Land Bank Overhaul Promised After Complaints About Fairness
After months of complaints and stalled sales, Scioto County leaders say the land bank is getting a full reset—and this ...
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TENT CAMP CHAOS: SCREAMS FOR HELP LEAD TO ARREST NEAR MABERT ROAD
Calls about homeless camps are nothing new along Mabert Road—but this one escalated fast. Around 8:30 a.m., officers were called...
MAN CLAIMS HE WAS SHOT AT TACO BELL — 4 A.M. CALL SENDS POLICE TO ROYAL INN
A frantic early-morning report had Portsmouth officers rushing to the Royal Inn after a man said he had just been...
Breakdown Turns Into Nightmare—Vehicle Left on Road Found Completely Vandalized
It broke down for a few hours. By the time they came back — it was destroyed. According to a...
Tenant Says Landlord Had His Belongings Taken—Nearly $6K Reported Missing
He came back to finish moving out — and says half his stuff was gone. Now he’s accusing his landlord...
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: HOMEOWNER HOLDS YOUNG BURGLAR FOR DEPUTIES
A break-in didn’t get very far after a homeowner stepped in and stopped it himself. Deputies were called to Houston...
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CHILD P**N TIP LEADS TO PORTSMOUTH ARREST AFTER POLICE RAID HOME
What started as a tip from a national task force ended with a Portsmouth man in jail. Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force flagged information about possible child sexual abuse material tied to devices in Portsmouth. That’s...
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Botanical Party Food Pairings for a Sophisticated Weekend Gathering
Hosting a weekend get-together is a wonderful excuse to elevate your standard entertaining repertoire. While there is always a time...
Busted! 04/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Why More Americans Are Choosing Certification Programs Over Traditional Degrees
In recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place across the United States as more individuals reconsider the value of...
MISSING CAR, NO RECORD — REPO CONFUSION RAISES RED FLAGS IN WHEELERSBURG
A Wheelersburg family thought their vehicle had been stolen—until the story took a turn into the complicated world of repossessions....
12 More Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 12 Public Indictments. ...
Exes Clash at Ballfield, Both Call Deputies With Different Stories
What should’ve been a simple ballgame turned into a back-and-forth between two parents — with both sides calling law enforcement...
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16 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on April 10, 2026 and returned 16 Public Indictments . An indictment is not a conviction. All Defendants are presumed to...
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5 Expert Tips To Optimize End-Of-Line Palletizing
Check out these practical strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline workflows in end-of-line palletizing operations.
OVERDOSE CHAOS AT MARATHON: MAN GOES ON RAMPAGE IN BATHROOM
A frightening scene unfolded inside a local gas station bathroom, ending with a man sedated and rushed to the hospital....
3 Indicted After Teen Gunned Down in Wayne Hills
What started as a shooting in Wayne Hills has now turned into a major case with a long list of...
Drywall Air Bubbles: What Are They and What Causes Them?
Drywall mud looking smooth, then suddenly showing bubbles? Get a clear read on what those spots mean and why they...
$45,000 and Nothing to Show: Portsmouth Wraps Up Costly Lawsuit Filed by Former Mayor
After more two years of legal filings, hearings, and back-and-forth, the final bill is in—and Portsmouth taxpayers are footing a...
Shawnee State Students Develop Innovative E-Braille Device to Improve Accessibility
Two Shawnee State University students are turning classroom learning into a real-world solution aimed at improving accessibility for people who...
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