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There’s an update on the Scioto County courthouse elevator repair, and it’s not that great.

ROAD BLOCKED—Report from Big Bear Creek road of a tree blocking roadway. 6:10 a.m., Thursday, April 11.

Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman has announced the Scioto County Grand Jury met April 5 and returned 19 public indictments. The defendants indicted are charged as follows:

WEDNESDAY, April 17

PORTSMOUTH- Toni Bartlett, a Wellston, Ohio native, knew that Shawnee State University was the perfect choice to further her education when she received a Free Tuition scholarship award. Working towards an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science, she has big aspirations for her future – Bartlett hopes to use the education she receives at SSU to give back to her community.

The Scioto County commissioners this week approved a move this week that would save tax dollars in several townships when it comes to roadwork and other projects.

PORTSMOUTH- Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman shared that his 911 communication center received a call on Friday, April 12, 2024 from a woman who stated that she was in the hospital and claimed that someone had broken into her home. The victim advised that she had received this information from her neighbor. The victim also stated that the neighbor had sent her pictures and videos of the suspects. The victim was able to identify one of the male suspects.

PORTSMOUTH- There’s a first time for everything, and sometimes that’s not good.

SATURDAY, April 13

THEFT—Report of stolen equipment from business on Ohio 104. 6:40 a.m., Monday, April 8.