Clay Local Board of Education At it’s regular meeting held on April 22, the Clay Local Board of Education acted on the following measures:
• Approved minutes of the March meeting.
• Accepted the financial reports.
• Heard reports from principals’ Tony Piguet and Todd Warnock.
• Authorized the Superintendent to submit applications for 2013-2014 state and
federal programs.
• Approved the graduating class of 2013.
• Approved a three day early dismissal for seni...
Donaldson resigns from Goodwill Board After 40 years of service James Donaldson has resigned as a member of the Goodwill Advisory Board. Throughout the years he as served in various rolls on the board including president and secretary.
Donaldson and his wife Clara’s parents were instrumental in Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, opening an agency in Portsmouth, the thrift store opened in 1967 with six disabled employees.
Goodwill Industries depends on the local community fo...
2013 Visually Literate High School Art Show Student Awards The 2013 Scioto County High School Art Show “Visually Literate” is on exhibit from April 11 through May 9 at the Southern Ohio Museum. An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony were held Thursday night, April 11, at the Museum. This event was sponsored by General Electric Peebles Test Operation, Gary and Marilyn Hairston, Richard D. Marting Foundation, Portsmouth Area Arts Council, Portsmouth Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club of Portsmouth, Scioto Fou...
Nichols Given Army Commendation Medal Army National Guard Sgt. Elic M. Nichols has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal.
The medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
Nichols is a combat engineer assigned to the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion at Independence. The sergeant has served in the military for five years.
He is the ...
2013 Ware Scholarships Presented Six Eagle Scouts from Scioto County have been awarded a 2013 Samuel Wilson Ware Eagle Scholarship. Established in 2008 by the estate of the late Samuel Wilson Ware, the scholarship is available to any Eagle Scout who is a high school graduate or graduating senior and resident of Scioto County when earning his Eagle rank.
The recipients were recognized at the Tecumseh District’s 2013 Leadership Dinner at Shawnee State University. This year’s...
Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene in Revival with Rev. Billy Huddleston Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene will be in revival with Rev. Billy Huddleston beginning May 12, 2013 with the 10:30 AM worship service. The revival will continue with the May 12, 2013 evening service at 6:00 PM and through May 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM each evening.
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Rev. Huddleston is an ordained elder and a commissioned evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene. He received his education at Olivet Nazarene University in K...
Area Births at Southern Ohio Medical Center April 12
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Scaff of Wheelersburg, son
Josh and Marie Bates of South Shore (Ky.), son
April 13
Audria Smith and Robbie Filius of Ironton, daughter
Patrick and Diana Rooney of Minford, son
April 14
Emily Free and Jordan McIntire of Peebles, daughter
April 15
Eric and Jackie Bell of West Portsmouth, son
Ashley Williams and Justin N. Dunn of Portsmouth, son
Brian and Stephany Journey of West Portsmouth, daug...
A royal look at heart disease Many associate heart disease with adults who have high risk factors and family history, but Olivia Thoroughman, a junior at Minford High School, believes that heart disease should be considered at an early age.
Thoroughman, who is vying for the crown in the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen Pageant, shared her platform with the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth during their regular meeting April 24. Her main focus - children and heart disease.
“When yo...
Area Death Notices Boehm
Portsmouth-Marcella June Boehm, 83, of Portsmouth, died Friday April 26, 2013 at he SOMC Hospice Center. Services were held Tuesday at Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Mike Breidenbaugh, Evangelist officiating.
Gifford
Springfield-Tommy Joe Gifford, 60, of Springfield, formerly of Piketon, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at home. Services were held Tuesday under the direction of the Brant Funeral Service in Sciotoville...
• Christ’s Restoration Branch • Christ’s Restoration Branch, 585 Pine Land and Rt. 348, Lucasville will hold a fist dinner on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price for the meal is Adults $6, Children 12 and under $3, Children 2 and under free.
• The Lucasville Community of Christ, Thomas Hollow Rd., Pastor Carolyn Crabtree, invites you to worship with us on Sunday May 5. The Theme for this Sunday is “Proclaim the Good News”. The Sacrament of Communion will be obs...
