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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Calling for action from Senate and House leaders, U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup signed onto a letter with fellow Ohio legislators earlier this week which called for increased domestic

PIKETON— Earlier this week, a collection of public school districts throughout the state filed suit to challenge the funding system for private schools.

PORTSMOUTH — After months of waiting, area skaters finally got the news they were looking for Thursday.Waiting for the word from the Army Civil Corps

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth City Council will be back in session for the first time this month Monday, again considering a lease agreement, salary increa

$2.5 million loan going to S.O.A.R. Industrial Park By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Steel is expected to hit the ground at the S.O.A.R. Industrial Park, located just outside the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, in mid-to-late August. SCIOTO — The Scioto County Commissioners gathered Thursday for its regularly scheduled meeting, sharing multiple updates surrounding the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport. Later in the meeting, Scioto County Economic Development Director Robert...

Increased demolition, abatement budget requested for code enforcement By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Determinations for when to demolish homes beyond repair like these often comes down to costs said Code Enforcement Officer Andy Gedeon. Increased that budget to $150,000 would allow for more demolitions to take place. ​ PORTSMOUTH — A drive through Portsmouth reveals many condemned homes, some awaiting the decision of a teardown in the sum of thousands of dollars. Many of these...

Commissioners announce bid awards By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com SCIOTO — The Scioto County Commissioners convened on Thursday for its regularly scheduled meeting, announcing the bid awards for several county projects among its 21 items. At the approval of Scioto County Engineer Darren LeBrun, the board announced the awarded groups for the concrete and grout material, emulsion, cutback, and primer materials, and aggregate material projects. Tow Path Ready Mix received the concret...

LONDON, Ohio — Over the weekend, I made the trip to London. It was a much shorter voyage than expected, but then again it was only a ride mostly up 2

IRONTON — For the 153rd year, the Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade took place Monday attracting many cars, visitors, and even horses to th

Local bike/outdoors shop set to open in August By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — Starting in August, local outdoors enthusiasts will have a downtown location to purchase equipment and exercise gear for their active pursuits. Through the River City Adventure Company located at the former Bridge Street Carryout on 2nd Street, owner Heith Gray hopes to provide an opportunity close-to-home and not just through online shopping for those wanting to take advantage of the area�...