Good morning, Scioto County. In the final seconds of a basketball game, 2.1 ticks of the clock can feel like an eternity or a blink - just ask Tyler Roach. His clutch three-pointer turned what started as a 20-0 Rock Hill run into an unforgettable 48-47 victory for the Fighting Tigers, proving that in sports, like life, it's not how you start but how you finish.
Meanwhile, a different kind of drama is unfolding in the halls of the Southern Ohio Port Authority, where the plot reads more like a crime thriller than a public record. Robert Horton and his wife are facing charges in a bribery scandal that has more twists than a pretzel factory, involving shell companies, laundered money, and contracts that apparently came with some very expensive strings attached.
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0%βοΈ What's Brewing Locally
π Tyler Roach's clutch three-pointer stuns Rock Hill with 2.1 seconds left. The Ironton Fighting Tigers overcame a disastrous 20-0 opening run by Rock Hill to claim a dramatic 48-47 victory in Ohio Valley Conference play. Trailing for most of the game, Ironton's comeback was led by Braden Schreck's game-high 26 points. The Fighting Tigers struggled early, shooting just 34% from the field, but their fourth-quarter surge of 15-4 set up Roach's heroic game-winner. Despite having three players score in double figures, Rock Hill (6-15) couldn't hold onto their early momentum against Ironton (14-7).
π° Ohio county official and wife caught in massive bribery scandal. Robert Horton, head of Southern Ohio Port Authority, and his wife Lioubov face multiple criminal charges for allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands in bribes. The couple allegedly used a shell company to funnel money in exchange for awarding public contracts. The scheme centered around a contract with an out-of-state company for a building project at a regional business park. The indictments include charges of corrupt activities, theft, money laundering, and tampering with evidence.
π° Ohio port authority chief and wife caught in massive bribery scheme. Robert Horton and his wife Lioubov face multiple criminal charges for allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands in bribes through a shell company. The couple, linked to the Southern Ohio Port Authority and County Economic Development Department, allegedly awarded public contracts in exchange for payments. The scheme involved contracts for a building at the Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional Business Park. The case was uncovered by the state Auditor's Special Investigations Unit, which has helped secure 130 convictions since 2019.
π Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Portsmouth West found their rhythm in a 55-42 victory over Piketon, proving that .500 basketball never looked so good as the Senators evened their record at 11-11. The Redstreaks couldn't find their shooting touch, dropping to 5-17 in what's been a season to forget.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Minford (19-1) | ||
@ Eastern | W 81-35 | |
 Portsmouth West (11-11) | ||
vs Piketon | W 55-42 | |
 Wheelersburg (9-11) | ||
vs Notre Dame | W 52-31 |
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π In Remembrance
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π 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
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