Public Utilities Department to flush fire hydrants The Department of Public Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants in the city beginning Monday, April 29, 2013 through Thursday, May 23, 2013. During periods of flushing, customers may experience loss of water/low pressure/colored water for a period of time. When flushing is completed, customers should notice an improvement in their water service.
Schedule is:
Monday, May 6th - West on Gallia St. from Mabert Rd., all areas south of 11th S...
Ramp Closure Slated At Scioto-52 Rehab Project As part of a major rehabilitation project on U.S. Route 52 in Scioto County, contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will close the state Route 239 exit ramp early next month.
On Monday, May 6, crews from Complete General Construction will close the exit ramp (Ramp F) from U.S. 52 East to S.R. 239 at the bridge situated over the Lousy Run tributary in order to rehabilitate the structure.
“Construction and maintenance project...
SOMC Sleep Diagnostic Center offers treatment for sleep apnea patients Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects an estimated 22million Americans, many of whom who are unaware of their condition. For patients who suffer from the disorder or suspect that they may, the Sleep Diagnostic Center at Southern Ohio Medical Center is ready to provide care.
Treatment for sleep apnea often begins because an individual has general complaints about their sleep, but other times it comes because of something noticed by a partne...
Reeves graduates from basic training Army Pvt. Cory Reeves has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics,...
SOCF Memorial Ceremony The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility will hold it’s 20th annual memorial ceremony on Tuesday, May 14 at Noon. The ceremony will be held on the memorial lawn in front of the facility. For more information call the facility at 740-259-5544.
Red Cross Can Help You Be Prepared Recent events in Boston and Texas emphasize the importance of knowing what to do when an emergency occurs. Even as first responders rushed into help at both scenes, much of the initial care to the injured was provided by friends, neighbors and bystanders who were trained in CPR and first aid. Whether the emergency is community-wide and involves numerous injuries, or involves a single individual being hurt at home, it is vital that someone clo...
SCBDD to host 10th annual golf scramble For the past 10 years, the Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) has held a golf scramble to raise funds to set aside for future levy campaigns. The organization began the event as a way to connect with the community and raise money
“Our levy dollars are an important part of funding for the services we provide,” said Chad Phipps, Team Lead for Adult Services at SCBDD. “Should we ever need to pass a levy, we want to make ...
Nichols Given Army Commendation Medal. Army National Guard Sgt. Elic M. Nichols has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal.
The medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
Nichols is a combat engineer assigned to the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion at Independence. The sergeant has served in the military for five years.
He is the ...
Commissioners meet with ODOT workers over concerns Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
Tuesday afternoon Scioto County Commissioners Mike Crabtree and Doug Coleman met with a majority of the Ohio Department Of Transportation (ODOT) employees that currently work at the garage in Lucasville.
Those attending the meeting wanted to inform the commissioners they favor the construction of the Portsmouth Bypass but are concerned about the long term maintenance of state roadways within Scioto County...
Portman, Shaheen Renew Push For Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill In a renewed push for a national energy efficiency strategy, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will team up again today on Capitol Hill to reintroduce the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act. Industry leaders, energy efficiency advocates and environmental stakeholders will join the senators this morning to show their support for the legislation.
The reintroduced Shaheen-Portman l...
Kasich Appoints John Carey To Serve As Chancellor Of The Ohio Board Of Regents Gov. John R. Kasich appointed John Carey to serve as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. As Chancellor, Carey will lead the University System of Ohio – the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation – and will further the Administration’s efforts to better integrate higher education into the state’s job creation and workforce development efforts.
Carey’s appointment is effective April 29, and is subject to th...
Ohio University trustees discuss investments, guaranteed tuition The Ohio University Board of Trustees discussed immediate and long-term strategies to support and enhance the core mission of the University during two days of meetings on the Athens campus.
In a joint meeting of the Academics and Resources committees on Thursday, Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding reviewed the guiding principles driving the creation of the fiscal year 2014 budget. Central among these – including ...
Kasich Announces Appointments To State Boards Governor John R. Kasich announced the following appointments:
Jeffrey N. Wagner of Baltimore (Fairfield Co.) and Christopher S. Sterwerf of Liberty Township (Butler Co.) have been appointed to the Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration for terms beginning April 23, 2013, and ending January 1, 2016.
William L. Ogg of Wheelersburg (Scioto Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration for...
