Portsmouth Finally Breaks Ground on $34 Million Riverfront Makeover!
Shovels hit the dirt, cameras flashed, and for once the talk of a “new riverfront” wasn’t just talk. On Monday, ...
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WANTED ROUNDUP: Three Busted in Portsmouth, But Only One Played It Smart
It was a busy night for Portsmouth Police as three wanted suspects were taken off the streets — though only...
🚨 911 Caller Ends Up in Handcuffs: Domestic Drama Takes a Shocking Twist
What started as a call for help ended with the caller himself sitting in the Scioto County Jail. Deputies say...
💊 Franklin Furnace Woman Busted: Facing a Mountain of Drug Charges
What started as a quiet spring day in April turned into a major drug case that’s now landed a 21-year-old...
Man Struck by Race Car in Wheelersburg
It started as just another night in Wheelersburg—until a man found himself struck by a race car. 🚗💥 Details are...
🚨 Overdose Scare on Russ Street Ends in Arrest
A late-night overdose call turned into a bust when Portsmouth Police and EMS rushed to a Russ Street home around...
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Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia
On a Friday night in Portsmouth, Ohio, a young Cyn Mackley could be found walking the streets, roaming the library, or tracing the edges of the Scioto River. She knew the town like the back of her hand. “You can...
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“Put the Gun Away!” Deputies Race to Calm 5 A.M. Wheelersburg Drama
What started as a frantic pre-dawn emergency call turned into a bizarre string of twists involving porch intruders, pellet guns,...
Lucasville Drama Ends in Jail
Lucasville deputies were called out over the weekend after a disturbing report of threats to torch a home and camper. ...
Couple Busted After Speedway Robbery
Morning traffic on Gallia Street got an eyeful when a fight broke out near Speedway—and ended with two suspects cuffed...
🚨 Radioactive Shrimp Recall at Walmart! 🚨
Better check your freezer—because some bags of shrimp sold at Ohio Walmart stores are now under recall after the FDA...
Who Stole the Democrats’ Seat? Portsmouth Bench Mystery Heats Up
Portsmouth woke up to a mystery this weekend—and it wasn’t about politics, potholes, or pothouses. It was about a bench. ...
Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia
On a Friday night in Portsmouth, Ohio, a young Cyn Mackley could be found walking the streets, roaming the library,...
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Bathtime at the Gazebo: Troubled Woman With 7 Open Cases Released Back Onto Portsmouth Streets
It’s the story that won’t end—and now, it’s getting stranger. Just last week, we told you that a Scioto County Grand Jury had indicted a 44-year-old homeless woman on multiple felony charges, sparking hope that she might finally be properly...
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Big Move at the Kricker Innovation Hub: SSU Names New Boss
Shawnee State University just handed the keys to one of Portsmouth’s hottest new projects to a hometown veteran. Dr. Amanda...
Bathtime at the Gazebo: Troubled Woman With 7 Open Cases Released Back Onto Portsmouth Streets
It’s the story that won’t end—and now, it’s getting stranger. Just last week, we told you that a Scioto County...
LOCKED DOORS: SOPA Board Skips Its Own Meeting? Seriously???
The courthouse drama may be stalled, but that’s not the only thing stuck in limbo. When it comes to Scioto...
DoMyEssay for Students: Clear Structure, Direct Chat, and On-Time Results
Blank pages stall progress. With clear structure, direct chat, and timed milestones, DoMyEssay can write your essay and deliver an...
Scioto County Veterans Face Hidden Health Risks from Navy Service
If you’re one of the 4,722 veterans who call Scioto County home, your service may still be affecting your health,...
Busted! 08/18/25 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...
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