Stranger Tries to Get Into Woman’s Car, Says He Just Left Jail
A woman on State Route 125 called deputies after a stranger standing in the roadway tried to get into her ...
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Intoxicated Driver Arrested With Toddler in Car
A woman who was allegedly so drunk she could barely walk was arrested after deputies discovered she'd been driving with...
Wrecked House – 2 Domestic Violence Busts
A chaotic call in Minford involving a man allegedly destroying a house while children were present ended with two people...
Scioto County Schools Challenged to Deck the Halls for Winterfest
Scioto County schools are getting a new Christmas assignment this year. Deck the halls. And make them good enough to...
Neighbor Threatens to Shoot Man and His Dogs
A dispute between neighbors over yard work allegedly escalated into threats to shoot a man, his dogs and his car....
Hospital Calls Police When 400lb Man Refuses to Leave
Portsmouth police were called to Southern Ohio Medical Center after hospital staff reported a 400 lb. man with a large...
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Police Give Retired K9 Sita One Final Ride
A long line of Portsmouth police vehicles drew worried attention as officers traveled along Jackson Street. People wondered what had happened. Why were so many officers there? The answer was heartbreaking. Portsmouth Police were giving retired K9 Sita one final...
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Big Changes in Google’s Data Center Water Plans
One of the biggest concerns surrounding Google's massive Franklin Furnace data center has been how much water the facility might...
School Fight Leads to Sheriff’s Investigation
What started as an argument between two students ended with allegations of assault, accusations of bullying and a sheriff's investigation...
Walmart Shopper Accused of Stuffing Groceries Into Bag, Walking Past Checkout
A man allegedly decided to skip one important part of grocery shopping: paying for the food. According to a Lawrence...
Big Brother Says He Staged Rescue Mission For Abused Younger Siblings
A family fight in McDermott raises a complicated question: What is an older sibling supposed to do when younger brothers...
A Traditional Remedy or a Supplement That Requires Medical Approval?
In the era of increasing interest in wellness, detoxification, and natural health support, activated charcoal has become a hype ingredient....
Police Warn Kia Owners as ‘Kia Boyz’ Theft Trend Hits Radar
If you drive an older Kia or Hyundai, Portsmouth police say it’s time to pay a little extra attention to...
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Google Contractor Unaware of Local Hiring Agreement
Scioto County officials say Google promised to use local workers whenever possible on its massive Franklin Furnace data center project. But when Commissioner Merit Smith visited the construction site to ask why workers were coming in from Wisconsin, he discovered...
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Woman Accused of Switching Price Tags at Lowe’s Arrested for Theft
A woman allegedly tried to give herself a discount at Lowe’s by switching price tags on merchandise. But store security...
Homeless Dollar General Suspect Puts Spotlight on Jail Revolving Door
Portsmouth police were called to the Dollar General on Gallia Street Tuesday afternoon after employees said a homeless woman had...
How Deep Should a Porch Be? Plan It Around the Furniture, Not the Blueprint
A lot of new homes come with what I'd call a decorative porch. It's four or five feet deep, looks...
Death Call Takes Crews Deep Into The Woods
Taking proper care of someone who has died can be complicated even under ordinary circumstances. In a remote, wooded part...
Mom Says 9-Year-Old Jumped at School for Third Time
A West Portsmouth mother called the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office after she said her 9-year-old child was jumped at school,...
Passed Out at the Wheel With Powder on His Nose
A report of an unresponsive man behind the wheel in South Webster turned into an arrest after deputies arrived to...
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