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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]