Commissioners declare March 3-9 4H Week in Scioto County
This week has officially been declared Ohio 4H Week in Scioto County with celebrations and registrations happening from March 3-9 countywide.
Broadband expansion bids to be considered by county commissioners
SCIOTO COUNTY- Expanded broadband is coming for Scioto County, according to the Scioto County commissioners.
Johnson announces funds for community innovation centers
State Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, has announced the guidelines for the $85 million Appalachian Community Innovation Centers program.
South Webster Food Pantry expects to re-open in March
SOUTH WEBSTER- The last few years, the number of area food pantries has dwindled but the need still exists. The 501(c)3 for the South Webster Food Pantry has changed hands rather than leave the area without a food pantry at all.
OPDCC scholarship deadline is March 1
To encourage membership in the Ohio Sons of the American Legion, the Ohio Past Detachment Commanders Club offers another benefit to signing up sons and grandsons early.
AAA7 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program serves record number in 2023
SCIOTO COUNTY- The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 had an outstanding year, serving a record-number of individuals through the 10 counties served in the AAA7’s district, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
Scioto County Engineer upcoming work
Scioto County Engineer Darren C. LeBrun, P.E., P.S., has announced the work schedule for the week of
Valley High School Honor Rolls
Valley High School District
Porter Twp. annual report available for public view
The 2023 annual financial report for Porter Township is complete and available for public viewing. This report covers Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023.
Top ten crime stories of 2023
AUGUST—Terry Jewell was found guilty in the shooting murder of Rodney Queen, of West Portsmouth. Jewell and Queen were roommates and Queen allowed Jewell to live at his farm in exchange for help with the farm. After a night of drinking, Queen was shot in the head and died the next day at an area hospital. Queen’s daughter was a witness at the trial and gave the family’s victim impact statement. Jewell is imprisoned at the Noble Correctional Institution for a minimum of 20 years to life on the charges of murder and having a weapon under disability.
