Fatal accident on Ky. side of Grant Bridge Bob Strickley
PDT Content Manager
The Kentucky State Police Post 14 in Ashland are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Route 23 at the intersection of The Grant Bridge in Greenup County, Ky.
The collision occurred around 1:55 p.m. Sunday. Benjamin R. Johnston, age 27, of Portsmouth, was operating a 2012 Jonway Moped travelling southbound on 23 and attempting to turn left onto the Grant Bridge.
Jamie Miller, age...
SSU celebrates SSU Women’s History Month Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
March is National Women’s History Month and Shawnee State University’s Women’s Center is prepared to host a series of events in light of the month’s celebration.
Ann Linden, the Women’s Center Director, said women have been and continue to be underrepresented in mainstream history.
“During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history. We hope that their knowl...
Work Schedule Craig J. Opperman P.E., Scioto County Engineer, announced the work schedule for the week of March 11, 2013, through March 15, 2013, for his office
Cutting Trees, Brush Cleanup And Berm Work
Millers Run-Back Run Road in Valley and Jefferson Townships
Installing Pipe (weather permitting)
Oakes Road – CR-62 in Green Township will be closed Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, both day and night throughout the week at diffe...
Local Briefs Scioto County Children Services meeting
The Scioto County Children Services Board will hold their regular Board meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at the Children Services agency, Board Room, 3940 Gallia Street, New Boston, Ohio.
Lawrence County road work
County Road 21 (Porter Gap Road) in Lawrence County was closed for Landslide Repair on Tuesday, Feb. 26, and will close again at 600 County Road 21 for Landslide Rep...
Focus back on Ohio lethal drug after execution ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS
AP Legal Affairs Writer
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Attention is back on Ohio’s search for a new execution drug after the state put to death a security guard’s killer and the deadline for finding a new drug approaches rapidly.
Frederick Treesh received a dose of the powerful sedative pentobarbital and was pronounced dead Wednesday morning at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville.
Treesh was sentenced to die...
Ohio prisons chief recommends releasing 5 inmates ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS
AP Legal Affairs Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s prison chief has recommended the release of five inmates who have served 80 percent of their time. The recommendations, if approved, would mark the first use of a 2011 law meant to help reduce the state’s inmate population and save the state money.
Director Gary Mohr of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction cited several reasons, including good behavior,...
Lucasville couple hold adoption fundraiser Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
The Third Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast was held Saturday at Northwest High School. Missy and Joshua Exline hosted the event as a fundraiser for the adoption of a child in Haiti.
For the last three years Missy and Joshua Exline of Lucasville have been hosting fundraisers in order to adopt a child in Haiti whom they have grown to love.
In addition to having breakfast with the Easter Bunny and a Chinese ...
SOPA board accepts project with stipulations Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
At the last Southern Ohio Port Authority (SOPA) a multi-agency presentation was given about a proposed project for the site of the former New Boston Coke Plant.
According to Bill Thacker, SOPA Acting Chairman, a vote was taken of the SOPA board members and the consensus was to move forward with the project only if funding could be found and SOPA would not have to foot the bill.
“We conducted an online and ...
Portsmouth Elementary recognized locals for Black History Month Students were brimming with excitement and their minds filled with knowledge as they passed thru the halls on each floor viewing the information that was displayed on African-American inventors, scientists, businessmen and women, sports figures, congressional and judicial members and there was even a display about Portsmouth’s Own African-American History Makers.
Persons in this display included; Dr. James F. Scott, Sr. (First African-Ameri...
Real estate tax revenue up in county Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Scioto County Treasurer Bill Ogg is reporting that real estate taxes in the county are up more than $615,000 compared to revenue collected in the first half of 2011.
Ogg said his office took in $24,382, 294.51 in first half real estate taxes for 2012.
Compared to 2011 numbers, the county was up more than $128,700.43 over original budget estimates.
When asked what he attributed the increase to Ogg said, “...
