Good morning, Jackson County. A major shakeup in local government has rocked Scioto County as Commissioner Bryan Davis faces a 13-count felony indictment, resulting in his provisional suspension from office. The corruption and money laundering charges involving the Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional Business Park have sent ripples through the community, with even fellow Republicans calling for his resignation. Meanwhile, two more Scioto County residents face their own legal troubles as Jacob Miller and Amy Thurman received Grand Jury indictments on multiple charges ranging from vehicle theft to drug possession.
On a more hopeful note, rural healthcare access just received a significant boost with a $100,000 donation toward the new Women and Children's Hospital in Belpre. The contribution from the Belpre Area Community Development Foundation advances Memorial Health System's mission to bring specialized care closer to home for rural residents. Construction crews are already busy at the site, transforming a vision of healthcare equity into concrete reality.
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⚖️ Scioto County Commissioner suspended after 13-count felony indictment. Bryan Davis has been provisionally removed from office following charges of corruption, theft, and money laundering. The suspension comes amid mounting pressure from fellow commissioners and the local Republican committee urging Davis to resign. The case involves alleged conspiracy surrounding the Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional Business Park, with Davis, his wife, and two others facing similar charges. According to Ohio law, the provisional suspension remains until a special commission decides on permanence or until a verdict is reached.
🏥 Rural Ohio gets major boost for women's healthcare. The Belpre Area Community Development Foundation donated $100,000 toward a new Women and Children's Hospital in Belpre, Ohio. Construction is already underway, with crews preparing the site and bringing in equipment following last year's groundbreaking celebration. The project is part of Memorial Health System's "Together Campaign," which aims to provide rural communities with the same high-quality healthcare access as urban areas. The specialized facility will bring essential women's and children's care closer to home for local residents.
⚖️ Two indicted in Scioto County on multiple charges. The Grand Jury returned indictments against Jacob Miller and Amy Thurman on August 22, 2025. Miller, a 30-year-old from Logan, faces serious charges including escape, vandalism, burglary, and theft of a motor vehicle. Thurman, 44, from Portsmouth, was indicted on aggravated possession of drugs. Prosecutor Shane Tieman announced these indictments as part of the county's ongoing criminal proceedings.
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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