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Sen. Johnson introduces abortion bill By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com COLUMBUS — Two Ohio Senators introduced legislation last week at the statehouse that would order doctors to operate on fetuses in failed abortion attempts. At the center of the legislation is Scioto County’s own Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott and Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, who both work as licensed physicians. Senate Bill 157 would define an instance where the doctor “purposely fail to take the measures by the exercise of medical judgment,” as punishable by the first-degree felony of abortion mans...

Roads, Police, and Fire make-up majority of C.I. budget By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — Coming next Monday, Portsmouth City Council will give a first reading to approve a 2021 budget item for varying city departments. With a vote in favor during the council’s next session, $1.7 million would be set aside for Capital Improvement Budget Funds 301, 606, 622 and 623. Road work, identified as a pressing need during the city organizational meeting in February, makes up the lion’s share of the CI budget with more than 40% dedicated to its services. “We really need to...

Why the mayor won’t endorse a 3rd Ward candidate By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — In politics, it all comes down to who has your back. Having someone’s back can mean anything from a vote to also publicly proclaiming support through front-yard signs or Facebook posts. Endorsements of candidates are commonplace during any political season, regardless of what level. While the Scioto County Republican and Democrat parties backed the Trump-Pence or Biden-Harris ticket respectively last fall, they also pledged support to state and county candidates. The 2021 elections ...

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...

Jerry Skiver seeks 3rd Ward seat By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com PORTSMOUTH — The student became the master and now the former master could regain his previous role. If you replace master with Portsmouth 3rd Ward Councilman that pretty much describes what could be a post-Nov. 2 future. With Mayor Kevin Johnson not seeking reelection, his former McKinley Middle School science teacher could be his replacement depending first on how voters place their ballots following the May 4 primary. Jerry Skiver taught at McKinley and many other schools in his 38 years in education, spending a...