Latest Updates
- New Boston to celebrate July 4th with a bang - 1:30 pm
- Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court - 12:49 pm
- WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world - 12:17 pm
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Phillip Lackey, M.D., joins King’s Daughters medical staff - 11:58 am
- Calendar of Fourth of July Festivities - 3:38 pm
- Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98 - 3:33 pm
- Miss STEM Academy brings foster care awareness to community - 2:30 pm
- 47.9 million people expected to travel this July 4th - 1:47 pm
- Junior Hanna Tackett receives SSU Works grant - 1:02 pm
- It’s official: City Hall to be moved to former 5/3 Building - 4:48 pm
- Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary - 4:20 pm
- 24 indictments handed down - 1:14 pm
- AAA: Gas prices decrease ahead of Independence Day weekend - 2:32 pm
- Governor DeWine announces BroadbandOhio Community Accelerator Cohort - 2:21 pm
- Atomic Credit Union to hold annual school supply drive - 12:31 pm
- Justices side with doctors convicted in pain pill schemes - 12:04 pm
- Portsmouth competing in the America in Bloom program - 12:33 pm
- Patrol looking for those ready to “Build Tomorrow” - 12:11 pm
- Local dentist celebrates 60 years of smiles - 4:41 pm
- Bears —oh my! Scioto residents report black bear sightings - 3:11 pm
- Southern Ohio Senior Games seeks participants, warms up for September kickoff - 12:34 pm
- Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion - 11:13 am
- Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided - 1:58 pm
- Fluor-BWXT honored by Scioto County Commissioners - 1:54 pm
- Scioto County receives $4.7 million for New Boston Coke Remediation - 1:39 pm
NEWS

It’s official: City Hall to be moved to former 5/3 Building
PORTSMOUTH – After months of planning, the City of Portsmouth is set to move the location of City Hall from 728 2nd Street to 500 Chillicothe St...

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary
PORTSMOUTH—A locally filmed documentary hopes to show the world how Dale King is rebuilding Portsmouth one kettlebell lift at a time.When King g...

24 indictments handed down
SCIOTO — Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on June 24 and returned...
AAA: Gas prices decrease ahead of Independence Day weekend
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is eight cents lower this week at $4.866 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas...
Governor DeWine announces BroadbandOhio Community Accelerator Cohort
COLUMBUS— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and BroadbandOhio announced four teams from 11 Ohio counties will participate in t...
Atomic Credit Union to hold annual school supply drive
PORTSMOUTH — As a solid commitment to the community, Atomic Credit Union will, once again, hold its annual school supply drive.All items Donated...
SPORTS

Post 142 Jr. team rallies versus Post 23
WHEELERSBURG — Entering the top of the fifth trailing 4-3, the Waverly Post 142 Jr. team was in search of offense in an attempt to overcome thei...

Late surge pushes Post 142 past Post 23
PIKETON — A three-run fifth inning helped the Waverly Post 142 Shockers defeat Portmouth Post 23 6-5 in SCOL play on Tuesday.Three-straight Post...
Column: Matt’s Take
Series StolenAfter a horrific losing streak, the Reds managed to steal a series from the San Francisco Giants to improve their record to 25-47. Cincin...
June 29th, 2022 updated: June 29th, 2022. |

Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Castillo hears all the trade rumors. He just doesn’t pay much attention to them.“I’m still trying to go ou...

Clay 10, 11, 12 SB wins District 11
IRONTON — The Clay 10, 11, 12 year old little league softball team will represent District 11 in the 2022 Ohio state tournament following their ...

PRP release from June 25 racing
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Raceway Park welcomed Modifieds, Limited Lates, Sport Mods, and Legends Cars Saturday for an evening of racing presented...
LIFE
Roe decision stokes opinions in community
SCIOTO—On Friday, The United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a ruling which has eliminated constitutional protect...
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...

A great evening at the theater
Happy Saturday everyone! We actually have a horror film this week. Some of you may have been expecting Elvis. I know he was/is my Mamaw Jane’s f...
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...

Essential summer skin care tips
Protecting and caring for skin should be part of people’s year-round health care regimens. Such an approach can help people look their best and ...

Campsite safety tips
The appeal of camping is undeniable.According to The Business Research Company, a market research and intelligence company, the global camping and car...
OPINION

fun, but not infinity…or beyond
Buzz Lightyear……To Infinity and BEYOND. As I sat down to write this review it dawned on me how famous this character is. We are used to th...

If you’re a fan of the series, see this film
Summer is here! We had an absolute blockbuster and AMAZING summer film with Top Gun: Maverick and Hollywood is hitting its groove on the big budget fi...

One of the best films I’ve ever seen
This review is dedicated to the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice as we honor them and our freedoms on this Memorial day….and ...

A lesser version of Gladiator yet more visually appealing
This film I had followed closely during production as the premise intrigued me. As a history major at The Ohio State University, I always enjoy anythi...
OPINION: Reindustrialization Project presents enormous opportunity for Ohio workers, families and communities
Throughout Ohio, communities have experienced job loss and deepening economic hardship with changes to energy production and declines in manufacturing...
Letter to the editor
Our elected officials at the statehouse have done some very costly political feet dragging at the expense of the Ohio constitution.In 2015 Ohio voters...