Good morning, Jackson County. In a chilling reminder that danger can lurk behind seemingly innocent encounters, a routine quest for phone numbers at a local gas station spiraled into a hail of 36 bullets at the Lett Terrace Housing Complex. While five suspects now face justice, this incident underscores how quickly modern dating games can turn deadly in our digital age.
On a brighter note, there's hope on the horizon for our historic buildings, as new bipartisan legislation aims to level the playing field for rural preservation projects. And if you need a dose of local pride, look no further than the hardwood, where the Marietta Tigers continue their perfect season with a dominant 59-22 victory that had Brayden Jones lighting up the scoreboard like a Christmas tree.
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🔫 Five people ambush car in Ohio housing complex, spray 36 bullets. Three adults and two juveniles were charged after allegedly orchestrating a violent setup using female accomplices to lure victims to the Lett Terrace Housing Complex in Scioto County. The suspects, including 26-year-old Trevon Watts, allegedly opened fire when the victims' car arrived, sending bullets toward occupied apartments and parked vehicles. The incident began when two juvenile victims followed girls from a gas station hoping to get phone numbers, unaware they were being led into a trap. All suspects face multiple felony charges including assault and weapons violations, with authorities suggesting possible connections to other crimes in the Portsmouth area.
🏛️ Rural America fights for fair share of historic building tax credits. Senators Capito and Warner have introduced bipartisan legislation to make historic preservation more accessible in small towns. The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act aims to level the playing field, as current frameworks heavily favor large urban developments over rural projects. Main Street Point Pleasant's Executive Director Chris Rizer strongly endorses the bill, highlighting how it would reduce costs for rural property owners and incentivize affordable housing development. The legislation represents a crucial step in helping rural communities preserve their architectural heritage while stimulating local economic growth.
🏀 Marietta Tigers remain perfect with dominant 59-22 victory over Belpre. Senior Brayden Jones continued his hot streak with 19 points, including five three-pointers, leading the Tigers to their sixth straight win of the season. The Tigers' suffocating defense held Belpre to single-digit scoring in every quarter, while their offense connected on nine total three-pointers from multiple players. In other River City Classic action, Fort Frye edged Tyler Consolidated 49-44 behind Clayton Miller's 18 points, while Liberty Union outlasted Parkersburg 66-63 thanks to Luke Williams' impressive 25-point performance. The undefeated Tigers will look to extend their winning streak against Wheeling Park in tomorrow night's matchup at Ban Johnson Arena.
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| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Jackson Ironman/Ironladies | ||
| @ Meigs | L 79-66 | |
 Wellston Golden Rockets | ||
| @ Southeastern | L 60-41 | |
 Oak Hill Oaks | ||
| @ Valley | W 63-57 | |
| @ River Valley | W 54-45 |
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