Risner gets 15 to life in child rape case
PORTSMOUTH- Two Wheelersburg man accused of the rape of two children last year have been sentenced after pleading guilty.
Ribbon Cutting held at Oddfellows
PORTSMOUTH – Last week, the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the brand-new restaurant Oddfellows Pizza and Pins on 2nd Street.
New documentary about Ohio River screened at SSU
PORTSMOUTH – “This is the Ohio”, a new documentary about the Ohio River, was screened at Shawnee State University last week. The film, directed by Morgan Atkinson, offers a look at the history, culture, challenges, and opportunities of our local waterway and its many river communities.
FBP supports needed equipment purchase at local sheriff’s office
PIKETON– Fluor-BWXT (FBP) recently provided a grant of more than $20,000 to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of new equipment. Part of FBP’s commitment to the community is creating partnerships and supporting community programs to enhance and grow the four-county region.
Man pleads not guilty in teen’s ATV crash death
WEST PORTSMOUTH- A man indicted after a teen died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident has been in court.
Local Briefs
Project Prom offering free finery
Ky. appropriation measures proceed through legislative process
We are approaching the end of this year’s session, with only six days remaining on the legislative calendar. While many bills are still up for consideration, only a few will make it through the process to become law. Under the current legislative calendar, I will join fellow legislators for four more days, then we will return on April 12 and 15 to deal with any unfinished business. The final two days are always reserved to give us time to consider any vetoes that a Governor might issue on bills we have passed.
West places in top nine for State Mock Trial
WEST PORTSMOUTH— Only a few weeks ago, a culmination of months and months of preparation resulted in Portsmouth West High School’s Mock Trial team placing in the top nine Ohio schools after participating in the State Mock Trial Competition at the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. At the courthouse, they won their first two competitions on March 7 to become one of nine teams advancing to Friday competitions.
Scioto County Sheriff’s Reports
ON PATROL—Report of a barking dog on Wilson Avenue. Reported unfounded, no dogs barking in area upon deputy’s arrival. 2:55 a.m., Friday, March 22.
WV pair arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
PORTSMOUTH- Two people from West Virginia have been arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop.
