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South Webster Food Pantry expects to re-open in March

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SOUTH WEBSTER- The last few years, the number of area food pantries has dwindled but the need still exists. The 501(c)3 for the South Webster Food Pantry has changed hands rather than leave the area without a food pantry at all.

OPDCC scholarship deadline is March 1

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To encourage membership in the Ohio Sons of the American Legion, the Ohio Past Detachment Commanders Club offers another benefit to signing up sons and grandsons early.

AAA7 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program serves record number in 2023

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SCIOTO COUNTY- The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 had an outstanding year, serving a record-number of individuals through the 10 counties served in the AAA7’s district, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

Scioto County Engineer upcoming work

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Scioto County Engineer Darren C. LeBrun, P.E., P.S., has announced the work schedule for the week of

Valley High School Honor Rolls

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Valley High School District

Porter Twp. annual report available for public view

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The 2023 annual financial report for Porter Township is complete and available for public viewing. This report covers Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023.

Top ten crime stories of 2023

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AUGUST—Terry Jewell was found guilty in the shooting murder of Rodney Queen, of West Portsmouth. Jewell and Queen were roommates and Queen allowed Jewell to live at his farm in exchange for help with the farm. After a night of drinking, Queen was shot in the head and died the next day at an area hospital. Queen’s daughter was a witness at the trial and gave the family’s victim impact statement. Jewell is imprisoned at the Noble Correctional Institution for a minimum of 20 years to life on the charges of murder and having a weapon under disability.

A year in review

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1. Ohio River Way seeking major designation

41st Annual Senior Citizens Art Show winners recognized

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The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s 41st Annual Senior Citizens Art Show that was recently held at Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center in Waverly.

JFS has a spooktacular trunk-or-treat

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Scioto County Job & Family Services, which includes Scioto County Children Services, conducted its inaugural Halloween Trunk or Treat event Thursday, Oct. 26. This was the first time the agency held the event at the 710 Court St. building since the merger with Children Services in July 2022. Last year, the event was at the former CPS location in New Boston.

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