Red Cross Can Help You Be Prepared Recent events in Boston and Texas emphasize the importance of knowing what to do when an emergency occurs. Even as first responders rushed into help at both scenes, much of the initial care to the injured was provided by friends, neighbors and bystanders who were trained in CPR and first aid. Whether the emergency is community-wide and involves numerous injuries, or involves a single individual being hurt at home, it is vital that someone clo...
SCBDD to host 10th annual golf scramble For the past 10 years, the Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) has held a golf scramble to raise funds to set aside for future levy campaigns. The organization began the event as a way to connect with the community and raise money
“Our levy dollars are an important part of funding for the services we provide,” said Chad Phipps, Team Lead for Adult Services at SCBDD. “Should we ever need to pass a levy, we want to make ...
Nichols Given Army Commendation Medal. Army National Guard Sgt. Elic M. Nichols has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal.
The medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
Nichols is a combat engineer assigned to the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion at Independence. The sergeant has served in the military for five years.
He is the ...
Commissioners meet with ODOT workers over concerns Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
Tuesday afternoon Scioto County Commissioners Mike Crabtree and Doug Coleman met with a majority of the Ohio Department Of Transportation (ODOT) employees that currently work at the garage in Lucasville.
Those attending the meeting wanted to inform the commissioners they favor the construction of the Portsmouth Bypass but are concerned about the long term maintenance of state roadways within Scioto County...
Portman, Shaheen Renew Push For Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill In a renewed push for a national energy efficiency strategy, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will team up again today on Capitol Hill to reintroduce the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act. Industry leaders, energy efficiency advocates and environmental stakeholders will join the senators this morning to show their support for the legislation.
The reintroduced Shaheen-Portman l...
Kasich Appoints John Carey To Serve As Chancellor Of The Ohio Board Of Regents Gov. John R. Kasich appointed John Carey to serve as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. As Chancellor, Carey will lead the University System of Ohio – the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation – and will further the Administration’s efforts to better integrate higher education into the state’s job creation and workforce development efforts.
Carey’s appointment is effective April 29, and is subject to th...
Ohio University trustees discuss investments, guaranteed tuition The Ohio University Board of Trustees discussed immediate and long-term strategies to support and enhance the core mission of the University during two days of meetings on the Athens campus.
In a joint meeting of the Academics and Resources committees on Thursday, Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding reviewed the guiding principles driving the creation of the fiscal year 2014 budget. Central among these – including ...
Kasich Announces Appointments To State Boards Governor John R. Kasich announced the following appointments:
Jeffrey N. Wagner of Baltimore (Fairfield Co.) and Christopher S. Sterwerf of Liberty Township (Butler Co.) have been appointed to the Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration for terms beginning April 23, 2013, and ending January 1, 2016.
William L. Ogg of Wheelersburg (Scioto Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration for...
Group donates to food pantries The Catholic Ladies of Columbia offers $200 to their councils yearly. This year local council #162 voted to divide the money equally to St. Mary and St. Monica Food Pantries.
The public, including men are invited to join the group, meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at Golden Corral in New Boston.
Spriggs becomes state champion Conor Spriggs, 6 is the son of David and Bethaney Spriggs of Xenia, Ohio, Grandson of Alice and Pat Spriggs of Portsmouth.
Conor was the Mens state champion March 23-24, 2013 at Gahanna-Lincon High School on Columbus. Making it to the state championships is a great honor in the first place, so to perform at a high level, as such an important meet is fantastic.
Connor is the reigning state champion in the vault. He also metaled in all the ...
OLBH Free Bicycle Safety Camp May 14 May is National Bicycle Safety Month and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH), in conjunction with Tri-State Pediatrics, Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte and the Ashland Cycling Enthusiasts, will celebrate by hosting the 15th annual OLBH Bicycle Safety Camp Tuesday, May 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., with registration and minor bike repair beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The free camp for children ages 5-12 takes place at the Community Presbyteri...
Three County Regional Meeting Lake White Club was venue for Region 10 Garden Clubs from three counties Three County Regional Meeting
Lake White Club was venue for Region 10 Garden Clubs from three counties, Scioto, Pike and Lawrence, for a Spring Regional meeting on April 18. Members participated in a beautiful flower show entitled “East Meets West”. Best of Show Ribbon was awarded to Carolyn Wilcox and the Award of Distinction was won by Diane Reese. Faye McGinnis was the flower show judge.
Bees are very important to gardeners and Beekeep...
