Scioto County News

Today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Made In Appalachia will be holding a Valentine's Day Showcase featuring local artists from Scioto and Lewis counties.

The Brown County Republican Party has landed a presidential candidate as the headliner for its Lincoln Day Dinner Friday, Feb.

Fluor-B&W Portsmouth held a town hall meeting Monday at the Scioto County Welcome Center to further introduce themselves to the community along with the work they will be doing.

The Scioto County Sheriff's Office received a complaint on Thursday from a woman who said her boyfriend had assaulted her.

A Scioto County man sought by sheriff's deputies for allegedly beating his wife and killing her dog has been arrested, and now is facing two charges.

New Boston Police had a fight on their hands Friday morning as a felony probationer, who was reportedly threatening a woman, kicked an officer in the chest and attempted to headbutt another officer.

A former candidate for Scioto County prosecutor was arrested on Friday on charges of domestic violence and using a weapon while intoxicated.

Portsmouth Inner City Development Corp. Executive Director Scot D. Taylor was arrested Wednesday and charged with domestic violence, according to city police.

King's Daughters Medical Center will offer free health screenings to the public from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia St.

Workforce Connection of Scioto County will have business start-up and expansion informational meetings from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.

Gone are the days of 90 degree temperatures and 100 percent humidity. As fall progresses, warm days and cooler nights will give way to the cold and snow of winter.

Jim Younkin, manager of American Savings Bank in Wheelersburg, will cut the ribbon to open the new office at 7920 Ohio River Road, Wheelersburg, at 11 a.m. Monday.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer Right on the coattails of one of the mildest days of the winter season, the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency says a winter storm watch will continue through today into tonight.

The Capital Area Humane Society of Hillard, Ohio, received a grant to make improvements to a rural dog pound.

A pre-trial hearing is set this morning for a Wheelersburg woman charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Guns are among the most popular items being stolen as a part of a string of burglaries in the area.

Lt. Karla Taulbee, commander of the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said a Scioto County man has been arrested on drug charges and a West Portsmouth woman cited for operating a vehicle without a license.

The Scioto County Relay for Life is the community coming together to fight CANCER.

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A Wheelersburg man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the armed robbery of a Newark gas station.