Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters
Scioto County voters will head to the polls on May 26 for the primary election — and this one carries extra weight after a ...
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“They’re Shooting at Me”: Frantic Lucasville Call Ends With Hospital Trip
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Kelli Apartments after a man called 911 claiming someone was chasing him and...
Shawnee State Accepted into NCAA Division II, Setting Stage for Football, Stadium Revival, and Economic Boost
Big things are officially on the horizon for Shawnee State University — and for Portsmouth right along with it. The National...
Fender-Bender Turns Fugitive: Minor Crash Leads to Heroin Warrant Arrest
What should have been a simple parking-lot accident turned into a jail transfer after Portsmouth officers uncovered an active warrant...
19 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 19 Public Indictments. An indictment...
Ferret Heist Goes Sideways as Pet Store Scuffle Ends With Arrest
It started with a man demanding a ferret for his dog’s birthday — and ended with punches thrown, backpacks dropped,...
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Claim Your Share: Ohio Property Tax Relief
For years, folks across our corner of Ohio have watched property tax bills climb while their paychecks and Social Security stayed mostly flat. It hasn’t mattered if you haven’t added a single square foot to your home; rising assessments have...
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Claim Your Share: Ohio Property Tax Relief
For years, folks across our corner of Ohio have watched property tax bills climb while their paychecks and Social Security...
Tragic Discovery: Man Found Dead Under Tree at River Terminal
A quiet afternoon at the Conley River Terminal turned tragic just before 2 p.m. after railroad police reported a man lying beneath a tree. ...
Fresh Out on Parole — Back Behind Bars: 27-Year-Old Rack Ups New Charges Across Two Counties
Just months after being released from prison, a 27-year-old man is already piling up a long list of new charges — and new jail...
Facebook Dating Turns Frightening: Woman Calls 911 After Online Match Threatens to Shoot Her
A Portsmouth woman dialed 911 after receiving a chilling threat from a man she met through Facebook Dating, telling police the...
Children Call 911 After Finding Father Passed Out Drunk, Police Take Man Into Custody
Portsmouth Police were called to a home just before 1 p.m. after children inside the residence dialed 911, reporting that...
Walmart Theft Ends With Taser Standoff and Repeat Suspect in Handcuffs
It started with quiet movement on store cameras — and ended with a tense moment near the exit as deputies...
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Tragic Discovery: Man Found Dead Under Tree at River Terminal
A quiet afternoon at the Conley River Terminal turned tragic just before 2 p.m. after railroad police reported a man lying beneath a tree. Officers were dispatched to the scene after Norfolk Southern Railroad Police alerted authorities about what initially appeared to be a man sleeping outside. When...
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Cell, Book & Candle: From Rehab to Jail After Lucasville Candle Chaos
A tense 911 call over a burning candle turned into a domestic violence arrest after Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were...
14 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 14 Public Indictments. An indictment...
Isolation Returned Without Warning
For more than two weeks, southern Ohio has been trapped in a familiar kind of stillness. Snow, ice, bitter cold,...
Busted! 02/09/26 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...
Overcoming 4 Common Challenges in Local Governance
Local governance is no walk in the park. If you want to empower your team and drive more change, here’s...
How To Host a Truly Formal Black-Tie Wedding
A truly formal black tie wedding carries elegance beyond style, and the traditions, details, and expectations behind it often surprise...
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