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    BAT BRAWL: LATE-NIGHT VIOLENCE ROCKS HOUSING PROJECT  

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    ALERT FEDEX DRIVER HELPS UNCOVER HEARTBREAKING NEGLECT CASE

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    🌟 Community Response Saves Young Life After Troubling Social Media Post 

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    🍺 BARROOM MELTDOWN! CLOSING-TIME CHAOS AT FRANK & STEINS 

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    Erie Canal Lock 50

    After Nearly a Decade of Talk, Scioto County Moves Closer to Restoring Historic Lock 50 

    Portsmouth City Council 2023

    Portsmouth City Council Considers More Cash for Lawsuit Defense 

    West Virginia SNAP

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    We Don’t Do Roads!: Scioto Commissioners Clarify Who’s Really in Charge of Road Repairs 

    “I’m Not Here to Replace Cathy”: New Commissioner Merit Smith Says He’ll Lead with Life Experience 

    Merit Smith

    Merit Smith Chosen to Fill Late Commissioner Cathy Coleman’s Seat 

    Scottie Powell

    “Run on Vision, Not Attacks”: Powell Offers Advice to Candidates Vying for Cathy Coleman’s Seat 

    🌿 Bamboo Gets Fast-Tracked at City Hall — But the Homeless Crisis? Still Stuck in Neutral 

    Who Will Carry Cathy’s Torch? GOP to Choose Coleman’s Replacement July 29 

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    Commissioners Back Senior Housing Project Championed by Late Commissioner Cathy Coleman 

    “Bad and Quirky” Lucasville House Targeted for Demolition as County Cracks Down on Blighted Properties 

    ‘A Great Addition to Heaven’: Commissioners Honor Cathy Coleman, Reflect on Her Legacy and Who Might Carry It Forward 

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    Scioto County Mourns Commissioner Cathy Coleman 

    🚨TRIAL TWIST! Horton Corruption Case on Ice—For Now 

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    Remembering Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman

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    🏥 Scioto County Approves Hospital Tax to Keep Medicaid Dollars Local 

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    County May Tap Opioid Settlement Funds to Finish MARCS Tower Project 

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    ‘Small Steps, Big Faith’: Commissioner Cathy Coleman Edges Closer to Recovery 

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    BREAKING: Commissioners Make Shocking Decision—Halloween to Remain on Halloween 

    Escape to the Hills: A Summer Reading List Set in Appalachia 

    Scioto County Champs: Lady Trojans and Word Wizards Bring Home the Gold 

    “I Held Those Keys Tight” — One Man’s Harrowing Journey from Addiction to Hope 

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    Kid Misses Bus, Deputy to the Rescue 

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  • Obituaries
    Marjorie K. Bloomfield

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    Daisy Janell Hall

    Daisy Janell Hall, 45 of Minford

    William McGinnis

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    Barbara Williams

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    David M. Bussa

    David M. Bussa, 74 of Sciotoville

    Rebecca Schumacher

    Rebecca Schumacher, 43 of Jackson

    Jackie M. Shaw

    Jackie M. Shaw age 80 of Portsmouth

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    Phyllis K. Mills, 69 of West Portsmouth

    Larry Junior Evans

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    Nancy Atkinson

    Nancy Atkinson, 72 of Portsmouth

    Lawrence Russell Farquer Jr

    Lawrence Russell Farquer Jr., 57 of Portsmouth

    David Lynn Gleason

    David Lynn Gleason, 77, of Lucasville

    Russell Edward Murta

    Russell Edward Murta 86 of Portsmouth

    Margaret Gladys Crabtree

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    Jesse Milton Woods

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    Larry Junior Evans

    Larry Junior Evans, 73 of South Webster

    Cheryl Lynn Wheeler

    Cheryl Lynn Wheeler, 63 of Wheelersburg

    Kenneth Richard Hayslip

    Kenneth Richard Hayslip, 65 of West Portsmouth

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Officers Treated By Community

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
5 years ago
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In turbulent times when many people are demanding big changes to the way law enforcement operates, local kids and businesses have gone out of their way to show their support for officers who do things the right way.  Check out these seven slides of treats dropped off for area officers.

Portsmouth Police Chief Lunch
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Welcome Aboard

Courtesy of PPD Facebook Page.

On Wednesday, Downtown Portsmouth businesses dropped off lunch and a thank you proclamation to officially welcome Chief Debby Brewer.
American Family Insurance, Citizens Bank, DESCO Federal Credit Union, Diamond Gem Lending, Fifth Third Bank, Goodwill, Holiday Inn, The Lofts Coffee, Morgan Brothers Jewelers, People’s Bank, Staker’s Drugs, and The Ritz teamed up to treat the chief and officers.

Officers thank you snacks
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Lady Mohawks

Courtesy of PPD Facebook Page.

The Lady Mohawks Volleyball team dropped off a snack basket to some appreciative PPD Officers on Wednesday.  On a side note, I’m really digging that sleeve of tattoos on the left.

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More Mohawk Goodies

Courtesy of SCS Facebook Page.

The volleyball team also stopped by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff said, ” It is a great feeling knowing that the people in our community think enough about us to do these special things. It is very uplifting during these troubled times for law enforcement around the country.”

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Appreciative of Support

Courtesy of NBPD Facebook Page.

The Northwest players didn’t forget New Boston police officers. The department thanked them online, saying, “You ladies are very kind and are excellent representatives of our community. We are very appreciative for your support and for the water and snacks.”

Greenup Jr. Deputy Cane
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Junior Deputy Cane

Courtesy of Greenup County Sheriff Facebook Page.
The Greenup County Sheriff had high praise for this young man, Jr. Deputy Cane. He dropped by with a basket of homemade treats.
Greenup Reagan Homemade Treats
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Young Baker

Cane isn’t the only generous young baker in Greenup County, Young Reagan also stopped by the office to drop off some homemade goodies.

Courtesy of Greenup County Sheriff Facebook Page.
Waverly Thank You
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Heroes Work Here

Courtesy of Waverly PD Facebook Page.

Youngsters from the Waverly Baptist Temple Youth Group dropped off snacks and a homemade banner at the Waverly Police Department. Officers liked the banner so much, they hung it up inside the station.

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Courtesy of Waverly PD Facebook Page.

 

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