Isolation Returned Without Warning
For more than two weeks, southern Ohio has been trapped in a familiar kind of stillness. Snow, ice, bitter cold, ...
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“They Injected Me With Fentanyl”: Officers Called to Speedway for Assault Complaint
Portsmouth Police dealt with two separate incidents tied to mental health and substance-related distress, both highlighting how quickly panic, paranoia, and...
Drunk, Stranded, and Dialing 911: Wheelersburg Night Spirals Into Hours-Long Standoff
What began as a late-night visit between two people who’d both been drinking unraveled into a confusing, hours-long series of 911 calls that...
Left Out in the Cold: Teen Finds Shelter at Convenience Store After Foster Family Kicks Him Out
A 17-year-old boy spent days without a home after he says his foster family kicked him out—ending up seeking help...
Fatal West Portsmouth Fire: Terrifying 911 Call Reports Trapped Resident as Home Goes Up in Flames
Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies raced to a chaotic and heartbreaking scene in West Portsmouth after a frantic 911 call came...
Gunfire on Pollock Road: McDermott Man Charged After Claiming He Shot an Intruder
A tense early-morning 911 call about shots fired in McDermott ended with a 22-year-old man behind bars — and investigators...
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Adrian Harrison: A Working Class Voice for Scioto County
Adrian Harrison is running for Scioto County Commissioner on a platform centered on accountability, local economic growth, and practical leadership. Positioning himself as a "working class voice," Harrison argues that the county is currently in a state of "slow decline"...
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How To Host a Truly Formal Black-Tie Wedding
A truly formal black tie wedding carries elegance beyond style, and the traditions, details, and expectations behind it often surprise...
Common Food Storage Violations in Commercial Kitchens
Stay ahead of health inspectors by embedding compliance into your workplace culture. Discover the most common food storage violations in...
Tips for Promoting Your Trade Show Booth on Social Media
Get people talking before the event starts. These social media tips will help you drive real attention to your trade...
New Murder Indictments Tied to Bar Shooting
We now have new court documents shedding light on the aggravated murder case against Darius Herron, who remains jailed in Scioto County on...
Overdose Call Turns Fatal as EMS Fights to Save Man Found With Syringe
It began with a frantic attempt to revive someone who had stopped breathing — and ended with investigators sealing off...
Loan He Never Took Out, Money Gone: Local Man Says Old Account Was Hijacked
A Scioto County man walked into the Sheriff’s Office after discovering something alarming in his inbox: an email confirming a $5,090...
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Rising Electric Bills, Clean Water Fears: Ohio Lawmaker Takes Aim at Data Centers
As Scioto County moves forward with plans tied to a proposed Google data center campus, Casey Weinstein, a state lawmaker is trying to pump the brakes on Ohio’s rapidly expanding data center industry. This week, Casey Weinstein, a Democratic state senator from...
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Raising Curious, Confident Kids: How Educational Books Help Children Understand the World
Raising curious, confident kids doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with everyday choices parents make, including the books they bring...
What to Watch in the 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball Season
The start of the 2025-26 men's college basketball season has been announced with excitement, rivalries, and high-level competitions waiting for...
Same-Day Weed Delivery in Mt Albert: Fast, Legal Cannabis Access Explained
Same-day cannabis delivery has become an increasingly important access option for residents of Mt Albert, particularly as local retail availability...
Ohio Casino and Sports Betting Revenue Holds Steady in November 2025
November delivered another solid month for Ohio’s gambling market. Casino revenue beat last year, and sports betting cleared a one...
Deputy Recovers Stolen Truck in West Portsmouth — Why Reporting Fast Matters
A routine patrol turned into a vehicle recovery this week after a Scioto County deputy spotted a suspicious truck near 17th...
Bar Calls Police After Man Allegedly Threatens Staff
Officers were called to Frank & Steins Lounge after the bar manager requested help barring a man she said was causing problems and had threatened...
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