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Gary Jenkins, high school student continues active 3rd Ward campaign By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — Most people his age have their attention set on their homework assignments, prom, and the epic highs and lows of the high school experience. Gary Jenkins does that as well, plus considerations for what will make Portsmouth a better place to live. Improving the city’s infrastructure, promoting economic development, and advocating for zoning and code enforcement upgrades are the central tenants of his 3rd Ward candidacy. If elected, the Portsmouth West High School se...

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 of the city coming into possession of additional liquor licenses. Through contact with the Ohio Depa...

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 violence have become more prevalent, Portsmouth City Council took one step closer to outright condemni...

Citing increased workload, one city official salary could increase 20% By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Portsmouth City Council convened on Feb. 8 in regular session at the Shawnee State University Ballroom. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — In charge of moving Portsmouth forward with economic development and infrastructure improvements, Community Development Director Tracy Shearer could see her salary improve dramatically. Currently receiving just less than $50,000 per year, her salary would increase by 20% depending on how Portsmouth City Council takes on the legislation, wh...

Candidates petitions received by SCBOE Joey Sandlin is running for the Portsmouth 5th Ward Councilperson position. Photo courtesy of Joey Sandlin. Andy Cole is running for the Portsmouth 3rd Ward Councilperson position. Photo courtesy of Andy Cole. Ryan Ottney is again running for a position on the Village of New Boston Council. File Photo. Jessica Pacula is running for the Portsmouth 3rd Ward Councilperson position. Photo courtesy of Jessica Pacula. Jerry Skiver is running for the Portsmouth 3rd Ward Councilperson position. Photo courtesy of Jerry Skiver. Current 5th Ward Councilman Edw...