Threat Locks Down Northwest Schools
Northwest Local Schools went into a Level 1 lockdown after a threat was made toward the school, adding another frightening ...
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Trespasser Fights Deputies
A man who was told to leave someone's property allegedly refused to go, even after a deputy warned him that...
Loud Bang Shatters Window — But What Caused It?
A man was sleeping on his couch when a sudden noise that sounded like an explosion jolted him awake....
Shawnee State Students Explore Legal Careers as Southeast Ohio Faces Attorney Shortage
Southeast Ohio has a shortage of lawyers, and Shawnee State University may be in a position to help change that...
Busted! 10/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 153 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Ding-Dong Ditch Torments Disabled Man
A group of girls accused of repeatedly bothering a woman and her disabled son on Summit Street got a lesson...
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Drunk Man Threatens to Burn House With Wife, Kids Inside
A late-night domestic call in Minford turned into a hunt across two communities after family members reported an intoxicated man was making threats, trying to get into a gun safe, and threatening to burn down a house with his wife...
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Reports of Gunshots at Shawnee State Park Lead Deputies to 28-Person Cabin Party
A late-night call about gunshots, screaming, and what sounded like a crowd of people sent deputies and state park officers...
Does Clay Township Need Deputies?
The argument over who should police Clay Township — and what residents should pay for it — is flaring up...
Homeless Camp Brings Police to Wayne Hills
Portsmouth police made two separate trips to Wayne Hills Monday as the housing authority dealt with homeless people staying on...
Body Discovered in West Portsmouth
A mother went to her son’s West Portsmouth home Thursday afternoon because she couldn’t get inside and feared something terrible...
Gun Report Leads Deputies to Kick in Door
A report of a possibly armed man inside a Lucasville home ended with Scioto County deputies kicking in a back...
Woman Punches Man, Resists Arrest
A family argument turned physical when a woman allegedly punched a man in the face, leaving him with a bloody...
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Homeless Camp Brings Police to Wayne Hills
Portsmouth police made two separate trips to Wayne Hills Monday as the housing authority dealt with homeless people staying on its property and residents allowing others to stay in apartments. The first call came shortly after 9 a.m. The Portsmouth...
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$5,000 Promises, $90 Checks: Is Trump Courting Senior Voters Before the Midterms?
First came the $5,000 election promise. Then came the $90 Medicare checks. Now, with the November 3 midterm elections approaching,...
Man Busted on Cocaine Charges in Scioto County – One Week After Prison Release
Well, that didn’t last long. A Columbus man whose parole date was listed as October 14 is back the Scioto...
Bad Daughter Swipes Mom’s Credit Card
A woman who discovered approximately $300 in credit card purchases she hadn't authorized told deputies she believed her own daughter...
City Hall Revives Fight Over Cutting Municipal Court to One Judge
Portsmouth City Council is preparing to reopen a fight that got pretty heated the last time around: Does Portsmouth really...
Another Crash, Another Suspension Charge for Repeat Driver
Some people have a complicated relationship with driving. James Howard appears to have a complicated relationship with driving legally. A...
New Slider Restaurant Comes to Town, But Can It Challenge Hickie’s?
A new cheeseburger restaurant is rolling into town in a giant orange shipping container, promising fresh sliders, waffle fries, and...
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