Carpenter and Mary Lou
Naftzger. Linda and Mary
Lou became friends while
working at Children’s Hospital in Columbus and Ron
operates a contracting firm
that specializes in restoration
of homes. The three have
done all the restoration themselves.
First to open in 1999 was
the antique shop “by Hearth
and Candlelight.” This name
came to light when a sign
was bought at an antique
shop which use to hang in
one of their own homes.
In late 2003, the bed &
breakfast had its grand opening with Rodney Downing’s
daughter and family being
the first to stay.
Located one block from the
public boat dock and ramp,
visitors can enjoy boating,
fishing, hiking, antiquing,
history research and relaxing
on the front porch or in the
sun parlor.
The Mark Twain guest
room, with adjoining bath,
is decorated in blue and
white, antique oak furniture
and porch windows on three
sides.
There is an elevator for
easy access to all guest
rooms on the second floor.
The house is also available
for small weddings, special
dinners, meetings or any
variety of events.
Information courtesy of
www.thedowninghouse.com.
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• 2 Handicap Compatible Rooms
• All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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no alcoholic beverages
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740-992-5531
Saturday September 10th
740-992-6180(fax)
34100 Laurel Wood Road • Pomeroy, OH
60639432
shuttle service provided from
designated parking areas
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FREE ADMISSION-FREE PARKING-FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Fur Peace Ranch
The 1960s were an important time
in history, and the Fur Peace Ranch in
Pomeroy, Ohio, allows visitors to step
back in time to enjoy this exciting time
period. Owned by Jorma and Vanessa
Kaukonen, the Fur Peace Ranch was
established in 1989 as “a ranch that
grows guitar players.” Since that time,
the ranch has expanded its offerings to
become a highlight of any visit to the
region.
To the budding musician, Fur Peace
Ranch offers guitar camps throughout
the year. Many of the camps are offered
on weekends, and include 10 hours of
instruction, overnight accommodations,
meals, and tickets to that weekend’s
concert performance. Classes are small,
offering attendees personalized attention from their instructors. Instructors
include Jorma Kaukonen, Spencer
Bohren, Doug MacLeod, Eric Bibb, Kai
Echhardt, Tom Feldmann, Rory Block,
Bobby Vega, and many others. Special
couples’ weekends are also available.
The camps include instruction in guitar,
bass guitar, finger-picking guitar, electric
guitar, mandolin, vocals and performance, and songwriting. Surrounded by
the serenity and natural beauty of the
Appalachian foothills, both novice and
experienced musicians can find themselves inspired at Fur Peace Ranch.
In addition, Fur Peace offers a unique
concert venue for a variety of acts. From
March through November, the ranch
hosts a variety of concerts. This year’s
performers include Hurl and Friends,
Jim Kweskin & Meredith Axelrod Quartet, the McCrary Sisters, and the Empire
Roots Band. On July 16-17, Fur Peace
will host its Arts & Minds Festival, featuring an art festival and concerts by the
Marty Balin Band and New Riders of the
Purple Sage.
But the style of the 1960s is not limited only to music; the era’s art also had
a distinct voice. Fur Peace also includes
the “Psylodelic” Gallery. This museum
(designed to look like a silo, hence its
name) captures the spirit of the Psychedelic Era of the 1960s and allows visitors
to explore the history, art, and music of
this time period. Rotating artists display
at the gallery, and authentic jewelry,
clothing, and music posters from this era
have also been a part of the exhibit. This
gallery also includes the Liquid Light
Show, a show created especially for the
Psylo. The Psylodelic Gallery is open
Wednesday through Friday from 1-5
p.m. and during concert events.
With guitar camps, concerts, and art
exhibits, the 1960s come alive again at
Fur Peace Ranch.
For more information, go to www.furpeaceranch.com.
