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...
Greenlawn ready for Memorial Day Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Greenlawn Cemetery is arguably the biggest focal point of Memorial Day events in the city of Portsmouth. It is the job of John Blevins, crew leader, and Sandy Rawlins, utility, to make it pristine, clean, and ready to welcome the people who attend the Memorial Day event at Soldiers Circle, as well as folks visiting the graves of loved ones.
“It takes two weeks to cut the grass here,” Rawlins said, striding w...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
