New bill seeks government transparency Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Oftentimes when Portsmouth City Council calls for an executive session, the reason given is “to discuss legal issues.” Now, if Ohio Senate Bill 93 passes, that may not be enough.
Senator Shannon Jones, R-Springboro, has introduced a bill that would take steps to require governing bodies to be clearer and more specific when they give a reason to meet out of the public eye. That bill also would require more de...
ODNR honors Bazlers for heroic action Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Recreation recently honored Wyatt and Paul Bazler for their efforts in saving someone from a near drowning in Roosevelt Lake.
A small recognition ceremony was held on Sunday with ODNR officials to officially recognize their efforts.
In a letter from Glen Cobb Chief of the Division of Parks and Recreation for ODNR, Martin McAllister and O...
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51 TIM TALLEY
Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
The storm laid waste to scores of buildings in Moore, south of th...
PDT staffers take 2nd place in Ohio AP Awards PDT Staff Report
Two members of the Daily Times newsroom took home second place Sunday in the 2012 Ohio Associated Press Media Editor’s (OAPME) Awards in Columbus.
Daily Times Content Manager Bob Strickley and writer Ryan Ottney learned in March that they were nominated for the OAPME Awards, Division II, Best Sports Enterprise Story category for an article on which they collaborated — “Realities of Racism,” published in the Daily Tim...
SOPAA releases new season information Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association (SOPAA) has released information on the upcoming performances for its 2013-2014 season.
Also, Joseph Patti started last week as the new director of the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts (VRCFA) on the campus of Shawnee State University and said he is excited about the new season and job.
“This has been only my second week of work and things have been going well so...
First Responders honored by Daymar, New Boston Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Each day, in one way or another, we put our lives into the hands of a unique group of people known as first responders. Those people, from dozens of agencies in the area were — for a few minutes Saturday morning — honored for their service to their communities and their nation thanks to Daymar College.
On the front lines of the ceremony was State Representative Dr. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), who was the fe...
ODNR seeks public input in Shawnee plan Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking public input on the recently revised draft management plan for the Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area. That draft updates the plan’s time period from 2013 through 2023.
“Recent changes to the wilderness area law require revisions be made to the management plan at Shawnee State Forest,” Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of the ODNR Division of...
Portsmouth Public Library events Kids’ Events Announced
Children’s Artist Buffet
At Lucasville-Fridays at 3 p.m.
At Wheelersburg-Fridays at 3:30 p.m.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Certified Therapy Dogs from the Southern Ohio All Breed Dog Club (and their owners) will be at various library locations. The dogs will be available to listen to any young reader wishing to practice their skills.
At Lucasville-Fridays from 3-5 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
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Hike for Hospice raises money, awareness Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Thousands carrying balloons, wearing team shirts, some pushing wheelchairs, some pushing strollers. It was the 27th Annual Hike for Hospice, which stepped off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from SOMC Hospice.
“We have around 1,200 to 1,500 people,” Scott Hilbert, an SOMC Hospice employee and one of the event organizers, said. “This is our largest fundraiser. It’s a family event. And the greatest thing about it is, we...
PPL Summer Reading Program starts June 1 Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
The Portsmouth Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading program June 1 and it will run until July 13.
Grace Peach, Publicity Coordinator for The Portsmouth Public Library, said she and the library staff are excited and have a host of activities lined up for children and teens.
“We are so excited about this year’s theme, ‘Dig into Reading.’ We’ve got so much planned. All of the activities we have...
