Good morning, Scioto County. Just when you thought historic landmarks were becoming relics of the past, justice swoops in to protect our heritage. In a breakthrough that has the community breathing a collective sigh of relief, authorities have nabbed a suspect in the Jockey House arson case - proving that even in our digital age, you can't torch history and expect to get away with it.
While investigators work to close one chapter, new ones are opening across our region. ACTC is already plotting spring 2025's academic calendar, and over in Ashland, an unexpected waterline burst turned 13th Street into an impromptu urban river. Though AM/PM Spirits probably wasn't planning on adding "waterfront property" to their business description, their unexpected Thursday morning splash reminds us that sometimes the day's biggest stories just flow right to our doorstep.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚔 Suspect arrested in Jockey House arson investigation. While details about the specific arrest remain limited, authorities have apprehended an individual connected to the fire at the historic Raceland landmark. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the criminal investigation that has concerned local residents and law enforcement. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat arson-related crimes in the Kentucky region. Local authorities continue to gather evidence and build their case against the suspect.
📚 ACTC announces spring bi-term start date for March 2025. Ashland Community and Technical College has set March 17th as the kickoff for its spring 2025 bi-term semester. The announcement comes as part of the institution's ongoing commitment to flexible educational scheduling for students. The bi-term format allows students to complete courses in an accelerated timeframe, typically half the length of a traditional semester. This scheduling option helps students balance their educational goals with work and family commitments while staying on track for graduation.
💧 Burst waterline turns Ashland street into unexpected urban river. A major pipe break on 13th Street in Ashland caused significant flooding on Thursday morning, disrupting local traffic and businesses. AM/PM Spirits Wine and Tobacco store was among the establishments affected, with water infiltrating their storage area and main store space. The incident forced drivers to navigate through flooded streets while local authorities worked to address the situation. Service disruptions were reported in the area as crews responded to repair the damaged waterline.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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| Northwest (8-5) | ||
| @ Oak Hill | L 44-32 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
The Wheelersburg Pirates continued their dominance in Southern Ohio, sailing past South Webster 60-42 to improve to an impressive 12-2 record. The Jeeps (2-13) will get a chance at revenge in Thursday's immediate rematch, though they'll need to find their sea legs quick if they want to avoid another Pirates plundering.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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| Glenwood (5-6) | ||
| vs Eastern | L 58-56 | |
| South Webster (2-13) | ||
| vs Wheelersburg | L 60-42 | |
| Wheelersburg (12-2) | ||
| @ South Webster | W 60-42 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
-Matthew 6:33