Missing Person Tip Sparks Major Search on Robinson Avenue
An anonymous tip tied to a missing person’s case brought a swarm of law enforcement vehicles and forensic equipment to ...
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Back Before the Judge: Man Accused in Wife’s Shooting Faces Probation Revocation From Earlier Attempted Murder Case
An inquiry from a reader about the progress of this case prompted this article. Thank You! The man charged with...
Disturbing Facebook Post Prompts Welfare Check at Portsmouth Apartment
A troubling social media post led to a police welfare check at a Portsmouth apartment after a concerned relative contacted...
Assault Call in Lucasville Ends With Unexpected Arrest
What began as a reported assault in Lucasville took an unexpected turn after deputies completed their investigation. Scioto County Sheriff’s...
“Let’s See If She’s a 10 Without Teeth”: TikTok Post Sparks Violent Threat Complaint
It started with a TikTok video — and quickly escalated into screenshots of messages threatening violence. According to a report...
Pants Down on the Tracks, “Naked” Dancing on Gallia: Portsmouth Police Handle a Strange Night of Calls
It was one of those nights where officers probably checked the coffee pot twice. From a man with his pants down on...
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Scioto County Commissioners Say $36 Billion Gas Plant Announcement Caught Them Off Guard
Scioto County leaders say they were just as surprised as residents to hear reports of a massive $36 billion natural gas power plant being proposed near Portsmouth—and they stress they currently have no official information about the project. Commissioner Merit Smith told reporters he first learned about the announcement...
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Best Dog Treats and Chews Made in the USA: Premium Picks for Health-Conscious Pet Parents
Pet owners across Ohio, and especially here in communities like Portsmouth and the greater Scioto County area, increasingly treat their...
Welfare Check on 3-Week-Old Baby Raises Questions — Were Police Justified in Getting Involved?
Officers were called in to check on the welfare of a 3-week-old infant after medical personnel reported serious concerns: the baby had...
Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions
There’s finally movement on the court calendar in the sprawling Scioto County corruption cases — but not much momentum. Former...
Massive $33 Billion Natural Gas Power Plant Proposed Near Portsmouth as Southern Ohio Emerges as Energy Hub
Southern Ohio may soon find itself at the center of one of the largest energy developments in the country. Federal...
74-Year-Old Beaver Man Killed
A deadly two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Beaver man Wednesday morning at a busy Pike County intersection. According...
Unruly Kid Faces Charges in Two Counties
It started with items scattered across a front yard — porch furniture overturned, household belongings thrown into the grass, and...
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Massive $33 Billion Natural Gas Power Plant Proposed Near Portsmouth as Southern Ohio Emerges as Energy Hub
Southern Ohio may soon find itself at the center of one of the largest energy developments in the country. Federal officials announced a proposed $33 billion natural gas power facility near Portsmouth, a project so large it would become the biggest natural gas...
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New Boston Police Hunt Lawn Equipment Thieves
New Boston Police are searching for a pair of suspects accused of stealing high-dollar lawn equipment — and they’re keeping their sense...
Hero Dog Killed Protecting Owner
A heartbreaking call in Lucasville has once again put the spotlight on dangerous dog encounters, Ohio’s strengthened animal laws, and a shelter system...
Busted! 02/17/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
6 Major SNAP Changes You Need to Know for 2026
Recent legislative shifts, specifically the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," alongside new federal authorizations, are bringing the...
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...
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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