Good morning, Scioto County. "All out of love" is definitely not how fans feel about Air Supply as the legendary soft rock duo celebrates an impressive 50-year milestone. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will bring their golden anniversary tour to nearby Ashland's Paramount Arts Center next month, giving locals a chance to experience the magic that has powered over 5,500 performances worldwide and produced five consecutive Top Five singles.
Royalty fever has struck Lawrence County as 14 contestants vie for coveted Fair crowns this Sunday, with special guest Olivia Fosson—our hometown Miss Ohio—adding star power to the ceremonies. In stark contrast to these celebrations, Portsmouth authorities are addressing growing concerns at Doyle's Landing, where one of the city's homeless encampments recently experienced troubling incidents including arson and theft, highlighting the complex challenges facing our community's most vulnerable residents.
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🎵 Legendary soft rock duo Air Supply celebrates 50 years of hits. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will bring their anniversary tour to the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky on August 10. The Australian duo, who met in 1975 during a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," has performed over 5,500 live shows worldwide, including groundbreaking tours in China and Cuba. With five consecutive Top Five singles and 20 million album sales, Air Supply is marking their milestone with multiple projects including a biopic, Broadway musical, autobiography, and their 18th studio album "A Matter of Time."
👑 Lawrence County Fair royalty competition heats up with 14 contestants. Four young women are vying for the prestigious Fair Queen title, which dates back to 1963 and will be decided during Sunday's opening ceremonies. Seven candidates are competing for Princess, while three young men are contesting the relatively new Fair King position, now in its third year. The winners will be crowned by last year's royalty at the 5 p.m. event. Special guest Olivia Fosson, the first Miss Ohio from Lawrence County, will participate before heading to the Miss America competition in September.
🏕️ Homeless camp spirals into chaos with arson and theft. Police responded to Doyle's Landing, one of Portsmouth's nine major homeless encampments, after a theft report. Upon arrival, officers discovered a burned tent, loose chickens, and piles of trash littering the riverside site. The incident adds to growing concerns about conditions in the city's homeless communities. The full details of the investigation remain behind a subscription paywall.
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