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...
Masonic Lodge recognized for cleanup efforts Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Kathleen Fuller, Public Information Officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 9, says there is always a need for organizations to help keep the state’s roadways clear of trash.
ODOT this week recognized the Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465 of Scioto County for their participation in the state’s Adopt-A-Highway Program.
“We appreciate the efforts of the Lucasville Masons to help beautify O...
Fighting cancer with new technology Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
Shirley Manley of Peebles is a retired teacher and professional singer. Three weeks ago her love for singing was threatened when she was diagnosed with Stage I lung cancer. But now only a few weeks later, she has already completed her treatment thanks to new technologies available at the Scioto County Cancer Center in Portsmouth.
“I had a dry cough and it wouldn’t go away. We were treating it for aller...
USEC reports $2 million first quarter loss Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
While USEC, Inc. is reporting a net loss of $2 million or 2 cents per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the company is reporting that the RD&D (research, development and demonsration) project at Piketon is moving forward. The $2 million loss is an improvement over the first quarter of 2012, when the company reported a net loss of $28.8 million or 24 cents per basic and diluted share...
City recognizes National Goodwill Week Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
The city of Portsmouth on Tuesday presented Goodwill Industries of Southern Ohio, Inc., with a special proclamation declaring this “Goodwill Week” in the city in participation of National Goodwill Week, May 5-11.
Everyone knows about Goodwill stores of gently-used items, but Goodwill Executive Director Lenore Mason reminds people that the reason for those stores is to support Goodwill’s true mission to...
Former president declares war on prescription drug abuse Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
According to a report from the New York Daily News , former president Bill Clinton declared war on prescription drug abuse Monday. As a result, the Clinton Foundation has vowed to cut the number of over dose deaths over the next five years.
“We have lost the balance between the legitimate use of pain medicine and the systematic abuse or misuse of it,” Clinton was quoted as saying. “This is insane to have th...
Remains of former jail to be removed Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
On Tuesday the Scioto County Commissioners signed a contract with Southern Ohio Salvage and Contracting, Inc., of Ironton to remove the remains of the former Scioto County Jail from the fourth floor of the County Courthouse. Crews are anticipated to get started as soon as next week.
“This is going to be done at no cost to the county. They will take the bars down, cut them in small pieces so they can be moved...
