What should I know about the delta variant?
COVID-19 cases up 83% in July compared to last year
NBPD chief remains on leave
Sheriff’s report: NBPD officers can be charged
After horrific fair ride accident, Ohio beefs up inspections
Latest Updates
- New Boston hires officer; Discusses speed limits and golf carts - 4:43 pm
- Nathan Stanley to headline free concert - 1:34 pm
- West Nile virus detected in Portsmouth - 11:35 am
- Storybook, Tales, and Treasures were a big hit at Mound Park - 2:52 pm
- Turnout strong for first AG Drug Dropoff Day - 11:37 am
- What should I know about the delta variant? - 11:22 am
- OSHP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash - 10:09 am
- KimsKorner: More Summer learning fun - 3:56 pm
- CRADLE to hold Walk for Life September 11th - 2:53 pm
- AAA: Gas prices drop in Ohio; National average increases - 1:41 pm
- COVID-19 cases up 83% in July compared to last year - 11:33 am
- 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
NEWS
AAA: Gas prices drop in Ohio; National average increases
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is five cents lower this week at $3.039 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas ...
COVID-19 cases up 83% in July compared to last year
PORTSMOUTH- COVID-19 cases increase nearly 83% in July compared to last year.Scioto County experienced the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in Jul...
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday — one Democra...
AG Yost asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined a coalition of 23 other states in a brief urging the United States Supreme Court to over...
Jessica Carrington awarded SSU Early Career Faculty Teaching Award
PORTSMOUTH — Shawnee State University has announced the 2021 Faculty Awards. As part of this year’s presentation, the recipient of the Ear...
NBPD chief remains on leave
NEW BOSTON- The Village of New Boston’s Police Chief Steve Goins remains on paid administrative leave after officers filed Equal Employment Oppo...
SPORTS
Quow signs with SSU WBB
PORTSMOUTH — In basketball lore, the bright lights of Brooklyn have produced some exceptional basketball talents.Stephon Marbury, Lance Stephens...
SSU swimming schedule released
PORTSMOUTH — The Shawnee State swimming programs will participate in nine regular-season meets over the course of the 2021-22 season, with four ...
Can OSU get two encores in Indy?
If everything goes well, Ryan Day and three of Ohio State’s football players traveling to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the Big Ten̵...
Votto named July NL POTM
Angels right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and Reds first baseman Joey Votto were named MLB’s Players of the Month for July on Monday.O...
Schauffle leads U.S. to golf gold
KAWAGOE, Japan (AP) — Four feet between his golf ball and the cup was all that separated Xander Schauffele from an Olympic gold medal, and he co...
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutie...
LIFE
Fall flavors shine in a chewy cookie
Fall is a season of cooler temperatures and changing leaves, and it also marks the return of autumn flavor profiles. Root vegetables, roasts and heart...
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...
OPINION
KimsKorner: More Summer learning fun
The computer can be a good teacher and I remember when I taught Summer School to the younger children, they loved to learn skills on the computer so I...
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...
