30 Days in Jail for Daycare Worker Charged with Child Endangerment. Mom Files Lawsuit
A former Wheelersburg daycare worker will spend 30 days in jail after pleading no contest to child endangerment in a case involving a ...
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Police Back Twice to 4th Street Apartment After Late-Night Domestic Calls
PORTSMOUTH — Police were called twice to a 4th Street apartment above a restaurant after reports of a domestic dispute late at...
Mound Street Trouble Continues — Police Back Twice in One Day
PORTSMOUTH — Police were called back to Mound Street twice in one day to deal with a man who neighbors say has...
Not That Kind of Donation: Prescription Drugs Left at Goodwill Drop Box
PORTSMOUTH — Someone apparently misunderstood what the donation bins at Goodwill are meant for. Portsmouth police were called to the Goodwill on Robinson...
Police Roundup: Homeless Camps, Trespassing Arrest, and Man Messing With Power Lines
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth police dealt with a variety of calls across the city recently, ranging from homeless camps and trespassing...
Scioto County Investigating Potential Data Breach After Employees Fall for Phishing Scam
Scioto County officials are investigating a potential data breach after county employees were tricked by phishing emails and clicked on suspicious links on county...
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Shawnee State Football Takes Shape with Veteran Coach Hire, Stadium Plans, and County Support
Momentum is building around Shawnee State University’s long-awaited football program, and local leaders say it could mark the start of something big for the university and the region. Shawnee State University has announced Mark Snyder, a veteran college football coach with nearly...
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Overdose Behind Portsmouth Elementary Leads Early-Morning Police Roundup
An apparent overdose behind Portsmouth Elementary School capped off a busy early-morning stretch for police dealing with several calls involving people in distress...
Burn Ban Ignored Twice in One Day Wheelersburg; Firefighters Warn of Spring Fire Risk
Firefighters had to respond twice in one day after reports of people burning wood despite Ohio’s spring burn ban, a...
Shawnee State Football Takes Shape with Veteran Coach Hire, Stadium Plans, and County Support
Momentum is building around Shawnee State University’s long-awaited football program, and local leaders say it could mark the start of...
Busted! 03/12/26 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...
Doze Bedding’s Award-Winning Sateen Duvet Covers Are Perfect For Luxe Bedrooms: Here’s Why
Creating a comfortable and visually calming bedroom often comes down to thoughtful details. Lighting, textures, and colors all play a...
New Economic Development Group Begins Search for Director as Scioto County Looks to Move Forward
After months of uncertainty surrounding economic development in Scioto County, a new step suggests the county may finally be building...
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New Economic Development Group Begins Search for Director as Scioto County Looks to Move Forward
After months of uncertainty surrounding economic development in Scioto County, a new step suggests the county may finally be building a path forward. The Southern Ohio Port Authority recently shared a job posting announcing that the Scioto County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is now...
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Teen Pranks Draw Police Attention — How “Harmless” Mischief Can Turn Serious
What may have started as kids goofing off ended up drawing police attention twice Sunday night and serves as a...
Woman Found “Rowing” Canoe in Man’s Backyard Arrested in Portsmouth
Police responding to a disturbance on 5th Street found an unusual situation when they arrived — a woman sitting in a canoe...
Police Warn Man After Repeated Reports of Racial Slurs and Neighborhood Disturbance
Police responded twice on Monday and again on Wednesday to a Mound Street residence after neighbors reported a man outside yelling racial...
Woman Reports Daughter Assaulted; Police Take Report at Hospital
A woman contacted 911 early Tuesday morning to report that her daughter had been physically and sexually assaulted. The call...
Man Found Dead Hours After Release From Rehab Program
Just hours after being celebrated online as a graduate of a rehabilitation program, a man was found dead early Monday...
Strange Woman With Knife Reported in Lucasville
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies rushed to Lucasville after a caller reported a woman with a knife threatening to harm herself. ...
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