WV pair arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
PORTSMOUTH- Two people from West Virginia have been arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop.
South Webster Food Pantry seeking volunteers
SOUTH WEBSTER-The South Webster Food Pantry is currently in need of volunteers to continue with their mission of improving the health and well-being of the community.
ODOT seeks public comment on Turkey Run Road project
CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge rehabilitation project on Turkey Run Road in Pike County.
“Swimming in Dreamland” Film Premiere at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
PORTSMOUTH- After welcoming introductory remarks by Shawnee State University President, Eric Braun, local radio personality, Steve Hayes, hosted the film premiere of “Swimming in Dreamland”, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. The packed house of nearly 1200 people comprised attendees from West Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, and Washington, DC, as well as from a number of cities other than Portsmouth around the State of Ohio, notably Waverly, Mansfield, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
Community Calendar
SATURDAY, March 23
Fluor team recognized for EV efforts
PIKETON – Three employees from the Department of Energy (DOE) site in Piketon were recently recognized for their contributions to the Fleet Management program. On March 7, Department of Energy Portsmouth Site Lead Jeremy Davis met with Fleet Managers Christine Gee, Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth; Amanda Mayo, North Wind
Scioto County Sheriff Reports
DOMESTIC COMPLAINT—Report from Back Street of a domestic situation. 3:24 a.m., Monday, March 18.
Pizzulli takes all three counties in GOP’s Ohio House 90th primary
The cumulative totals are in for the Republican race for the Ohio House of Representatives 90th district nomination, and incumbent Justin Pizzulli won the nomination in all three counties.
SOMC Development Foundation and Guilds fund hospital projects
PORTSMOUTH- Every two months, Southern Ohio Medical Center’s Development Foundation and Guilds allocate funds to address hospital needs. In March alone, they allocated nearly $30,000 in financial support.
