Pit Bulls Seized After Family Dog Killed in Lucasville Attack as Avery’s Law Raises Pressure
LUCASVILLE, OH — Another deadly dog attack in Scioto County is highlighting the growing tension surrounding Avery’s Law, dangerous dogs, ...
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Donuts in the Yard? Shared Property Dispute Turns Into Civil Nightmare in West Portsmouth
WEST PORTSMOUTH, OH — A West Portsmouth woman called 911 after claiming a man was repeatedly tearing up her yard...
Crash, Torn-Out Guardrail, Then Driver Vanishes Into the Night
FRANKLIN FURNACE, OH — A late-night crash on State Route 422 turned into a search stretching to the Lawrence County...
5 Essential Tips for Your Volkswagen’s Long-Term Performance
Atlanta is a key transportation and business hub in the southeastern United States, with a dense network of interstates and...
How Limited Driving Privileges Work in Ohio DUI Cases
Limited driving privileges in Ohio are court-granted permissions that allow suspended drivers to drive for specific approved purposes during their...
SNAP Cuts Leave Ohio Families Hungry
SNAP cuts are leaving more Ohio families struggling to afford food as hunger rises, benefits tighten, and economic pressure keeps...
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Lucasville Woman Tried to Swallow Crack During Portsmouth Arrest
A Lucasville woman is facing a long list of felony charges after deputies say she tried to swallow crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portsmouth. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said detectives conducting a follow-up investigation spotted a woman...
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Deputies Called After Surprise Tenants Found in Vacant Minford House
MINFORD, OH — What was supposed to be a simple property cleanup in Minford turned into a much more complicated...
CALL ABOUT “VICIOUS DOGS” SENDS POLICE SEARCHING THROUGH THOMAS AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD
Portsmouth police spent part of the afternoon searching for two loose dogs after callers feared they might attack someone. Just...
Busted! 05/29/26 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...
MONEY VANISHES IN WEST PORTSMOUTH
Scioto County deputies investigated two very different theft complaints this week — one involving missing cash and another where even...
CATALYTIC CONVERTER, LICENSE PLATE, AND TRUCK ITEMS STOLEN IN SOUTH WEBSTER THEFT ROUNDUP
Scioto County deputies dealt with a string of theft complaints in South Webster involving stolen vehicle parts, a missing license...
SPEEDWAY CHAOS? FIGHTS, WINDOWS SMASHED, THEN ROBBERY REPORT MINUTES LATER
Portsmouth police dealt with a chaotic stretch of calls involving an intoxicated man, smashed windows, and a reported robbery near...
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DOG FOUND ROAMING AFTER OWNER ALLEGEDLY MOVED AWAY AND LEFT PETS BEHIND
Portsmouth police and animal control responded to Valley Street after neighbors reported animals may have been abandoned inside a home after the resident moved out. According to the caller, the neighbor had left but allegedly locked animals inside the residence....
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Google Agrees to Cover $4 Million Local Share for Major Green Township Bridge Project
Google has agreed to cover a $4 million local funding match tied to a major transportation project in Green Township...
Busted! 05/28/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
TROOPERS CALL PORTSMOUTH POLICE FOR HELP WITH DRUNK PASSENGERS DURING OVI STOP
An early morning OVI stop turned chaotic enough that Ohio State Troopers had to call Portsmouth police for backup help...
FAMILY DOLLAR FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT? THEN DOLLAR GENERAL DRAMA BREAKS OUT
Scioto County deputies dealt with a pair of chaotic discount store calls involving an alleged shoplifting spree and a loud...
Fake Tech Support and Fake Deputies Cost Local Victims Thousands in Growing Scam Trend
Two separate fraud reports filed with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office show just how convincing modern scammers have become —...
Man Accuses Baby of Hitting Vape—Woman Says Argument Ended With Punch to the Face
A bizarre argument over a vape and an infant allegedly spiraled into violence, shattered glass, and a hospital trip after...
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