Schools: As prepared as we can be for tornadoes Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
An enormous tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., Monday, killing more than 20 people including at least seven children inside an elementary school in the storm’s path. Schools in Scioto County on Tuesday said they’re as prepared as they can be for severe weather.
New Boston Superintendent Mike Staggs said their new Pre-K-through-12 building, which opened in November, is so safe, he would feel more safe...
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 ...
Sheriff mulling expanded prison options Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says he is exploring the idea of opening the former Juvenile Detention Center, currently occupied by The Counseling Center’s Second Chance program.
The issue of limited jail space in the region was further addressed with the recent tour of the former Ohio River Valley Juvenile Correctional Facility (ORV) in Franklin Furnace by regional leaders. During the tour, officials fr...
Wheelersburg man arrested on burglary charges Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A Wheelersburg man is being held in the Scioto County Jail without bond pending an appearance in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Friday. Chadwick Gary, 38, has been charged with one count of burglary — a felony of the second degree — one count of felony theft from a vehicle — a fifth degree felony — and a probation violation.
Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini said his office has been working on a burglary ...
Kentucky man arrested in theft ring Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
In a criminal instance of deja vu, a South Shore, Ky. man out on bond on theft charges, was arrested for the same crime at the same location. Arrested was Jeffery Thacker age 32 of Beechy Creek Road.
Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini said his office was investigating several reports of thefts from vehicles parked at Lowes located on Ohio River Road in Wheelersburg. The victims reported they parked and we...
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...
