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Softball Game Recap: Piketon Gets the Win
Piketon won against West Union on Saturday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Piketon Redstreaks skirted past the Clay Panthers 6-5. That's two games straight that Piketon has won by just one run. For Clay's part, Shea Rawlins made the...
Portsmouth mom indicted for involuntary manslaughter in baby’s death
A Portsmouth woman arrested in February in the death of her infant has been indicted by the Scioto County Grand Jury. Kristen Vassar, 26, was arrested Feb. 6 on charges connected to the death of her baby, Tamen Briar King. She has been at the Scioto County Jail ever since, where she has been held on a $180,000 bond.
Ironton fountain makes a return
While there was frost on Monday morning, a surefire sign of warm weather took place, with the Rotary Fountain, at the intersection of Third and Center streets, Ironton, turned on. And, right on schedule, a regular visitor to the water was back: Cory, who routinely plays in the fountain and whose owners said they had […] The post Ironton fountain makes a return appeared first on The Tribune.
Celebrating and thankful
Oak Ridge Boys mark five decades, at Paramount Saturday night ASHLAND, Ky. — When the Oak Ridge Boys take the stage Saturday at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, it will be for two purposes — to celebrate the core lineup’s five decades together, as well as to offer thanks to all who have supported […] The post Celebrating and thankful appeared first on The Tribune.
Greene murder trial rescheduled for July 22
The trial of Aden Greene has been rescheduled for July, according to court records. Greene, 18, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Nathaniel Chase McQuinley, 20, of Wheelersburg, at a party July 29, 2023. The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted Greene, then a 17-year-old juvenile, with murder, attempted murder, and four counts of felonious assault.
Pirates & Titans get shutout softball wins
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two of the top teams in Ohio high school softball won big on Wednesday night in Scioto County. The #2 team in Division III Wheelersburg Pirates blanked Waverly by a final of 10-0. Also, Portsmouth Notre Dame beat Green 23-0 as the Titans are the third ranked team in Division IV and here are the highlights from both games.
Titans take 5th SOC I
PORTSMOUTH — No doubt, the Notre Dame Titans resemble that softball steamroller that is their performance in the Southern Ohio Conference Division I. This past week, on Wednesday against Green to be exact, they wrapped up outright another SOC I championship —their fifth in a row to be precise.
‘National Crime Victims Rights Week’ sheds light on resources available for victims and survivors
ASHLAND, KY (WOWK) — A crime can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, and during “National Crime Victims Rights Week,” organizations are spreading the message “How would you help?” Ramey Estep Prevention Service Director Lakeisha Dennis says this message is “just to make sure they’re aware. When I say they, I mean the […]
Shooting of Ohio corrections officer at training facility being investigated as reckless homicide
ORIENT, Ohio — A shooting at a training facility earlier this month that claimed the life of an Ohio corrections officer is being investigated as a reckless homicide, according to multiple reports. Lt. Rodney Osborne, 43, who had worked with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for 13...
SOMACC invites you to flock to art event May 2
PORTSMOUTH— The Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center (SOMACC) continues to grow past its regularly scheduled business hours to offer art opportunities for the community through special events each month. One of the next key events in their historic venue is their Make and Take It series, which continues May 2.
LCHS softball defeats Eastern on Tuesday; falls to Bethel-Tate on Wednesday
For a second consecutive day, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs faced the Eastern Lady Warriors, where they gained a second straight SHAC win by defeating the Lady Warriors at EHS by a 5-4 score Tuesday. On Monday, Lynchburg-Clay defeated Eastern 5-2. The Tuesday win by the Lady Mustangs consisted of scoring...
FOCUS: Rock the Country draws thousands to Boyd County
The Rock the Country festival drew thousands to the Boyd County Fairgrounds for two days of music by Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Nelly, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Brantley Gilbert and others. The post FOCUS: Rock the Country draws thousands to Boyd County appeared first on The Tribune.
Lynchburg-Clay team wins Envirothon
The Area 5 Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual Envirothon on April 23 at Camp Oyo in New Portsmouth, Ohio. The competition is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources among high school students. Each student on an Envirothon team is challenged...
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