Fur Peace Ranch • 39495 St. Clair Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769 • (740) 992-2575
KING
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60639276
Since 1952
60638144
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Phone 740-992-5020 405 N. 2nd Avenue • Middleport, Ohio
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Forked Run State Park
Looking for a peaceful escape to
nature? No matter what your interest, Forked Run State Park is the
place for your next outdoor adventure.
Spanning 791 acres, Forked Run
boasts a wide variety of activities.
Enjoy camping at one of the 81
electric sites the park offers, or get
back to nature by relaxing at one
of the pack’s 64 non-electric sites.
Visit the park’s 120-acre lake where
you can spend the day boating or
fishing, as you try to catch crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, or
catfish for supper. Fish not biting at
the lake? Set a course for the Ohio
River using one of the boat ramps
at the park. Forked Run also has
designated park areas for hunting,
and squirrel, deer, grouse, or wild
turkeys are popular game for visiting hunters.
Looking for something for the
whole family? Spend those warm
summer afternoons and evenings
cooling off and swimming at the
park’s 400-foot sand beach. Tetherball, horseshoe pits, and volleyball
courts are also available for those
impromptu games between friends
and family.
Interested in seeing nature up
close and enjoying the beauty of
southeastern Ohio? Try one of the
park’s hiking trails, which range
from .6 miles to 2.6 miles. Finally,
spend some time playing disc golf
on the park’s course.
For more information, go to
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/forkedrun.
Forked Run • 63300 State Route 124, Reedsville, Ohio 45772 • (740) 378-6206
LETS DOCK
CAMPGROUND
Where Friends Become Family &
The River View is always “New”!
Providing electicity
to homes, farms and
businesses for more
than 75 years.
Don’t Miss Our Haunted Trail!
October 7,8,14,15, 21,22,28 & 29th
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Golf Carts & Pets Welcome
for more information call
740-992-1959 • 740-416-8382
letsdockcampground.com
Buckeye REC, PO Box 200, Rio Grande, OH
800.231.2732
www.buckeyerec.com
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2409 SR 124, Syracuse, (Meigs Co.) Ohio
76 Sites w/Full Hookups * On The Banks of The Ohio River!
Seasonal * Monthly * Weekly * Overnight * Tent
Syracuse Storage Units for Rent
740-992-1959
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River Life in
Meigs County
Whether the morning
brings gently rolling fog or
the reflection of the sunrise,
each day the Ohio River ushers in a new day in a beautiful way in Meigs County.
The bends and turns of the
river, as well as the tree-lined
river banks, offer a variety of
scenery.
With access to 56 miles
of the Ohio River, there are
many activities in which to
partake. Some people enjoy
kayaking and canoeing; others like to tube or float in the
water. For those that crave
speed, people can ride on
speed boats or jet skis.
You never know what is
going to be coming down the
river. Last year, natives and
visitors alike enjoyed seeing
the Niña and Pinta, replica ships from Christopher
Columbus’ voyage in 1492,
and the LST 325, a World
War II transport ship, float
down the river. Throughout
the year, people can see
sternwheel boats go up and
down the river.
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Charlie’s Red Star
Blues Barn
Charlie’s Red Star Blues
Barn is located near Harrisonville. It is a renovated
1830 Pennsylvania Dutch
bank barn. Located on the
650-acre family farm, the
barn has 3,600 square feet of
space and Charlie’s Place has
2,400 square feet. Charlie’s
Place is a performance venue.
Charlie’s Place was named
in honor of Charles G.
Sheets. Over the years, it has
housed General Morgan’s
Raiders, Prohibition Bootleggers, livestock and, now,
music as well as art.
This year, Charlie’s Red
Star Barn will have two
shows. The first performance
this year will be June 11,
showcasing Todd Burge,
Mudfork Blues and Corey
Harris Blues Band. The
second show, Sept. 24, will
feature Johnny Rawls, Noah
Wotherspoon, Mudfork Blues
Charlie’s Place
and the Wild Honey Bees.
For more information, go
to www.redstarbarn.com.
