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Olympics are a go despite opposition, pandemic
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FILE – In this May 9, 2021, file photo, a general view of National Stadium during an athletics test event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo. IOC officials say the Tokyo Olympics will open on July 23 and almost nothing now can stop the games from going […]
The Latest: Zverev advances to 3rd round at French Open
Germany’s Alexander Zverev plays a return to Russia’s Roman Safiullin during their second round match on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning a point against Russia’s Roman Safiullin during their second round match on […]
GABP embarrassment: Phils 17, Reds 3
Philadelphia Phillies’ Jean Segura, left, celebrates the two-run home run by Rhys Hoskins, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) Philadelphia Phillies’ Matt Joyce, left, high-fives J.T. Realmuto, middle, and Travis Jankowski, right, after hitting a grand slam during the […]
Country Culture Boutique LLC offers fashion with country-inspired twist
Country Culture Boutique LLC offers fashion with country-inspired twist Story and photos by Sarah Allen The newest fashions merged with country-inspired personality are never far away for shoppers of Highland County. Located just west of Hillsboro, Country Culture Boutique LLC has been providing customers with an array of clothing and accessories since November 2020. “I […]
Front Porch Profile: Sarah Nichols
MLIS-Library DirectorCarnegie Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch Library By Jennifer Woods You tend to be a cheery person. How do you always have a smile ready to go? My dad always said, “Life is short, you have to grab all the gusto you can.” I took this to heart. I paired this mantra with my great […]
Art House937 opens creative space to community
Art House937 opens creative space to community Story by John Hamilton Photos by Tom Barr From left are Dani Byrd, Jennifer Conarroe, Andrew Conarroe, Alex Rhinehart and Emma Buchanan. There’s a place for those who want to explore their artistic aspirations and grow stronger as a community — even in these unusual times, and even […]
Group helps small businesses get started
Grow! Highland County helps small businesses establish themselves Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Grow! Highland County When Lynchburg resident Kati Luschek sought to turn her long-time love of fashion into a business, she asked Tracy Evans at Grow! Highland County for help. The non-profit organization links a wide variety of aspiring and current […]
The marvels of modern medicine
Column by Kay Frances It’s easy to take for granted how miraculous modern medicine is. All of us have either had surgery or are familiar with the concept. Makes you wonder who was the first person to have a surgical procedure done on them. “What’s going to happen is this. You are going to bite […]
1 death; 13 new cases reported Wednesday
Staff report SCIOTO — The Scioto County and Portsmouth City Health Departments reported another local death in connection with the COVID19 virus. The victim was a 73-year-old man who died on January 15. The death toll stays at 84 for Scioto County because it was found that an earlier death that had been reported for […]