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On Stage: Using the innocent humor of children to help a worthy cause
PORTSMOUTH, OH — The Scioto County Suicide Prevention Coalition is teaming up with the Portsmouth Little Theatre to present a comedy focusing on the innocence of children. It's often been said that laughter is the best medicine. In order to raise money coalition is hoping that laughter can also be a life saver.
Commissioners talk sales tax revenue losses
PORTSMOUTH — The Scioto County Board of Commissioners has been tracking a continuing loss of sales tax revenue, and is warning county officeholders to watch their budgets. “We are continuing to see a lull in our sales tax revenues,” said Commission Chair Bryan Davis. The revenue loss comes...
Resources available at the Scioto County Veterans Service Office
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An organization in Scioto County is lending a hand to those who have served our country. Sam McKibben stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about some of the resources available at the Scioto County Veterans Service Office. This segment is sponsored content and...
Ironton Schools board to have special meeting on Tuesday
Ironton Schools board will have special meeting at 5: 30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Ironton Board of Education Office. The meeting will be in regards to employment, resignation and adjustment of athletic ticket prices for the 2024-2025 school year. The post Ironton Schools board to have special meeting on Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Lifepoint continues to be good news
PORTSMOUTH — Several churches gathered last weekend under one mission: serving the community outside the church walls. Together, the churches collectively impacted two areas of town that LifePoint’s Ryan Hunt explained could always use more love — with projects ranging from entertainment, food, laundry services, free goods and more.
Black Business Expo builds connections
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. “We are thrilled to report the tremendous success of the Southeastern Ohio Black Business...
SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth execute drug raid in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On July 18, SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth conducted a coordinated drug raid in rural Pike County, executing a “high-risk no-knock search warrant” at 483 Al Leeth Road. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the SWAT units encountered a barricaded front door...
HD Media, others join Portsmouth TODAY
PORTSMOUTH — There is a lot to do in Portsmouth, with event planners and organizations struggling to plan functions without bumping into others and competing. Whether you use the city’s website, the Chamber of Commerce, the Portsmouth Daily Times, or another resource for announcements and scheduling, you can always depend on the fact there will be something for you to do.
Portsmouth city leaders considering creating a revitalization district
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — More liquor licenses could be coming to Portsmouth as part of the state-backed revitalization plan designed to bring more people to the downtown area. Dozens of municipalities across Ohio have already created revitalization districts. Once the district is set up, 15 limited liquor licenses will...
Wright pleads not guilty to rape charges
PORTSMOUTH — Ezra Wright, 80, of Lucasville, pleaded not guilty to eight rape charges at an arraignment on Wednesday in Scioto County Court of Common Pleas. He signed his own bond in the amount of $20,000, according to court documents. Wright was released on an ankle monitor with conditions...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
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