Sequestration not expected to impact Fluor B&W projects Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
According to Dennis Carr, Program Manager for Fluor-B&W Portsmouth, the contractor in charge of Decontamination and Decommissioning work at the Piketon Plant, the federal sequestration could mean more money for the work they are doing.
“The sequestration is not going to have a huge impact on us. Other Department of Energy sites are undergoing some severe turmoil, there has been a significant impact on many o...
Record turnout for Holy Week Luncheons Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
A total of 412 people attended the Holy Week Luncheons at First Christian Church which took place from March 25 through March 29.
The Scioto County Ministerial Association hosted the 26th annual edition of the luncheons. With the theme, “Behold the Lamb of God,” each day featured five speakers who were invited by the SCMA planning committee for the luncheons to expound upon specific scriptures from the g...
Man seriously injured in stabbing Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Greenup County Sheriff’s Office reports one man critically injured after being stabbed, and another charged in that incident.
According to deputies, Reece Frasure, Sr., 50, of South Shore, Kentucky is charged with assault in the stabbing of Michael Gillespie, of Lewis County, Kentucky.
“Mr. Gillespie is in critical condition at St. Mary’s Hospital,” a Greenup County Sheriff’s spokesman told the Daily ...
Washington-Nile School earns Auditor’s Award Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
The Washington-Nile School District is one of nine entities in the state of Ohio this week to receive the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
According to State Auditor Dave Yost, entities that receive the award meet the criteria of a clean audit report. Those requirements include filing timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Acc...
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 ...
