VanSickle pleads to a lesser charge in death of mother
FRANKLIN FURNACE- A Franklin Furnace man who was accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his mother last year has pleaded guilty to the original lesser charge.
Youthful Visions on display at PPL
PORTSMOUTH— In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Local History Department of the Scioto County Public Library will display recently created artwork by local high school art students for the community to enjoy.
NB school board meets, recognizes volunteers
At its regular monthly meeting for January, the New Boston Board of Education:
Week in Review: Education funding and reform in the Ky. House
Education continues to be a top priority for the General Assembly. In the existing budget we provided a record $4.5 billion in funding for our public education system, and have passed several measures since 2022 to improve the outcomes of Kentucky students. This week, I would like to share with you measures filed, or having already passed the House, this session focused on improving the quality of education for Kentucky’s students.
Sister legal aid programs merge, form Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) merged with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) on January 1. The two programs have been connected since 2008 when LASC affiliated with Ohio State Legal Services Association (OSLSA), the parent company of SEOLS. The new entity is named Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio and continues to serve 36 counties through eight offices. The mission of the merged entity remains the same: To provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice to reduce poverty and increase opportunity.
Stiltner retrial ends in hung jury; new date not yet set
PORTSMOUTH— The retrial of a man convicted of shooting to death a Portsmouth man ended last week with a hung jury.
Madison Bowling sashed as Miss Portsmouth River Days
PORTSMOUTH– Here she is … Portsmouth Junior Madison Bowling was sashed as Miss Portsmouth River Days during a selection meeting on Feb. 9.
Pizzulli announces price decrease in student ticket prices for tournament games
State Rep. Justin Pizzulli, Franklin Furnace, has announced student ticket prices for sectional, district, regional, and state tournament games have decreased.
Scioto County Sheriff reports
DOMESTIC COMPLAINT—Report from Dry Run Road of wife and husband argument. Caller advised of how to obtain a protection order. 12:58 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16.
A recipe for working parents
This week I wanted to fix simple and quick dinners and I found this recipe from my good friend Patricia Nicholes. This is for all you working mothers and fathers. Thank you so much Patricia, we are having chicken noodle casserole.