Charlie’s Red Star Blues Barn
32700 Cotterill Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769 • (740) 742-2341
Charlie’s Place
Ohio's Oldest Courthouse
Preserving the Past
History & Genealogy Research Library
Museum Artifacts, Quilts, Arts
Chester Academy est. 1840
Eastern Elementary School
Ohio State Harmonica Championship
(time to be announced)
Car Show 9-4
Coin Show & other collections
Entertainment throughout the day
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www.chestercourthouse.com • 1-740-985-9822
SR 7 & 248 Chester, Ohio • Meigs County-SE Ohio
TOUR BUSES WELCOME!
60636546
CHESTER SHADE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
March 17, 2016
Chester Courthouse est. 1823
Saturday July 16th 9-4
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60637223
Meigs County
Museum
Since its creation in 1876, the Meigs
County Museum has collected thousands of artifacts from the 1700s to
today!
The Museum features many different displays throughout the year. In
2016, the schedule will be:
January - February: Rural Living
February (special): United States
Presidents dealing with Meigs County
March - April: Fraternal Orders in
Meigs County (past and present)
May - June: Old Meigs County
Schools & Past Fashions
July - August: Meigs County Fair,
FFA, 4H / Modern Meigs County
Schools
August (special): Display at the
Foster - Jenkinson Cabin at Meigs
County Fair
September - October: Steamboats,
The Ohio River, Coal, & Salt
October (special) - Halloween &
Ghost Stories
November - A Salute To Those
Who Serve: Military & Veterans
December - A Victorian Meigs
County Christmas
The museum has a lot of documents
archived, including family, local and
state histories, newspapers, cemetery
records, pictures, and maps. The
Museum also has Ohio Civil War rosters and other historical publications.
The museum also hosts Kids’ Weekend. These weekends include free
activities for children. Check their
website for more details.
The Meigs County Museum is open
1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit www.
meigschs.org.
Meigs County Museum • 144 Butternut Ave., Pomeroy, OH 45769 • (740) 992-3810 • info@meigschs.org
2016 Blues Concert Series
presented by
The Foothills Music Foundation
“On the Sheets Farm, Somewhere Near Harrisonville, Ohio”
Southwest Flavor
on the Ohio River
Corey Harris
Todd Burge
Mudfork
September 24th
No Reservations Needed!
Doors open at 5pm. Music Starts at 5:30pm
Information and tickets at
60640271
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60638149
Main St. Pomeroy, Ohio 740-992-0099
www.thewildhorsecafe.net
March 17, 2016
All Legal Beverages
Dining Porch & Boat Dock on the
Beautiful Ohio River
Private Dining Room
The Wild Honey Bees
Johnny Rawls
Mudfork
Noah Wotherspoon
www.redstarbarn.com
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
June 11th
Hitting the trails in Meigs County
With its country trails, riverfront
walkways and park paths, Meigs County
offers a haven to those who love a walk
in the outdoors to exercise, unwind or
just enjoy the scenery.
Pomeroy has a beautiful 1.75-mile
paved and lighted walking path along
the Ohio River which is popular with
many walkers. A water fountain is available for those who get thirsty and there
are benches along the way where weary
walkers can relax and enjoy a view of the
river and watch the boats go by.
For those who like more of a challenge,
there is the Pauline H. Atkins Memorial Trail of 1.5 miles at the Meigs Soil
and Water Conservation Park located in
a rural section of scenic Meigs County
between the communities of Rutland
and Harrisonville. The area consists of
174 acres of land ranging from wetlands,
prairies, streams and ridges. Hikers can
expected to find some rugged areas
along the trail, a few hills to climb and
some streams to cross.
At Chester, there’s the Camp Kiashuta
hiking trail, named for Indian Chief
Kiashuta, who befriended George Washington following the French and Indian
War. The two sat around a campfire on
the bank of the Ohio River at Long Bottom and smoked a peace pipe. That rustic trail site includes a swinging bridge
across the Shade River.
