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PALS grant deadline Aug 20
PORTSMOUTH— The Portsmouth Area Ladies (PALS) are nearing another grant deadline, as they close quarter three applications for 2024. The group is composed of a plethora of dedicated women who live and work in the Portsmouth community and aim to improve the quality of life in the area through microgrants, and, sometimes, larger grants, based on scope of project.
Joseph Pratt: Portsmouth Paddlefest this weekend
Aug. 13—Ohio River Way Challenge that Dunne and Caldwell participated in that sparked the idea. Submitted photo PORTSMOUTH— Mike Cadwell and Sean Dunne traveled along the Ohio during the Ohio River Way Challenge in 2023, paddling along, meanwhile coming up with an idea to host an event in Portsmouth that brings eco-tourists and residents to the water on canoes and kayaks in similar fashion to ...
After criticism, Landsman challenger Orlando Sonza rejects endorsement from 'antisemite'
The Republican running in Ohio's Cincinnati-area 1st Congressional District said Tuesday he has removed the name of a man with a history of antisemitic reports from his web page's list of endorsements. Orlando Sonza, who's challenging Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman, renounced the endorsement of Kiumars Kiani. That announcement came after Landsman...
Ohio has passed transgender bathroom laws in schools. Are businesses next?
LIMA — A transgender bathroom ban was first introduced by North Carolina in 2016. The law, HB2, proposed people use bathrooms aligned with their gender from birth and not what they identify with. It was officially repealed in 2020 after a partial repeal in 2017 and statewide boycotting and frustrations among the community. Eight years later, states are forming similar versions of HB2 and are making it further, being signed into legislation. As it stands, 20% of the states have an active bathroom law. The law states that transgender people must use the bathroom according to their gender from birth and not what they identify as, emphasizing schools, locker rooms, and government-owned buildings.
Federal court sentences Ohio man for poisoning thousands of fish in Scioto River
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife was part of an investigation that resulted in Mark Shepherd, 73, of Kenton, being sentenced in federal court Tuesday for violating the Clean Water Act by dumping pollutants and hazardous substances into waterways, killing thousands of fish in the Scioto River.
Vance makes unlikely debate dare; attacks on Harris deemed ‘silly false claims’: JD Vance in the news
WASHINGTON – Today is the day that Ohio Sen. JD Vance quipped he would be ready to take the stage against the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Vance has been making headlines for his latest attempt to stoke controversy on the campaign trail, challenging Harris...
KCHA finds rescued pig a forever home
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association gets all kinds of animals from different situations, and this week, a new, unique pet came into their care! The KCHA is currently housing a rescued pig. KCHA officials say the pig, whom they’ve named Peppa the Pig, was abandoned at a home on Lens Creek […]
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta grows again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston city leaders indicated the Sternwheel Regatta for a third straight year grew significantly in 2024. The four day event from early July featured 235,000 visitors to the Capitol City. Mayor Amy Goodwin said it was a huge reflection they have tapped into a strong vein of support.
Lancaster BrewFest showcases Ohio’s craft breweries at downtown street event
LANCASTER – Lancaster BrewFest is returning with a lineup of over 30 breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries across Ohio. BrewFest will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, with VIP access starting at 3 p.m. and features a curated selection of craft beer, cider, spirits, and wines as well as food trucks, trivia, live music and Hocking Hills Sykyl Pub offering free pedal wagon rides to patrons. ...
Nearly one month since the Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thursday marks one month of the Safer Kentucky Act or House Bill 5 being in effect. The law criminalizes street camping or setting up shelter in a public place. The law is part of a sweeping tough-on-crime bill that also includes increased penalties and fines for...
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