Update: Commissioner Cathy Coleman Moved to Step-Down Room as Prayers Continue to Pour In
**We have an encouraging update in the recovery of Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman—**her granddaughter reports that she has been ...
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Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Activity Report – Monday, May 5, 2025
As of early 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff's Office has discontinued the practice of providing detailed incident summaries to the...
🚨 Triple-Car Crash Ends in DUI Bust — Repeat Offender Hauled to Jail
A late-night wreck on Mound Street ended with one man in handcuffs and three cars banged up, after police say...
Happy Birthday, You’re Busted! — Portsmouth’s Favorite Parolee Bags 12th Violation on His Big Day
Most people spend their birthday blowing out candles. Maxwell McGuire spent his blowing past the law — again. The 36-year-old...
Missing Foster Kids Found at Portsmouth Burger King After Tips from CPS
A late-night tip led Portsmouth Police to Burger King on Gallia Street, where two missing foster children were found safe...
Walmart Ambush Suspect Booked on Attempted Murder Charges After Turning 18
A suspect in the brutal February attack on a local teen has now been officially booked into the Scioto County...
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🚨 TEENS BUSTED AFTER WILD POLICE CHASE
Forget corsages — these teens went full "Fast & Furious." Just after 9 p.m., what started as a prom night joyride turned into a heart-stopping police chase stretching across county lines. Portsmouth officers attempted to pull over a speeding car...
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FAMILY FEUD OVER $500 SPARKS POLICE CALL
Son Says Dad's Loan Turned Into Harassment Horror Blood may be thicker than water, but it sure doesn't stretch like...
🚨 TEENS BUSTED AFTER WILD POLICE CHASE
Forget corsages — these teens went full "Fast & Furious." Just after 9 p.m., what started as a prom night...
TOT IN TRAFFIC! Pajama-Clad Toddler Found Wandering Roadside — Family Claims “Never Happened”
A small child in pajamas and no shoes was found walking into the road on County Road 450 — and...
Homeless Crisis at the Breaking Point in Portsmouth: Cops Handle Four Incidents in One Day
A string of incidents involving unhoused individuals kept Portsmouth police busy throughout the day — a clear sign the city’s...
City on Edge After Police Officer Killed in Apparent Act of Revenge by Grieving Father
A quiet college graduation turned into a scene of horror Friday as an Ohio sheriff's deputy was allegedly run down...
📚 “Reading Is Losing Its Magic”—But Scioto County Library Is Here to Help Light the Spark Again
Once a nightly ritual filled with laughter, silly voices, and page-turning adventures, reading aloud to kids is quietly slipping away—and...
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Scioto County Rallies in Prayer for Commissioner Cathy Coleman After Tragic Crash
A wave of love, concern, and heartfelt prayers has swept through Scioto County after longtime Commissioner Cathy Coleman was seriously injured in a devastating car accident on Thursday evening. As news of the crash spread, the community united in what...
Read moreDetailsScioto County Law Enforcement and EMS Activity Report – May 1, 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to public transparency, Scioto County Daily News continues to provide updates on law enforcement...
Scioto County Champs: Lady Trojans and Word Wizards Bring Home the Gold
Move over March Madness—Scioto County is scoring championships in both sneakers and syllables! While the Portsmouth High School Lady Trojans...
Overdose Capital Gets Help: Portsmouth Lands Drug-Fighting Grant as Crisis Hits Home Again
Ohio is sending reinforcements to one of the state’s hardest-hit areas in the opioid epidemic. Governor Mike DeWine announced that...
Online Gambling California 2025: Top 10 Cali Gambling Websites for Real Money
Whether you’re looking to drop some cash on LeBron and the Lakers or you’re just looking to wile away the...
Best Texas Sports Betting Sites (2025) – Top 9 TX Online Sportsbooks, Rated by Experts
Choosing the best sports betting sites Texas has ever seen is like picking the starting quarterback for the Cowboys –...
2025’s Best Online Casinos Ohio – Top 10 OH Real Money Casino Sites
From live blackjack games that will have you shouting 'Hit me!' to slots that pay homage to ancient treasures, players...
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