MSP farmers market now open
The Main Street Portsmouth Farmers Market Sponsored by the Scioto County Commissioners is set to open May 20. The market is one of the most popular stops for local produce and cottage industry goods such as soaps, candles, crafts, and more.
Ohio River Challenge continues June 2
A paddling event called the Ohio River Challenge will launch in June in partnership with many local and regional groups playing a part in helping the Ohio River Way group get their start on a 250-mile journey.
Bear Tracks to educate this June
Shawnee State University is working with the GRIT Project to produce workforce and educational opportunities for students this summer with their Bear Tracks program.
Emotional ribbon cutting for Hisle Park
In 2018, Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) and Shawnee Family Health Center set out on a mission to provide a new housing structure in Portsmouth that would create a supportive housing initiative for mental health and those aging out of foster care.
Potter’s House Hunger Walk registration open
Potter’s House Ministries is an organization in the community that serves a wide range of needs, according to Amanda Flanagan, AmeriCorps Vista. The group serves the community through their food pantry, tax preparation, HEAP and PIP, Marketplace navigation, Medicare benefits, summer feeding day camps for children, a senior food box program and more.
South Webster takes State
On March 4, 2023, the South Webster High School cheer squad took the mat at the state cheer competition for the first time. The twelve cheerleaders and mascot from South Webster High School became the first competition squad in South Webster history, and they did not stop there. Not only were they the first competitive cheer squad, but they also won the first cheer state championship title for South Webster High School.
Portsmouth students join in Walk-a-thon for Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund
PORTSMOUTH – The students of Portsmouth Elementary and Junior High School stepped up to help raise money for the Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund.
Rock Hill forms agriculture program
For the first time in its existence, the Rock Hill Local School District recently took a unanimous vote to implement an agriculture program for its students.
Parkins back in custody after escape from STAR
SCIOTO COUNTY- An anonymous tip led to the May 9 capture of a fugitive from justice who escaped the STAR Community Justice Center.