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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A super and mega load that will block both lanes of traffic and lead to removal of traffic signals next month will be “one big mess,” according
UPDATED: 8:15 p. m. , 5/28/21. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the two people killed in a plane crash Friday in Scioto County, Ohio. David Lewis James, 64, and Lori Denise James, 62, both of Bellefontaine, Ohio, died when their plan crashed into hillside Friday morning. Troopers said David James was piloting the plane and Lori James was a passenger. Investigations into the crash are ongoing. UPDATED, 4:53 p. m. , 5/28/21.
CARES Act, Sheriff’s vehicles again discussed during Commissioners
The Scioto County Commissioners had a lengthy agenda of 25 items during its Thursday morning session.
SCIOTO The Scioto County Commissioners addressed 25 items on its Thursday agenda pertaining to such discussions surrounding the Earl Thomas Conley Park pump-track, CARES Act funds, the obsolete Sheriff’s Office vehicles, and more.
With encouragement from the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency and the Sheriff’s Office, a proposal from On-Solve for a $10,500 mass notification system was introduced.
“This could really become something awesome if the public chooses to utilize it,” said Commissioner Bryan Davis, saying a system of this sort was long overdue in the county.
Approximately 1,000 COVID vaccines coming to PCHD, SCHD next week
By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com
SCIOTO A flicker of light can perhaps be seen at the end of a months-long tunnel in the county’s battle against the coronavirus.
The virus, which has taken the lives of 39 Scioto residents and caused economic and mental health distress, has possibly met its match with the arrival of vaccines starting next week. According to a release from the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency on Friday, that day could come as early as Monday, Dec. 21.
Portsmouth City Health Commissioner Chris Smith, returning from military service, filled-in Portsmouth City Council on the latest of getting the vaccines to the area.