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...
SOMC announces pressure ulcer prevention event at Pleasant Hill Manor The Southern Ohio Medical Center Wound Healing Center will be hosting an event on the prevention of pressure ulcers at Pleasant Hill Manor from 8-9 a.m. on March 21.
Gina Smith, a clinical manager at the SOMC Wound Healing Center, will be the presenter. 1 contact hour will be awarded for nurses who attend, and criteria for completion include attending at least 80% of the session.
For more information, or to register, contact Barb Michael ...
SOMC offering stroke rehab in-service The Rehab Care Unit at Southern Ohio Medical Center will offer a stroke rehab in-service for interested patients, family members, and community members from 5 to 6 p.m. March 20 at the Christ Community Church in Portsmouth.
The in-service will educate participants about the treatment and recoveryoptions available to stroke patients and will also offer attendees an opportunity to meet with SOMC’s new Stroke Coach Jodi Pierron. Blood pressure...
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...
SOPA board accepts project with stipulations Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
At the last Southern Ohio Port Authority (SOPA) a multi-agency presentation was given about a proposed project for the site of the former New Boston Coke Plant.
According to Bill Thacker, SOPA Acting Chairman, conversations have been ongoing with the Ohio Development Services Agency along with the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ”to test a demonstration project at the site of the old ...
Real estate tax revenue up in county Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
Scioto County Treasurer Bill Ogg is reporting that real estate taxes in the county are up more than $615,000 compared to revenue collected in the first half of 2011.
Ogg said his office took in $24,382, 294.51 in first half real estate taxes for 2012.
Compared to 2011 numbers the county was up more than $128,700.43 over original budget estimates.
When asked what he attributed the increase to Ogg said,...
• “An Encounter With Grace • “An Encounter With Grace,” is an Easter play that will be presented at Community Bible Church, 230 Fairground Road in Lucasville at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. Pastor Joe Nelson and Assistant Pastor JD Stevens.
• White Gravel Community Church, 4979 White Gravel Road, Minford. Services begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m.
• Minford Church of the Nazarene will host revival servic...
SSU students attend Model Arab League at Miami University Seven students at Shawnee State University attended the Model Arab League (MAL) at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in February.
The League is similar to the Model UN, and students represented one of the Arab League’s 22-member states.
The MAL began in 1983, when student delegates representing 20 schools gathered at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. to participate in what they thought would be a one-time simulation.
Over the ne...
Brown Recognized By Appalachian Development Organization The Development District Association of Appalachia Presented Brown with 2013 Congressional Award During Ceremony in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was recognized for his advocacy on behalf of economic development initiatives in Appalachia, receiving the 2013 Congressional Award from the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) during a ceremony in Washington.
“Strong rural communities demand econo...
Volunteer Advocates Needed Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7
We have a unique opportunity at the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) for those who are interested in serving as a volunteer advocate for nursing home residents. This opportunity is made available through our Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program which is committed to protecting the rights of long-term care consumers. The Ombudsman Program provides this support f...
Black History Month At Portsmouth Elementary Students were brimming with excitement and their minds filled with knowledge as they passed thru the halls on each floor viewing the information that was displayed on African-American inventors, scientists, businessmen and women, sports figures, congressional and judicial members and there was even a display about Portsmouth’s Own African-American History Makers. Persons in this display included; Dr. James F. Scott, Sr. (1st African-American ...
Southern Ohio Medical Center February 25 William and Destiny Evans of Stout Southern Ohio Medical Center
February 25
William and Destiny Evans of Stout, son
Katie Griffith of Lucasville, daughter
Kevin R. Rhoden and Rebecca Scott of Garrison (Ky.), daughter
February 26
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Howard of Vanceburg (Ky.), son
Ashley Braden and James Williams of Portsmouth, son
February 27
Brooke Earley and Roger Messer of Waverly, son
February 28
Roger K and Laurie Thornberry of Lucasville, son
Chri...
Health Fair at River Bend House River Bend House will be hosting a Health Fair on Tuesday, March 26th 3:00pm-5:00pm at 900 Pirate Drive in Wheelersburg. There will be a blood pressure screening and wheelchair/walker clinic. The Health Fair is co hosted by SOMC and Heartland Home Care.
Portsmouth City Schools Schedule Kindergarten Registration Portsmouth City Schools will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year.
Registration at East Portsmouth Elementary School, 5929 Harding Avenue in Sciotoville, will be March 27th from 2:30-5 p.m.
Registration at Portsmouth Elementary School, 514 Union Street, will be April 9, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Students must be 5 years old by September 30th to enroll. Parents are asked to bring the child’s birth certificate, shot r...
2013 Honors Music Festival Scholarship Winners The 71st Annual Scioto County Honors Music Festival took place Tuesday evening, March 5, at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. High school students auditioned to become part of the choir or band, spending extra hours outside the school day rehearsing for their performances. Lee Auer, band director at Valley High School, and Matt Smith, band director at Wheelersburg High School, were the co-chairpersons for the high school band and Emily Harn...
