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A lot of Ohioans, especially the poor ones, don't trust the COVID vaccine and many of them have a good reason. Let me preface this by stating that I am not an anti-vaxxer. I got my Coronavirus vaccine as possible. I put on my mask and headed straight to the...

Just about every house has at least one annoying detail that the owner wishes they could change. Why suffer the annoyance with so many easy to accomplish remodeling upgrades that make all the difference? What’s more, tasks such as changing windows, doors, fixtures, and storage are less work than people realize....

Busted! 41 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio - 08/01/21 Scioto County Mugshots The Scioto County Jail is currently at 107% capacity (205/190). An arrest is not a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. GRANT UNDERWOOD Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department Booking Date: 08/01/2021 Birthdate: 07/27/1996 Prior Arrests:...

Shopping for a Bible is a lot like buying a car: we’ve come a long, long way since the days of Henry Ford’s Model T and “any color you like, as long as it’s black.” The marketplace for translations of the Bible is just as crowded. In both respects, you’re...

Wildfires are a horrific reality of life, which makes them especially difficult to explain to children. But since they are so prevalent, parents, teachers, and firefighters must educate children about this subject. Read on to learn how you should talk to kids about wildfires. Reassure Them You may speak to...

Busted! 59 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio - 07/29/21 Scioto County Mugshots The Scioto County Jail is currently at 107% capacity (204/190). An arrest is not a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. CHARLES WILLIAM HINSON Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff's Dept. Booking Date: 07/29/2021 Birthdate: 06/06/1989...

Pay Up or Lose Your Home! Scioto County Commissioner Scottie Powell has a question: “What could local school districts, children services, and DD board do with their share of almost $14 Million Dollars in delinquent property taxes? The oldest dating back to 1989.” Commissioners are tired of waiting for that...

You don’t have to visit the ocean to catch impressive fish. The different freshwater biomes in your area—lakes, rivers, creeks—offer their own diverse selection of wildlife, and that includes fish. When you know what you’re fishing for, you can more easily pick a spot to reel them in. These are...

Are you looking for ways to take it easy at home this summer? Whether you have hours or only a few minutes to spare, you can chill out and take advantage of the warmer months. Check out these essential ways to relax at home this summer to reduce stress and...

When people talk about the uniforms that firefighters wear while on the job, most people talk about the fireproof jackets and helmets they wear when fighting a fire. However, more equipment than jackets and helmets are necessary to keep firefighters safe. The information below will help you if you find...

Busted! 22 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio - 07/26/21 Scioto County Mugshots The Scioto County Jail is currently at 94% capacity (180/190). An arrest is not a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. WILLIAM R ARTHUR Arresting Agency: Ohio Highway Patrol Booking Date: 07/26/2021 Birthdate: 08/26/1949 Prior...

Corrections Officer Sexual Battery Arrest Sheriff David Thorgouhman has only been in office for a little over six months but he’s already proved he is serious about his promise to clean up the troubled department. For the second time in just two weeks, his department has arrested one of its...

Since opening one year ago, BrightView's Portsmouth Addiction Treatment center has helped hundreds of area residents work toward recovery from substance use disorder. Located at 1405 11th Street in Portsmouth, the BrightView team has provided nearly 2,000 hours of medical treatment and over 2,000 hours of counseling and therapy. BrightView’s...

The new school year is almost upon us! While this year’s back-to-school season may look different depending on the location, there is one place where teachers can find common ground: preparing the classroom. Spare yourself the stress of wondering what to do next with these tips on how to prepare...

Busted! 48 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio - 07/22/21 Scioto County Mugshots The Scioto County Jail is currently at 105% capacity (200/190). An arrest is not a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. PHILLIP EICHENLAUB Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff's Dept. Booking Date: 07/22/2021 Birthdate: 08/29/2001 Prior...

OMG! 88% of Banking Apps Aren’t Safe to Use – And It Gets Worse These days we use our phones for everything fun stuff like playing games to serious stuff like banking and going to school. Now, security experts say we’re in big trouble because of security flaws in apps....

Council Tackles Never-Ending Garage Sales and Vacant Buildings Portsmouth City Council plans to take action to stop never-ending garage sales and impose a vacant house fee. A proposed ordinance would add a  garage sale license fee and limit each household to one sale per month. Previously, the legislation imposed a...

The more digital communication your business requires, the more cabling and tech devices you’re likely to have in the office. While this equipment is necessary, it can start to get overwhelming and troublesome when not organized properly. Fortunately, for businesses that find themselves with a cumbersome amount of telecommunications and...

Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced that three Portsmouth, Ohio residents have been arrested on drug and weapon offenses resulting from an investigation conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force.  The task force consists of narcotics detectives from the Portsmouth Police Department, the...

Frontline Healthcare Worker Ripped Off While Saving Lives While most folks are looking for ways to show their appreciation to frontline healthcare workers, some shameless thieves ripped off a hardworking RN at Southern Ohio Medical Center in broad daylight Medical-Surgical Unit Nurse Nathan Stevens tells us the bold bandits drove...