Good morning, Scioto County. Mark your calendars and charge your devices—downtown Portsmouth will experience a brief power vacation this Thursday when AEP conducts a scheduled two-hour blackout along Chillicothe Street. The early-bird maintenance from 5-7 a.m. affects just 31 customers but serves as a reminder of the infrastructure work constantly happening while most of us sleep. Those in the affected area might want to prepare for an extra-early wake-up call or enjoy a rare moment of pre-dawn tranquility.
Creativity knows no age limit in our region, where artists 55 and older are preparing submissions for the 43rd annual Older Adult Art Show running September through October at Bristol Village. Meanwhile, across the river, the 'Rock the Country' festival at Boyd County Fairgrounds delivered more than just music—sheriff's deputies reported eight arrests during the event, with seven involving alcohol-related incidents. A reminder that summer festivities sometimes come with unexpected encores.
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💡 Downtown Portsmouth faces brief power outage this Thursday morning. AEP has scheduled a two-hour blackout from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on July 17 for approximately 31 customers along Chillicothe Street. The planned interruption will allow crews to replace a power pole in the downtown area. Residents and businesses should prepare for the early morning outage by adjusting schedules and taking necessary precautions.
🎨 Seniors showcase artistic talents in 43rd annual competition. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is accepting entries for its Older Adult Art Show, open to artists 55 and older until August 15-22. The exhibition will run September 22 through October 17 at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio, featuring categories from acrylics to photography and written works. Participants from ten Ohio counties can submit through local senior centers or directly to the AAA7 office. The agency provides various support services to help older adults and individuals with disabilities live independently.
🍺 Music festival leads to eight arrests at Boyd County Fairgrounds. Sheriff Jamie Reihs reported that seven of the eight arrests during the 'Rock the Country' event were alcohol-related incidents. The arrests took place over the weekend of July 11 at the Kentucky venue. Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the eighth arrest or specific charges. The Boyd County Sheriff's Office handled the enforcement during the country music festival.
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-Psalm 31:24
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