Minford woman faces charges after search
A Minford woman is in jail facing a drug charge after the Scioto County Drug Task Force and FADE Task Force seized drugs, firearms, cash and property. A joint investigation by Scioto County Sheriff's...
View ArticleCleanup of eyesore properties to begin
An abandoned gas station at 2617 Scioto Trail "has been a nuisance and an eyesore to our community for many years," and demolition of the structure and reclamation of the property is scheduled to begin...
View ArticleHighway patrol investigating fatal crash in Scioto County
The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that occured at about 9:20 p.m. Friday, killing Michael Brady Rose, of Wheelersburg. Rose was the only occupant of the...
View Article3 local cases of hepatitis A confirmed
The first thing officials say is there is no reason to panic. And if you want to go out to eat, please, go ahead and go out to eat.
View ArticleCounty road work schedule
Darren C. LeBrun, P.E., P.S., Scioto County Engineer, announced the work schedule for June 4-8 for the Engineer's Department. Arion Road in Union Township at the 1.750 and 2.118 mile markers will be...
View ArticleSalvation Army opens new thrift store
Thomas Bailey, chair of the advisory board, and Malisa Simco, daughter of the Captains of the Salvation Army, with front office coodinator Michelle Myrtle passing out doughnuts Friday for National...
View ArticleCredit union welcomes new lending officers
Angela Lewis has joined the administrative office for Atomic Credit Union in Piketon as its agriculture lending officer. Lou Carter has also joined the Piketon office as commercial loan officer.
View ArticleJones endorsed as Common Pleas candidate
The Scioto County Democratic Central Committee made it official last week: Michael Jones is the party's nominee for judge in the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas. Jones, who has served six years as...
View ArticleChildren's author born and raised in Portsmouth
The Cleveland Plain Dealer listed the most famous person from each of Ohio's 88 counties at www.cleveland.com. Roy Rogers received the honor for Scioto County for more than 100 film roles and his...
View ArticlePortsmouth man receives 15-year prison sentence
A Portsmouth man involved in a 2017 home invasion and accused of burglary and robbery has pleaded guilty and is now serving a 15-year sentence in prison. According to Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn...
View ArticleWheelersburg clinic gives back to community
Jeff Brown stands with some of the staff of his Wheelersburg clinic. From left are Roger estep, Wendi Collins, Carol Wells and Scott Newman.
View ArticleCommissioners allocate $1.2 million
Scioto County Commissioners on Thursday passed resolutions authorizing more than $1.2 million for highway improvement, and approved Community Development Block Grant funds. A resolution was adopted...
View ArticleGrand jury hands down indictments
The Scioto County grand jury has returned 22 public indictments following its June 1 meeting, according to County Prosecutor Mark E. Kuhn.
View ArticleArt show winners announced
Artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7's 36th annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum,...
View ArticleCouncil to consider several ordinances
The process in city government to authorize and appropriate funds to accomplish city projects and business can be a lengthy one, but the Portsmouth City Council will undertake that process and discuss...
View ArticleDesco FCU marks banner year
Desco Federal Credit Union recently marked another banner year with its 54th Annual Meeting at the American Legion Post in Portsmouth. More than 200 credit union staff, members and guests attended.
View ArticleIt's time to mow, and neighbors are watching
If you're not mowing your lawn or mowing them improperly, your neighbors are noticing. Some brought their observations before the Portsmouth City Council at its meeting Monday night.
View ArticleFree diabetes self-management program available
Are you living with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, caring for someone living with diabetes or are you someone who just wants to learn more about healthy living? Would you like to gain confidence and...
View ArticleBipartisan support strengthens ASC funding
A cooperative bipartisan effort between Portsmouth and Scioto County officials have not only been instrumental in keeping fares for Access Scioto County transportation to remain constant, but thanks to...
View ArticleTwo dead in Pike County after standoff with deputies
Two men are dead following a standoff in Pike County Wednesday that began when deputies tried to serve an arrest warrant. Deputies shot and killed David Arthur, 44, in the incident that happened in the...
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