07/26/2024
PORTSMOUTH — Several churches gathered last weekend under one mission: serving the community outside the church walls.
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PORTSMOUTH — Several churches gathered last weekend under one mission: serving the community outside the church walls.
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.
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.
PORTSMOUTH — There is a lot to do in Portsmouth, with event planners and organizations struggling to plan functions without bumping into others and competing.
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.
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.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE—A suspicious vehicle was reported on Cartro Road. One male was arrested. 4:48 a.m., Monday, July 22
Mosquito spraying in Valley Twp. Wednesday
SATURDAY, July 27
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...
WELLSTON — Buckeye Construction & Restoration LLC (BCR) has been performing masonry and restoration work in southern Ohio for more than 40 years.
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.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) welcomes you to visit our new and improved website at www.aaa7.org.
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.
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.
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...
LUCASVILLE — A Lucasville couple is facing charges connected to the r**e of a child.
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.
WEDNESDAY, July 24
Streets to be closed for paving
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
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.
Addison Mullins, a senior at Wheelersburg High School, has been named as the 2024 Scioto County Junior Fair Queen.
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.
PORTSMOUTH — There is a lot to do in Portsmouth, with event planners and organizations struggling to plan functions without bumping into others and competing.
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.
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...
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.
The trial of a convicted murderer scheduled to start on Monday for the stomping death of a fellow SOCF inmate has been postponed.
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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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.
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.
Journalist, Addie smith with an update from the first day of events at the SOC Track and Field meet.
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 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.
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 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
STATE CHAMPION WHEELERSBURG LADY PIRATES. Lady Pirates defeat Massillon Tuslaw 5-2 in the Division III state championship.
Valley defeats Fairfield 47-46 to advance to next week’s D4 regional tournament. Indians are district champs for the first time since 2014.
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.
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
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.