Three arrested for trafficking heroin and oxycontin

LUCASVILLE — Three men are in the Scioto County Jail for drug trafficking charges following their arrest Saturday.

Robert D. Allen, 51, of Grosse Pointe, Mich.; Jawuan Barnes, 20, of Detroit, and Jajuan S. Allen, of Detroit, were arrested after Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers noticed their 2010 Chrysler Mini Van was following too close and weaving, according to a press release.

Troopers noticed a marijuana odor in the vehicle and a search of the vehicle revealed 100 80mg Oxycontin pills and approximately two grams of Heroin.

All three men were charged with possession and trafficking of Oxycontin and heroin. All of the charges are second-degree felonies. Troopers also seized $700 in cash during the traffic stop.

Riverfront blues festival considered in Ashland

ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — The blues may be playing at a riverfront festival in Ashland later this year.

Ashland Main Street officials think they can put together the festival by September.

The Ashland Daily Independent reports that the organizers want to sell alcohol at the festival.

Main Street director Danny Craig pitched the idea to city commissioners recently, and he got permission to draft a proposal for them to consider at their next meeting.

Craig says the festival would have a six-figure payroll, and organizers have contacted major blues acts. He estimates the festival would draw 15,000 to 20,000 fans from up to 300 miles away.