Good morning, Scioto County. Wire-cutting crime took an unexpected turn when deputies arrested 34-year-old Corey McCallister for slicing phone lines in Kentucky. After a witness spotted suspicious activity, officers found the suspect hiding in a creek bed with cutting tools, facing charges for controlled substance possession and criminal mischief—plus those two outstanding warrants that finally caught up with him. Authorities hint this might be just one piece of a larger criminal puzzle, with additional arrests potentially on the horizon.
Meanwhile, healthcare education gets a boost as Deena Howerton steps into her new role as nursing program administrator at Ashland Community and Technical College, where she'll oversee vital nursing programs that help staff our regional medical facilities. Closer to home, Engineer Darren LeBrun has released the county's roadwork schedule for September 8-11, so you might want to plan some alternative routes—Mother Nature permitting, of course.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📱 Man caught red-handed cutting down phone lines in Kentucky. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Corey McCallister after a witness reported suspicious activity near Meade Springer and U.S. 60. When officers arrived, they discovered several sections of phone line had been cut and removed from the area. McCallister was found hiding in a nearby creek bed with wire-cutting tools in his possession. He faces charges of controlled substance possession and criminal mischief, plus two outstanding warrants, while authorities indicate additional arrests may be pending.
👩⚕️ Ashland college appoints new nursing leadership for vital healthcare programs. Deena Howerton has been named nursing program administrator at Ashland Community and Technical College, overseeing both Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs. In her role, Howerton will ensure compliance with Kentucky Board of Nursing standards while managing accreditation, faculty supervision, curriculum development, and student support services. The position requires maintaining standards set by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, strengthening the college's commitment to quality healthcare education in the region.
🛣️ Scioto County roadwork schedule released for early September. County Engineer Darren LeBrun announced lane restrictions and maintenance operations planned for September 8-11, 2025. The work schedule covers essential infrastructure maintenance throughout Scioto County's road network. All scheduled roadwork dates are weather-dependent, allowing for possible adjustments if conditions are unfavorable. Residents should plan for potential traffic delays and alternative routes during this period.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Vintage home near SOMC auction: This home with original owners near SOMC is offered at public auction on Sept. 25, 2025 at 6 pm, with a 0 list price. Features include finished upstairs room, 6-inch walls, screened porch, and appliances.
Auction October 2 2025: This property is headed to absolute auction on October 2, 2025 at 6 pm with both live and online bidding available. Contact agent Don Gleim for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Cozy ranch with investment potential: Priced at $155,000, this 3-bedroom ranch in Wheelersburg features a fireplace, fenced yard, metal roof, and newer heat pump, located minutes from local amenities with potential as a starter home or investment property.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Consider creating a financial wellness plan that includes setting specific goals for your savings, spending, and investments; having a clear roadmap makes it easier to stay on track and adapt to any life changes that come your way.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
-Galatians 6:9
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