New Boston Homemakers The New Boston Homemakers met at the New Boston Community Center on March 14 with seven members present.
The pledge to the flag was given by Dolores Lightner and the creed was given by Vicki Riepenhoff.
In the absence of the secretary, the secretary and treasurers reports were given by Janice Tomlin.
The president gave a short report on the council meeting.
Janice Tomlin, gave devotions “Sight and Sounds of Spring” by Frankie Davis Av...
Ohio University reports decrease in student high risk drinking behavior Over the past six years, Ohio University has seen a consistent reduction in high risk drinking behavior by an overall 15 percent, according to a 2013 survey from the Division of Student Affairs. The current survey indicates high risk drinking behaviors at 63 percent versus 78 percent in 2007.
The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) survey is administered every other year by the area of Health Promotion in the Campus Involvement Center, as part of ...
Otway Youth Rally The Otway Youth Rally was held March 4, 2013. There were 132
in attendance. The Attendance Banner was awarded to
Rehoboth Mission and the Faithful Attendace Banner was
presented to White Oak.
Primary Sword-
Rocky Fork Community Church, Ricky Gambill, Dylan
Essman,Carter Essman,Jaxon Powell,first
Mt. Joy,Valerie Eury,second.
Lombardsville A, Carley McGlone, McKenzie Seals, third.
Jr. Sword-
Lombardsville.Dalton Pertuset, Tr...
Prescribed Burn to Sustain Oak-Hickory Forest Ecosystem and Improve Wildlife Habitat The USDA Forest Service’s Wayne National Forest, Ironton Ranger District are planning to conduct prescribed burning operations within the next two months. Depending on weather conditions, the district anticipates conditions may be favorable for prescribed burning operations during the period of March 18th through May 30th 2013. Areas include;
Youngs Branch Prescribed Burn
Size: Approximately 480 acres
Location: Lawrence and Scioto Count...
Hardwood Heroes Celebrity Basketball game set Ha
The Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) is currently making plans to celebrate and educate as part of National Developmental Disabilities month. Players and celebrities are gearing up to match off during the Hardwood Heroes Celebrity Basketball game.
“Each year our Special Olympics committee works hard to make our Celebrity Basketball game an exciting opportunity for our community to take part,” said Julie Monroe,...
Fabulous Friday Conference scheduled for child care providers Shawnee State University has scheduled another “Fabulous Friday” for child care providers and early childhood educators from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
Dr. William Mosier, author and professor of Early Childhood Education at Wright State University, is the keynote speaker opening the conference at 8:30 a.m.
Mosier is a licensed marriage and family therapist, director of the Center for the Study of Child Development, and an or...
Fluor-B&W Summer Internship Application Deadline March 31 Fluor-B&W is offering paid internships to area students for the summer.
“Our internship program provides an exciting opportunity to spend a summer working with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to the environmental remediation of the former PORTS site,” coordinator Todd Cron said.
“Our organization strongly believes that internships are an important resource for students, which provides them with invaluable work experience as ...
St. Patrick’s Is Onion Day Steve Boehme
It seems too early to be vegetable gardening, but experienced gardeners have their onions in the ground by St. Patrick’s Day. Onions and shamrocks are perfect together! In order to get fat onion bulbs, you need to grow big healthy tops before the days get long. That’s when the plants switch from growing foliage to storing food in the bulbs, so planting too late means puny bulbs at harvest time.
The easiest way to grow onions ...
DAR Good Citizen’s Essay Winner The DAR Good Citizen must have the qualities of Dependability- which includes truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality; Service – which includes cooperation, courtesy, consideration of others; Leadership – which includes personality, self-control, ability to assume leadership; Patriotism – which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation, to an outstanding degree. The school faculty chooses the student which best represent...
Community Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled Edgewood Manor will be hosting it’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on March 29 at Northwest Middle School starting at 2 p.m. The egg hunt will feature three fields for various age ranges from 0-10 years old.
Portsmouth Bypass closer to reality Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
On Thursday, March 7 a meeting was held with area officials and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) about the proposed Portsmouth Bypass (Ohio 823). According to ODOT officials the meeting was held to update community leaders about on going efforts to make the bypass a reality.
“What they discussion was, right now the bypass is estimated to cost $500 million to construct. They (ODOT) have about $...
