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 ...
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Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Wheelersburg after a disturbing domestic dispute spiraled into chaos. A woman told 911...
Busted! 02/16/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Vincent Herman Bets It All on ‘Rat Songs’ and a Portsmouth Premiere That Pulls No Punches
On a cold Saturday night in Portsmouth, the marquee at Portsmouth 8 Cinema won’t be advertising a superhero sequel. It’ll be flashing a title that sounds like a punk mixtape : Rat Songs, a locally made dramedy that takes a hard look at what...
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Late-Night 911 Call For Help Ends With ICE Detainer
What began as a late-night call for help ended with a trip to jail after officers responding just before 11 p.m. determined...
Deputies Rescue Teen Lost in Minford Woods After Midnight 911 Call
A terrifying late-night ordeal ended safely thanks to quick-thinking first responders after a teenage girl called 911 just before 1 a.m.,...
Squatter Busted in Vacant Home — Back on the Streets Less Than 24 Hours Later
What started as a neighborhood complaint quickly turned into an arrest — and an almost immediate release. Portsmouth officers were...
Late-Night Runaways: Two Teens Bolt from Group Home — Then Another Girl Takes Off in Pajamas
It was a busy—and worrying—night for officers after multiple juveniles ran away from a local group home in a series...
Battling the Opioid Crisis in Scioto County: Progress and Challenges
The opioid crisis has deeply affected communities across the United States, and Scioto County, Ohio, has been no exception. Years...
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...
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Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters
Scioto County voters will head to the polls on May 5, 2026, for the primary election — and this one carry extra weight after a year marked by tragedy, scandal, and big changes in county leadership. If you’ve been confused by who’s running, which seats are...
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Portsmouth’s “TRIPLE GHOST” Building
Standing at the corner of Gallia and Campbell Streets, a massive brick complex serves as a silent skyline of a...
Children Tell Deputies They Don’t Feel Safe at Home, CPS Notified
A call about an unruly teenager quickly turned into something far more concerning after children told deputies they feared abuse...
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...
Ohio Lawmakers Move to Ban NDAs for Elected Officials After Google Data Center Secrecy Sparks Backlash
In the wake of growing frustration over secrecy surrounding a proposed Google data center in Scioto County, two Ohio lawmakers...
When Care Crosses the Line: A Practical Guide to Knowing What’s Normal, and What’s Not, in Long-Term Care Settings
Families place significant trust in long-term care facilities, whether they are located in small communities or large metropolitan areas. These...
Busted! 02/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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