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Fatal shooting at training academy classified as reckless homicide; employee placed on paid leave
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A reckless homicide investigation has been opened following the death of a lieutenant at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. Lt. Rodney Osborne was killed during a training exercise at the tactical firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Pickaway County on April 9.
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.
What to know to start your week: Another super load, public comments for bridge replacement
CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge replacement project on Township Road 428 in Pike County. PIK-TR-428-0.04 (PID 117984) It is proposed to replace the bridge on TR 428...
Teen dies two days after Highland County crash
HILLSBORO, Ohio (WCMH) — A 15-year-old boy has died two days after a crash in Highland County. Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) said Addison Howard, of Peebles, died Monday at Miami Valley Hospital from injuries he sustained in the Saturday morning crash. Two other teens, the 17-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger, were also injured. […]
Mother indicted in death of her 3-month-old baby
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) - A mother has been indicted in connection with the death of her 3-month-old baby earlier this year. On Feb. 6, first responders were called to a home on Kendall Avenue in Portsmouth for an unresponsive infant. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say...
Hazmat tabletop exercise planned for May 4 in Minford
Scioto County Local Emergency Planning Committee in cooperation with local emergency response agencies will hold its annual hazardous materials exercise on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The exercise will be at the Minford Fire Department, 8484 Ohio 335. Ohio law requires local LEPC’s to conduct annual...
From bean to cup
In Portsmouth, Ohio, where the river winds its recently not-so-gentle course and the rhythm of small-town life beats steadily, lies a gem that fuels the community’s spirit one cup at a time. Meet Brandon and Emme Shover, the dynamic duo behind Slow Drip Coffee, a beloved coffee truck that has become a fixture in the routines of local individuals and communities.
Community Calendar April 24-27
WASHINGTON TRUSTEES—The Washington Township trustees meet at 7 p.m., at the township building on U.S. 52. BRUSH CREEK TRUSTEES—The Brush Creek Township trustees meet at 7 p.m., at the township hall in Otway. THURSDAY, April 25. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS—The Scioto County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9:30...
Rite Aid to close 13 more stores, including 3 in Ohio: See which stores are shuttering
CLEVELAND — As Rite Aid continues to make its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, court filings reveal that 13 more stores are set to close, including three in Ohio. According to documents filed on April 16 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the following Ohio Rite Aid stores...
Commissioners OK library levy renewal for the November ballot
The Scioto County Commissioners have approved a levy issue for the Scioto County Public Library for the November 2024 ballot. The levy, which is a renewal, is for 1 mill. A renewal means it is not an increase in tax dollars collected, voters are simply being asked to continue to pay the same rate for another five years.
Community Calendar April 20-26, 2024 Scioto County, Ohio
FOOD TRUCK FEST—The first ever Portsmouth Food Truck fest begins at 11 a.m., at Tracy Park, 9th and Gay streets, Portsmouth. This event will feature local food trucks and offer music, raffles, and games for the kids. TRADE DAYS—Lucasville Trade Days brings vendors from across the region to the...
School bus driver had preliminary BAC of .133 while waiting to pick up students, police say
GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ/Gray News) – A school bus driver in Kentucky was charged Tuesday with public intoxication while she was waiting to take students home. According to a citation issued by the Flatwoods Police Department, Lisa Nichols, 57, was waiting for Greenup County students at an event. A...
Lakeland Community College names Ahuja president
Sunil Ahuja was unanimously voted the next president of Lakeland Community College by the board of trustees, according to an April 5 news release. Ahuja previously served as provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth. “The board is thrilled to welcome Dr....
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