Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation”
Commissioner Scottie Powell is sharply criticizing proposed Ohio legislation that would prohibit elected officials from signing nondisclosure agreements, calling the effort “lazy ...
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Missing Scioto County Man Found Deceased in Waverly
A search for a missing Scioto County man has come to a tragic conclusion after his body was discovered in...
Busted! 03/02/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Repeated Mental Health Calls Keep Portsmouth Officers Busy
It was a long and emotionally charged stretch for Portsmouth Police Department officers, who responded to several separate mental health-related...
Ohio AG Urges Parents to Activate Instagram Alerts as New Teen Self-Harm Search Warnings Roll Out
In a move aimed at addressing rising teen mental health concerns, Dave Yost is encouraging Ohio parents to enroll in...
Parolee Uber Driver Accused of Stealing Thousands
It was supposed to be a quick ride — but it ended with missing cash, a threat involving a gun,...
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Commissioners Respond to Open Meetings Lawsuit Over Data Center
Scioto County Commissioners are pushing back against a lawsuit that accuses them of violating Ohio’s Open Meetings Act during negotiations tied to the proposed Google data center in Franklin Furnace. The lawsuit, filed by a county resident and represented by...
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“My House Is Boobytrapped”: Wheelersburg Man’s 911 Calls End in ER Trip After Drug-Fueled Crisis
Deputies with the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office were called to Wheelersburg after a man repeatedly dialed 911 claiming his home...
Busted! 02/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Late-Night Guitar Serenade Ends With Man in Handcuffs
It started with a knock on the door before sunrise — and ended with a man walking down a driveway...
Barefoot Child Found Wandering Alone Sparks Concern — Good Samaritans Step In
It started with a little girl walking alone — barefoot, dressed in black, and trying to find her family. Something...
“Gone to Rasslin’”: Teen’s Trip to Huntington Triggers Multi-County Search
A Scioto County mom went into full detective mode after her teenage son didn’t come home when promised — and social media...
False Name, Real Warrant: Woman Arrested Near Scioto Trail Malt Shop
What started as a suspicious person call near the Malt Shop on the Scioto Trail ended with handcuffs. Officers with the Portsmouth...
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No Signs of Foul Play in Jail Death — So Why the Silence?
Nearly seven weeks after a woman died in the booking area of the Scioto County Jail, records and body camera footage reviewed by Scioto County Daily News point to something important: So far, there is no evidence that anything suspicious or criminal occurred. ...
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Texas Spotlight: How Sweepstakes Models Work in the Lone Star State
Texas has limited options for regulated online gaming, so many residents look for alternatives structured as promotional sweepstakes. Sweepstakes platforms...
Busted! 02/24/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Calling 911 for a Ride: Domino’s Call Highlights Gaps in Addiction Treatment Access
Officers were dispatched to Domino’s Pizza on Gay Street after Portsmouth Ambulance crews reported a woman repeatedly calling for rides — even...
Death Investigation on Gallia Street: Man Found Deceased in Apartment
Portsmouth police were called to Gallia Street after a man was found deceased inside an apartment. Officers secured the scene...
Drug Fears, Lockdowns, and Warrants: Deputies Handle Two Troubling Welfare Calls
Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were kept busy responding to two separate incidents involving drug concerns, safety fears, and outstanding warrants. ...
Busted! 02/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 170 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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