Wright pleads not guilty to rape charges
PORTSMOUTH — Ezra Wright, 80, of Lucasville, pleaded not guilty to eight rape charges at an arraignment on Wednesday in Scioto County Court of Common Pleas.
Instructor indicted in death of SOCF EOY
CIRCLEVILLE — Operations Commander David Pearson has been indicted on one count of negligent homicide for the shooting death of SOCF corrections officer Lt. Rodney “Ozzy” Osborne during a training incident.
Engineer’s Report
Scioto County Engineer Darren C. LeBrun has announced the work schedule for the week of July 29 through Aug. 3 for his department. All dates are weather permitting.
Scioto County Sheriff Reports
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE—A suspicious vehicle was reported on Cartro Road. One male was arrested. 4:48 a.m., Monday, July 22
Local Briefs
Mosquito spraying in Valley Twp. Wednesday
Community Calendar
SATURDAY, July 27
Wellston, Montgomery Trucking benefit from grant
WELLSTON — Fluor-BWXT and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio have provided a $17,613 grant to the City of Wellston and Montgomery Trucking and Prime, Inc. — to aid in the expansion of the trucking company that provides support to three large manufacturing companies in the area.
FBP and JEDISO support local infrastructure
WELLSTON — Buckeye Construction & Restoration LLC (BCR) has been performing masonry and restoration work in southern Ohio for more than 40 years.
Red Cross sends critical call for blood donors
PORTSMOUTH — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down.
AAA7: Visit us on the web!
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) welcomes you to visit our new and improved website at www.aaa7.org.
