211 connects callers with local programs Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
The United Way of Scioto and Adams Counties is preparing to launch its 2-1-1 service, offering a free telephone and online referral of health and human service information and local community events. The service will be available 24-hours a day, everyday, beginning June 3.
“Whether its a land-line or a cellphone, people will be able to dial 2-1-1 and someone will pick up and you give them your informat...
House passes bill to rename roads, bridge Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
State Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) is crediting testimony by southern Ohio citizens and leaders for the 93-0 passage of a House bill that would, if passed by the Senate, rename two roads and a new bridge after well-known former residents, Branch Rickey, Boone Coleman, and legislator Oakley C. Collins.
“We were very blessed to have baseball legends Al Oliver and Gene Bennett testify in committee...
Timber project at SOCF under scrutiny Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is putting the finishing touches on a plan to harvest timber from land at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility at Lucasville. Lucasville residents were surprised to hear of the plan.
“I have talked to all of my neighbors, and none of them were contacted,” Judy Newman of Lucasville said. “None of them were aware. They did not contact the Valley Township ...
Woman faces trial for robbery and vehicular assault Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Since being severely injured when a car fleeing police crashed into the Access Scioto County bus she was operating in October of 2012, Dorothy Hammond of Lucasville has been in medical care. Even though she has finally been sent home, she will most likely never work at her job again.
“She’s on a walker, and she has to do dialysis,” Larry Mullins, manager of Scioto County ASC said. “She got out in late March....
Compass to make monastery into a medical facility Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Compass Community Health is looking to turn the former Saint Joseph Adoration Monastery at 2311 Stockham Ln. in Portsmouth into a medical facility for women with high-risk pregnancies as a result of addiction or other social problems.
Ed Hughes, CEO of Compass Community Health says their agency has sent out a letter to the community describing what they are doing and to invite them to a community forum Tuesd...
Bringing agriculture to area students Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The 10th annual Agriculture Adventure Day was held at the Scioto County Fairgrounds Wednesday.
The event brought hundreds of area elementary students to the fairgrounds to learn about various aspects of agriculture in the community.
“This is our 10th year doing this. Which is a milestone for us and we are very proud to be offering this program to area students,” said Leanne Fuhrmann, Coordinator of the Sci...
Shooting suspect faces extradition Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A man is facing extradition from Kentucky to Ohio after reportedly shooting a woman in his car while in Sciotoville Tuesday night.
Scott Andrew Wilson, 22, whose last known address is with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, N.C. is charged with felonious assault after reportedly wounding Shannon Britt, 36, of Charlotte, N.C.
Portsmouth Police said they received their first call about the shooting at 8:21 p.m., a...
Scioto County shooting leaves one wounded, suspect arrested Bob Strickley
PDT Content Manager
SCIOTOVILLE — A gun shot and sirens rang out Tuesday evening near the intersection of Harding Avenue and Winchester Street in Sciotoville. According to Portsmouth Police Chief Robert Ware, a suspect — who fled in his vehicle and was stopped shortly after the incident in Kentucky — fired a shot, striking a female passenger of the vehicle.
The female passenger, who was not identified, was transported to S...
Race Against Drugs 5k upcoming Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
When Greenup County Sheriff Keith M. Cooper isn’t busy fighting crime, he is a runner and now he is inviting everyone to the 12th Annual Race Against Drugs 5K Run/Walk, Saturday (May 11) in downtown Greenup, Ky. The race begins at 9 a.m. at the Greenup County Fairgrounds and goes through downtown Greenup and back again.
The registration fee is $15 the day of the race, and checks or money orders can be made t...
Two arrested for meth production, officer treated and released Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Two more people have been charged with cooking meth while an investigating officer has again required hospital treatment after being exposed to the substance.
Melissa B. Gollihue, 40, of Grayson, Ky., faces a charge of manufacturing methamphetamine and first degree possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine). William D. Lawson, 34, of Sandy Hook, Ky. is also charged with manufacturing methamphetam...
