Brown introduces college loan legislation Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) says more than 360,000 students across Ohio would be forced to pay thousands more each year in college loan costs unless Congress acts to block the interest rate from doubling on federally-subsidized Stafford loans by July 1, 2013. On Wednesday, Brown introduced legislation that would maintain the current interest rate, which is set at 3.4 percent, and prevent a hike to 6.8 perce...
Infra-Metals showing progress at NB industrial park Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
NEW BOSTON — Infra-Metals hosted an open house at their New Boston construction site on Wednesday to show the community the progress being made on their new steel service facility and to thank local supporters.
After more than six years of planning and site remediation, Infra-Metals signed the land purchase agreement with the Southern Ohio Port Authority (SOPA) in December to build a new $13 million st...
ND students take fourth place in soap box derby Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Earlier this month students from Notre Dame Elementary competed in a Science, Engineering, Technology and Math (STEM) soap box derby competition in Akron, Ohio, where the students finished fourth overall.
According to released information, the All American Soap Box Derby did a gravity racing challenge, with the purpose of the activity fitting a Science, Engineering, Technology and Math (STEM) format. This is...
Regional gas prices up 21 cents Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, motorists in southern and south central Ohio can expect to see gasoline prices on the rise. In fact, area drivers will be paying 21 cents more per gallon this week as regionally prices jumped to an average of $3.82 per gallon. The average price during the week of May 14 was $3.61, and during the week of May 22, the average price in the region was $3.68.
The only bright ...
The right stuff Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
It was announced last week that Jerry Leach had become the Portsmouth Police Department’s second captain. It was also announced that Jason Hedrick had been promoted to Lieutenant. Wednesday, the two were sworn in with family members and fellow police officers witnessing the event.
Portsmouth Mayor David Malone first swore in Leach as his daughters, Abby and Kaity watched with anticipation of getting the hono...
Firefighter embezzlement case moving forward Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A Bill of Information was filed Wednesday morning in the case of a former Portsmouth firefighter charged with taking money from IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Local 512.
Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn said the Bill of Information charges Eric C. (Clint) Wallace with one count of theft and two counts of forgery.
“He’ll be arraigned in front of Judge (William T.) Marshall,” Kuhn said. ...
Wheelersburg man arrested on two charges Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
On the heels of the arrest of Chadwick Gary on burglary charges, Scioto County Sheriff’s detectives have made a second arrest in that case.
Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini said his office was investigating a burglary which occurred on May 13, 2013 located at 1142 Kinker Drive Wheelersburg. During that investigation Gary was arrested and charged with the burglary.
Donini said detectives were able to l...
Council to consider asking voters for raise Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Portsmouth City Council will hold a regular session Thursday night with two important items set to see the light of day.
Council is meeting on Thursday because Monday is Memorial Day. Council will also bring forward a charter amendment which would, if passed by voters in the November election, give members of City Council a raise, but eliminate them from the city’s health insurance plan unless they wanted to...
Commission approves $200,000 in expenditures Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The Scioto County Financial Planning and Supervision Commission met for the first time since February on Tuesday to consider a number of items including appropriating an additional $200,000 for various line items.
“When the year started, there were a number of things we had to do. That was the reason for the additional funds we had to have,” said Mike Crabtree, Chairman of the Scioto County Commissioners. “W...
DeWine explains mortgage settlement Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
If you are a homeowner and have continued to encounter difficulty with loan modifications or difficulty working with mortgage servicers concerning relief opportunities provided in the National Mortgage Settlement, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says you may contact his office by calling 800-282-0515.
DeWine announced that Tuesday’s release of the monitor’s data shows more than 2,000 Ohioans have received ...
