Rising Electric Bills, Clean Water Fears: Ohio Lawmaker Takes Aim at Data Centers
As Scioto County moves forward with plans tied to a proposed Google data center campus, Casey Weinstein, a state lawmaker is ...
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Deputy Recovers Stolen Truck in West Portsmouth — Why Reporting Fast Matters
A routine patrol turned into a vehicle recovery this week after a Scioto County deputy spotted a suspicious truck near 17th...
Bar Calls Police After Man Allegedly Threatens Staff
Officers were called to Frank & Steins Lounge after the bar manager requested help barring a man she said was causing problems and had threatened...
“Tell My Kids to Get in the Car”: 911 Call Highlights When Police Should—and Shouldn’t—Be Called
A frustrated woman dialed 911 with an unusual request: she wanted an officer to come to her home and tell her...
Jail Block Blowup Ends With Bloody Nose and Assault Charge
It started with yelling echoing through a cell block — and ended with one inmate bleeding and another headed for...
WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING & STRANGULATION: NC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUSPECT SHOT AFTER KENTUCKY TRAFFIC STOP
A multi-state manhunt ended in gunfire Tuesday afternoon when Lexington police confronted a North Carolina fugitive accused of brutal domestic violence —...
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Corruption Cases Still in Holding Pattern as Horton, Davis Trials Crawl Forward
If you’re wondering what’s happening with the corruption cases involving former Scioto County Economic Development Director Robert Horton and embattled County Commissioner Bryan Davis, the short answer is: not much. As previously reported, all parties in both cases have waived their right to a speedy trial —...
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Break-In Fears Rattle Neighborhoods as Police Investigate String of Calls Across Portsmouth
Portsmouth Police responded to multiple reports of suspected break-ins and attempted entries over a short period of time, as residents across several neighborhoods reported...
Street Vibrating, Gas in the Air: Major Leak Shuts Down Part of New Boston
A major gas leak forced evacuations and an extended road closure in New Boston Tuesday, after officers reported natural gas coming up through...
Firefighters Injured, Suspect Caught: Swift Multi-Agency Hunt Ends in Arson Arrest
Less than a week after a fire tore through an occupied home and sent firefighters to the hospital, investigators say they’ve tracked...
Corruption Cases Still in Holding Pattern as Horton, Davis Trials Crawl Forward
If you’re wondering what’s happening with the corruption cases involving former Scioto County Economic Development Director Robert Horton and embattled County Commissioner Bryan Davis, the short answer...
“A Digital Lifeline Pulled”: Scioto County Library Ends Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Program
For many families in Scioto County, a small black box from the library meant the difference between being connected and...
Crack-Smoking Mom? Motel Mystery Deepens After Bizarre Calls to Red Roof Inn
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were pulled into a strange and confusing situation at the Red Roof Inn after a report that sounded...
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$1 Million Bond Set in Child Sex Case: Man Charged With 10 Counts of Rape
A $1 million bond has been set for a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor, according to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff David Thoroughman said a detective was contacted on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a mother reported that her 14-year-old child disclosed being...
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Busted! 02/02/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 165 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Strange Car Odors and Their Potential Causes
Unusual car smells like gas, mildew, or burning rubber often indicate underlying issues. This guide breaks down potential causes and...
Breaking Now: Man Arrested in Child Rape
BREAKING NEWS: Otway Man Arrested on Ten Rape Charges Involving Teen An Otway man is behind bars after investigators say...
12 Smart Ways Southern Ohio Residents Stay Warm Without Power
Winter in Southern Ohio can be unforgiving. Ice storms, heavy winds along the river valley, and aging power infrastructure mean...
Walmart Call Turns Into Drug Arrests
It started with suspicious movement on store cameras — and ended with handcuffs, syringes, and a tow truck in the...
Frantic Texts Trigger Emergency Response, But Help Has Limits
It began with a text message that sent friends racing to a home — and ended with an ambulance ride,...
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