NBPD chief remains on leave
Sheriff’s report: NBPD officers can be charged
After horrific fair ride accident, Ohio beefs up inspections
Stolen semi causes mayhem
School, college mandates banned for ‘emergency use’ vaccines
Latest Updates
- Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire - 12:14 pm
- AG Yost asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade - 12:09 pm
- Jessica Carrington awarded SSU Early Career Faculty Teaching Award - 12:05 pm
- NBPD chief remains on leave - 10:30 am
- Five-year-old competing in National Amateur Motocross Racing Championship - 4:48 pm
- Thursday storm causes flooding and damage - 2:39 pm
- Phone call and text message scam using the sheriff’s name - 2:26 pm
- Local State Farm agent donates fire prevention kits to Portsmouth Fire Department - 4:40 pm
- May indictments handed down - 3:00 pm
- Scioto Foundation awards $50,000 grant to “Rethinking Downtown Portsmouth” - 2:37 pm
- Former Portsmouth West graduate to hold music recital in Portsmouth - 3:54 pm
- Feight awarded SSU Shannon Lawson Faculty Service Award - 3:48 pm
- Sheriff announces new way to deposit money into commissary accounts - 3:35 pm
- Sheriff’s report: NBPD officers can be charged - 10:00 am
- CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US - 4:08 pm
- Health departments warn of COVID-19 cases on the rise - 3:01 pm
- Summer Outreach Program to present live production of Storybook, Tales, and Treasures - 2:07 pm
- CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines - 12:09 pm
- KimsKorner: More Summer learning fun - 3:56 pm
- Bloom-Vernon School Board members receive service awards - 2:48 pm
- Ohio health officials won’t mandate mask-wearing in schools - 2:26 pm
- Dunne receives SSU Distinguished Teaching Award - 2:24 pm
- AAA: Gas prices drop in Ohio; National average decreases - 1:12 pm
- Correctional officer indicted; other conspirators named - 12:19 pm
- SOMC Memorial Ride taking place July 31 - 12:44 pm
NEWS
Scioto Foundation awards $50,000 grant to “Rethinking Downtown Portsmouth”
PORTSMOUTH — The Scioto Foundation has awarded a 2021 “Rethinking Downtown Portsmouth” grant for $50,000 to the City of Portsmouth t...
Former Portsmouth West graduate to hold music recital in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Alec Arnett a Portsmouth West graduate is holding a recital at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 6 p.m....
Feight awarded SSU Shannon Lawson Faculty Service Award
PORTSMOUTH — Shawnee State University has announced the 2021 Faculty Awards. As part of this year’s presentation, the recipient of the Sha...
Sheriff announces new way to deposit money into commissary accounts
PORTSMOUTH — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced that his office has modernized the process by which family and friends can deposi...
Sheriff’s report: NBPD officers can be charged
NEW BOSTON — More than six months after an incident involving a former Village of New Boston Councilmember, questions remain unanswered concerni...
CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to ...
SPORTS
This one’s for Mom
SCIOTO COUNTY — I’m not usually one for making public dedications or even declarations, and can often times skip the ceremonials.However, ...
July 30th, 2021 updated: July 31st, 2021. |
Onu goes undrafted, signs contract with Mavs
PORTSMOUTH — Standout men’s basketball big man and Shawnee State University graduate E.J. Onu has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the N...
Reds beat Cubs 7-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Votto set a Reds franchise record by homering in his sixth consecutive game as Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Thurs...
Trading places at Clay
ROSEMOUNT — The movie Trading Places was considered a box office success, and even can be considered a smash.Now, with two coaches trading place...
OHSAA updates, precautions as fall sports begin
COLUMBUS — With practices for all fall sports beginning this Sunday, Aug. 1 and the season kicking off later that month, the Ohio High School At...
E.J. Onu’s NBA Pre-Draft Bio
PORTSMOUTH — In less than a day’s time, E.J. Onu will find out what his future NBA Draft status holds.The 6-11 graduate of Shawnee State U...
LIFE
Pet of the week: Bebe
The pet of the week this week is Bebe. One of the many dogs that have filled the Scioto County Dog Shelter up to capacity.Who says bald isn’t be...
Veggies and pasta are an ideal pairing
Pasta recipes are versatile and can quickly feed a crowd when increased accordingly. Another benefit to pasta is it often is a safe bet when hosting a...
How school shopping has changed in the pandemic era
Back-to-school shopping sales have long been indicators that the summer vacation season is coming to a close. Students and their parents may visit are...
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...
Movie doesn’t live up to the hype
It seems we get sequels or prequels EVERY week. This week is no different. Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is a direct sequel to Escape Room (201...
How to keep gardens safe in summer heatwaves
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Su...
OPINION
COVID-19 leaves lasting impact on heart health
(NewsUSA) – As the threat of COVID-19 continues, doctors and patients are considering the long-term impact of the pandemic on public health, esp...
The extraordinary Gary Taubes
I just spent three hours and 13 minutes listening to Peter Attia and Gary Taubes talk about the cause of obesity. (1) Actually it was mostly about a l...
KimsKorner: More Summer learning fun
During my search for some more ideas to keep the brain alive for your kids this summer, I started reading something that caught my eye because it said...
Choose a representative payee for social security to consider before you may need one
The future is uncertain. Our Advance Designation program allows you to pre-select a trusted individual if a time comes when you need a representative ...
God has it in hand
Last week I had the grandparent-ly joy of picking up my 6-year-old grandson from Bible Day Camp… which I loved! We drove around running a few er...
KimsKorner: More Summer learning fun
It is hard to believe that we are in the middle of summer already. And I have been trying to make sure you have some summer learning ideas, I wanted t...
