A Mouse in the Tiger’s Den Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
NEW BOSTON — The Tiger’s Den turned into the House of Mouse as elementary students at New Boston School were rewarded Thursday with a Radio Disney Dance Party for completing the “Get Active Get Fit” challenge sponsored by Radio Disney and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield.
More than 180 schools — 69,000 students — participated in the program, but only the top 20 with highest participation in the state got to...
No additional expenses expected for roof project Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
During the Tuesday meeting of the Scioto County Commissioners, Chairman Mike Crabtree said he is expecting no additional change orders on the estimated $123,000 project to replace the roof on the Scioto County Courthouse.
“They have gotten all or most of the stone off the roof. They have also temporarily patched the roof in places to prevent leaks,” Crabtree said. “They should start putting insulation in soo...
Hartop of Yost Engineering wins innovation award Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Francesca Hartop of Yost Engineering was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Innovation Awards Gala celebrating creative innovation in Southeast Ohio and TechGROWTH Ohio’s (Third Frontier) Fifth anniversary at Ohio University’s Baker Ballroom in Athens, Ohio Tuesday night.
“I was very surprised,” Hartop said. “OU Athens does a lot as far as sponsoring and spinning off research from the university. I know S...
Councilman: name Al Oliver “Mr. Ambassador” Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The name Al Oliver and the title “Mr. Ambassador,” for the city of Portsmouth seem to fit like a first baseman’s mitt. Because it is a natural match, First Ward City Councilman Kevin Johnson wants Portsmouth City Council to make it official.
In an e-mail sent out Wednesday morning, Johnson said, “When I read the story below, concerning Black History Month at Portsmouth Elementary, I was drawn to the picture ...
Lawrence County family receives smoke detector award Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
A Lawrence County family has received an award for saving themselves with the use of smoke detectors. The Edmonds family, of South Point, accepted the Smoke Detector On Guard (Smoke D.O.G.) Award from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal and the South Point Volunteer Fire Department Monday. The ceremony was held at the South Point Volunteer Fire Department.
“The Smoke D.O.G. Award ...
School Board Representative Hardin dies Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
Ohio State Board of Education member Jeff Hardin reportedly died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 58.
Hardin was serving his second term as District 10 State Board of Education representative after defeating Todd Book to win reelection in November. Book said he was saddened by the news on Wednesday.
“Jeff was a dedicated public servant who understood the importance of serving not only the children ...
Medicaid expansion to benefit austism coverage Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
Gov. John Kasich recently mandated insurance companies to cover autism in their health care policies. Other individuals with developmental disabilities will benefit as well.
Marla Root, an Autism Society of Ohio board member, said expansion of the state’s Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act will assist families who currently have no access to medical care and behavioral health services.
Mi...
Vatican introduces Pope Francis Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis.
After announcing “Habemus Papum” — “We have a pope!” — a cardinal standing on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday revealed the identity of the new pontiff, using his Latin name. Bergoglio had reportedly finished secon...
New store coming to NB mall Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
Open job interviews are happening in Portsmouth today, hiring more than 10 people for a new discount, name-brand clothing store moving into the Kmart shopping center in New Boston.
“It’s name-brand for less,” said Judy Piurowski, director of stores for Huck Finn Clothing (doing business as “Label Shopper”). “It’s overstock, not seconds or irregulars.”
Originally from Albany, N.Y., Label Shopper alrea...
Man charged for throwing dog out of moving car Ryan Scott Ottney
PDT Staff Writer
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — A dog is recovering from minor injuries after being thrown from a moving car in South Point Monday and the suspect has been arrested.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, they received a report Monday that someone had witnessed a dog being thrown out the window of a moving car on U.S. 52, near the Solida Road exit. The complainant, who witnessed the incident, repor...