Grant aids in teaching anti-choking techniques In an emergency, it is not only important to react quickly, but also to respond correctly to the needs at hand. The Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD), through a grant from the Walmart Foundation, will be able to learn proper response when choking occurs.
“We received a $250 grant from the Walmart Foundation to purchase the ActFast® AntiChoking Trainer. This device allows trainees hands-on education to ensure that we ...
Bible quiz playoff scheduled at Northwest High School Quiz teams from 28 churches have been involved in Bible quizzes in four locations during the winter. Top teams from all four locations will participate Friday, May 10 in an Olympic Quiz playoff at the Northwest High School Gymnasium (located on Mohawk Drive off State Route 348 between Otway and Lucasville). Winning teams will receive trophies and members will receive gold, silver or bronze medals.
Activities will start at 7:30 p.m. with sin...
Otway Youth Rally The Otway Youth Raily was held Apri! 1, 2013-There were 148 present. The Attendance banner was awarded to Faith Fellowship, and the Faithful Attendance banner was presented to White Oak.
Junior Quiz-
Lombardsville, first, Alex DeemerJrent Deemer,Dalton Pertuset
Mt. Joy- second, Valerie Eury.Lynn Tackett
Rocky Fork Community- third,Dylan Essman, Carter Essman, Ricky
Gambill, Jaxon Powell
Senior Quiz-
Rehoboth Mission-first,Ariel ...
Recorder to bring records online Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
When Gail Alley was campaigning to become Scioto County Recorder she said she would look into the possibility of bringing the offices records online. On Tuesday the commissioners signed a contract with Fidlar Technologies that would help the office achieve this goal.
“This will allow us to upgrade our systems that have not been upgraded since 2005. We are going to get new hardware and software. We are goi...
• Rosemount Nazarene Church • Rosemount Nazarene Church, 1422 Rosemount Road will hold Revival services on April 28th with Rev. Wayne McLaughlin, Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. with Sunday evening services starting at 6 p.m.
• Rosemount Community Church, 1313 Rosemount Road will be having a youth rally on April 27th at 7 p.m. with speaker Pastor Rob and featuring the group The Aftermath.
• White Gravel Community Church, 4979 White Gravel Road, Minford will hold...
Colorful Daylilies Are Tough As Nails Steve Boehme
Daylilies are such a popular perennial we often take them for granted. We’ve all seen colonies of orange “ditch lilies”, also called “tiger lilies”, growing by the roadsides, but today’s daylilies have become very exotic with stunning colors, ruffled petals and complicated bloom shapes.
Daylilies get their name from the fact that each flower bud will bloom for one day and then wither. Healthy plants have many buds on each sta...
CAO responds to LSSWMD suit Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
The Ironton Lawrence County Community Action Organization (CAO) on Friday responded to the claim filed in Lawrence County Common Please Court against them by the Lawrence Scioto Solid Waste Management District (LSSWMD).
In November of 2012 LSSWMD cut ties with CAO and became employees of Scioto County.
In the transition, a dispute arose between the agencies regarding the ownership of vehicles formerly o...
April Board Meeting Notes The Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities met Thursday, April 18 at STAR, Inc. As routine business, the Board approved the minutes from the March Board meeting, the March Ethics Committee meeting and the April Personnel Committee meeting, and approved the expenses. Additionally, they accepted the Superintendent’s report, the program reports and the reports from four committees. The Board also approved two direct service contracts ...
Area Residents earn awards at Marietta’s annual Spring Convocation he following local residents received a special award during the annual Spring Convocation at Marietta (Ohio) College.
Zachary Utley ‘14 of Lucasville, OH, received the Bert T. Glaze Scholarship Fund
Jeffrey Lucas ‘14 of Ironton, OH, received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium
Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Musking...
Colegrove Roberta (Delotell) Colegrove died April 17 Colegrove
Roberta (Delotell) Colegrove died April 17, 2013,. Services were Saturday April 20, 2013 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston with Pastor Acy Gibson officiating.
MyOwn Apps a gateway to mobile consumers Common Staff Report
The Community Common is opening new doors to its advertisers, their current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip.
Through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand.
With the help of mobile experts at Civitas Media, the Community Common parent company, a buffe...
ODOT announces $20 million in area projects Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
This week is Work Zone Safety Week and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) used this opportunity to remind area motorists to remain safe and announced upcoming projects.
ODOT District 9 held an event with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet last week to promote work zone safety week and to announce upcoming projects.
“The national work zone safety week message is, we’re all in this together. Oh...
