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A war on women rages around the globe
From the beginning of the beginning, women have experienced violence at the hands of men. On the seven continents, domestic violence, war rape and sex...
Ensuring no more shutdowns
The American people have experienced yet another government shutdown, and the results were what they always are: financial hardship for federal employ...
Chronicle of Portsmouth – with a story and destiny
When I look back at the chronicle of Portsmouth and Scioto County, the story develops into history. People like maybe you and I, want more information...
Drive away from predatory car title loan companies
Financial emergencies happen in life. And quick cash is needed. Before signing the dotted line, put your car in park and think about the practices of ...
Cannon explodes –During Andrew Jackson Visit
On September 21, 1836 in anticipation of a celebration for President Andrew Jackson – who was to visit Portsmouth. Four men, supporters of Jacks...
Break up with the worry bug
When the worry bug bites—people worry. And worry serves no purpose, but too stress us out.Concern serves a purpose. Caution serves a purpose. Co...
A rogue doctor of death in Ohio
The airwaves are buzzing with the story about an Ohio hospital and doctor. And deceased patients. Death by fentanyl. Incompetence or negligence? Inten...
January 21st, 2019 updated: January 21st, 2019. |
Portsmouth -Shoe Capital an Era of Growth
I was checking out the shoe industry in Portsmouth when I ran across this story – it was put together by the Portsmouth Public Library. What ama...
Reasons not to diet
It’s January. Beware of the barrage of fad diets. After a few weeks of holiday indulgence, many people make a vow for a New Year’s resolut...
Medicine: A two-sided coin
We’ve all heard or read stories about doctors and hospitals— heroic stories and horrific stories. Patients that were helped—patients...
