Commissioners seeking $200,000 from Financial Commission Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
A meeting of the Scioto County Financial Planning and Supervision Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 to discuss several items including, lease purchases, near future incurrence of additional obligations if any and a five year forecast, among other issues.
When asked what the meeting was about, Mike Crabtree, Chairman of the Scioto County Commissioners said, “We had to move the appellate judge ...
Three arrested on warrants Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Portsmouth Police picked up several people on holders with some wanted in other jurisdictions, last week.
Robert O. Jordan, 41, of 1437 12th Street, West Portsmouth was arrested on a holder from the Marion County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office, for failure to appear for a pre-trial for criminal endangering.
Isom J. Messer, 38, of 11395 Ohio 104, in Lucasville was taken into custody on a holder from Pike County and...
Six die on Ky. roadways last week PDT Staff Report
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Preliminary statistics indicate that six people died in five separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways from Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19, 2013.
One double fatality, motor vehicle crash occurred in Nelson County. The crash involved the suspected use of alcohol and one of the victims was not wearing a seat belt.
One single-fatality, motor vehicle crash occurred in each of the following counties: Ch...
Collins given surprise 78th birthday party Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
More than 60 people came out to a 78th birthday party and recognition dinner held in honor of community leader Eugene Collins, Sr. at Portsmouth Inner City Development Corporation Saturday.
The event was a surprise for Eugene Collins, who has worked as Deputy Director of Scioto County Community Action Organization for 33 years. The celebration was prefaced with prayer led by Pastor Clarence Parker.
Bra...
SOCF warden clarifies timber plans Frank Lewis and Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writers
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Warden Donald Morgan has spelled out the plans concerning the harvesting of trees from property adjacent to that facility.
“The total acreage that we’ve identified is 177 acres,” Morgan said.
He said 124 acres will be select cut and 50 acres clear cut.
“The facility (SOCF) itself only owns 1,630 acres,” Morgan said. “We have 69 acres that is within the...
Greenup County Students participate in 4-H event Twenty students from Greenup County area schools participated in the District 4-H Communications Day held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Louisa Middle School in Louisa, Ky. Those participating had placed first or second in their demonstration categories at the Greenup County competition held in March.
Those placing first place in each category at the May 11 competition will now move on to State 4-H Communications Day to be held on Saturday, ...
New bill seeks government transparency Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Oftentimes when Portsmouth City Council calls for an executive session, the reason given is “to discuss legal issues.” Now, if Ohio Senate Bill 93 passes, that may not be enough.
Senator Shannon Jones, R-Springboro, has introduced a bill that would take steps to require governing bodies to be clearer and more specific when they give a reason to meet out of the public eye. That bill also would require more de...
ODNR honors Bazlers for heroic action Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Recreation recently honored Wyatt and Paul Bazler for their efforts in saving someone from a near drowning in Roosevelt Lake.
A small recognition ceremony was held on Sunday with ODNR officials to officially recognize their efforts.
In a letter from Glen Cobb Chief of the Division of Parks and Recreation for ODNR, Martin McAllister and O...
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51 TIM TALLEY
Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
The storm laid waste to scores of buildings in Moore, south of th...
PDT staffers take 2nd place in Ohio AP Awards PDT Staff Report
Two members of the Daily Times newsroom took home second place Sunday in the 2012 Ohio Associated Press Media Editor’s (OAPME) Awards in Columbus.
Daily Times Content Manager Bob Strickley and writer Ryan Ottney learned in March that they were nominated for the OAPME Awards, Division II, Best Sports Enterprise Story category for an article on which they collaborated — “Realities of Racism,” published in the Daily Tim...
