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Scioto County wants to combine three 911 centers into onePORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — Plans are in the works in Scioto County that call for combining three 911 centers in Portsmouth, New Boston and the Scioto County Sheriff's Department into one facility. The county is getting $700,000 in state funds for the project that officials say it will save money and cut down on response times.Portsmouth, OH11 hours ago
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sciotovalleyguardian.com
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appoints new Scioto County judgePORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Rebecca Bennett of Portsmouth has been appointed as the new judge for the Probate and Juvenile Division in Scioto County. She has served as a magistrate in the same division since 2015. Governor Mike DeWine appointed Bennett to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement...Portsmouth, OH20 hours ago
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Portsmouth Times
State awards $696,000 to county’s central dispatch projectScioto County will be receiving state funding for a combined 911 center, a project that has been in the works for years and would see Scioto County, Portsmouth, and New Boston 911 responses originating from a central dispatch. According to information from State Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, Scioto County Safety...New Boston, OH1 day ago
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Portsmouth Times
County supports Rarden Daily BreadRarden is one of the small villages making up Scioto County. In fact, its last reported population was 146 and 566 for the township, in the last election, only around 225 voters were active. Outside of the Rarden Whitetail Deer Festival, the area stays pretty quiet in its beautiful corner of the county. That’s why it is shocking that over 100 individuals in that area visit the Rarden Daily Bread, daily, to commune with community and enjoy a free meal.Rarden, OH3 hours ago
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Portsmouth Times
Summer Reading events kick offThe Scioto County Public Library (SCPL) system, through its five locations and Bookmobile, provides more programming than you can properly organize in a news piece, where they plan many opportunities for local residents—from those just being released from the maternity ward to those who are elderly and homebound. “Our...1 day ago
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Portsmouth Times
Scioto County Sheriff ReportsVANDALISM—Report from Eighth Street of damage done to a vehicle. 9:16 a.m., Friday, June 7. INVESTIGATED—Report from Ohio 139 regarding the violation of a protection order. 9:51 a.m., Friday, June 7. VANDALISM—Report from Dogwood Ridge Road of damage done to a vehicle. 10:49 a.m., Friday, June 7.1 day ago
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Governor DeWine appoints Bennett to Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile DivisionOhio Governor Mike DeWine Tuesday announced the appointment of Rebecca Bennett to the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. Bennett, of Portsmouth, will assume office July 22, 2024 and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge R. Alan Lemons, who retired. She will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run for election in November 2024 to retain the seat.Portsmouth, OH2 days ago
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Portsmouth Times
XL superload to traverse county SundayPORTSMOUTH- The 12th of nearly two dozen “super loads,” and first of four loads that exceed 900,000 pounds, will depart the dock site in Adams County on Sunday, June 16. The convoy will travel through Portsmouth and Scioto County on its way to New Albany. The load will be delivered to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County.Portsmouth, OH1 day ago
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Portsmouth Times
Commissioners OK ARPA grant funds for OddfellowsThe Scioto County Commissioners this week approved the dispersal of American Rescue Plan funds to the local business Oddfellows, a restaurant in the Boneyfiddle section of Portsmouth. The funds should help the Second Street business recoup part of the investment the owners made into the downtown area. “I’m willing to...Portsmouth, OH4 days ago
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CBS PittsburghOhio girl drowns trying to save younger sister from hotel poolWHEELERSBURG, Ohio (KDKA) -- An 11-year-old girl drowned trying to save her younger sister from a swimming pool at an Ohio hotel.The Scioto County Sherriff's Office said the sisters were attending a pool party at the Quality Inn in Wheelersburg, Ohio, on Sunday evening when the 9-year-old fell in. The older sister, Mackenzie Cornell, tried to pull her out but went under as well, the sheriff said.First responders got a call from the Quality Inn shortly after 6 p.m. saying people were performing CPR on the girls. Before the rescue squad arrived, the sheriff said one of the girls had been resuscitated and was taken to the hospital.EMS took over CPR on the other girl, and the sheriff said she was also taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.The sheriff's office's initial investigation revealed the two children were at a pool party when they went underwater. They were discovered later and given CPR while 911 was called.The Scioto County sheriff said the investigation is still ongoing and they're asking anyone with more information to call them.
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WTOL 1111-year-old girl drowns while attempting to save little sister from hotel poolCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An 11-year-old girl drowned in a hotel pool in Scioto County after attempting to save her little sister from drowning, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident happened at the Quality Inn in Wheelersburg on Sunday. A rescue squad was sent to the hotel along with a deputy from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office for a report of two drownings.
Columbus, OH6 days ago
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sciotovalleyguardian.com
Scioto Co. home raided by police after drugs and guns found inside by U.S. MarshalsSCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A joint operation in Scioto County has led to the discovery of a large cache of firearms and suspected narcotics, according to a statement from Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman. On June 4, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force was contacted by...7 days ago
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WSAZ
Lucasville Trade Days return this weekendHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lucasville Trade Days are back at the Scioto County Fairgrounds this weekend. Jim Wirth, Lucasville Trade Days event coordinator, stopped by First Look at Four to tell us what’s in store. This segment is sponsored content and not a product of WSAZ news. If you...5 days ago
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Portsmouth Daily TimesScioto County Democratic Party announces endorsem*nts for General ElectionSCIOTO COUNTY- The Scioto County Democratic Party is proud to announce our official endorsem*nts for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. These endorsem*nts were voted on and approved during our May committee meeting, reflecting our commitment to supporting candidates who uphold the values of justice, equality, and progress for all Ohioans.
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Portsmouth Times
Narcotics and firearm bustPORTSMOUTH— Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman, New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton and Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans announces that on June 4th, 2024 the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes task Force was contacted by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) in reference to possible illegal narcotics located while they were serving an arrest warrant.Portsmouth, OH7 days ago
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