SSU Earns Place on President’s National Honor Roll for Community Service PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. SSU was chosen out of more than 1,000 universities that applied for the award.
“Receiving this award is a testament to the commitment of our students, faculty, staff, and...
Commissioners lend support for Rickey Bible Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
On Thursday the Scioto County Commissioners signed a letter of support for Portsmouth Murals Inc., and their efforts to get a Bible formerly owned by Scioto County native Branch Rickey, donated to them.
“A library in Sacramento, California has a Bible that was presented to Branch Rickey a number of years ago and they want to donate that to a charitable organization. They were thinking about donating it to...
Diversity Celebrated at Shawnee State University Shawnee State University is celebrating Diversity Week from Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March 30. The “Be Educated About Diversity” (B.E.A.D.) project encompasses several diversity issues, such as race, ethnicity, accessibility issues, gender, sexual orientation and religion.
On Monday, March 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University Center Room 230 West, the B.E.A.D. project activity will ask participants to examine themselves, their l...
DeWine Releases 2013 ‘Yellow Book’ as National Sunshine Week Begins 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...
Unusual Pansies Shrug Off Cold Weather Steve Boehme
It’s easy to enjoy cheerful March-April color without worrying about frost damage. All you need is a flat or two of cold-hardy pansies. We really like the “Matrix” series, because of their extremely large blooms. They come in a huge selection of colors from the subtle “Matrix Daffodil Mix” to showier “True Blue” and “Orange Blotch”. New varieties like “Matrix Raspberry Sundae” and “Tanzanite Mix” are a bit different and distinc...
Collaborative efforts lead to a clean roadway Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
The Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste Management District (LSSWMD) in collaboration with Portsmouth Municipal Court, the village of New Boston and the city of Portsmouth helped to clean the right side of the west bound lane of Gallia Street, among other spaces last week.
With the help of some community service workers from Portsmouth Municipal Court, they cleaned the area between Daymar College and the Vern Rif...
Susan G. Komen grants $81,757 to SOMC’s Hands of Hope program The Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure recently announced they would be awarding Southern Ohio Medical Center $81,757 to support the hospital’s Hands of Hope Program.
“We are extremely grateful to have the continued support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure,” SOMC Director of Cancer Services Wendi Waugh said. “This is the largest amount they’ve given us to date, and it will ensure that local women without insurance or underinsur...
Brown Recognized By Appalachian Development Organization 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 economic investment and development,” Brown said. “That’s why these local development districts throughout Appalachian Ohio are so imp...
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...
Boating Safety Education Course Offered in Franklin Furnace The Ohio Boating Education Course will be offered March 16, 2013 at The Scioto County Field Office in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. The fee for the course is $5 which covers the cost of course materials. Interested persons may register to take the course by calling 740-353-7668.
The Ohio Boating Education Course covers a variety of boating topics such as the navigation ...
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 ...
Mowery given litter awareness award Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
Portsmouth Municipal Court Judge Steven Mowery was pleasantly surprised Tuesday afternoon when he was presented the 2013 Kudos for Caring Award from the Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste Management District in his courtroom.
Prior to walking into his courtroom Mowery was preparing for a meeting when he was greeted by a room full of family, friends and supporters.
“We have a program called Kudos for Caring, in...
Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465 2012 Longevity Award Recipients Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465 held its’ Longevity Awards Night for 2012 on the evening of Saturday, December 8that the Lucasville Masonic Lodge. Awards were given to the Brethren who have been a member of the Lodge for 50 or more years in five year increments. Those receiving awards were Philip Carver and Harry McGiffin received 50 year awards. Nelson Bellar, Ralph Bradshaw, Estle Stall, and George Zaler received 60 year awards. Charles Fl...
Portsmouth Public Library Partners with Connect Ohio to Offer Computer Training to Area Adults PORTSMOUTH – Connect Ohio and Portsmouth Public Library have partnered to offer the Every Citizen Online (ECO) free basic computer and Internet training program. Through this collaborative effort, area adults are learning how to connect in ways many of us take for granted. Participants of the program are also eligible to take advantage of discounted Internet service and computer purchases.
ECO training includes coursework on computer basics...
DeWine, McEwen to keynote annual Lincoln Day dinner Wayne Allen
Common Staff Writer
The featured speakers for this years Scioto County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner set for March 19th will be Attorney General Mike DeWine and Former Congressman and current State Central Committeeman Bob McEwen.
The event will take place at the Friends Center with a social hour at 6 p.m. with the program starting at 6:30 p.m.
According to Scioto County Republican Party Communications Co-Chair Bryan...
Shawnee State University Welcomes Global UGRAD-Pakistan Students Shawnee State University welcomes new international students on campus as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). Joining the Shawnee State University family are Tayyab Aziz Gorsi and Roohullah Jan Khalil.
The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program builds the capacity of a diverse group of youth leaders from underserved populations across Pakistan. Through U.S.-based training ...
Besco West Portsmouth—Douglas M Besco
West Portsmouth—Douglas M. Besco Sr., 70, of West Portsmouth died Saturday March 9, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. Services were held Thursday at Mt.Zion Apostolic Church, 1514 16TH St., West Portsmouth with Pastor Donald S. Harr officiating.
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Delores Faye Coriell died on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Denver, Colo. Services were held on March 9th.
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Rubyville—Leroy M. Miller, 80, of Rubyville di...
• The willing workers group of the South Shore First Church of the Nazarene • The willing workers group of the South Shore First Church of the Nazarene, 356 S.M. Roberson Drive, South Shore, will hold a ‘Latter Day Bake Sale’ fundraiser in the church fellowship hall on Saturday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
• McDermott Community of Christ will have a Chicken Noodle dinner plus bake and rummage sale on Friday, March 22 from 10am to 3 pm at the church. The cost for the dinner will be $7.00. Church school service will be held o...
IRS Now Accepting All 2012 Returns The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it has finished updating its tax-processing systems allowing all remaining individual and business taxpayers to file their 2012 federal income tax returns.
Over the weekend, the IRS completed reprogramming and testing of its systems for tax-year 2012 including all remaining updates required by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) enacted by Congress in January. This final step clears the ...
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...
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Announces 2013 Scholarship Opportunities The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announced the application period for scholarships supporting students’ post-secondary pursuits has opened, and will run through April 1, 2013. Multiple scholarship opportunities are available from donor-established funds within FAO, and detailed information regarding eligibility and application guidelines can be found at ” www.appalachianohio.org.
“We have been honored to work with donors, both indi...
The Real Legacy of Johnny Appleseed Steve Boehme
John Chapman could be described as a successful real estate speculator with a good understanding of how to increase your wealth through compound interest. He is also one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood figures in American history. His biggest contribution to life on the American frontier was to create a renewable supply of hard cider and “applejack”, the favorite liquors of the expanding American population of his ...
What Happens to Organs When Time Runs Out? And Other Donation Questions from Students Through the Community Educator program, Lifeline of Ohio visits high school and college classrooms in central and southeast Ohio to educate students about the facts and myths surrounding organ, eye and tissue donation. Students’ curiosity about the details of the organ donation and transplant process frequently reflect questions we hear in our own communities. We share a few of those questions and answers below as a benefit to all readers.
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