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. ...
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A 1998 Murder: DNA Names Suspect
For nearly three decades, Carolyn Fisher’s death sat in that painful space between rumor and reality—where families keep hoping someone...
Busted! 02/05/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 154 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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...
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...
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...
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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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Jail Block Blowup Ends With Bloody Nose and Assault Charge
It started with yelling echoing through a cell block — and ended with one inmate bleeding and another headed for...
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...
WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING & STRANGULATION: NC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUSPECT SHOT AFTER KENTUCKY TRAFFIC STOP
A multi-state manhunt ended in gunfire Tuesday afternoon when Lexington police confronted a North Carolina fugitive accused of brutal domestic violence —...
Busted! 02/04/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 155 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Brother Maced in Family Feud
Officers were called to Bloom Street after a man reported that his brother had shown up at the home despite not...
From “15-Year-Old Nephew” to 21-Year-Old Stranger: Family Dollar Call Unravels Fast
What began as a frantic call about a belligerent teenage nephew with warrants quickly turned into a case of constantly changing details when Scioto...
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Corruption Cases Still in Holding Pattern as Horton, Davis Trials Crawl Forward
If you’re wondering what’s happening with the corruption cases involving former Scioto County Economic Development Director Robert Horton and embattled County Commissioner Bryan Davis, the short answer is: not much. As previously reported, all parties in both cases have waived their right to a speedy trial —...
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Crack-Smoking Mom? Motel Mystery Deepens After Bizarre Calls to Red Roof Inn
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were pulled into a strange and confusing situation at the Red Roof Inn after a report that sounded...
Tire Iron Assault Reported on Gallia Street
Portsmouth Police officers handled a mix of assault claims, welfare checks, and calls tied to homelessness and mental health concerns...
Thousands Charged, Questions Raised After Elderly Woman’s Card Flagged for Suspicious Use
It began with a call from a bank — and quickly turned into a troubling look at who may have...
“Choose Your Portsmouth”: SCDN Publisher Mark Craycraft Issues Urgent Call to Action Amidst Historic Economic Boom
In a poignant and impassioned monologue, SCDN Publisher Mark Craycraft recently addressed the citizens of Scioto County, delivering a message...
Nodding Out at the Corner Leads to Arrest—and Probation, Not Jail
A report of a man “nodding out” in public at the corner of Robinson Avenue and Grandview ended with an arrest and, ultimately, probation instead...
Man Calls, Cusses Out Wife Mid-Investigation as Deputies Step In
Deputies were still on scene taking a statement when the phone started ringing — over and over — with officers listening as...
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