Does the time fit the crime? 4thdegree felony sentencing explained by County Prosecutor   By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer   In a recent press release, the Portsmouth Police Department announced that an investigation has been completed and the Scioto County Grand Jury has indicted Megan R. Horner, of 1677 Bloom Furnace Road South Webster,…

Judge Marie Hoover puts in the time-the Presiding Judge of the four panel 4thDistrict Court of Appeals presides over a 14 county area that stretches from southwestern Ohio, all the way to the eastern part of the state-an enormous district with a wide-ranging cross-section of cases to hear. She makes the time, because this is…

Buckler committed to improving communication and working together to better 90th District   By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer     Adrienne Buckler knows exactly why she is here and has arrived at this point. “I have always wanted to do this-I have always had this desire to affect positive change and stand up for…

Wants to focus on justice for crime victims with re-election bid     By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer   Current Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman is adamant regarding the outcome of the November 2018 election for his current job-“It’s all about Day One. Whoever ends up sitting in this chair, they will have to…

  Incumbent Commissioner touts growth in infrastructure   By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer   When Bryan Davis was elected Scioto County Commissioner four years ago, he pledged that, while he was in office, Scioto County would not return to “fiscal emergency” status-he believes not only has he delivered on his word, but the county…