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CAO Scioto holding food box event By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com The Community Action Organization will be distributing food boxes Wednesday morning for Scioto County residents from Spartan Municipal Stadium. PORTSMOUTH — Local families in need of fresh food can stop by Spartan Municipal Stadium Wednesday morning to pick up food boxes. Hosted by the Community Action Organization of Scioto County, the event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or until supplies run out. The drive...

WHEELERSBURG — The Scioto County Commissioners spent part of its previous session discussing a $9.5 million Wheelersburg senior and family housing de

New vehicles, deputies coming to Sheriff’s Office By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com During Thursday’s Scioto County Commissioners session, the Sheriff’s Office announced that it would be adding 11 new vehicles and two part-time township deputies. Ten vehicles are being retired. File Photo. SCIOTO- The Scioto County Commissioners granted multiple requests from the sheriff’s office during its Thursday meeting, moves that will both update and expand its services. Using funds at ...

DeWine: Offensive and defensive approach needed to defeat COVID-19 By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio first lady Fran DeWine spoke with Portsmouth residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday morning during PCHDs drive-thru event. Photos by Patrick Keck. Gov. Mike DeWine spoke with local officials including Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis, Portsmouth City Manager Sam Sutherland, 4th Ward Councilwoman Lyvette Mosley, and Scioto County Sheriff D...

City’s latest attempt to enliven riverfront is literally under the bridge By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Once the rocks are removed from this area underneath the Grant Bridge and concrete is installed, 1st Ward Councilman Sean Dunne says an "active space" can be created for passersby. Photo courtesy of Sean Dunne. PORTSMOUTH — From the campground rental spots to the recently introduced Master Plan, the City of Portsmouth has been attempting to create a buzz around its Ohio rive...

Eight months and counting: Portsmouth’s mask mandate By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Earth Candy Farmacy Owner Sasha Wilson says customers of the new shop have been following the city’s mask mandate which went into effect on July 13. Photo by Patrick Keck. The grocery located on 6th Street sells local products, including these apothecary items from Portsmouth. Photos by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — Families and friends out-and-about in Portsmouth, whether it be shopping at Ri...

Local group at work prepping new museum in Portsmouth By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Sean McHenry (left) and John McHenry (right) say their museum is a work in progress, but are hopeful that the Scioto County Heritage Museum will enlighten locals and visitors on the area’s storied past. Photo by Patrick Keck. Much of the work so far has been the interior repairs, a fresh paint layer and new furnace included. Photo by Patrick Keck. Sean McHenry (left) and John McHenry (right) sa...

Commissioners denote developmental disabilities awareness month, agriculture week The Scioto County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled Thursday meeting on March 11. Photo by Patrick Keck. SCIOTO — Among the 16 items on its Thursday meeting agenda, the Scioto County Commissioners passed two resolutions marking this month as a celebration of developmental disabilities awareness and agriculture. This being DD Awareness month nationwide, Commissioner Bryan Davis said he has always been...

Additional liquor licenses could be coming to Portsmouth By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com The Portsmouth Brewing Company is among local businesses with liquor licenses, who could be joined by others depending on an assessment by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — Among his few proposals discussed during Monday’s City Managers session, 5th Ward Councilman Edwin Martell briefed Portsmouth City Council on the possibility ...

Common sense or not, council says anti-hate legislation is necessary By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com 2nd Ward Councilwoman Charlotte Gordon said racist-messaging vandalism has been seen recently at Alexandria Point and a stop sign along the floodwalls, requiring the city to act in erasing them. Council is now considering legislation that would condemn acts of hate and discrimination like these. Photos by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — In a time where existing racial inequities and vi...