County, City to have trick or treat Oct. 31

Local leaders have announced the night for tricksters to beg for treats throughout the county will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

The Scioto County Commissioners set the date and time for the county and its unincorporated areas, and it falls on the traditional day for the spookiest time of the year.

The City of Portsmouth and the Village of New Boston will observe trick or treat at the same time.

Party in the Park postponed for rain

The New Boston Party in the Park event has been postponed to Oct.12.

The village’s big summer event was supposed to happen this afternoon and evening at Millbrook Park. However, inclement weather has caused the event to be rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12. The schedule and location will remain the same.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. and feature games and prizes, vendors, food trucks, and fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Live music will feature Frank Grasso, Moonlight Mile, Building Rockets, and Shane Runion.

Visitors are advised gto bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a day of fun with family, friends, and neighbors.

Event to honor and celebrate those continuing sobriety

The Transitions Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a community event, “RISE ABOVE: An Event Celebrating Recovery in Pike County” from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 311 Mill St., Piketon. This event will focus on uniting the community in celebrating the commitment of those continuing their sobriety from substance use disorder.

This event will host representatives from area agencies to showcase the supportive services to eligible clients ranging from employment opportunities to educational services, as well as counseling and other services. There will be complementary food available to attendees catered by Fat Dave’s Catering. In addition, there will be family-friendly activities available and guest speakers who will be sharing their personal experiences with SUD and their journey toward sobriety.

According to the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics, the Drug Overdose Mortality Rate by state shows 45.6 percent of deaths in 2022 were caused by opioid deaths, resulting in 5,144 deaths that year. In addition, the White Light Behavioral Health report states that Ohio ranks as one of the Top Five states in the Nation that is struggling with substance abuse. The result being that almost 700,000 Ohio residents (ages 12 and older) require drug rehabilitation services and treatment every year.

There is no cost to attend the event, and is open the public. For more information, please contact Christina Beekman at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7268 or [email protected] or visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org.

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