Feeding Kids with Every Step The Community Action Organization of Scioto County held the First Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K race, walk, and ride on Saturday March 16. The Event started and ended at the Scioto County Welcome Center. The racecourse included a trek along the Murals on the floodwall as well as along the Ohio River.
“We’re thrilled with the turnout for our first year” commented Luanne Valentine, Director of Workforce Connections of Scioto County and event coo...
AFSCME Retirees Meeting AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 135 will be meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Vern Riffe Community Center, 3980 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, Ohio.
Fabulous Friday conference to cover early childhood education Shawnee State University Outreach Services will be offering a conference for child care providers and early childhood educators on Friday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Fabulous Friday” will feature a keynote speaker and numerous sessions for participants to learn about various aspects of child care and early childhood education careers.
Wright State University Professor of Early Childhood Education William Mosier, Ph.D. will be the k...
Spring Into Retirement By Tonie Garcia
Social Security District Manager in Portsmouth, OH
Here are a few important items about Social Security retirement benefits and how to apply for them.
When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits. If you were born in 1929 or later, you need 40 credits (10 years of work) to qualify for retirement benefits.
We determine the amount of your benefit by both how long you wor...
BAC Receives Non-Profit Organization Status Boneyfiddle Arts Center recently obtained its official non-profit status after working closely with their attorneys and the Internal Revenue Service. Established in 2010, the center has continuously functioned as an arts center, exposition space, and educational facility. In the past year BAC hosted four featured artist showcases, nine educational classes, nine community outreach exhibits, a month long “Day of the Dead” cultural celebration, ...
BAC Monthly Photography Contest Boneyfiddle Arts Center sponsors a monthly Popular Vote Photography Contest. It is open to photographers of all ages and abilities. Every month has a theme for the photos and the public is invited to vote for their favorite. A vote costs one dollar and voters may vote for as many photos or as often as they want. Half of the vote money is awarded to the photographer and the balance goes to support art programs at the Center.
To enter the con...
Southern Ohio Medical Center March 1 Chelsea Fox and Jeremy DePugh of South Shore (Ky Southern Ohio Medical Center
March 1
Chelsea Fox and Jeremy DePugh of South Shore (Ky.), son
Terrie Craig of Otway, son
Jessica and Brandon McNutt of Wheelersburg, daughter
March 12
Tyffani Mitchell and James Sexton of Portsmouth, son
Lacey Thomas and Terry Johnson II of Tollesboro (Ky.), daughter
Anthony and Stephanie Corns of Garrison (Ky.), daughter
Christina Everman and Josh Richards of New Boston, son
March 13
Brett...
Clogged downspout floods court offices Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
The snow and heavy rains on Monday and a clogged downspout on the roof of the Scioto County Courthouse, contributed to the flooding of 4th District Court of Appeals Administrative Judge Matt McFarland’s third floor office.
As a result of the flood and damage McFarland sent his staff to work from home while he and others sop through the office trying to preserve what they can and while crews work to repair...
Plymouth Heights Church of The Nazarene Presents Easter Cantata “Bow The Knee” The Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene located at 25 Arnett Drive (behind Green High School) in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, will present “Bow the Knee”, a dynamic musical Easter Cantata, under the direction of Mrs. Connie Otworth, Choir Director. “Bow the Knee” will be performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, March 29, 30, and 31, 2013 at 7:00 PM each evening.
Rev. Andy Ramey, Pastor, stated that “Bow the Knee is simply the Easter ...
March Madness at Social Security Tonie Garcia
Social Security District Manager in Portsmouth, OH
It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefi...
Ohioans Cautioned about Safety with Burning during Spring Wildfire Season Ohioans are urged to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry fuel on the ground before small, grassy fuels green up with mois...
Ohio University graduate Ceramics program ranked fifth by U.S. News & World Report Ohio University’s Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics ranks fifth in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. The program secured its place in the Specialties section of the Master of Fine Arts category in national graduate school rankings that were released today.
“The fact that our U.S. News & World Report program rankings continue to advance speaks to the very high quality of our programs and to the expertise and dedication of our f...
DeWine Releases 2013 ‘Yellow Book’ Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released his office’s 2013 edition of “Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual,” also known as the “Yellow Book.” The release of the updated manual coincides with the start of National Sunshine Week, taking place from March 10-16.
“Part of our mission to protect Ohio families includes protecting the public’s right to know and to hold their government accountable,” said Attorney General De...
