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Portsmouth drops 49-46 heartbreaker to Ironton in D-V District Semis
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (303+ words) ATHENS " All any coach can ask for is that his or her top players leave everything that they have out on the floor in each and every tournament contest that they play. And while Tuesday evening's OHSAA Division V District…...
Fast start leads Portsmouth to 58-47 win over Piketon
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (183+ words) Portsmouth freshman Mekhi Berry goes up for a two-handed jam in the Trojans" 58-47 OHSAA Division V District Quarterfinal victory over Piketon on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2026. Portsmouth's Connie Thomas drives the baseline as Piketon's Luke Gullion attempts to defend in the Trojans…...
Dope Tuesday Show continues poetry in Portsmouth
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) Last year, the Daily Times wrote about poetry platforms growing in Portsmouth, with the longstanding Port City Caf" open mic night for poetry continuing under new leadership and local poet J Ian Bush, also known as J.I.B., offering something new at…...
Friday will be 'A Night to Remember' for Portsmouth West
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (211+ words) A Night to Remember" will be the theme for the Portsmouth West Basketball Homecoming on Friday, Jan. 9. The homecoming ceremony is scheduled to take place before the varsity basketball game, as the Portsmouth West Senators host the South Webster Jeeps....
Portsmouth Riverfront Project still on schedule
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (169+ words) Despite limited visible construction activity in recent months, officials say the $32.4 million Portsmouth Riverfront Project remains on schedule for completion by fall 2026 as it awaits federal clearance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Despite limited visible construction activity in recent…...
Questions People Often Ask Before Moving to Portsmouth
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (177+ words) Thinking about moving to Portsmouth can stir up a mix of excitement and questions. With many recent developments enhancing its appeal, Portsmouth, Ohio, offers a unique charm with its riverside views, historic neighborhoods, and friendly community. Yet, before packing your…...
Portsmouth man arrested for aggravated trafficking
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (116+ words) Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced that on Saturday, Dec. 27, the Scioto County 911 communication center received a call at 8:08 p.m. about a disturbance occurring on Clayton Court in West Portsmouth. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced that on Saturday, Dec 27, the…...
Portsmouth native serves with Navy Medicine
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Lt. Tyson Montgomery, a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, currently serves with Navy Medicine, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia. Tyson Montgomery, a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, currently serves with Navy Medicine, assigned…...
Portsmouth City Council approves 2026 budget; questions raised over farewell
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) The Portsmouth City Council met Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at Shawnee State University's Kricker Innovation Hub, approving wage increases for union employees and the city's 2026 budget. Both measures were legislative items on their third reading. The Portsmouth City Council met Monday,…...
Amy Acton, 2026 Ohio gubernatorial candidate, to visit Portsmouth
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (204+ words) Dr. Amy Acton, former Director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, is set to visit Portsmouth on Saturday, Dec. 20, according to the Scioto County Democratic Party. The visit marks a significant stop in…...