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PPL seeks legal counsel, policy establishment
PORTSMOUTH—The Portsmouth Public Library’s (PPL) Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday as the library continues to address ...

Portsmouth Wind Symphony kicks off 30th season with 4th of July concert
PORTSMOUTH — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Portsmouth Wind Symphony (PWS) will be kicking off the season with “Exploring the...

Former writer, columnist Sam Piatt remembered
PORTSMOUTH — G. Sam Piatt wore several hats during his time in southern Ohio and northeastern Kentucky.Readers of this publication likely know P...
Patrol continues focus on impaired driving enforcement
LUCASVILLE — As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired dri...

New Boston to celebrate July 4th with a bang
NEW BOSTON—Mark your calendars for the Village of New Boston’s upcoming Fourth of July fireworks display, which is sure to bring loads of ...

Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the natio...

WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to...

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Phillip Lackey, M.D., joins King’s Daughters medical staff
ASHLAND, Ky.– King’s Daughters is pleased to welcome plastic and reconstructive surgeon Phillip Lackey, M.D., to its medical staff beginni...
Calendar of Fourth of July Festivities
SCIOTO—As Independence Day weekend approaches, many looking to celebrate the occasion will have a bevy of community events and celebrations from...

Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday....