Wenstrup supports Ryan Budget Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) has come out in support of the House Budget Resolution (FY14).
“Today, Republicans passed a plan to cut spending and balance our budget in ten years. It would also repeal ObamaCare, reform our broken tax code, increase energy exploration and strengthen our entitlement programs, all without raising taxes. This budget will put the economy back on the path to recovery and create jobs,...
Mayor: Tracy Park will not be closed Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Portsmouth Mayor David Malone says the falling of a tree onto a playground in Tracy Park will not cause the park to close.
“Mr. (Bill) Beaumont (City Service Director) hasn’t indicated there is any danger,” Malone said. “When they clean up the tree that did fall, once that is taken care of, everything should be OK.”
Beaumont says there are probably a couple of reasons why the tree fell last week.
“Some o...
Health Coalition organizing ‘Reclaim 2013’ litter pickup Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Scioto County Health Coalition is looking for volunteers to help local efforts to clean up the city’s gateway routes, U.S. 23 and U.S. 52.
Craig Gilliland, Scioto County Health Coalition Community Initiatives Subcommittee Chairman, said he has been contacting businesses along the corridor and has already picked up commitments from several of them, including Glockners, Lute Supply, and Osco Industries.
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CORRECTION In a story about the Boneyfiddle Arts Center photography contest published on page A5 of the Portsmouth Daily Times on Friday, March 22, 2013, the phone number provided to the newspaper was incorrect. The correct phone number to the Boneyfiddle Arts Center in Portsmouth is 740-876-9668.
The Daily Times apologizes for the mistake and makes every attempt to provide accurate stories in a timely manner. If you find a mistake, please contact Con...
City Council to revisit Third Street closure plan Monday Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Shawnee State University has delivered its official Vacation Description and Exhibit A for inclusion in City Council packets, clearing a request by the council as they prepare for a first reading on the proposed closing of Third Street between Gay Street and Waller Street at Monday night’s Portsmouth City Council meeting.
Portsmouth City Council tabled the ordinance because of the absence of a complete descr...
Ross pleads guilty to drug charges Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Facing a trial for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, aggravated trafficking in drugs in the vicinity of a juvenile and several other charges, Monday Michel L. Ross, 39, of 10th Street in Portsmouth entered a guilty plea to three counts Friday afternoon.
“He plead guilty to three counts — conspiracy, funding drug trafficking, and drug trafficking,” Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn said Friday after...
SSU to host advanced screening of “42” Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
According to Elizabeth Blevins, Shawnee State University (SSU) Communications Director, the school will be hosting a free, special advanced screening of the movie “42” April 11 at Republic Theatre Portsmouth 8 Cinema.
“We are having the screening the day before the movie is released to the public and available in cinema. The movie is going to be released on April 12, so it will be here April 11,” Blevins sai...
NBFD prevent hillfire from spreading Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
NEW BOSTON — Quick response by the New Boston Fire Department Thursday contained and extinguished a hill fire before it could spread to nearby residential neighborhoods.
According to New Boston Fire Chief Chris Bender, the NBFD received a call late Thursday afternoon reporting a fire on the hill at Shale Bank. Several New Boston firefighters responded the area. They drove up the hill from Pleasant Aven...
Rep. Pullin selected for UK Agriculture award Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Honor Society of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has chosen Representative Tanya Pullin to receive its 2013 Outstanding Alumnus Award.
The award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to agriculture in Kentucky, was presented at a ceremony on March 19 at the ES Good Barn on the UK campus.
“Agriculture is an important part of the economy in my area. I have be...
Loan assistance available for drought losses Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Kim Carver, director of the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency, says the U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that April 15 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available as a result of the drought that began on April 1,...
