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Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio will begin directly vetting addiction recovery houses
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State leaders want to more strictly regulate recovery houses, or substance-free residences for Ohioans recovering from various addictions. Gov. Mike DeWine signed an emergency… Read More
A Scioto County commissioner and his wife plead guilty to charges in a kickback scheme involving a business park
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio — A Scioto County commissioner and his wife pleaded guilty Monday for their involvement in a public contracting scheme involving the Southern Ohio Port Authority and a Portsmouth-area… Read More
An appeal is challenging the dismissal of all but one defendant in a lawsuit over a Scioto County jail overdose death
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three years ago, a man died after overdosing on fentanyl he got from a cellmate at the Scioto County Jail. His half-sister sued, claiming jail officers… Read More
Here are the unofficial results for the 2025 November general election in Scioto County
By: WOUB News Team
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 19.67% of registered voters in Scioto County cast ballots in the 2025 November general election. Voters in the city of Portsmouth… Read More
A Scioto County Commissioner and his wife have been indicted in an alleged kickback scheme involving the Southern Ohio Port Authority
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against a Scioto County commissioner and his wife as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribes and… Read More
Portsmouth received federal money to revitalize public spaces with art. Then cuts came
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — The sidewalks of 2nd Street in downtown Portsmouth aren’t your typical streetside walkways. In addition to the occasional yellow curb, they’re painted with colorful… Read More
Pike Water Inc. reassures customers their drinking water is safe after filing a lawsuit against chemical companies
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Pike Water Inc. has posted a message on its website assuring customers that although “forever chemicals” have been detected in its water sources, their drinking water is… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2025 May primary election results for Scioto County
By: WOUB News Team
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 6.19% of registered voters in Scioto County cast ballots in the 2025 May primary election. Voters in the county approved the… Read More
Scioto County was the ‘epicenter’ of the opioid epidemic. Some think it deserves more settlement funds
By: George Shillcock | WOSU
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOSU) — As Portsmouth resident Jay Hash drives through town, he’s quick to show off the city’s history and charm, from its famous floodwall murals to historic breweries…. Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Scioto County
By: WOUB News Team
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 68 percent of registered voters in Scioto County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Scioto County
By: WOUB News Team
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 22.62% of registered voters in Scioto County cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial results. Gary Jenkins earned the GOP… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Scioto County
By: WOUB News Team
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Scioto County. Shelly Ralstin Tackett earned a position as Brush Creek Fiscal Officer… Read More
Scioto County waits for a new opioid settlement deal with Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Two years ago, Ohio officials announced they had negotiated a multimillion dollar settlement with major drug distributors, money intended to help the state address the devastation… Read More
Trial set for next week in a case involving the overdose death of a Scioto County jail inmate
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man charged with providing the drugs that led to an overdose death of a Scioto County jail inmate is scheduled for trial next week. Perry Steele… Read More
Davis to face Lawson in November for Scioto County Commissioner
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – The incumbents fared well in Scioto County, with Republicans Bryan Davis and Scottie P. Powell having both secured a win in their races. Davis received… Read More
Shawnee State University pays $400K to professor who refused to use a student’s pronouns
By: Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (NPR) — A public university professor in Ohio who was disciplined four years ago for refusing to use a transgender student’s pronouns is being awarded $400,000 following a… Read More
Southeast Ohio is receiving more than $25 million for local jail projects
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state is awarding $50 million to rebuild or expand local jails, and more than half of that is coming to southeast Ohio. The funding was… Read More
Cole, Jenkins Advance To General Election For Portsmouth City Council 3rd Ward
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two candidates continue on to November’s General Election in their search for the 3rd Ward City Council seat in Portsmouth. Andy Cole and Gary Jenkins were the… Read More
Scioto Co. Commissioner Dies After COVID-19 Hospitalization
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree has died from COVID-19 after being hospitalized last week. A post on the commission’s Facebook page confirmed the news about the… Read More
Grandfather, Wife Face Murder Charges In Death Of Girl, 5
By: Associated Press
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NEW BOSTON, Ohio (AP) — Court records show an Ohio man and his wife have been charged with aggravated murder in the death of the man’s 5-year-old granddaughter. The Portsmouth… Read More
Scioto County Kidnapping Suspect Found
WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities in Scioto County believe they have the person responsible for a brutal kidnapping and robbery. In February, an 84-year-old man arrived home to find a… Read More
Auditor of State Awards Athens City Schools and Others for Audit Reports
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s state auditor has awarded several local entities after reviewing their financial audit reports. Athens City School District was one of four districts in Ohio to… Read More
State Says County Agency Mishandled Case of Scioto Co. Baby Found Dead
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says a children services agency mishandled the case of a months-old boy who was found dead in an Ohio well and whose parents have… Read More
Mom of Dead Baby in Well Found Competent for Murder Trial
By: Associated Press
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) – The mother of a months-old boy found dead in an Ohio well has been found competent for trial on charges including aggravated murder. Jessica Groves and… Read More
Parents Plead Not Guilty in Death of Baby Found in Well
By: Associated Press
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) – Court officials say the parents of a 4-month-old boy found dead in an Ohio well have pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, kidnapping and… Read More