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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.
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.
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.
‘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 […]
Golden Alert cancelled for missing Kentucky woman
UPDATE: At 12:30 p.m. Sunday, the Greenup County Public Safety announced Cassandra Clark has been safely located and the Golden Alert has been cancelled. A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing Flatwoods, Kentucky woman. Cassandra F. Clark, 30, was last seen just before midnight on Saturday, April 20 at the Flatwoods, Kentucky, Super […] The post Golden Alert cancelled for missing Kentucky woman appeared first on The Tribune.
Hometown Broadcasting of Portsmouth sale
It has been announced that Hometown Broadcasting of Portsmouth has exercised an agreement to be purchased by Jackson County’s, Total Media Group, Inc. (TMG) for $1.25 million. The acquisition includes Fox Sports 1260 WNXT AM, WNXT – MIX 99.3 FM; The Breeze WZZZ 107.5 FM, and Fox Sports 95.7 FM. All four of the Portsmouth stations will join the growing TMG which currently holds nineteen other radio frequencies in Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia; totaling 23 frequencies.
Ironton shuts out Portsmouth
A suffocating defense helped Ironton handle Portsmouth 5-0 in Ohio high school softball action on April 24. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of north...
Greenup County native plays ‘Rock the Country’
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Crowds on Friday were greeted with American flags and good music. Kyle Fields, who’s from Greenup, Kentucky, is off to the big leagues performing for “Rock the County” in front of thousands of people. “So, that was definitely cool to come back...
Ashland getting rid of five stoplights in favor of roundabouts
ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — Downtown Ashland is undergoing a transformation. Some stoplights on Winchester Avenue are being replaced with roundabouts and construction on the final two began Monday. The price tag of the project is nearly $8 million. The city's portion is just over $1 million with the balance...
Ready for flowers
Ironton In Bloom cleans out planters for this year’s efforts With spring in swing, Ironton In Bloom is preparing for their annual beautification efforts around the city. On Friday, volunteers, including a group from the city’s Be Hope Church, went around downtown, clearing out the group’s planters. With that task completed, Ironton In Bloom will […] The post Ready for flowers appeared first on The Tribune.
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