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FBP supports needed equipment purchase at local sheriff’s office

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PIKETON– Fluor-BWXT (FBP) recently provided a grant of more than $20,000 to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of new equipment. Part of FBP’s commitment to the community is creating partnerships and supporting community programs to enhance and grow the four-county region.

Man pleads not guilty in teen’s ATV crash death

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WEST PORTSMOUTH- A man indicted after a teen died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident has been in court.

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Project Prom offering free finery

Ky. appropriation measures proceed through legislative process

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We are approaching the end of this year’s session, with only six days remaining on the legislative calendar. While many bills are still up for consideration, only a few will make it through the process to become law. Under the current legislative calendar, I will join fellow legislators for four more days, then we will return on April 12 and 15 to deal with any unfinished business. The final two days are always reserved to give us time to consider any vetoes that a Governor might issue on bills we have passed.

West places in top nine for State Mock Trial

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WEST PORTSMOUTH— Only a few weeks ago, a culmination of months and months of preparation resulted in Portsmouth West High School’s Mock Trial team placing in the top nine Ohio schools after participating in the State Mock Trial Competition at the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. At the courthouse, they won their first two competitions on March 7 to become one of nine teams advancing to Friday competitions.

Scioto County Sheriff’s Reports

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ON PATROL—Report of a barking dog on Wilson Avenue. Reported unfounded, no dogs barking in area upon deputy’s arrival. 2:55 a.m., Friday, March 22.

WV pair arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

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PORTSMOUTH- Two people from West Virginia have been arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop.

South Webster Food Pantry seeking volunteers

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SOUTH WEBSTER-The South Webster Food Pantry is currently in need of volunteers to continue with their mission of improving the health and well-being of the community.

ODOT seeks public comment on Turkey Run Road project

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CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge rehabilitation project on Turkey Run Road in Pike County.

“Swimming in Dreamland” Film Premiere at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts

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PORTSMOUTH- After welcoming introductory remarks by Shawnee State University President, Eric Braun, local radio personality, Steve Hayes, hosted the film premiere of “Swimming in Dreamland”, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. The packed house of nearly 1200 people comprised attendees from West Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, and Washington, DC, as well as from a number of cities other than Portsmouth around the State of Ohio, notably Waverly, Mansfield, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

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