Bank Workers Step In Before Woman Sends $30,000 to Stranger
A Portsmouth bank customer narrowly avoided becoming the latest victim of a sophisticated financial scam after bank employees noticed something ...
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Driver Reported All Over US 52 Before Crashing Into Highway Wall
A concerned motorist's call to 911 may have prevented a much more serious crash Thursday after reporting a pickup truck...
Deputies Launch Search for Endangered Man, Uncover Strange Trail Across Multiple States
A desperate search involving K-9 teams, phone tracking, and fears of self-harm took an unexpected turn when a missing man...
Portsmouth Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Lucasville Stabbing Leaves Man Fighting for His Life
A Portsmouth woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after Scioto County detectives say she stabbed a Lucasville man...
Rally’s Employee Rips Off Customer, Managers Reach Into Their Own Pockets to Make It Right
A Portsmouth fast-food customer ended up paying for the same meal twice after police say a former Rally's employee allegedly...
Overnight Portsmouth Police Calls: One Man Runs, Another Woman Walks Into Traffic
Portsmouth police spent part of the early morning dealing with two disorderly conduct cases that ended in arrests, guilty pleas,...
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Grandma Says Man Gave Child Condom Disguised as Candy at Tracy Park Event
An upset grandmother flagged down Portsmouth police at Tracy Park after claiming a man handed a child what appeared to be candy but turned out to be something entirely different. According to the police report, the woman approached officers around...
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5 Tips for Building a Safe Barn for Your Horses
Discover essential safety features for your horse barn, such as fire prevention, a smart layout, proper ventilation, good drainage, and...
Understanding the Top Uses for Skid Steer Grapples
Learn the top uses for skid steer grapple attachments on farms and rural properties, from storm cleanup to firewood handling...
How Improper Labeling Risks Hazardous Waste Compliance
Improper labeling of hazardous waste can lead to hefty fines and dangerous accidents. Learn how to label containers correctly to...
After Plane Crash Destroys Home, Scioto County Rallies Around Family
One day after a small plane crashed into a Wheelersburg-area home, killing the pilot and destroying the residence, the focus...
Busted! 06/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 170 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Fatal Plane Crash Destroys Wheelersburg Area Home
A pilot was killed Thursday morning when a small airplane crashed into a home near the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport,...
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After Plane Crash Destroys Home, Scioto County Rallies Around Family
One day after a small plane crashed into a Wheelersburg-area home, killing the pilot and destroying the residence, the focus has shifted from the tragedy itself to the remarkable response from a community determined to help a family start over....
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Drugs in the Blessing Box? Deputies Called After Unwanted Surprise in Donated Clothing
Most people expect to find clothes, shoes, or maybe a forgotten grocery list in donated items. Drug paraphernalia? Not so...
Homeless Camp Chaos – Man Sets Fire, Builds House
For months, residents have raised concerns about people living in the woods behind Vern Riffe School. This week, those concerns...
“Smell of Death” Calls Lead to Grisly Discovery Behind Bowling Alley
What started as a complaint about a terrible smell behind Sunset Bowling Lanes ended with police discovering the source nearly...
Cops Search For Teen Who Walked Away From Group Home
A late-night search for a missing juvenile ended quickly after Portsmouth police located the teen just minutes after she left...
2 A.M. Lawnmower Patrol Ends With Warning From Deputies
Most people expect to see a lawnmower cutting grass. Not cruising down the road at 2 o'clock in the morning...
Chaos at Taco Bell: Man Hurls Slurs at Officers Trying to Help
What started as a report of a large disturbance at Taco Bell ended with police trying—and failing—to figure out exactly...
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