New Boston News

The people have spoken! Hundreds gathered outside the Portsmouth Public Library on Wednesday, and at libraries all across the state, in protest of Gov.

Federal officials who measure toxic air pollution paint Ohio's would-be "cancer alley" as coursing along the Ohio River from Portsmouth to beyond New Boston.

I readily admit to having come from another time. Todaya s society doesna t even resemble the world I grew up in.

Police are searching for two suspects wanted in a late-night robbery Wednesday outside the MT Corral Bar and Carryout on West Avenue in New Boston.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer Motorists who regularly travel U.S. 52 between Ohio 139 and Ohio 140 might want to find an alternate route over the next few months, or just be prepared to drive slower through long lines of traffic.

A Portsmouth man arrested Saturday morning for breaking and entering may also face charges in an aggravated burglary case, thanks to DNA evidence left at the scene last year.

By DEBORAH DANIELS PDT Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to create a cool Mardi Gras mask? Or how about making your own bongos or tambourines? Local kids will get the chance during the Portsmouth Public Librarya s Summer Reading Program now under way until July 18 at the main library and until the first week of July at the branch locations.

Fire officials awarded a Jackson woman with the Smoke D.O.G. Award for having had her life saved by a smoke alarm in the middle of the afternoon in her Jackson home last month.

Camry Carpenter, going on 2, and her father, Ryan Carpenter, of Lucasville, met Smokey and Sparky at the Scioto County Safety Day in New Boston.

By RYAN SCOTT OTTNEY PDT Staff Writer The New Boston Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening in the Vern Riffe Community Center on Rhodes Avenue.

By RYAN SCOTT OTTNEY PDT Staff Writer The U.S. House of the 111th Congress on Thursday voted 275-155 in favor of passing the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act .

New Boston Police are investigating a reported case of abduction and sexual assault that allegedly occurred in the village Thursday morning.

Another Riffe has entered the political realm. Vernal G. a oeNicka Riffe IV has thrown his hat in the ring to run for Porter Township Trustee.

William Etterling of Wheelersburg, who, along with his wife Kay Etterling, lost their son, Lance Cpl.

BAINBRIDGE - Paint Valley Middle and High schools are going to get connected with the help of two recent technology grants.

By RYAN SCOTT OTTNEY PDT Staff Writer As requests for stimulus money begin pouring into the state, local schools are also standing in line for their share of the $170 million requested by Scioto County.

By G. SAM PIATT PDT Staff Writer Help grows closer for Eden Park residents facing problems with septic tanks and leach beds.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer A New Boston man could face a homicide investigation after a freak accident claimed the life of an unborn baby.

Trina Nguyen and Jimmy Phan are managers of a new business which opened Tuesday in the New Boston Village Mall.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer Four people filed petitions to seek public office on the day of the deadline, Thursday at the Scioto County Board of Elections.