6 Major SNAP Changes You Need to Know for 2026
Recent legislative shifts, specifically the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," alongside new federal authorizations, are bringing the ...
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Busted! 02/17/26 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...
South Point Woman Indicted in Ohio Medicaid Fraud Crackdown; Nearly $478K Allegedly Stolen Statewide
An area woman is among those charged following a statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud that authorities say cost taxpayers nearly half a...
Gun at the Door, Choking Inside: Assault Investigation Underway After Home Confrontation
It started with a knock — and quickly turned into a violent confrontation involving a firearm, choking, and visible injuries. ...
Break-In Investigated at Police Headquarters
It wasn’t a 911 call from a homeowner or business owner — it was a call from a police department itself after damage was...
Woman Arrested for Burglary After Allegedly Being Turned Loose From Rehab With Nowhere to Go
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Sunset Street home after residents reported a strange and frightening situation: a...
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Community Mourns the Loss of Bloom-Vernon Superintendent Marc Kreischer
The South Webster community is grieving following the sudden passing of Marc Kreischer, superintendent of Bloom-Vernon Local Schools and a beloved leader whose impact stretched far beyond the classroom. The district announced Sunday that Bloom-Vernon Local Schools will be closed to students on...
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What Makes a Cross-Country Ski Truly “Fast”
Today, speed is associated not only with sports. It is present in finance, technology, and even digital products, where users...
Kratom Strains At Oasis Kratom—Professional Sourcing For Steady Availability
Maintaining a reliable supply of high-quality products requires a distributor that prioritizes consistency and professional sourcing. Oasis Kratom ensures that...
7 Compelling Reasons To Stock Up On Bulk Kratom Capsules In 2026
With so many brands and options available, choosing the right option is not easy. Understanding why many buyers choose the...
Woman Convicted in Baby’s Fentanyl Death Gets New Sentence
A woman convicted in the overdose death of an 11-month-old baby is back in Scioto County — and headed for a new...
Midnight Crisis at Gallia Speedway Ends with Man Seeking Help
Portsmouth officers and EMS were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street just after midnight following a report of a suicidal man suffering from altered...
“I Have More Firepower Than You”: 911 Tirade Ends With Bloodied Man, Smashed Windshield, Hospital Trip
It started with a bizarre 911 call claiming federal agents were after him — and ended with a shattered windshield,...
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Multi-State Manhunt Ends in Tragedy After Scioto County Sexual Assault Investigation
A sexual assault investigation in Scioto County early Tuesday morning escalated into a multi-state law enforcement search that ended hours later with the suspect’s death in southwest Virginia. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after a...
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Tragedy on the Tracks: Woman Found Dead Behind Local Bar
A late-night call to police turned heartbreaking early this morning after a woman was found dead along the railroad tracks...
Jumped from His Mother’s Car-Then an Ambulance
What started as a frightening call along State Route 140 turned into a tense, emotional night for first responders trying...
Busted! 02/13/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 163 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
What Every Barber in Ohio Should Know About Meeting Continuing Education Requirements
In Ohio, barbers must complete continuing education to keep their licenses active and remain compliant with state rules. These requirements...
Vape Bust, Then an Assault: Busy Two Days for Police at Sciotoville Community School
Portsmouth Police had their hands full at Sciotoville Community School this week, responding to two separate incidents on back-to-back days...
Drama Surrounds Suspicious High Street Fire
A busy and tense night unfolded on High Street after Portsmouth Police and Fire crews rushed to a house fire reported around 6:30...
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