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The Portsmouth Daily Times is the comprehensive news source for southern Ohio.

Visit us at 1603 11th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

The Daily Times publishes six days a week (Tuesday through Saturday in print and Mon- Sat e-edition) serving the Ohio River Valley since 1852

CONTACT US:

Publisher/Sales Hope Comer -- [email protected] ext. 1911
General news [email protected]
Sports Editor Jacob Smith [email protected] ext. 1930
Delivery/circulation Ed Litteral [email protected] ext. 1925

07/26/2024

PORTSMOUTH — Several churches gathered last weekend under one mission: serving the community outside the church walls.

07/26/2024

PORTSMOUTH — The Southeastern Ohio Black Business Expo was held last weekend for the first time, and organizers say they are celebrating a massive success after guests poured in from the local and regional community.

07/26/2024

PORTSMOUTH — The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is thrilled to announce its “Fall-Free Fridays” initiative received a 2024 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members.

07/26/2024

PORTSMOUTH — There is a lot to do in Portsmouth, with event planners and organizations struggling to plan functions without bumping into others and competing.

07/26/2024

PORTSMOUTH — Ezra Wright, 80, of Lucasville, pleaded not guilty to eight r**e charges at an arraignment on Wednesday in Scioto County Court of Common Pleas.

07/26/2024

CIRCLEVILLE — Operations Commander David Pearson has been indicted on one count of negligent homicide for the shooting death of SOCF corrections officer Lt. Rodney “Ozzy” Osborne during a training incident.

07/26/2024

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE—A suspicious vehicle was reported on Cartro Road. One male was arrested. 4:48 a.m., Monday, July 22

07/25/2024

Mosquito spraying in Valley Twp. Wednesday

07/25/2024

SATURDAY, July 27

07/25/2024

WELLSTON — Fluor-BWXT and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio have provided a $17,613 grant to the City of Wellston and Montgomery Trucking and Prime, Inc. — to aid in the expansion of the trucking company that provides support to three large manufacturing companies in the...

07/25/2024

WELLSTON — Buckeye Construction & Restoration LLC (BCR) has been performing masonry and restoration work in southern Ohio for more than 40 years.

07/25/2024

PORTSMOUTH — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down.

07/25/2024

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) welcomes you to visit our new and improved website at www.aaa7.org.

07/23/2024

PORTSMOUTH — “The handrail is a little shorter than what most people expect,” First Presbyterian Elder Julia Wisniewski said, as her hands ran delicately along the smooth surface of the antique and polished banister leading to the landing and grand worship hall of the church.

07/23/2024

OTWAY — The Friends of Scioto Brush Creek (FoSCBC) recently gathered with community volunteers yet again in 2024, after another record-breaking year of trash removal in freshwater streams, riparian zones, and along roads to do their thing once again.

07/23/2024

PORTSMOUTH — The Boneyfiddle Project, an arts organization focused on highlighting the arts through a premier annual concert series, is a regional favorite that brings thousands of tourists and residents to downtown Portsmouth each year for a well-planned collection of musical acts, artisans and c...

07/23/2024

LUCASVILLE — A Lucasville couple is facing charges connected to the r**e of a child.

07/23/2024

Jamie Herrmann has been named Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), according to Dr. Christine Raber, president of the AAA7 Board of Trustees.

07/23/2024

WEDNESDAY, July 24

07/23/2024

Streets to be closed for paving

07/23/2024

SUSPICIOUS PERSON—Report from Maple Street of a man in an overgrown lot staring at caller’s house. 4:01 a.m., Thursday, July 18

07/23/2024

As we navigate through the midpoint of the 2024 interim, our legislative focus has been both intensive and multifaceted, addressing numerous policies across various sectors.

07/23/2024

Addison Mullins, a senior at Wheelersburg High School, has been named as the 2024 Scioto County Junior Fair Queen.

07/23/2024

Historic building owners looking to preserve and rehabilitate buildings in their communities can begin the process to apply for state funding available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.

07/22/2024

PORTSMOUTH — There is a lot to do in Portsmouth, with event planners and organizations struggling to plan functions without bumping into others and competing.

