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Baseball Recap: Oak Hill's win ends four-game losing streak on the road
Oak Hill came into Tuesday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Northwest Mohawks by a score of 4-1 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Oak Hill also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Learn more about building projects in Ross and Pike Counties with monthly permit report
CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe and the surrounding area continue to stay busy with 60 permits shown on the April 2024 Permit Report from the Ross County Building Department. In Chillicothe Petland Inc. received a permit for the demolition of a building near Petland Inc. on Riverside Street. Communications Director for Petlean, Maria Smith, said the building was previously a used appliance warehouse and is in "disrepair." After demolition, the lot will be returned to green space for the time being.
Honoring those who have served and died for our freedom: Samantha Schaedler
Guest columnist Samantha Schaedler of Bainbridge Township is a teacher at Brady Middle School in the Orange School District. The end of May marks Memorial Day, a great opportunity to celebrate the men and women who have committed their lives to selflessly serve our nation. If you purchase a product...
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)...
It’s ‘Knapp’ time
FRANKLIN FURNACE —Eighteen. That’s the number of strikeouts Green sophomore Jon Knapp had against South Gallia on Tuesday —in the host Bobcats’ 3-1 Division IV sectional championship baseball victory at Dan McDavid Memorial Field. This was three more than his previous career high, when the sophomore...
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...
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.
Fire crews combat early morning blaze at mobile home, no injuries reported
Carteret County, NC — Multiple first responders were on scene of a residential structure fire in Otway early this morning, May 14. Fire crews were dispatched to an active fire at the Down East Mobile Home Park around 6:00 a.m. on Shannon Drive. Once on scene, fire crews with...
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.
Baseball Game Recap: Belpre Takes a Loss
Belpre fell victim to Portsmouth and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Portsmouth Trojans. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Belpre's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For Portsmouth's part, Dace Click tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned...
Round' the Town: Next time you don‘t know what to do, remember, God knows
Good news that Herr’s is building a plant for their Cheese Curls that will employment 75 people. It will be located on the old Goodyear site. I wrote about it a year ago and at that time they would employ 18 people. Congrats to Tara Goodman Richards on her appointment to being the Jackson Middle School Principal! A dream come true for her! For some mysterious reason, I haven’t received...
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.
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.
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