Wellston News

GALLIPOLIS a ' Possession of drugs, felony DUI, and passing bad checks are among charges recently issued in Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

COLUMBUS - A Jackson County factory expects to create 70 new jobs and save 1,174 more with a tax credit handed out by the state Monday.

Two counts of operating a vehicle impaired, driving upon marked lanes - Harold W. Dixley, 54, of 383 Golfview Drive, all charges dismissed with prejudice except for one count of operating a vehicle impaired, guilty, fined $375 and court costs, sentenced to one-year probation, ordered to complete driver intervention program, driver's license ...

Cited - Robert C. Elliott, 36, of 576 Fourth St., discharging fireworks; 12:02 a.m. Monday.

Dr. Clyde Evans looks to utilize his legislative experience crafting fiscal and education policy in the Ohio Senate and is mounting a run for the 17th District seat that includes Gallia County next year.

Saying he wants to take his career in politics to the 'next level,' State Rep. Clyde Evans Thursday announced his candidacy for Ohio's 17th State Senate District.

Wellston High School has returned Jim Derrow as the Rockets Boys Basketball Coach for the 2009-2010 season.

Operating a vehicle impaired - Amber R. Howard, 26, of 1794 Davis Road, Bainbridge, guilty, fined $375 and court costs, sentenced to one-year probation and three days in Ross County Jail, ordered to complete alcohol and substance abuse counseling, driver's license suspended six months, subject to random testing; May 14.

Scottie A. Bush, 92 N. Hickory St., rape, following a jury trial, defendant found guilty of rape.

LORAIN: Myron Beauford Lallathin, 73, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 in Texas.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer "There are no confirmed cases of H1N1 in Scioto County at the present time." That's the official message from authorities at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Firefighter David Milby of the Iowa Fire Department remains in critical condition with burns to 26% of his body from fighting last week's wildfires.

Fostoria accidents Friday: * Vehicle driven by Jose A. Sanchez, 43, 346 E. Jones St., and vehicle driven by Gina A. Brock, 43, 1108 A Carrie Lane, were involved in an accident in the southbound lanes of South Wood Street in the 300 block at 4:26 p.m. * Vehicle driven by Angela E. Higgins, 90, Sylvania, was southbound on Countyline Street and ...

The Madison Board of Education met in special session over the weekend and hired Lee Kaple, superintendent of the Wellston City Schools as its new superintendent.

The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will collect non-perishable food items through March 28 as part of a nationwide drive, "Orchestras Feeding America." Inspired by the upcoming film, "The Soloist," the League of ...

For the 24th year, Lexington has received national recognition by being named a Tree City USA community.

The search for a new Madison Local Schools superintendent is over. Board members hired Lee Kaple, superintendent of Wellston City Schools, during a special meeting Saturday morning.

Rescue crews pulled a woman from the basement of an abandoned high school Tuesday afternoon.

Judy Ann McGuire, 56, of Chillicothe, lost her long and courageous battle with breast cancer on Friday morning, Feb.

About 21,000 AEP Ohio customers remain without electricity this morning across central and southern Ohio.