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T.W. Allen - Daily Times Four people died in an early morning blaze at 1557 Fourth St., in Portsmouth, on Friday.

Citizens of New Boston voiced their concerns at the New Boston Village Council meeting Tuesday night, about a perceived increase in drugs and crime overtaking the village.

Authorities are searching for a Scioto County man wanted in a three-state crime spree.

More than 500 cancer survivors gathered together with friends and family in the Friends Center at Southern Ohio Medical Center, in Portsmouth, on Sunday, for the hospital's annual Cancer Survivors Day.

Scottie Schnitzius and his 5-year-old son, Tyler, vacated their home on Lakeview Avenue in New Boston and waded out.

“When I first heard the news, I was very upset - my heart dropped to the floor. I really wanted him to come home safely.”

Following the celebration of Matt Maupin's life at the Great American Ballpark Sunday, the funeral procession began the drive up I-71 to the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. via Kypost.Com

“We are a strong community partner in every community we are in”

Growing enrollment and expanding programs is part of the plan for Daymar Learning of Ohio Inc., which recently purchased the assets of Julia Corp., including Samuel Stephen College in Chillicothe. via Chillicothe Gazette

FOX19 Investigation: Missing Passports Dozens of you have emailed and called us since we first told you about the missing passport applications from the Colerain Post Office and many families had the same ... via FOX19 Cincinnati

“We're doing everything we can to help”

Gloria Latham pulls her collar closer about her neck as she waits in vain for a COTA bus early Thursday. via Columbus Dispatch

The first five applicants have thrown their hats into the ring for the school superintendent's job in Akron. via Akron Beacon Journal

Edited by Harding Stedler Winter Vignettes Snow-laden January clouds Hang like a rumpled gray blanket Over the brooding winter landscape. via Jacksonville Patriot

Operating a vehicle impaired, no driver's license, failure to control, no safety belt - Derick A. Smith, 24, of 5050 Liberty Hill Road, Charges 2 through 4 dismissed with prejudice in consideration of plea to ... via Chillicothe Gazette

Some facts about Infra-Metals Co., which plans to build a steel service center in New Boston, Ohio: THE COMPANY: Atlanta-based Infra-Metals operates seven steel distribution centers in Illinois, Connecticut, ... via Athens Banner-Herald

“When they saw the boat dock that came with the property, they really liked the land.”

' An Atlanta-based steel supplier has chosen a former steel mill site in southeast Ohio for a distribution center and is expected to lay out more of its plans and a timetable for construction on Tuesday. via Columbus Dispatch