Holiday drivers beware of texting/driving laws Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
As travelers cross state lines for celebrations with families and friends, they need to be aware of differing state laws on texting and talking on a cell phone. AAA East Central is urging motorists to research laws prior to their road trip.
For example, in Ohio, texting while driving is a secondary offense, meaning drivers will only be stopped if cited for another violation, such as speeding or running a red...
Approximately 65 new jobs coming to Lewis County Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Approximately 65 new jobs are on their way to Lewis County, Ky. Nelson Brothers, LLC, a leading manufacturer of bulk emulsions to the surface mining industry in the eastern United States, announced Thursday that they will build a new $17 million emulsion plant in Lewis County. The plant will create approximately 65 full-time jobs and an estimated 100 jobs during the construction phase of the facility.
“We ar...
Pike County leaders say teamwork brought new jobs Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Pike County community is responding with positive declarations after the announcement Wednesday that Jackson business and community leader Alan Stockmeister is bringing new industry and new jobs to Pike County.
The addition of Echo Environmental at the Zahn’s Corner Industrial Park, which will recycle electronics and metals, has been well received.
“Put it in perspective,” Pike County Commissioner Blai...
Report cites additional concerns with roofing project Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
A building inspector found additional problems with the Scioto County Courthouse roof and recommended a hold on payment to the roofing company working on the project until paperwork pertaining to general liability and workers’ compensation insurance is on hand.
Asebrook & Co. Architects/Inspectors released their observation report on the condition of the courthouse roof. Asebrook was called after the Fourth ...
Inspector General finds wrongdoing at local state office Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
According to a report released by the Ohio Inspector General’s Office Thursday afternoon, an Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) employee in the Portsmouth Office wrongfully accessed records containing confidential personal information of 402 claimants.
The report states that on August 9 the Office of the Ohio Inspector General received a complaint forwarded by the OBWC, Special Investigations Depart...
Hung jury leads to mistrial in Harshberger case Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
David Harshberger, 40, of McDermott, charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of his girlfriend and his two-year-old daughter, will not be going to prison anytime in the near future. A Scioto County Common Pleas Court jury was unable to reach a verdict on either of the two vehicular homicide charges Thursday, resulting in Judge Howard H. Harcha, III declaring a mistrial on both counts.
“I’ve declared a ...
SOMC will remain community-owned Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Southern Ohio Medical Center says it will not take its current relationship with OhioHealth to the next level, that is, full affiliation.
In a statement released to the Daily Times by the management of SOMC, the company said, “After careful discussions with our stakeholders, the SOMC Board of Directors decided that SOMC will remain an independent community-owned hospital. We will continue our special affil...
Elbrooke residents give thanks to Pavilion founders Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
MINFORD — Residents of Elbrooke Pavilion retirement center in Minford surprised owners Henry and Jeanetta Collins with a special ceremony Wednesday to thank the couple for all they have done for them and the community.
The Collins’ purchased an old farmhouse sitting on 10 acres of real estate on State Route 335 in 1981 and converted the building into a residential care facility, while they and their tw...
SSU to hold drawing for “42” tickets Saturday Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
It was recently announced that Shawnee State University (SSU) will be hosting a special advanced screening of the movie “42” a day before it’s released nationally. A limited number of tickets are being made available to the public with some being given away Saturday.
SSU has announced that fans attending the Saturday, March 30 SSU Baseball doubleheader against the University of the Cumberlands will be entere...
Echo Environmental operation coming to Pike County Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Jackson County business and community leader Alan Stockmeister is bringing a new industry and new jobs to Pike County with the addition of Echo Environmental at the Zahn’s Corner Industrial Park.
“I am honored to be in front of you today to talk about what we’re here for,” Stockmeister said. “This directly affects me because I’m a son of Appalachia and I’m a businessman from Appalachia.”
Stockmeister looke...