Forked Run State Park at Reedsville
is one of Meigs County’s most popular
places to hike. There are three marked
trails ranging from easy to difficult when
it comes to terrain and challenges: the
2.6-mile Lakeview Trail featuring beautiful views of Forked Run Lake and the
.6-mile Honeysuckle Trail and the .75mile Deer Trail.
Star Mill Park in Racine boasts a
paved half-mile walking/jogging path
fronting the Ohio River. Benches are
places along the path which also features a marker commemorating Jenkins’
Raid, the first Confederate cavalry unit
to come onto Meigs County territory
during the Civil War.
Middleport has what is called the
“Path to Freedom,” a trail often taken by
runaway slaves after crossing into Ohio
from West Virginia (then, Virginia). It is
described by historian Michael Gerlach
as an “easy half-mile walk.” Gerlach
conducts guided summer tours along
the trail, relating stories of the slaves’
struggle to escape capture by the slavemasters, and the role the community
played in helping them along their way
to freedom.
Middleport has a lighted walking and
bike path along the Ohio River, beginning at the upper entrance and going
along the river into lower Middleport
and eventually to an area near State
Route 7. This project was completed in
2015.
Walking is a wonderful way to exercise
and something almost everyone can do.
And it doesn’t require expensive equipment — just a pair of walking shoes or
boots and clothes suitable for weather.
Foreman & Abbott
Heating & Cooling
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391 North second
middleport, OH
740-992-5321
1-800-359-4303
60638139
Free estimates
WV 008243
OH 21289
60639275
Family Owned and Operated For Over Sixty Years
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1911 Eastern Ave.,
Gallipolis, Ohio
740-446-2282
www.smithsuperstore.com
60636500
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1/4 Mile North Pomeroy
Mason Bridge
Mason, WV
Phone (304) 773-5323
2400 Eastern Ave.
(Across from KMart)
Gallipolis, Ohio
(740) 446-1711
60637018
Enjoy peace and tranquility
at GoldenSeal Sanctuary
night rooms are available
to rent in the headquarters.
Another option is to rent the
cabin on one of the trails.
Hidden in the foliage, this
is a wonderful option for a
weekend getaway. The Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary
also boasts a conference
building. The one-room
building comes equipped
with a functioning kitchen as
well as views of the sanctuary from all angles.
There are classes, workshops, and events at the
Sanctuary throughout the
year.
Visit www.goldensealsanctuary.org for more information. Call to make arrangements before visiting.
35703 Loop Road, Rutland, OH 45775
(740) 742-3456
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Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Named after one of the
largest manifestations of
wild goldenseal plants in
the world, the Goldenseal
Botanical Sanctuary is part
of the United Plant Savers
network. It is also the first
botanical sanctuary in the
U.S. dedicated to conserving
at risk medicinal herbs.
There are trails throughout the 380 acres. The sanctuary is home to hundreds
of native medicinal plants.
Visitors can hike through the
woods while learning about
the plants as they are labeled
on the trail. The trails are
laid out so they do not
disturb the plants natural
habitat.
Love nature? You can stay
on the premises. Basic over-
Middleport Church of Christ
“Connecting people with God and others”
437 Main St.
Middleport, OH 45760
740.992.2914
www.middleportchurch.org
Minister: David Hopkins • Youth Minister: Mathew Ferguson
Schedule of regular activities:
Sundays
8:45am Blended Worship Service
10:00am Sunday School with classes for all ages
11:00am Contemporary Worship Service
6:00pm Evening Worship Service
6:00pm Youth Group for 6th-12th grades
Wednesdays
5:30pm Youth Group for Kindergarten through 5th grades
7:00 pm Adult Bible Study & Teen Bible Study
4th Friday of each month
Free Community Dinner in the Family Life Center
Other Activities:
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading on Saturdays in Jan.& Feb.
(sign-up in November)
Vacation Bible School in the summer
Like our facebook page or check out our website for other activities happening here.
