Library’s Summer Reading Program begins soon The annual Summer Reading Program is by far the library’s favorite endeavor. The Portsmouth Public Library offers programs and projects for all age groups. While helping kids maintain their reading practice over the summer and keeping it fun with events and incentives, the library also gives adults a chance to unwind a little during those long summer days. This year, kids will be inspired by the theme, “Dream Big…Read.” In addition to point...
Library News Upcoming Adult Activities Pieces and Patches Quilt Group The Pieces and Patches Quilt Group will be meeting to work on their projects at 6pm on the first and third Mondays of each month. Anyone interested in joining them is welcome. Please call 259-6119 for more information Yoga The Portsmouth Public Library will be hosting its Yoga group at 10am in the Copley Meeting Room on Tuesday, May 22. Learning Green Classes The Portsmouth ...
Claxon Family Reunion The descendants of Leslie and Gertrude Williams Claxon will have their 23rd annual Claxon Family Reunion on Sunday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at the Bloom Free Will Baptist Fellowship Hall on State Route 140 in Scioto Furnace. Also, family and friends are invited to come and honor Juanita Claxon Schafer for her 90th birthday on July 6. “Nete” has been a longtime resident of the Powellsville community and a faithful member of the Powellsville/Pine...
Minford’s Class of 77 holding reunion The Minford High Class of 1977 will hold its 35-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Shawnee State Resort Park Lodge. The cost to attend is $35 per person or $70 per couple. A social hour and registration will begin at 6 p.m. with an Italian style buffet dinner served at 7 p.m. Payment for the reunion must be made by Aug. 1. No payment will be accepted at the door. Checks may be made out to: Minford High School Class of ‘77 Reuni...
Brown/Bailey Memorial Picinc set for May 27 The Brown/Bailey Memorial Picnic for descendent of Ed and John Brown and Noah Bailey will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at the Brown Cemetery on Tyler Road (Beauty Ridge) in South Shore, Ky. Those attending are asked to bring your favorite dish, soft drinks and a lawn chair. For more information, call Carol Bailey at 606-473-7822.
Births May 7 Joshua and Miranda Lewis of Vanceburg, Ky., daughter May 8 Morgan Beekman and Greg Beavers of Peebles, son Francis May and Justin Kipp of Waverly, son Tammie Parker and Greg Taylor of Portsmouth, son May 9 Ricky Kazee and Jennifer Swords of West Portsmouth, son John and Samantha Turvey of Lucasville, daughter May 10 Megan Webb and Brandon Sherrick of Lucasville, son May 11 Ashley Elkins and Monty White ...
Vernon School reunion set for Saturday The third annual Vernon School reunion will take place on Saturday, May 26, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It will be held at the site of the old Vernon School, 4168 Turkey Foot Roa. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with your old classmates and teachers.
You Know You’re From Portsmouth If … The Bake Shop submitted by Cheryl King Naomi Louise Ferguson wrote: This bakery was on 6th Street in the downtown area close to the Hunter Insurance Agency is now. Eugene Dee Russell wrote: The old Portsmouth bank in background…they tore it down when they built the Montgomery Ward annex on Sixth Street, now it is the bank parking lot. LouAnn Middleton Blair wrote: Loved that place. Dale Hickman wrote: Loved the cinnamon roll...
Duduit-Swavel announce wedding Eva and Kenneth Martin of Lucasville are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Marie Duduit, to Jordan Thomas Swavel, the son of Tom and Connie Swavel of Lucasville. Ashley is a 2006 Valley High School graduate, and is employed as an administrative assistant at Reliable Staffing Services LLC and Contributing Writer at ILoveToGossip.com. Jordan is a 2005 Valley High School graduate, and is employed as an Environmental Engine...
Church News Portsmouth First Church of the Nazarene Portsmouth First Church of the Nazarene, Third and Brown Streets, in Portsmouth. Saturday, May 19, 3-10 p.m. - Teen’s Shawnee Picnic and Campfire. Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship with Pastor Brian Daniels bringing the message. An interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing is available at all services; 10:45 a.m. - Bible Island for the children; 3 p.m.- Ch...
Different trees for different needs DUDLEY WOOTEN Contributing Columnist What do you want your tree to be when it grows up? When is this going to happen? If you want a shade tree, your choices could be a full-size tree that achieves 75-100 feet someday or one that is grafted on a semi-dwarf root stock and only reaches 30-35 feet height and width. These are not going to need shaped or topped and will fit most situations. You might get these in willow, oak, ginkgo, locust, ...
Shawnee State celebrates employees’ years of service Shawnee State University employees were recognized for their years of service from five years to 35 years at a reception on Wednesday, April 25, at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
Enrichment Program for youth offered at SSU From sports and games to crafts and baking, and from language and science to art and music classes, students in the first to eighth grades will have an opportunity to participate in “Kids on Campus” activities at Shawnee State University in June. Classes are both educational and entertaining with three sessions every day from Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28. Students may enroll in one, two or all three of the course sessions. ...
2012 Miami Junior Scholars receive scholarships The annual reception for the award of summer scholarships to area gifted students was held Thursday evening, May 10, at the Southern Ohio Museum. Students who received scholarships to attend the Miami Junior Scholars Program were recognized along with those who received scholarships to attend other summer programs. The South Central Ohio Educational Service Center’s Gifted Services Department assists Miami University in recruiting students fo...
Notre Dame to host Spring Open House, Art Show, Concert Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School invites the community to attend their Open House/Art Show/Spring Concert on Thursday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please come and check out our schools to see all the great things that are happening there. Teachers will be presentto showcase their classrooms and projects while students will be giving tours of the school. Information will be available about scholarships available to help with tuition. If you have ev...
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