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Local homelessness count to be overnight Tuesday - Portsmouth Daily Times

Cadogan continues to ask habari gani during Kwanzaa - Portsmouth Daily Times

Keeping Women's History Month on the Front Burner - Portsmouth Daily Times

Keeping Women’s History Month on the Front Burner By Marcia Harris - Contributing Columnist We have all been reminded that it all began with March 8, 1978 with a weeklong celebration coordinating with International Women’s day first celebration on March 8, 1911. “With focus and vision, Women’s History Month became a month-long celebration in March 1987 when Congress passed public law 100–9.” We have recognized hundreds of women whose great achievements have changed the world’s view of the mental, physical, and spiritual strength and value of women. There are countless names from various backgrounds such as Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Blackwell, Susan B Anthony, Harriett Tubman, Elizabeth Katie Stanton, Cecily Tyson, and hundreds of others who have paved the way for women today such as Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Kamayla Harris to become visible with their voice, passion, and achievements.

Local panel takes on racism, offers solutions - Portsmouth Daily Times

Local panel takes on racism, offers solutions By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Locals took part in a panel, put on by Ohio State University, on Tuesday night discussing what racism looks like in Portsmouth. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH Maureen Cadogan, Executive Director of Operation Safety Net and the Scioto County Homeless and Pandemic shelters, says she has lived with racism for as long as she can remember. She recalls going to the grocery store with her grandmother as a toddler, where she was offered a bit of advice. “When you go into the store, put your hands in your pockets and if you don’t have pockets, put your hands behind your back,” she said, detailing what her grandma told her. “Why would you tell a child that, just walking in a store?”

PMC Toy Run will be held Saturday in conjunction with PEASI helping families in Scioto County

PMC Toy Run will be held Saturday in conjunction with PEASI helping families in Scioto County By Hope R. Comer - hcomer@aimmediamidwest.com Pictured left to right: Sue Reames, Mike Riley, Maureen Codagan, Mike Ruggles, Tonya Ruggles, Cassandra Blankenship delivering items to local shelters. PORTSMOUTH Engines will be roaring as members of the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club host their annual Toy Run through Portsmouth Saturday. The Toy Run, which raises funds for local families in need, welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts and encourages riders to sign-up and join in on the event to bring cheer to children throughout the county. “Portsmouth Motorcycle Club will hold its annual Toy Run this Saturday, Dec. 12,” said Gene “Chops” McAllister, Treasurer of Portsmouth Motorcycle Club (PMC). “You don’t have to ride to participate.”