Ohio’s SNAP “Pop Ban”: Good for Public Health… or Government Babysitting?
Ohio has officially decided it’s time to put the brakes on buying pop with food stamps. Beginning October 1, 2026, Ohio residents using SNAP ...
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Grand Jury Indicts Portsmouth Man on String of Serious Charges After Police Chase
A Portsmouth man already facing a long list of charges now faces even more after the Scioto County Grand Jury handed down...
Police Roundup: Warrants, Disorderly Conduct and Suspicious Activity Keep Officers Busy
The Portsmouth Police Department had officers responding to a series of calls ranging from suspicious activity to disorderly conduct across the...
Could This Have Been Prevented? Woman Airlifted After Pit Bull Mauling
A woman was airlifted to a Columbus hospital Sunday morning after a brutal dog attack in the Lucasville Bottoms, an incident...
14 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 14 Public Indictments. An indictment...
How Feedback Cycles Improve Writing Quality in Education
Most students get feedback on their writing and move on without really using it. That's the gap between writing that...
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BREAKING: White House Announces Fiber Technician Workforce Push
A workforce initiative tied to the nation’s rapidly expanding broadband infrastructure was highlighted during a White House press conference Wednesday afternoon, signaling new job opportunities that could benefit communities across southern Ohio. During the briefing, federal officials discussed workforce development efforts...
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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,...
Masked Men Hit McDermott Home in Daylight Burglary
A quiet afternoon in McDermott was interrupted when a caller dialed 911 to report what looked like a burglary in...
Naked Woman in the Snow Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest in Franklin Furnace
A shocking early-morning scene in Franklin Furnace ended with an arrest after deputies say a young woman showed up at...
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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 legislation pandering to the hometown crowd.” The bill, introduced by state lawmakers, would prevent commissioners, township trustees, and mayors from...
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“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...
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...
Grand Jury Hands Down 126 Child S*x Crime Counts Against Four Defendants in Three Separate Scioto County Cases
The latest session of the Scioto County Grand Jury delivered a staggering total of 126 felony counts tied to child sexual...
18 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on...
Tips That Will Enhance Your Productivity on Your Farm
Improve workflow and achieve more on your farm with these practical strategies. Discover some tips that will enhance your productivity...
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