Portsmouth News

The Summer Outreach Camp, sponsored by The Counseling Center in Portsmouth, is gearing up for the 22nd Kick-Off event set for Monday, June 4, at the EZ Park in Portsmouth.

After asking for help identifying suspects in a weekend Kmart theft, the New Boston Police quickly made two arrests in the case on Thursday.

On Saturday, May 26, Frank Lewis took the Portsmouth Daily Times to an all-time low with a classic case of sensational journalism.

With suds and smiles, a group of youth from Wheelersburg United Methodist Church found a positive way to use their time at the beginning of summer.

The veterans wall was pristine. It was clean and polished. Next to the wall, flowers grew and greenery gave the scene a touch of serenity.

Portsmouth Mayor David Malone and Portsmouth City Council are asking for input from residents of Portsmouth at a public hearing on the city's proposed tax budget.

Nick Gampp, 64, of Sciotoville, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

I am writing in response to the proposed "Texting Ban" the City of Portsmouth is seeking to enact to, I assume, curb texting and driving.

Tyler Stidham, a 15-year-old Wheelersburg High School student, has set a very high goal in life - to become an airplane pilot.

Originally created to remember our nation's military veterans, Memorial Day has also become a day to remember the uniformed emergency first responders who keep our communities safe.

I almost fell out of my chair laughing when I read the article in the Daily Times, "Fifth-Third building remains option for city hall." One of our local developers said a deal that would put Portsmouth city operations into the current Fifth-Third Bank building on the Esplanade in downtown Portsmouth is still possible.

The annual Summer Reading Program is by far our favorite library endeavor. We offer programs and projects for all age groups.

Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini said detectives from the Scioto County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested Troy A. Munion, 28, of 2030 Ohio 139, Portsmouth, about 10:30 a.m. Thursday on a warrant to arrest on indictment issued by the Scioto County Common Pleas Court.

A Portsmouth man faces multiple charges including weapons charges after being arrested on an indictment issued by the Scioto County Common Pleas Court.

Volunteers with the Scioto County Memorial Day Association will place flags on 3,000 veterans graves throughout Scioto County this weekend, in preparation of Memorial Day festivities.

I am a resident of Portsmouth. I live right outside of New Boston and I really do not understand what is going on with the roads down here.

Danette Louise Williams, 42, of Portsmouth, died, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

On the same day that Great White premiered their new video for " Something for You" , fellow '80s hair metal rockers LA Guns show up with "You Better Not Love Me". The track is featured on LA Guns forthcoming release, Hollywood Forever , coming on June 5 from Cleopatra Records.

A Building Doctor Clinic for old-building owners is scheduled to arrive in the Portsmouth area on June 14-15. The clinic features Building Doctors Judith Kitchen and Lisa Adkins of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.

Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. celebrates the accomplishments of our older citizens in recognition of May as Older Americans Month.