Staff report Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on February 5 and returned 22 Public Indictments. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: Shawn Jason Davis, 37, South Point, Ohio, Conspiracy, Possessing Criminal Tools, 2 Counts Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound and 2 Counts […]
Bainbridge historical site offers local, national histories of dentistry Story and photos by McKenzie Caldwell On the western edge of Bainbridge, a green sign displaying the words “dental museum” sways at the side of U.S. Route 50. The unassuming white building behind the sign blends in with the residential homes around it; however, each dental […]
Portsmouth 4th Ward Councilwoman By Patrick Keck You’ve been a councilwoman for nearly a month. Has it been what you expected? It has. I’ve been busy and I have had the opportunity to meet various constituents, assisting them with their concerns. We have gotten quite a few things done. What do you like to do […]
Clarksville’s Walnut Ridge Acres Story and photos by John Hamilton “I just like to cook,” said Bob Portmann while prepping western-style pork ribs raised on his farm. Just outside of Clarksville, in Clinton County, there lies a little farm where the Portmann family — Bob, his wife, Becky, son Andrew and his wife Tiffany — […]
London woman enjoys outdoor pursuits Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Maxine Kelly They say age is just a number. And for Madison County resident Maxine Kelly, that saying is most true. At age 91, Kelly is an enthusiastic outdoors woman who pursues white-tailed deer each fall, accompanied by a small band of family […]
Column by Kay Frances Unless we are King or Queen of our own island, we are forced to co-exist with other people. And they are EVERYWHERE. Look around. The planet is literally crawling with them. They are in the stores, at our jobs, on the streets and highways, on our television sets, in our homes. […]
COVID-19 can’t keep librarians down Story by Sarah Allen Pictured are several of the crafts featured in step-by-step videos, including a chef’s hat that was made with the help of Corduroy. Four Hillsboro librarians are pictured next to a record-breaking cargo shipment. Bonnie Rinehart records a stortytime for preschool aged children. Carnegie Library’s Little Free […]
Ring in the holidays safely Story by Jane Beathard It promises to be a Christmas like none before thanks to face masks and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean the upcoming holidays can’t be merry. In Ohio, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season with festivities and events that welcome masks and allow […]
Fayette County Commissioner By Martin Graham Now that you are a Fayette County Commissioner, is the job what you expected it to be? Yes, and then some with the construction of the new county jail, computers getting hacked, COVID and various other things, too numerous to mention. When you aren’t working, what do you do […]
Aloha Tacos and More serves fusion of Hawaiian and Mexican foods Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy Aloha Tacos and More LLC The spirit of ‘aloha’ is alive and well in Ohio thanks to Aloha Tacos and More LLC and its focus on family, community, and fresh, fusion cuisine. Aloha Tacos and More is a […]