Grand Jury returns 29 indictments
Two dead after shooting in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Show Choir presents 42nd Street
Barricaded suspect in West Portsmouth
Four-Wheeler crash on US 52
Latest Updates
- Anthony Kearns wanted in double homicide - 11:21 am
- Breaking News - 4:35 pm
- SSU Radiologic Technology teaches students to use technology to help those in need - 8:44 pm
- Shawnee State University announces School of Nursing - 8:16 pm
- SSU’s Theta Phi Alpha hosts “Power Hour” for women’s fitness - 12:52 pm
- Road work schedule for the week of November 21, 2022 - 9:10 am
- Students grades 6 – 12 invited to participate in OHIO Southern MLK Writing Contest - 6:15 am
- USDA previews Crop and Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers - 5:30 am
- Chief Long is getting used to his new title - 3:27 pm
- Making Thanksgiving dementia friendly - 10:58 am
- 6 Safety tips during darker nights this season - 1:32 pm
- Shawnee State University to host Day of Giving on Nov. 29 - 5:18 am
- SSU Military & Veteran Services supporting student veteran success - 1:21 pm
- Vern Riffe Center for the Arts to host “A Christmas Carol” - 1:19 pm
- Legion hosts Veterans Day gathering - 10:44 am
- SSU’s Plastics Engineering Technology receives ABET Accreditation - 8:56 am
- The one that got away - 1:30 pm
- Road work schedule for the week of November 14, 2022 - 9:10 am
- Clay Elementary returns to Veterans Day - 3:25 pm
- Ohio votes yes on Issue 1 - 9:59 am
- It’s a matter of words - 9:52 am
- 60 acre Duck Run fire under control - 9:34 am
- Children Services receives new levy - 10:33 pm updated: 11:03 pm.
- Davis seated in third term - 10:18 pm
- Powell continues his legacy as commissioner - 10:17 pm
NEWS
Making Thanksgiving dementia friendly
NEW YORK-With Thanksgiving approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering seven tips to help families affected by Alzheime...
6 Safety tips during darker nights this season
(StatePoint) During the long dark nights of fall and winter, concerns about personal safety may increase. Whether commuting for work or class, getting...
Shawnee State University to host Day of Giving on Nov. 29
PORTSMOUTH - Shawnee State University Development Foundation (SSUDF) will host its sixth annual Day of Giving on Tuesday, Nov. 29 as part of Giving Tu...
SSU Military & Veteran Services supporting student veteran success
Assisting students who are veterans, current service members, and their family members, Shawnee State University’s Office of Military & Vete...
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts to host “A Christmas Carol”
The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) at Shawnee State University will host “A Christmas Carol” on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The classic Cha...
Legion hosts Veterans Day gathering
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the fighting of World War 1 officially came to an end. Originally formed as Armistice day,...
SPORTS
Sueing leads Buckeyes past Texas Tech in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Justice Sueing couldn’t have asked for a much better homecoming, especially after sitting out nearly all of last se...
Toppin scores 20, UK routs North Florida
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Jacob Toppin had a second straight breakout performance.Toppin scored a career-high 20 points and had 10 rebounds to help ...
2022-23 Portsmouth Lady Trojans season preview
2021-22 Finish: Division III Sectional Semifinals2021-22 Seniors: Nia Trinadad, Tru Cofer2022-23 Seniors: NoneQuotes from Coach Amy Hughes (5th Season...
Clash of the Big 10 Titans
COLUMBUS (AP) — The stakes could hardly be higher for this year’s edition of The Game.A win for No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP N...
SSU women’s fall to Freed-Hardeman
Continuing their road trip, the Shawnee State women’s basketball team would travel to face off against Freed-Hardeman University. A massive nigh...
SSU men’s fall to Freed-Hardeman
Searching for their first win in this conference season, the Shawnee State men’s basketball team would travel to Freed-Hardeman University. Afte...
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...
Easy bread pudding offers options
In the kitchen with Sharon this week is Patricia Nicholes with her bread pudding. It’s simple and most of you will have the ingredients. It̵...
Wheelersburg Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Saturday, November 19The Wheelersburg area will again this year be blessed with a free community dinner. T...
November 20th church news
Wheelersburg Community Thanksgiving DinnerThe Wheelersburg area will again this year be blessed with a free community dinner. This annual event is spo...
Black Adam
This week we are back to the “superhero” genre. It seems like it’s been quite a while and surprisingly we have a break from horror f...
Is Your Hedgerow a Savings Account?
As I drive around southwest Ohio, I pass by miles of hedgerows along fences and property lines. These are places where, because it’s difficult t...
OPINION
RSV worries
There has recently been a lot of unreasonable worry about RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infections again. RSV can cause bronchiolitis which is inf...
Being thankful
As soon as my eyes open each morning, I give thanks for the air going in and out of my lungs. Another day – I am alive. God still has a purpose ...
THEIR VIEW
My name is Collin Docterman. I currently serve as Chair of the Scioto County Democratic Party. I am a hospice nurse aide and my wife and I currently f...
A pillar or a post
A number of years ago I was honored to tour the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC during its early stages of construction. It was fascinating to se...
The Future of Truth
To quote that timeless sage Yogi Berra, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Just last week, a House committee hearing on abortion...
Water your plants in Fall
The next few weeks are a critical time to water your landscape, particularly your evergreen shrubs and trees. A thorough soaking during late September...
