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Approximately 1,000 COVID vaccines coming to PCHD, SCHD next week By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com SCIOTO — A flicker of light can perhaps be seen at the end of a months-long tunnel in the county’s battle against the coronavirus. The virus, which has taken the lives of 39 Scioto residents and caused economic and mental health distress, has possibly met its match with the arrival of vaccines starting next week. According to a release from the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency on Friday, that day could come as early as Monday, Dec. 21. Portsmouth City Health Commissioner ...

Competing visions of Rebel flag shared at City Managers By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Gerald Cadogan of the Portsmouth Unity Project feels that its "Band Together" mural's message, pictured here off of Market Street, is challenged by the Confederate flag's presence on city property. Photo by Patrick Keck PORTSMOUTH — Earlier this week, conversation surrounding confederate flags during a prior Portsmouth City Managers’ session caught the attention of a national organization dedicated to its descendants and proponents of its history. John Anson, Ohio Division Commander of the ...

SCED clears outstanding debt with Commissioners By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com The Scioto County Commissioners closed out its 2020 meetings through a Zoom format and accepted a check from SCED Director Robert Horton. Photo by Patrick Keck. SCIOTO — During their final 2020 session, Scioto County Economic Development Director and Southern Ohio Port Authority Chairman Robert Horton presented the Commissioners with a check to erase an outstanding debt years in the making. That check, coming through SOPA’s general fund, covered $95,234 and would make both entities stronger said, ...

Dunne votes against “problematic” purchase of $265,000 armored vehicle By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com 1st Ward Councilman Sean Dunne (right) voted against an ordinance which would’ve appropriated $265,000 in the purchase of an armored vehicle for the Portsmouth SWAT, Police and Fire Departments on Monday evening. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth City Council failed to pass legislation Monday evening which would have appropriated $265,000 from the city’s General Fund for the purchase of an armored vehicle. Despite having a majority of the votes, 3-1 in fav...

Packard in as new 6th Ward councilman By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Dennis Packard (left) being sworn on by Portsmouth City Clerk Diana Ratliff as the new 6th Ward Councilman on Monday, Dec. 14. PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth City Council voted to install Dennis Packard as the 6th Ward Councilman on Monday evening following a 90-minute executive session. Nominated by 5th Ward Councilman Edwin Martell, Packard had unanimous support of all present Council members. Following the passing of Thomas Lowe last month, he spoke with fellow 6th Ward residents about who would be a good fit fo...