FBP supports needed equipment purchase at local sheriff’s office
PIKETON– Fluor-BWXT (FBP) recently provided a grant of more than $20,000 to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of new equipment. Part of FBP’s commitment to the community is creating partnerships and supporting community programs to enhance and grow the four-county region.
Man pleads not guilty in teen’s ATV crash death
WEST PORTSMOUTH- A man indicted after a teen died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident has been in court.
Local Briefs
Project Prom offering free finery
Portsmouth Food Truck Fest serving April 20 date
PORTSMOUTH— Portsmouth has witnessed a major boom in the food truck industry recently, with new options popping up in parking lots, on streets, at parks, and during events all of the time.
West places in top nine for State Mock Trial
WEST PORTSMOUTH— Only a few weeks ago, a culmination of months and months of preparation resulted in Portsmouth West High School’s Mock Trial team placing in the top nine Ohio schools after participating in the State Mock Trial Competition at the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. At the courthouse, they won their first two competitions on March 7 to become one of nine teams advancing to Friday competitions.
Scioto County Sheriff’s Reports
ON PATROL—Report of a barking dog on Wilson Avenue. Reported unfounded, no dogs barking in area upon deputy’s arrival. 2:55 a.m., Friday, March 22.
WV pair arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
PORTSMOUTH- Two people from West Virginia have been arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop.
South Webster Food Pantry seeking volunteers
SOUTH WEBSTER-The South Webster Food Pantry is currently in need of volunteers to continue with their mission of improving the health and well-being of the community.
Celebrating the Senior Nutrition Program
SCIOTO COUNTY- In March, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) joins the federal
Books Build Bridges engages community with illustrator visits and books
SCIOTO COUNTY- As part of the Books Build Bridges Literacy Program, over 800 hardback copies of Fiona the Hippo were delivered to third graders throughout Scioto County. Books were delivered to students attending Bloom-Vernon, Clay, Green, Minford, New Boston, Northwest, Notre Dame, Portsmouth, East Portsmouth Elementary, Sciotoville Community Schools, Portsmouth STEM Academy, Valley, Portsmouth West, and Wheelersburg.