Everyone is welcome.
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SALES & SERVICE
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OUTPERFORMS,OUTPOWERS,OUTLASTS
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204 Condor Street
Pomeroy, Ohio
740-992-2975
Manning Roush – Owner
740-508-1936
The Best Zero Turn Mower built in the USA
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm
Saturday by Appointment
Flip – Manning
60638151
Kountry Resort Campground
OPEN
Year
Around
Banquet Room
Private Parties
Weddings
Social Gatherings
OPEN
TO PUBLIC
Prospective
Members
Always
Welcome!
Game Room
General Store
Membership
Packages Available
Situated in Beautiful Meigs County
www.krccamping.com
COME MAKE MEMORIES
March 17, 2016
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44705 Resort Road, Racine, Ohio 45771
740-992-6488
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C r a p p i e • Bl u e G i l l
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The arts in
Meigs County
Grande Chorale and local
school and church presentations.
You don’t need to be on
Broadway to enjoy the arts,
thanks to local talented
artists who strive to keep
the arts thriving in Meigs
County.
Cultural and social events
include performances at the
riverfront ampitheater, on
the stage at Charlie’s Place
and concerts at the concert
hall at Fur Peace Ranch.
Other events include the
Eastern Bell Choir, the Rio
River City Players
This group, for the past 15
years, has been bringing live
theatre to the Bend Area by
presenting comedies, murder mysteries, dramas and
musicals.
The Players also have a
youth program called the
River City Kids. The mission of the River City Players aims to continue fostering the creative spirit alive
along the Ohio River.
Riverbend Arts Council
The Riverbend Arts Council, whose location is in Middleport, holds many opportunities for the community
throughout the year. Regular
activities include Art in
the Village, which is an art
competition and showcase
by local artists and happens
in October and the annual
Riverbend Talent Revue that
takes place in December.
The Riverbend Arts Council building also hosts Santa
Claus during Middleport’s
Christmas parade. Children
have a chance to visit Santa
Claus while their parents
shop at local vendors.
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Muck Boots
Buck Stores
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Main Store 740-985-3301
Power Equipment – 740-985-3302
60640321
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SEASONS....
GIFTS & HOME DECOR
122 W. Main Street • Pomeroy, Ohio
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Personalized Lanterns
for all occasions...made to order
60639272
www.foodfairmk.com
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740-444-5900
Visit villagefarmhouse.com
700 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Open Sun-Sat 7am-10pm
(740) 992-5252
Pharmacy
Mon M-F 9am- 7pm
Sat 9am- pm
Closed Sunday
(740) 992-1536
60637299
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Hand Painted
Items & Gifts
by Michele Musser
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
www.baumlumber.com
110 Mulberry Ave
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60640151
QUALITY WINDOW
SYSTEMS, INC.
locally Owned & Operated Since 1993
CR 18 & SR 33-Pomeroy, Ohio
740-992-4119 or 1-800-291-5600
www.qualitywindowsystems.com
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Another professional job by Quality Window Systems
*Patio Doors *Entry Doors
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60638137
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Kountry Resort Campground
1928 Jackson Pike
Bidwell, Ohio 45614
Mon-Fri. 11-7 Sat. 1-5
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212 Main Street
Rutland, Ohio
740-742-2333
60638776
MEIGS COUNTY VISITORS
Birchfield
Funeral Home
MEIGS COUNTY
DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Find Us on Facebook
Facebook.com/meigslibrary
Visit us online!
www.meigslibrary.org
ohiotattoomuseum.com
60640345
Goodwill Industries
Of Southern Ohio, Inc.
Go Green with Goodwill
by Donating new or gently
used items.
786 N. Second Ave, Middleport, Ohio
740-992-4208
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7pm • Sun 12-6pm
Give us a call!
740-992-5813
60636550
Helping People achieve independence
through the “Power of Work”
60638138
Kountry Resort Campground
In Meigs County is the
Kountry Resort Campground. Covering 98 acres,
Kountry Resort Campground
offers something for everyone.
