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PCHD says local demand low for COVID-19 vaccines By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — Since the COVID-19 vaccines became available, local health departments said they have been long prepared to distribute doses to Scioto County residents. What now presents a considerable challenge to that effort Portsmouth City Health Commissioner Chris Smith says is low demand with vaccines available to all Ohioans above the age of 16. Over the past month, Smith said a shift from high demand, low supply to low demand, high supply has transpired. “When we went to do our big clinic for ...

Local woman continues fight for answers in brother’s death By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — Last week’s arraignment of a former Scioto County Sheriff’s corrections officer initiated the court proceedings of the alleged 2020 murder of one county jail inmate. It is also the beginning of what one area woman hopes to be justice. Since June, Karen Skaggs has been asking why, how, and who caused her brother to die following the May 26 altercation. Now with charges read and a not guilty plea from defendant Billy Thompson, answers could become a possibility. “I feel ...

‘Save our building’: Local non-profit in need of funding By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com The Autism Project of Southern Ohio hosted its Easter egg hunt this year, but is need in need of donations to keep its Waller Street building operating. PORTSMOUTH- After a successful Autism Awareness month, one area non-profit is asking for help to keep its operation running. The Autism Project of Southern Ohio took to Facebook in April to share its financial situation. President Mike Bell and Treasurer Michele King said donations are needed to save their building. “The pandemic has re...

Commissioners say work is needed on courthouse 6th Street ramp By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com SCIOTO — The Scioto County Commissioners held their first session permitting media in-person attendance this year on Thursday, reviewing and passing all 17 items on their agenda. “We encourage the press to attend our meetings,” Commissioner Bryan Davis said. “We’re hoping in the near future to include the general public.” Grant and contract agreements were the primary focus of the morning session, where the board discussed the walking and biking trail set to be constructed at...

Lenco Medcat back on council agenda By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — One piece of legislation will be making its way back to first reading on May 10, just four months after Portsmouth City Council failed to pass it. With grant funding being the issue last time, City Manager Sam Sutherland said on Monday that he and the Portsmouth Police Department sorted through city finances and came out with a potential solution. “It was discussed heavily that council would like to see some grant funds applied to this,” he said at the first meeting allowing public in-person att...