Indicted human-trafficker Micheal Mearan dead at 75
The Santa experience this year is a mix of laps, distancing
Jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis
US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead
White House: 10% of kids have been vaccinated in 1st 2 weeks
Latest Updates
- 26 new COVID-19 cases reported Sunday - 3:53 pm
- Shawnee State University to host Autumn Commencement on December 11 - 1:17 pm
- Indicted human-trafficker Micheal Mearan dead at 75 - 9:35 pm
- COVID Update — Nov. 25, 26 - 4:34 pm
- Winterfest returns to Portsmouth - 4:32 pm updated: 4:55 pm.
- Supporting local businesses for the holiday’s - 4:27 pm
- Local artist creates pet portraits - 11:21 am
- Shawnee State University students start spirit band - 9:52 am
- The Santa experience this year is a mix of laps, distancing - 2:51 pm
- Helen Welch: A Carpenter’s Christmas coming to Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Dec. 7 - 12:47 pm
- PWHS Girl’s Basketball Team gives back to community - 10:14 am
- Council discusses new paving levy - 4:36 pm
- 56 new cases reported Tuesday - 2:46 pm
- Jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis - 2:32 pm
- AAA: Gas prices decrease in ohio; crude prices continue to drop - 11:01 am
- Fluor-BWXT donates $50,000 to SOPA for economic growth - 10:38 am
- Shawnee State University’s Campus Counseling Services releases 24/7 support system - 4:37 pm
- 1 death; 25 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday - 2:57 pm
- Scioto Foundation announces new Walker Fund - 1:53 pm
- AG Yost warns of scammers claiming to be Amazon or other big companies - 1:31 pm
- 3 new COVID-19 cases reported Sunday - 4:23 pm
- SOMC wins award for patient safety - 11:54 am
- Shawnee State University to host Day of Giving on November 30 - 11:50 am
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announces over $4.8 million in funding for justice assistance grants - 11:46 am
- Tunisian international student finds connections at Shawnee State University - 11:30 am
NEWS
Helen Welch: A Carpenter’s Christmas coming to Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Dec. 7
PORTSMOUTH — Helen Welch will be presenting “Helen Welch: A Carpenter’s Christmas” at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCF...
PWHS Girl’s Basketball Team gives back to community
WEST PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth West High School (PWHS) Girl’s Basketball Team chose to give back to their community this season.To celebrate...
Council discusses new paving levy
PORTSMOUTH – City Manager Sam Sutherland has formally asked the council to approve legislation for the placement of a proposed levy in the City ...
56 new cases reported Tuesday
SCIOTO — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 56 new cases on Tuesday for Scioto County bringing the total to 12,047 since the start of ...
Jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three retail pharmacy chains recklessly distributed massive amounts of pain pills in two Ohio counties, a federal jury said Tue...
AAA: Gas prices decrease in ohio; crude prices continue to drop
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is four cents lower this week at $3.235 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas ...
SPORTS
Basketball Scoreboard — November 26 & 27
BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD — November 26Boys BasketballPortsmouth 87, Ripley 66 (Portsmouth Tipoff Classic)Coal Grove 63, Green 56 (Portsmouth Tipoff...
November 27th, 2021 updated: November 28th, 2021. |
Trojans outlast Blue Jays in opener: PHS’ Berry ties program record with 8 3-pointers
PORTSMOUTH — An early-season Portsmouth Trojan test was provided by visiting Ripley in Friday’s season-opening contest as part of the Port...
November 27th, 2021 updated: November 27th, 2021. |
SW’s Baker signs with SSU golf
SOUTH WEBSTER — It’s not often a person becomes the first to do something.South Webster senior Gavin Baker experienced that earlier this w...
November 26th, 2021 updated: November 26th, 2021. |
Ohio State’s two decades of dominance
Where it began: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nov. 24, 2001Where it ends: No one knowsOhio State has defeated its biggest rival, Michigan, the last eight times...
November 26th, 2021 updated: November 26th, 2021. |
Roe named OVC POY
PORTSMOUTH —Apparently, in more ways than one, Drew Roe has been a Portsmouth Trojans’ trendsetter.That’s because the Portsmouth Hig...
Ravens, Browns meet for 1st time since wild December clash
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Of all the times Lamar Jackson has rescued the Baltimore Ravens in his young career, last season’s game at Clevel...
LIFE
Portsmouth Public Library book recommendations
The Portsmouth Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recom...
Chocolate cookies are a sweet finale to Thanksgiving dinners
Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepar...
Tips to simplify Thanksgiving entertaining
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a houseful of close friends and relatives can be a tad overwhelming. Thanksgiving is a food- and tradition-centric h...
Hopes for a 5-star film were in vain
We are back revisiting an old classic. GHOSTBUSTERS!!! Who you gonna call? If you’re a fan of the original films you’ll know the original ...
28 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
SCIOTO — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 28 new cases on Wednesday for Scioto County bringing the total to 11,907 since the start o...
Sticking to a diet while eating out
What to do when dining out is a challenge dieters know well. It’s easy to control ingredients and portion sizes at home, but not nearly as easy ...
OPINION
Fourth graders in Ulaanbaatar who exercise are smarter
Those of you who avidly read my column may have noticed a lapse in the last few weeks. There is a simple explanation. Nothing I have read has inspired...
Hopes for a 5-star film were in vain
We are back revisiting an old classic. GHOSTBUSTERS!!! Who you gonna call? If you’re a fan of the original films you’ll know the original ...
Addiction: A defining moment
Our news outlets and Facebook feeds have been overwhelmingly active – and, though you might not have known it before… most of your friends...
You do what you believe
C. S. Lewis in “A Grief Observed” wrote, “You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a...
KimsKorner: A – Z Thanks
November is a month of thanks, thanks to our veterans and then thanks for our families and things we love or appreciate. I wanted to do something for ...
You divided when you should of multiplied
“And”; Substance Use Disorders AND Mental Health – 2 separate things. Personally and professionally, there is a distinct designation...
