First Responders Called to Help in Multiple Crises Across Portsmouth
Portsmouth’s first responders faced a busy afternoon as they answered call after call involving people in crisis. From college grounds ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth’s first responders faced a busy afternoon as they answered call after call involving people in crisis. From college grounds ...
Read moreDetailsUpdate: The controversy over a petition to block a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at Shawnee State University has deepened ...
Read moreDetailsJerry Lee Ruby, 84, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, successfully completed his earthly race and received the promise of eternal ...
Read moreDetailsPolitics in Portsmouth have been running hot all year. First came the fiery debate over whether the city should declare ...
Read moreDetailsFor years, Scioto County has battled tough odds—high poverty, low wages, and the lingering effects of the opioid crisis. Now, ...
Read moreDetailsJeffrey Paul Steele, 49, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at SOMC. Jeff was born on December ...
Read moreDetailsShawnee State University just handed the keys to one of Portsmouth’s hottest new projects to a hometown veteran. Dr. Amanda ...
Read moreDetailsBig things are happening at Shawnee State University. SSU is making waves in the world of college athletics, officially joining ...
Read moreDetailsA mysterious late-night cry for help turned into a dramatic rescue at Spartan Stadium just before midnight, when police responded ...
Read moreDetailsThe clock is ticking for one of Portsmouth’s most cherished early childhood education facilities. Shawnee State University has announced plans ...
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