In 1804, Ohio passed “Black Laws” that barred testimony, schools, and jobs for Black residents—proving freedom in the North was fraught with racism.

“I was horrified,” said Greg Eatroff, curator of the local history and genealogy room at the Portsmouth Public Library. “It’s just such a historically important building. … It was architecturally ...

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — When the renovations at the Southern Ohio Museum are complete, the footprint of Portsmouth’s cultural center will be changed: instead of a basic square building, it will take on a ...

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday celebrated two projects aimed at revitalizing Portsmouth’s riverfront and improving the health of the Ohio River. DeWine joined local leaders to break ...