PPD Busts Farley Square Drug Dealers after Neighbors’ Tips
Tips from concerned residents led Portsmouth police straight to a vehicle parked in the Farley Square public housing complex. According ...
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Family Returns From Church to Find Home Shot Up
A quiet evening at church turned into a crime scene investigation when a Scioto County family returned home and discovered...
5 Ways To Maximize Your Construction Project’s ROI
Construction projects are expensive, and managers and investors expect a quality return on their investment. Here, we explain how to...
How Durable Infrastructure Reduces Service Disruptions
Durable infrastructure helps reduce service disruptions during growing demand. Strong utility systems support reliability and improve long-term stability.
Coroner Investigates After Death at Hurth Apartments
Portsmouth Police officers responded to the Hurth Apartments on Chillicothe Street after a call reported a deceased resident inside one...
Essential Equipment Maintenance Practices for Food Production Businesses
Running a successful food production facility or commercial kitchen requires an unwavering commitment to safety. From the moment raw ingredients...
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PPD Investigates Multiple Shooting Reports
A report of multiple gunshots sent Portsmouth police scrambling across several neighborhoods late at night, but despite a lengthy search, officers never found the shooter. They did, however, find someone else who was wanted. Just before 10:45 p.m., police were...
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5 Tips for Enhancing Your Building’s Operational Readiness
Launching a facility without long-term planning can lead to safety and maintenance issues. Learn five tips for enhancing your building's...
Busted! 06/08/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 184 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Gun Threat Complaint Leads Police Straight to Suspect
A report of a man allegedly threatening people with a gun ended with a Portsmouth man being tracked down and...
PPD Investigates Multiple Shooting Reports
A report of multiple gunshots sent Portsmouth police scrambling across several neighborhoods late at night, but despite a lengthy search,...
Why Cricket Is Reaching More U.S. Sports Fans
Why Cricket Is Starting to Show Up on More American Sports Screens Cricket still sounds foreign to many American sports...
Dog Left in Car for Nearly 24 Hours — Situation Takes Unexpected Turn
A call about a dog reportedly left inside a vehicle for nearly a full day turned out to be more...
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Wanted Woman Found at Arby’s, Children Turned Over to Grandma
A woman wanted on a court warrant was taken into custody in Wheelersburg after deputies located her at Arby's and discovered several children were with her. Just before 7 p.m., Scioto County Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle at the restaurant...
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Portsmouth City Council to Consider Alley Vacation, Wage Updates, and New Economic Development Corporation Monday
Portsmouth City Council will meet Monday evening with a full agenda that includes infrastructure decisions, wage adjustments for city employees,...
Is It Okay to Leave Kids Alone at a Playground for a Few Minutes?
That's the question raised by a recent call to the Scioto County Sheriff's Office in Lucasville. Deputies responded after a...
Busted! 06/05/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Screaming, Wandering, and a Cemetery Nap: A Strange Day in Portsmouth
Portsmouth police had their hands full with a string of disorderly conduct calls involving people yelling, wandering through neighborhoods, running...
Woman Begs Deputies Not to Arrest Boyfriend After He Allegedly Held Her Down and Covered Her Mouth
A domestic disturbance call took a dramatic turn when deputies say a woman initially denied anything physical had happened —...
Sleep. Get a License. Repeat. Burger King Call Reveals Two Exhausted, Unlicensed Drivers
A report of a possibly impaired driver at Burger King in Wheelersburg led deputies to a surprising discovery: the driver...
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