Commissioners Condemn Anti-Semitic Language Amid Ongoing Dog Shelter Controversy
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Scioto County Commissioners are responding to disturbing allegations tied to the ongoing controversy at the Scioto ...
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“Can You Hold the Dog Until Morning?”: Abandoned Animal Complaint Tests Strained System
FRANKLIN FURNACE, OH — Another dog complaint is highlighting the difficult reality facing Scioto County’s already stressed animal control system...
AREA MEN AMONG 122 ARRESTED IN MASSIVE OHIO HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING
Three area men were among 122 people arrested during a massive statewide crackdown on human trafficking and prostitution operations across...
CHAOS AT SOUTH WEBSTER STORE ENDS WITH MAN COLLAPSING IN PARKING LOT
A disturbing scene unfolded outside a South Webster grocery store after witnesses reported a man acting erratically, bothering customers, and...
Cops Follow Blood Trail After Late Night Call For Help
PORTSMOUTH, OH — A late-night fight call in Wayne Hills left police following a trail of blood — but few...
Father Frantically Searches for Missing Son Last Seen Walking Along U.S. 52
A worried father spent days desperately searching for his missing son after losing contact with him while he was reportedly...
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DAY-OLD DONUT SCHEME BRINGS COPS TO SPEEDWAY
Apparently, even donuts can become evidence. Portsmouth police were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street after management discovered an employee had allegedly been gaming the system to get discounted pastries. According to the report, a manager investigated and determined...
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Homeless Camp “Cookout” Under Bridge Sparks Fire Concerns at Young Street Overpass
Another police call to the homeless camp beneath the Young Street overpass is raising concerns about more than just trash...
Woman Busted for Drugs, Criminal Tools – Immediately Released
A Portsmouth police stop on 6th Street turned into a long list of charges after officers discovered a woman allegedly...
STRANGE WOMAN SEEN WANDERING THROUGH YARDS IN McDERMOTT
A strange situation in McDermott had neighbors on edge after reports of a woman wandering through yards, looking through mailboxes,...
STOLEN DOG, MISSING OXYGEN TANK – THEFTS ACROSS THE COUNTY
From a stolen oxygen machine to a missing bulldog and tracked AirPods, law enforcement across Portsmouth and Scioto County dealt...
Rehab Patient Wants to Go Back to Jail—Deputies Oblige After TV-Smashing Meltdown
A rehab patient who reportedly spent the day asking to go back to jail finally got his wish after deputies...
Mystery Note Left on Parked Car: “I Didn’t Like You Then, I Don’t Like You Now”
PORTSMOUTH, OH — A creepy handwritten note left on a parked car has one Portsmouth woman wondering: Who’s sending messages…...
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MAN CALLS 911 OVER McDONALD’S BREAKFAST DRAMA: “THEY WON’T GIVE ME MY FOOD”
Someone in Portsmouth apparently took the phrase “I need my Egg McMuffin” a little too seriously. Around 8:45 a.m., Portsmouth police were dispatched to the McDonald’s on Gallia Street after a man sitting in the drive-thru called 911 claiming employees...
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Clerk Helps Cops Bust Drunk Driver
A call from a concerned gas station employee led to a felony OVI arrest after deputies say a driver appeared...
Scammers Target Local Woman
A local woman says a terrifying computer warning ended with strangers gaining access to deeply personal information — including tax...
FAKE CARDS TURN UP AT PORTSMOUTH SHOP — HERE’S HOW COLLECTORS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES
The booming sports card and collectible market has a growing problem: Fake graded cards. A Portsmouth business owner recently contacted...
DOCTOR THREATENED AT HOSPITAL AFTER PATIENT REFUSED DISCHARGE
Portsmouth police were called to Southern Ohio Medical Center after a doctor reported being threatened by a patient who was...
Healthcare Staffing in Rural Ohio: Building Trust Through Transparency
Healthcare facilities across Scioto County and surrounding rural regions face persistent staffing challenges. Finding qualified, trustworthy professionals to fill nursing,...
Man Charged After Knife Threat
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless man after reports he allegedly pulled a knife on another person during an incident on...
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