Google Plans Public Open House, County Interviews for Development Director
After months of scandal, court cases, uncertainty, and questions about who was steering the ship, Scioto County leaders say some ...
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Register Short Again and Again — Walmart Employee Accused of Skimming Cash
It wasn’t a one-time mistake. Store staff say the register kept coming up short — and the pattern pointed to...
FRANKLIN AVENUE OD VICTIM REVIVED WITH TWO DOSES OF NARCAN
What first looked like a drunk man stumbling through the neighborhood turned out to be something far more serious. Portsmouth...
Busted! 04/30/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 177 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
TERRIFYING CHASE ENDS ON HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
A young woman trying to get away from a man who was following her ended up doing what many people...
Man Resists Arrest After Rampage Inside and Outside Home
What started as a domestic call quickly turned into a chaotic scene involving multiple victims, property damage, and a struggle...
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Where Did the Paving Money Go? Portsmouth Spent $2.39 Million on Streets in Four Years
As Portsmouth leaders prepare to place a renewal of the city’s street paving levy on the November ballot, one reader asked a simple question many taxpayers may be wondering: Exactly where did the money go? Records from the Scioto County...
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HOT DOGS IN THE HOODIE, BOOZE IN THE BATHROOM — SHOPLIFT HEADACHES HIT LOCAL STORES
Two Portsmouth stores dealt with suspected theft calls involving some very different grab-and-go choices. The first call came from Family...
Man Busted After Dog Left Locked in Car at Kroger
A call about a dog in danger at a Wheelersburg Kroger quickly turned into an arrest. Deputies were sent after...
STRANGER COUGHING IN THE HOUSE: HOMEOWNER FINDS WOMAN INSIDE AFTER SHOCKING BREAK-IN
Imagine being home alone in the middle of the night… and hearing a cough from another room. That nightmare became...
Busted! 04/29/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 174 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Beyond the Odds: Hidden Factors Influencing the Kentucky Derby 2026
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, scheduled for May 2, 2026, is shaping up to be far more than...
SKI MASK GUNMAN HUNT ENDS WITH PAROLEE ARREST AFTER MIDNIGHT SEARCH
A terrifying late-night call sent Portsmouth police racing through multiple neighborhoods looking for a masked man with a gun. Around...
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“THEY’RE CHASING ME!” — NIGHT OF 911 CALLS TURNS INTO HIGH-SPEED SCARE IN SOUTH WEBSTER
A suspicious vehicle call quickly spiraled into a chaotic night of 911 calls, a high-speed drive, and a whole lot of confusion. It started when a caller reported a vehicle pulling into an elderly couple’s driveway in South Webster. The...
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GRAVE ROBBERY? FLOWERS VANISH FROM MULTIPLE GRAVES AT MINFORD CEMETERY
Families in Minford are showing up to visit loved ones—and finding the flowers gone. Deputies were called to Bennett Cemetery...
Landscaping Tips for Stronger, Healthier Plants
You may dream of stronger, healthier plants. But if your landscaping is subpar at best, you will continue dreaming. Use...
5 Dangers of Skipping Regular Oil Changes
Skipping oil changes can damage your engine, reduce performance, and lead to costly repairs. Learn why regular maintenance keeps your...
Ohio Home Shock: Prices Surge, Taxes Bite, and the ‘Crash’ Many Fear Still Hasn’t Come
Ohio’s housing market is throwing off mixed signals: cranes are up, apartments are going in, and “for sale” signs are...
Free Play with No Deposit Bonuses: Overview, Benefits, and Tips for Players
This gambling activity is surely popular, as it allows for rewarding sessions with exposure to fewer financial risks when you...
Busted! 04/28/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 173 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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