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...
Fluor-B&W Surpasses 3 Million Hours Without Lost Time Injury PDT Staff Report
PIKETON — Employees of Fluor-B&W Portsmouth LLC, the primary contractor for cleanup operations at the former uranium enrichment facilities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth Site, have surpassed 3 million work hours without a lost-time injury, the company announced recently.
The safety milestone was reached despite a challenging winter with plenty of ice and snow at the end of April during ramp-up of field ...
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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MSP Farmer’s Market returns to the Esplanade Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
The Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Main Street Portsmouth, has returned for another season to the Roy Rogers Esplanade in downtown Portsmouth.
“We have a collection of vendors with things like organic meats, baked goods, honeys, jams, planted flowers, and some vegetables,” Main Street Portsmouth Interim Director Sarah Surina said.
Surina herself was offering fresh honey for sale.
“My brother is a beekeepe...
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...
Registration for SOMC’s Camp LIFE now open Parents looking for a unique way to keep their children active, healthy and occupied this summer are encouraged to sign up for CampLIFE at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
“Camp LIFE is a fun opportunity for kids to make new friends, get fit, and learn skills that will help them stay healthy long after camp is over,” Brad Zieber, supervisor of PT, PEC and Special Projects at the SOMC LIFE Center, said. “The program is open to children ages 7 t...
Circle of Hope 5k upcoming Portia Williams
PDT Staff Writer
The local Salvation Army is gearing up to host their first local Circle of Hope 5k. The event is being held in conjunction with the 76th Annual National Donut Day.
Mark Ferreira, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army, said the 5k is open to all, and is being held in conjunction with National Donut Day observance on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 9 a.m.
“Its a 5k event, with running and walking categorie...
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...
Wenstrup asks for input in IRS scandal Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
With the Internal Revenue Service scandal centered around Cincinnati, U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH2) is calling on residents of that district to come forward with any information they may have concerning reports the IRS targeted conservative and patriotic groups for scrutiny.
Friday, as the House Ways and Means Committee began oversight hearings to investigate political targeting at the IRS, Wenst...
