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FBI investigates Portsmouth municipal judges for theft allegations amid judgeship change discussions
PORTSMOUTH, OH (WOWK) – The FBI is investigating “potential theft offenses” by Portsmouth Municipal Judges Steven Mowery and Russell D. Kegley, according to Portsmouth Municipal Court documents. The allegations claim that the judges have been “altering their own hours and those of their staff.” No further information has been released and the investigation is ongoing. 13 […]
Dry floodwalls and wet paint: how murals keep one Ohio city’s history alive
Ohio is filled with public art. In Columbus, bronze deer statues rest on their elbows, overlooking the Scioto River. In Cleveland, a giant FREE stamp sits on its side near the waterfront of Lake Erie. In Dayton, a tribute to the Wright brothers abstractly recreates their first 12-second flight. But...
Cooling caps help SOMC cancer patients avoid hair loss
PORTSMOUTH- Any cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Even the treatment can be hard. For many, one of the most emotional and difficult parts of receiving chemotherapy is the loss of hair. However, new equipment at the SOMC Cancer Center gives patients a chance at avoiding that hair loss during treatment. It’s called a Cooling Cap, and it’s an opportunity Debbie Daniels did not hesitate to seize.
Round-up: Wild Turkey Festival Schedule
A round of all things Vinton and Jackson counties… First, the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival queen’s pageant was last Saturday in the Vinton County High School cafeteria. A new queen and court will be crowned around 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the big stage in downtown McArthur. Usually, there is a pretty big crowd who turns out for the coronation. Can’t wait. Candidates are Emma Maynard, Joycelynn Toomey,...
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.
Petland delivers help after recent storm damages rescue operation in Wheelersburg
WHEELERSBURG – Earlier this month, storms rolled across the Midwest, with heavy winds toppling trees, leaving damage and debris behind. One organization affected by the spring storms is Cabin Critters Rescue, LLC, located in Wheelersburg. Winds from one storm caused a large tree to fall on the Rescue’s brand-new addition, damaging outside kennels and destroying part of a brand-new roof. The Rescue houses many dogs of all sizes and ages. Luckily, no animals nor humans were harmed,...
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.
Landlord-tenant dispute ends in shooting
GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO (WOWK) — Investigators in Gallia County believe that a landlord-tenant dispute turned violent, sending one man to the hospital following a shooting. Sheriff Matt Champlin says that it happened Tuesday afternoon in the Mudsock area Walnut township. The shooting victim was flown to the hospital and has been stabilized. The sheriff says […]
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.
GSOH end cookie season: Part 2
CAMP MOLLY LAUMAN—Recently, just under 200 girls in the local service unit of the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland came together as troops at Camp Molly Lauman in Lucasville, Ohio and laid another brick in the foundation of the 100-plus-year history of the signature girl scout cookie legacy in America. Closing a successful season of sales, local Girl Scouts negotiated away 37,241 units outside grocery stores; to teachers, peers and family members; and took on social media for requests of support for their program.
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...
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.
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