07/22/2024

A month ago, the Portsmouth Area Arts Council (PAAC) announced that it was searching for a new Executive Director, with previous ED Bailey Hartlage leaving the post to accept a job as the development director for the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

07/22/2024

The Portsmouth Little Theatre (PLT) has partnered with the Su***de Prevention Coalition to present a dinner theatre fundraising event that is being sponsored by Community Action Organization of Scioto County (CAO) and Shawnee State University (SSU), having donated space for the rehearsals and show a...

07/22/2024

First Presbyterian Church is working hard with a team of congregation members and community volunteers to bring the annual Block Party Extravaganza back next week.

07/19/2024

The trial of a convicted murderer scheduled to start on Monday for the stomping death of a fellow SOCF inmate has been postponed.

07/19/2024

The murder trial of a man accused of killing someone at a party in 2023 is due to start on Monday, according to court documents.

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Videos

Groundbreaking ceremony for Market Square Park today. Check out our online story, or grab tomorrow’s paper to see what all this space will have to offer for locals and visitors to enjoy.

2023 auto cross racing at the Scioto County Fair

Postgame press conference - Wheelersburg d. Indian Lake 6-0 in Division III state championship

Wheelersburg defeats Indian Lake 6-0 in the Division III state championship game - second-straight state title for the Lady Pirates and third in program history.

Miss West Kara Carter held her community service event this evening titled I.M.P.A.C.T. which stands for Intentional, Motivational, Practical, Academic, Collaborative, and Tutoring. Each child that attended received a fidget toy and a book to take home to help with academic burnout. Stay tuned for more footage from her event.

Addie with the Results from the 2nd night at the SOC Track and Field Meet.

Journalist, Addie smith with an update from the first day of events at the SOC Track and Field meet.

Wheelersburg postgame press conference - Africentric 55, Wheelersburg 37 in D-III state semis

Wheelersburh Region 11 champions

For the first time in program history, the Wheelersburg Lady Pirates are headed to the Division III State Semifinals. Lady Pirates defeat Portsmouth West 50-41 in the Region 11 Final.

Green defeats Fairfield in the district champiomship

Green defeats Fairfield 43-38 in the Division IV, Southeast No. 2 district championship to win the program’s first district title since 1997. Bobcats are headed to the Region 15 semifinals.

West defeats North Adams

FINAL: West defeats North Adams 52-51. Lady Senators are heading to the Region 11 final vs. Wheelersburg. 9-1 run in the final ~2:30 from the Lady Senators as they make for a comeback for the ages.

Wheelersburg defeats Union Local 49-47

Wheelersburg advances to Friday’s Division III, Region 11 final with a 49-47 win over Union Local. The Lady Pirates get the winner of Portsmouth West and North Adams in the Region 11 final. #PDTSports

‘Burg wins second softball state championship

STATE CHAMPION WHEELERSBURG LADY PIRATES. Lady Pirates defeat Massillon Tuslaw 5-2 in the Division III state championship.

The procession of Portsmouth Firefighter and EMT Edward Long

Valley defeats Fairfield 47-46 to advance to next week’s D4 regional tournament. Indians are district champs for the first time since 2014.

Wheelersburg d. Minford 35-29

No. 8 seed Wheelersburg upsets No. 1 seed Minford in the D-III district semifinals 35-29. Pirates advance to the district championship to play the winner of Zane Trace and Chesapeake.

First Responders rescue man from swift waters

VIDEO: Watch as first responders rescue a 21-year-old man from swift water in the Scioto River. For more on this story visit https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/72723/21-year-old-male-rescued-from-scioto-river

SW defeats Paint Valley in D4 district semis

The South Webster Lady Jeeps are in the Division IV district championship after their 64-51 win over Paint Valley. Bri Claxon with a game-high 29 points, Skylar Zimmerman with 15 (four threes), Faith Maloney 10 to lead the Lady Jeeps.

Notre Dame defeats South Gallia 65-58 in D4 tourney

The Notre Dame Lady Titans are in the D-IV district championship for the 7th-straight year. Highlights from their 65-58 overtime win over South Gallia here!

West girls win first sectional title since 2013

Portsmouth West girls win the program’s first sectional title since 2013 with a 61-56 win over Rock Hill. Lady Senators advance to face No. 2 seed Eastern Brown on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Easter Brown.