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...
Mowery given litter awareness award Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Portsmouth Municipal Court Judge Steven Mowery was pleasantly surprised Tuesday afternoon when he was presented the 2013 Kudos for Caring Award from the Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste Management District in his courtroom.
Prior to walking into his courtroom, Mowery was preparing for a meeting when he was greeted by a room full of family, friends and supporters.
“We have a program called Kudos for Caring, in w...
Update: Amber Alert canceled PDT Staff Report
Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert for 16-year-old Shaina Tenney and 7-month-old Grace Tenney.
The two were found safe from harm in Lewis County Wednesday morning according to WSAZ News Channel 3.
West Virginia authorities had issued the Amber Alert stretching into Ohio Tuesday evening.
The missing were last seen at a residence located in Rock Cave, Upshur County, W.Va. and were believed to be in extreme danger...
Harcha elected president of judges association Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Scioto County Commond Pleas Court Judge Howard H. Harcha, III, was recently elected President of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association, the organization that represents that branch of the judicial system.
Harcha said there are 288 Common Pleas judges in the state of Ohio. Harcha said there are separate Domestic Relations, and Probate-Juvenile divisions. There is also the Municipal Judges Association and a...
