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Single vehicle fatal crash on TR-374 (Collier Road)

Single vehicle fatal crash on TR-374 (Collier Road)

SOUTH WEBSTER – The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on TR-374 (Collier Road) near TR-287 (Jackson Sugar Camp Road) in Scioto County. The crash was reported to the Portsmouth Post at approximately 3:21 P.M. Friday, August 5th.

A 2000 Honda TRX400FW, was traveling westbound on Collier Road when it drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and overturned. The operator of the Honda, Andy A. Adkins, 58, of South Webster, Ohio was pronounced decease ... Read more

Men’s Basketball: Season Preview: Next chapter beginning i

The Ohio State men’s basketball team enters its 124th season in program history looking to forge a new identity after an offseason of roster turnover.

Of the 14 players shaping Team 124, only four remain from last season’s Buckeyes t ... Read more

H&H Industries announces expansion in Oak Hill, Ohio

OAK HILL – H&H Industries, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP), today announced an investment of $233,000 to expand their production capacity, ... Read more

15 Greater Cincinnati Light Shows and Displays to Help You G

With the holidays fast approaching you're probably making more time to spend with friends and family and finding ways to make memories. The numerous light shows and displays across the Cincinnati area are a great way to spend quality time with your l ... Read more

Veterans column: Newark's Nickells stuck behind enemy lines in Korea

Doug Stout

Guest Columnist

Walter L. Nickells was born and raised in New Boston, Ohio, and moved to Newark in 1944. He was 18-years-old and had begun a job work at the Pharis Tire & Rubber Plant. He was living at 557 W. Main St., when on Sept. 16, 1944, he enlisted for the draft. He was inducted into the army in November of 1944, and served two years in Europe before returning to his job at Pharis in October 1946.

In 1948 the company and the union employees were at an impasse during contract disputes and t ... Read more

Arrest made in New Boston drug raid

NEW BOSTON — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton, Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans, Lawrence County Sheriff Jeff Lawless, and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announce th ... Read more

Virginia Softball's 2022-23 Signing Class Includes Five Top

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia head coach Joanna Hardin announced the signing of six players, including five players ranked in the top 100 nationally, as part of the 2022 signing class on Wednesday (Nov. 9). The group of six players will join the ... Read more

Classmates mourn teen who drowned

SOUTH WEBSTER, Ohio (WSAZ) - As the upcoming school year approaches, South Webster High School students say their minds are on their classmate who won’t be returning with them.

The Scioto County sheriff says a body believed to be that ... Read more