A mother left behind Bowling works to save children through a tragedy   By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer   “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” — Linda Wooten Andrea Bowling remembers the moment vividly. “I was at school, teaching,…

Gordon hopes to retain 2ndWard Seat Plans to create Strategic Plan for Portsmouth By Derrick C. Parker Scioto Voice Writer     Current 2ndWard Councilwoman Charlotte Gordon is running as a write-in candidate in order to retain her seat this November. Gordon was appointed to the seat in August after former councilwoman Jo Anne Aeh…

Aeh looks to Regain 1stWard Seat Marting’s building could be her lasting legacy By Derrick C. Parker Scioto Voice Writer   Jo Ann Aeh is a familiar face within Portsmouth politics. Aeh served as the 2ndWard Councilwoman from 1983-1985, was appointed to City Clerk from 1988-2011, and then once again served on council after her…