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
Stolen semi causes mayhem
Latest Updates
- 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
- 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
NEWS
Thursday storm causes flooding and damage
SCIOTO — Powerful storms tore through the area Thursday, leaving numerous power outages, flash flooding, and several trees down.Green Township w...
Phone call and text message scam using the sheriff’s name
SCIOTO — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that his office is continuing to be contacted by citizens, advising of a scam.The Sherif...
Local State Farm agent donates fire prevention kits to Portsmouth Fire Department
PORTSMOUTH — Every day, seven people die in home fires, most often in homes without working smoke alarms. That’s why State Farm agents acr...
May indictments handed down
SCIOTO — Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on May 23 and returned 48 Public I...
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....
SPORTS
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...
The kayak becomes fishing boat
I felt like a bull rider in a Wild West rodeo, carefully and gingerly straddling the beast and hoping they couldn’t get the gate open and releas...
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...
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...
