11th Annual Ohio National Guard Reunion for the 216th Engineer Battalion
The 11th Annual Ohio National Guard Reunion for the 216th Engineer Battalion will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at noon at the American Legion Post 23 in Portsmouth. The 216th Battalion was created on March 24th, 1942 during World War II. It’s headquarters were moved to Portsmouth in 1963 and remained there before…
Read MoreShawnee State to close Bond Street and 4th Street for new student move-in
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – As part of new student move-in, Shawnee State University will be closing down parts of Bond Street and 4th Street in Portsmouth from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, August 24. Closures will be Bond Street from 3rd to 4th Street, and 4th Street from Bond to Waller. For more information, please contact the…
Read MoreBurg vs Ironton Preview
The storylines, when a pair of coaches meet for the first time ever, are usually intriguing no matter who the teams involved may be. However, it’s especially intriguing when it’s the season-opener — and it is as part of the Wheelersburg — Ironton rivalry that has proven to be a constant over the last three…
Read MoreValley Indians / Portsmouth Trojans Football preview
With the start of any new campaign, there’s always high hopes attached to a new season as part of the new crop of young talents that come through the halls each and every year. And for the Valley Indians and the Portsmouth Trojans, the hope is that both units can use the official kickoff to…
Read MoreBROWN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $14 BILLION TO COMBAT OPIOID CRISIS IN APPROPRIATIONS BILLS EXPECTED TO PASS SENATE THIS WEEK
Senator Fought to Include $3.7 Billion in Funding to Combat Addiction in Labor/Health Appropriations Bill, Funding will Prioritize Hardest-Hit States Like Ohio Senator also Pushed to Include $10 Million to Create Opioid & Non-Addictive Alternatives Research Program at Department of Defense WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that he helped…
Read MoreShawnee State University anticipates lower enrollment this fall, trustees to approve an FY19 budget this week
Portsmouth, Ohio — Shawnee State University anticipates around 300 fewer students this fall and is projecting an operating budget deficit. The SSU Board of Trustees will approve a budget for the coming fiscal year during its August 24 meeting. According to SSU President Rick Kurtz, the smaller fall-term class is the result of a combination…
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Read MoreHot August Fishing Action
By Scott Leeth Scioto Voice Writer As the heat of late summer sets in many anglers struggle to find success with more sought after fish. Bass will still bite in the early morning and late evening, and the river predators like Smallmouth will still be on the prowl, but the bite can slow…
Read MoreCarlos A. Harr
Carlos A Harr, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1952 in Columbus to the late Alvis and Norma Harr. He was a retired laborer. He was also a volunteer for the Salvation Army. He loved cutting grass and taking care of his…
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