Community leader Matthews dies Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
Local community leader, Eustace P. “Matt” Matthews passed away Sunday, April 28 at the age of 78. Matthews leaves behind a legacy of service and commitment to the local area and country.
Born on May 11, 1934, in Annapolis, Md., Matthews was one of eight children. Working in numerous capacities within the local area, Matthews blazed a trail of integrity, dedication and commitment where ever his foot would...
ODOT garage to remain open after bypass completion Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Monday that after consideration, the garage in Lucasville and its employees will remain in operation in Scioto County after construction of the proposed Portsmouth Bypass is complete.
ODOT was considering allowing the contractor that builds the $600 million, 17-mile bypass to maintain all of the state and federal roadways as a part of the contract.
As a resul...
Dafford returning for Portsmouth Library mural Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
Louisiana artist Robert Dafford will return to Portsmouth this summer to create a new mural on the Scioto County Welcome Center next to the Portsmouth Floodwall Murals. Portsmouth Murals President Robert Morton spoke during a meeting of Portsmouth Rotary Club at Shawnee State University on Monday with news that Dafford will return June 1 to paint a mural of the Portsmouth Public Library.
“Robert has do...
Child life flighted after dog bite Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Deputies from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Sunday evening on Jacobs Cemetery Road in Lucasville on a report that a child had been bitten in the face by a dog.
According to reporting officer Charles Wilson, “Grandfather Jackie Alley and grandson Joshua had just returned home to 198 Jacobs Cemetery Rd., Lucasville. Around 4:30 p.m. Jack was feeding the dogs scraps of table food (beans...
Pill mill owner sentenced to more than 20 years in prison Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Kevin Huff, 36, of West Portsmouth was sentenced in U.S. District Court to serve 262 months in prison for his role in conspiring to distribute more than 200,000 dosage units (30mg tablets) of Oxycodone and money laundering. In addition, Huff was ordered to forfeit six properties in Lucasville and Sciotoville, Ohio; three vehicles, three ATVs, a boat, $20,000 in currency, the contents of two bank accounts total...
Couple arrested on meth and endangerment charges Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A Portsmouth couple faces charges after the husband was discovered cooking meth within 100 feet of a child. John P. Riddle, 38, and Angel L. Riddle, 32, of 1810 Kendall Ave. Apartment E, were arrested on Friday afternoon.
John Riddle was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine within 100 feet of the vicinity of a child, a felony of the first degree; illegal possession or assembly of chemicals for the manu...
Man and woman arrested on drugs and weapons charges Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A Portsmouth woman and a Dayton man are facing multiple charges after arrests on felony drug and weapons charges. Jessica N. Mounts of 1424 Park Ave., in Portsmouth, and Anthony E. Jones, 31, of 108 North Trenton St., Dayton are charged with trafficking in heroin, a second degree felony, possession of heroin, also a second degree felony, and having a weapon while under disability, a felony of the third degree....
Frontier expands broadband in Sciotoville Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
SCIOTOVILLE — Frontier Communications continues to expand its advanced broadband technology, extending services to residences and businesses in the Sciotoville area. Frontier expanded broadband services to 700 customers in Franklin Furnace last summer, and widened its services in the City of Portsmouth last month.
Dave George, general manager for Frontier, said Frontier’s enhanced network may provide r...
Input sought on public transportation Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A public meeting has been scheduled to get input as to the need for development of the Scioto County Coordinated Public and Human Services Transportation Plan.
The public is being urged to attend the meeting on Wednesday, May 14 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Scioto County Welcome Center, 342 Second St. in Portsmouth.
According to the Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities, this is the second...
Hook, line and sinker Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
If there is such a thing as a picture perfect day, it must have been Saturday, when families gathered to pursue the wily old trout at Turkey Creek Lake during the 48th annual Jaycees Trout Derby. One entire section was set aside for kids 12 and under and dads and moms taught the little ones the fine art of hooking bait, casting and that much-needed patience while they wait for a bite.
“Fishing started at 6 a...
