Community Mourns the Loss of Bloom-Vernon Superintendent Marc Kreischer
The South Webster community is grieving following the sudden passing of Marc Kreischer, superintendent of Bloom-Vernon Local Schools and a beloved leader whose ...
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South Point Woman Indicted in Ohio Medicaid Fraud Crackdown; Nearly $478K Allegedly Stolen Statewide
An area woman is among those charged following a statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud that authorities say cost taxpayers nearly half a...
Gun at the Door, Choking Inside: Assault Investigation Underway After Home Confrontation
It started with a knock — and quickly turned into a violent confrontation involving a firearm, choking, and visible injuries. ...
Break-In Investigated at Police Headquarters
It wasn’t a 911 call from a homeowner or business owner — it was a call from a police department itself after damage was...
Woman Arrested for Burglary After Allegedly Being Turned Loose From Rehab With Nowhere to Go
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Sunset Street home after residents reported a strange and frightening situation: a...
Chaos in Wheelersburg: Woman Reports Man Assaulted Child, Grabbed Phone, Then Ran Naked Down the Road
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Wheelersburg after a disturbing domestic dispute spiraled into chaos. A woman told 911...
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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 later with the suspect’s death in southwest Virginia. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after a...
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7 Compelling Reasons To Stock Up On Bulk Kratom Capsules In 2026
With so many brands and options available, choosing the right option is not easy. Understanding why many buyers choose the...
Woman Convicted in Baby’s Fentanyl Death Gets New Sentence
A woman convicted in the overdose death of an 11-month-old baby is back in Scioto County — and headed for a new...
Midnight Crisis at Gallia Speedway Ends with Man Seeking Help
Portsmouth officers and EMS were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street just after midnight following a report of a suicidal man suffering from altered...
“I Have More Firepower Than You”: 911 Tirade Ends With Bloodied Man, Smashed Windshield, Hospital Trip
It started with a bizarre 911 call claiming federal agents were after him — and ended with a shattered windshield,...
Seven Days on Meth, Nowhere to Go: Suicidal Man Found in Tracy Park
Another heartbreaking incident in Tracy Park highlighted just how desperate — and dangerous — Portsmouth’s growing homeless and mental health...
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...
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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...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 02/13/26 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...
What Every Barber in Ohio Should Know About Meeting Continuing Education Requirements
In Ohio, barbers must complete continuing education to keep their licenses active and remain compliant with state rules. These requirements...
Vape Bust, Then an Assault: Busy Two Days for Police at Sciotoville Community School
Portsmouth Police had their hands full at Sciotoville Community School this week, responding to two separate incidents on back-to-back days...
Drama Surrounds Suspicious High Street Fire
A busy and tense night unfolded on High Street after Portsmouth Police and Fire crews rushed to a house fire reported around 6:30...
“He’s Coming to Kick My Door In”: Frightened Mother Calls 911 After Son Demands $300K
Deputies rushed to a home this week after a terrified mother called 911, saying her son told her he was on his...
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...
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