Growing Up in Scioto County: Challenges and Changes

Education

Growing Up in Scioto County: Challenges and Changes

January 16, 2026

Life in Scioto County has always been shaped by strong communities, close-knit families, and a sense of familiarity that makes ...

Education

How Local Organizations Keep Communities Running

by NicoleTaylor

January 16, 2026

Communities don’t thrive because a few people hope they will. They thrive because organizations—formal and informal, nonprofit and civic, government-linked ...

Economy

Data Center Debate Draws Another Full House as Commissioners Double Down: “This Is About a Tax Abatement — Period.”

by Cyn Mackley

January 15, 2026

For the second week in a row, a standing-room-only crowd packed the Scioto County Commissioners meeting to weigh in on a proposed ...

Public Safety

Fake School Shooting Threat Sparks Massive Police Response in Ashland — Part of Growing National ‘Swatting’ Trend

by Cyn Mackley

January 10, 2026

A frightening phone call triggered an immediate law enforcement response at two Boyd County schools Friday morning, after a man ...

Politics

Packed Commission Meeting Highlights Debate Over Proposed Data Center Tax Abatement

by Cyn Mackley

January 8, 2026

A standing-room-only crowd packed Thursday’s Scioto County Commissioners meeting following last week’s announcement that the county is considering tax incentives ...