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City of Portsmouth receives results of housing study
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) - The city of Portsmouth, Scioto Foundation and Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority are honing in on the city’s housing market. On behalf of the city, the Greater Ohio Policy Center recently conducted a study on the city’s housing market to identify issues and offer solutions to those issues.
Kids Kickoff to Summer at the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Farmers Market
On Saturday, June 1, the Kids Kickoff To Summer at the MSPIB Farmers Market will feature fun activities for children and families at no cost. The Kids Kickoff To Summer is sponsored by Wright’s Farm Center at 430 Second St., in Portsmouth. Kids and families are invited enjoy flower,...
Kiwanis brings more accessibility at Tracy Park playground
Portsmouth Kiwanians have been working to make the Tracy Park playground more welcoming to children of all abilities and, last week, cut the ribbon on their latest project. There are hundreds of children in Scioto County with disabilities, some of which might make it unsafe for them to play on a typical playground. But the playground at the heart of Portsmouth’s Tracy Park is now home to accessible swings and play area that will offer more fun for more kids to have together.
Hometown Hero | Anne Caudill
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The academic year is almost over and, with it, the prized memories both in and out of the classroom. For this week’s Hometown Heroes, WSAZ’s Tony Cavalier chose a young teacher and her committee of students who brainstormed then pulled off a special prom theme -- all around two unusual events.
Portsmouth Wind Symphony wraps up 31st season on Sunday
Staff report PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Wind Symphony concludes its 31st performance season at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University. The concert is themed “Earth Day.” Community members are invited to celebrate the majesty and grandeur of the big blue marble with a concert celebration of […] The post Portsmouth Wind Symphony wraps up 31st season on Sunday appeared first on The Tribune.
Scioto County Memorial Day parade to be May 27
PORTSMOUTH- Memorial Day is just around the corner and, along with it, area festivities and parades. One such parade is the Scioto County Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth. “It brings people together, I think, to honor the veterans who did fight for our freedom,” said Donna Lewis. Lewis is...
MSPiB Farmers Market to start strong this weekend
PORTSMOUTH—Warmer days are here. The Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom crew are out beautifying the community, outdoor concerts are being held, and people are looking forward to taking on the outdoors once again. One of the most looked forward to summer events, the Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom Farmers Market on the Esplanade is getting ready to kick off this weekend.
Valley rolls to 2nd straight sectional
LUCASVILLE — Once again, Emilie Johnson pitched the Valley Indians into a Southeast District softball semifinal. That’s because the senior right-hander Johnson, on Wednesday against the visiting Waterford Wildcats, struck out 11 and allowed only one run on five hits —as Valley vanquished the Wildcats 11-1 to capture its third sectional title in four years.
Commissioners discuss sewer projects
The Pike County Commissioners met with Kris Ruggles from Stand Associates who has been working with Pike County in the water and sewer projects. The first project was the replacing of an air release valve, which the commissioners have had designed for almost a year and half and looks like a solution has been reached of how to replace the valves on Department of Energy (DOE) property. “We (Pike County)...
Tony visits Minford High
MINFORD,OH (WSAZ) -The school year is at its end. But the learning and comradery are still in vogue. Tony set out for a stop at Minford High to honor a hometown hero. While at the home of the Mighty Falcons, Tony took in the fun events that make for a quality high school.
‘Wet’ or ‘Dry’ vote on the ballot for Flatwoods, Ky
FLATWOODS, KY (WOWK) — To drink or not to drink, that’s the question for Flatwoods, Kentucky residents, and the answer will come after the primary election on Tuesday. On the ballot, voters will choose whether the city should allow alcohol sales. 13 News spoke with locals who are sharing mixed feelings on the subject. For […]
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