39 °f
Portsmouth
26 ° Sat
29 ° Sun
38 ° Mon
Friday, January 22
  • Login
  • Register
SUBMIT TIP
  • News
    • Front Page
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Feel Good
    • Food & Drinks
    • National
    • Opinion
    • Politics
    • Public Safety
    • Regional
    • All News
    • Submit an Article
  • Obituaries
  • Gas Prices
  • Help
    • FAQ
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Submit a Tip
No Result
View All Result
Scioto County Daily News
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
Scioto County Daily News
No Result
View All Result

Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree Has Died

by Cyn Mackley
2 months ago
in Politics
ShareTweetEmail


Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree Has Died After Contracting COVID.

The announcement came from his daughter, Jenna Crabtree Heresh, this morning.

Crabtree was born on Duck Run in West Portsmouth and graduated from Northwest High School. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division and worked in construction in Ohio for 30 years. Crabtree was active in many civic organizations including the American Legion, AMVETS, Masons, and the IRA.

RELATED POSTS

Cows On The Loose At Dollar General

5 hours ago

Busted! 10 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – 01/21/21 Scioto County Mugshots

5 hours ago

Frantic Search For Missing Kids

5 hours ago

77 COVID Deaths in Scioto County

10 hours ago

He joined the Scioto County Commissioners 15 years ago and served as a member of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) board of directors.  The Republican commissioner won a decisive re-election victory against Matt Seifert this November, securing 67% of the vote.

The surviving commissioners posted on their Facebook page, “It is with a broken heart and profound regret that we announce the passing of our dear friend Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree. We ask that you please pray for Dianna his wife and their entire family. We will miss our friend.”

Portsmouth Mayor Kevin E. Johnson said, “Our family is very saddened to hear this news. Our prayers and condolences go out to Dianna and family. We pray for God’s comfort at this very sad time.”

Crabtree COVID Controversy

Commissioner Crabtree was proud of his years in office. When asked about term limits earlier last year, he said his success in the office spoke for itself. “We must be doing something right.” Crabtree said that during his time in office the county has made tremendous strides towards financial stability, The county moved from a state of fiscal emergency to a healthy cash reserve.

He was outspoken in office and never afraid to voice his opinion. Last spring his comments about the state’s COVID-19 lockdown generated both controversy and strong support. However, he later said he felt he could have stated his case better. “Let me be clear, I voiced my opinion on Tuesday. Some of my words were not carefully chosen. The state of Ohio is doing all they can do to help our citizens through this and I had serious concerns about the constitutionality behind the decision to postpone the election. I hope that you understand that my heart, soul, and love is behind the citizens of Scioto County. We are living in an unprecedented time and we will continue to work hard for you. God bless you.”

Scioto County Commissioners announced Crabtree’s COVID diagnosis just after midnight on Sunday morning. ”He is very critical and in need of a miracle from God. Please join us in praying for Mike, and his Doctors and nurses who are fighting to save his life. Speak life!”

Governor Mike DeWine called for prayers for  Mike Crabtree during his 3 pm address to the state on Monday.  “We’re praying for Mike, his wife, and the whole Crabtree family.”

Crabtree is survived by hi wife Dianna, 4 children, and 10 grandchildren.

Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree Has Died
Tags: CoronavirusCounty CommissionersFeaturedMike CrabtreeScioto County

TRENDING NOW

Busted! 10 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – 01/21/21 Scioto County Mugshots

January 21, 2021

Hillbilly Justice In Portsmouth

January 21, 2021

Busted! 9 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – 01/17/21 Scioto County Mugshots

January 17, 2021

Frantic Search For Missing Kids

January 21, 2021

Children Services Board Criticizes Commissioners For Delay

January 21, 2021

ABOUT US

We are a grassroots team of local journalists on a mission to give our community up-to-the-second news and events for Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Western West Virginia. We believe progress inspires change and we believe our reporting has become the front-lines of Portsmouth, Ohio's comeback.

CATEGORIES

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Feel Good
  • Food & Drink
  • Local Business
  • National
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Public Safety
  • Regional
  • Strange But True
  • VIdeo

AREAS SERVED

  • Portsmouth
  • Wheelersburg
  • Minford
  • Waverly
  • Friendship
  • Ironton
  • West Union
  • Piketon
  • Coal Grove
  • South Point
  • Vanceburg
  • Grayson
  • South Shore
  • Greenup
  • Raceland
  • Ashland

SITE SEARCH

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2020 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • News
  • Events
  • Video
    • Review // Preview
    • Local Music
    • View All Videos
  • Local Gas Prices
  • Help
    • FAQ
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise on SCDN
    • Submit a Tip

© 2020 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Facebook
OR

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
sponsored