Remembering Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman
Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman has passed away following complications from an automobile accident that happened in May. Her fellow ...
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MONSTROUS: School Workers Hit with 1,188 Abuse Charges in Shocking Special Ed Scandal
In a bombshell development straight out of a nightmare, four former school employees are now facing an eye-popping 1,188 criminal...
🚨 Rehab Ruckus: Former Client Fights Staff Over Suboxone in Scioto County Facility Dispute
The ongoing debate about how many rehab facilities are too many got another chapter when deputies were called to a...
MONSTER MOM JAILED: Woman Who Let Pit Bull Maul Her Handcuffed Son Gets 23 Years
In one of the most horrific child abuse cases Ohio has seen in years, a Cleveland mother will spend up...
Busted! 07/04/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 180 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
🔥 Chaos at the Camp: Tent Torched, Chickens Loose, and Trash Everywhere at Doyle’s Landing
Add arson, poultry, and piles of trash to the ever-growing list of issues plaguing Portsmouth’s homeless camps. Just after 9...
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Jailhouse Jackpot: Scioto County Keeps $1.5 Million for Major Jail Upgrades
Scioto County just caught a break—and it's coming in the form of $1.5 million in grant money that officials feared was lost forever. The funds were originally awarded to build a standalone all-female jail, but that project was scrapped last...
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🏥 Scioto County Approves Hospital Tax to Keep Medicaid Dollars Local
Scioto County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new hospital tax assessment designed to protect local healthcare funding....
Busted! 07/03/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 183 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
8-Year-Old Tries to Stab Mother in Mental Health Emergency
In a chilling reminder of how deeply the mental health crisis is impacting families, a panicked mother called 911 after...
🚗 Birthday Bash Turns into Backwoods Nightmare: Car Crash, Threats, and Birthday Drama! 🎉💥
What started as a low-key birthday celebration quickly spiraled into a chaotic backwoods horror show — complete with a high-speed chase,...
🚨 Gunfire & Getaways: Center Street Turns Into Crime Scene After Wild Evening Shooting
Shots rang out on Center Street just before 7 p.m., sparking chaos, confusion, and a heavy police response that ended...
🚨 “Pulled Out of the Ceiling!” — Deputies Snag Fugitive Eric Carr After Bizarre Hideout at Lucasville Apartment
Just when you thought the Eric Carr crime saga couldn’t get more bizarre, deputies found the 35-year-old parolee literally hiding...
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“I’m the One Who Stays” — Man Arrested for Toddler’s Death Posted Haunting Fatherhood Tribute Just One Day After Changing His Name
Just one day after he legally changed his name and a month after proclaiming himself a “real father” in an emotional Facebook post, 23-year-old Brian Moser (formerly Terry Michael Smith III) is behind bars — charged in connection with the...
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🩸Stabbing Scare at Wheelersburg Kroger
Shoppers at the Wheelersburg Kroger got more than just groceries Sunday when a bloodied man staggered up to the service...
78 Calls Keep Scioto County Crews on the Move Monday
Scioto County first responders had their hands full on Monday, June 30, 2025, answering 78 separate calls for service that...
🚨 “On My Way Back to Jail” — Serial Offender Eric Carr Busted Again on Sex Charge! 🚔
He’s back—and this time, it’s for a sex crime. Eric Carr, 35, of Portsmouth, can’t seem to stay out of...
Ohio Governor Signs Budget Bill That Changes Library Funding Model
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the state’s two-year budget bill today, officially enacting significant changes to how public libraries are...
Busted! 07/01/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 181 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
🚨CPS CALLED AFTER CHILD THREAT—INTERPRETER HELPS CONNECT CRUCIAL DETAILS
A disturbing call highlights not only the importance of quick police response—but also how vital interpreters can be in crisis...
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