The campground has 230
large shady and sunny sites
for tents or RVs. The spaces
have access to 20/30/50 amp
service and full hook-up is
available. The sites have
modern restroom and laundry facilities. The grounds
also have indoor pool, game
room, and fitness room.
Campers can partake in
a variety of outdoor activities. Anglers can fish on one
of the four lakes for catfish,
bass, blue gill and crappie. Hikers can enjoy the
picturesque scenery while
exploring the trails. Sportsmen can play basketball,
volleyball and horseshoes.
Swimmers can bask in the
water of the newly renovated
beach. Putt-putt golfers can
appreciate the course on the
grounds. Wildlife enthusiasts
can observe a wide variety
of animals from deer to birds
anytime of the year.
The campground also has a
Trading Post on the grounds.
The store provides easy
access to the necessities that
may have been forgotten.
Kountry Resort Campground is a great place for
events as well. The banquet
hall or pavilion can be rented.
The banquet is located in the
recreation center, whereas
the pavilion is a 3,000-square
foot screened in facility. No
matter which venue you
choose, the grounds offer a
scenic background for any
occasion.
For more information or a
schedule of events, check out
kountryresortcampground@
gmail.com.
Kountry Resort Campground • 44705 Resort Road, Racine, OH 45771 • (740) 992-6488
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608 East Main St.
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Morgan’s Raid
By Constance White
Come explore Civil War
history where you will
experience the sound of canons
and swords clashing with the
most Raiders covering the most
ground, a 60-mile trail, since
Gen. John Hunt Morgan and his
2,500 Raiders left Tennessee.
Their journey took them
through Kentucky, then into
Indiana and shortly after that
headed across southern Ohio
during the summer of July,
1863.
At the third Morgan’s Raid
Re-enactment being held in
Vinton and Meigs counties,
the event depicts the only
raid conducted in Ohio by the
Southern forces which rallied
all four aspects of the Union
military measure with infantry,
cavalry, artillery, and naval
troops. The Battle of Buffington
Island on the Ohio River, near
Portland, Ohio, was the only
major Civil War Battle in Ohio.
The event is set for Sept.
14-18, 2016.
The five-day journey begins
Wednesday, Sept. 14, at
Wilkesville, Ohio, located at the
edge of Vinton County and will
end on Sunday the 18th with the
Battle of Buffington Island near
Portland in Meigs County.
This year the exciting
component of the event planned
is that it is being held the same
week of the Sternwheel River
Festival in Pomeroy. Riverboats
will transport infantry and
canons to the battle site to
complete the military aspect
of the event. This is the first
time to have the addition of
the infantry disembarking from
boats along the river.
Costume workshops, dance
classes, the play “Hide the
Horses” presentation, and
school programs are being
planned for the upcoming
months. During the week of the
event in September, there will
be several military balls, and
opportunities to visit one of the
Union infantry encampments on
the banks of the Ohio at Mason
City, W.Va., as well as the camp
sites of Morgan and his Raiders.
This Civil War Living History
event here in Southeast Ohio is
the second leg of the Morgan’s
Raid Trilogy:
Part 1 – April 29-May 1, 2016
hosted at Cynthiana, Ky.
Part 2 – The Pursuit in Ohio
Sept. 14-18, 2016, hosted at
Vinton and Meigs counties in
Ohio and Mason City, Mason
County, WV, and;
Part 3- Morgan’s Final Victory
Battle, September 2017 hosted
at Cynthiana, Ky.
The Ohio portion of the
trilogy is being sponsored by
the Buffington Island Battlefield
Preservation Foundation.
For more information on
Morgan’s Raid Reenactment and
schedule of events visit: www.
morgansraidreeanctment.com
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Formerly Rathburns
Post Office Box 248 •
41 Main Street
Rutland, Ohio 45775
740-742-2100
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