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GAHANNA— With Ohio recently experiencing deadly tornadoes and storms, Severe Weather Awareness Week is an ideal time for American Electric Power customers (AEP) to review and practice emergency plans to know what do before, during and after extreme weather events.

NEW BOSTON- A Portsmouth man was arrested by the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force Tuesday while in possession of illegal drugs, paraphernalia, a firearm, and cash, authorities say.

SCIOTO COUNTY— While elected leaders, such as county commissioners, judges, the sheriff, and more, are often a focal point when considering how well local government is functioning, there are many other offices just as important in keeping the operations of the county successful. One of those offices includes the Scioto County Recorder’s Office.

PORTSMOUTH- In a three-way race for the Republican nod for the 90th district Ohio House of Representatives seat, Justin Pizzulli will likely be facing Democrat Kate Nunnelley in November.

Editor’s note: Updated with 77 of 77 precincts reporting. 100% reporting with 22.6% voter turn out in the Primary Election for Scioto County.

Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman has announced today the Scioto County Grand Jury met March 8 and returned eight public indictments. The defendants indicted are charged as follows:

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PROWLER—Report from Owensville Road of a possible unknown male on property. Reporting party said they fired two shots into the air. 12:21 a.m., Friday, March 15.

Scioto County Engineer Darren C. LeBrun has announced the work schedule for the week of March 18 through March 21 for the Engineer’s Department. All dates shown are weather permitting.