Ohio school district: Jesus portrait should stay LISA CORNWELL
Associated Press
CINCINNATI — A Jesus portrait in an Ohio high school does not violate the constitutional prohibition against endorsing religion in a public school, and ordering it removed would violate students’ free speech rights, the school district argued in court documents filed Tuesday.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and the Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the southern Ohio district of Jackson City ...
Courthouse roof project nearing completion Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Mike Crabtree, Chairman of the Scioto County Commissioners, said Tuesday that the roof project on the Scioto County Courthouse could be done as soon as next week.
He also said possible first steps in the renovation of the fourth floor of that building is also being explored.
Crabtree said, crews have found “a considerable amount of deterioration of the material underneath the rubber (on the roof).”
He sa...
County exploring charges in false animal abuse claim Wayne Allen and Bob Strickley
PDT Staff Writers
As a result of a social media bombardment over the weekend and a false report alleging animal abuse in Eifort, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office is perusing the possibility of charges against those thought to have started the campaign.
“I’m going to check with our county prosecutor (Mark Kuhn) and see if (this person) may have committed a crime, we’ll be evaluating that,” said Scioto Coun...
Ironton Clinic doctor has medical license suspended Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A doctor the Ohio State Medical Board says was leaving blank prescriptions for others to fill out has seen his license summarily suspended.
Adam P. Hall, D.O., 39, of Powell, Ohio, whose office is located at 407 South Third St., Ironton, is accused of violating Sections 4731.22(B)(5), 4731.22(B)(10), 4731.22 (B)(15), and 4731.22(B)(20), of the Ohio Revised Code.
“That means he cannot practice,” Joan Wehrle...
Woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
LAWRENCE COUNTY — A woman arrested for throwing a dog from a moving vehicle last month has pleaded guilty in a Lawrence County court.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, they received a report Monday, March 11, that someone had witnessed a dog being thrown out the window of a moving car on U.S. 52 near the Solida Road exit. The complainant, who witnessed the incident, reportedly took a p...
Event to promote Autism awareness Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Area McDonald’s restaurants and the Autism Project of Southern Ohio are teaming up to host “Light it up Blue Night” tonight. The event is being held to raise funds and awareness for the Autism Project of Southern Ohio.
“This is a special day (April 2) set aside for Autism, with the whole month of April Autism Awareness month,” said Mike Bell, President of the Autism Project of Southern Ohio.
He said from A...
Writer’s Workshop at PPL The Portsmouth Public Library is hosting its annual spring writer’s workshop. This year’s workshop boasts a collection of highly distinguished local authors. Guest authors will be presenting on their area of expertise with the hope of assisting the endeavors of future local authors.
Aspiring authors can expect to gain valuable insight into the world of writing and publication. They will be given valuable tools to perfect their craft by auth...
Reclaim 2013 effort a success Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Craig Gilliland, Scioto County Health Coalition Community Initiatives Subcommittee Chairman, said the “Reclaim 2013” project has had a successful start. A large number of companies and organizations have already become involved in the program designed to allow sponsoring groups to claim a designated area of the county and improve it.
Gilliland said, so far, 400 bags of trash have been collected with 360 hour...
Bloom-Vernon Health Fair upcoming Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The 23rd Annual Bloom-Vernon Community Health Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the South Webster High School gymnasium.
Event Coordinator Rodney Barnett said more than 40 health-related agencies have confirmed that they will participate, including representatives from Southern Ohio Medical Center, King’s Daughters Medical Center, Adena Medical Center and Holzer Med...
CAO Head Start director dies Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Mary Parker’s life was about the care and education of children. Mary Parker’s life was about rescuing dogs. Mary Parker’s life was about service to the community.
Parker, 51, of Portsmouth, director of the Community Action Organization’s Head Start program, died Thursday at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
“Mary’s loss is not just to our agency, but the community as well,” CAO Executive Director Bill Thacker...
