Man waives preliminary hearing in Meigs County murder case

Man waives preliminary hearing in Meigs County murder case

Previous Coverage MEIGS COUNTY, OH (WOWK) - A man accused of murdering a woman in Meigs County has waived his preliminary hearing. According to Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley, the case against Samuel Hochstetler, 18, of Rutland, will be bound over to the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas for a grand jury to consider. Man charged with murder in Meigs County woman’s death Hochstetler was arrested Monday, May 5, and charg…

Amish murder case moves forward as packed courtroom watches preliminary hearing in Pomeroy, Ohio

POMEROY, Ohio — An Ohio courtroom was filled with members of the local Amish community Tuesday as a disturbing murder case involving one of their own advanced through the Meigs County judicial system amid national attention.

Hardin County’s Amish Community Highlighted in Tourism Spotlight

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Hardin County’s Old Order Amish country was featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance‘s Tourism Spotlight. You can take a scenic drive exploring the quaint houses, well-tended gardens, and horse drawn buggies. You will come across Amish farms that sell items such as seasonal produce, baked goods, wood furniture, quilts and much more. A printable version of the brochure c…

Amish Man Appears In Court On Murder Charge

Samuel Hochstetler appeared in court, where he waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges he murdered Rosanna Kinsinger. (5/13/25)