Minford Man Arrested After Brutal Assault on Pregnant Woman
A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during ...
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For two suspected shoplifters, the hardest part wasn't getting merchandise into their pockets or backpacks. It was making it out...
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Love Triangle, Missing Phone, and an Ankle Monitor End With Arrest
A dispute involving an ex-girlfriend, a missing phone, and a new relationship ended with one woman being taken to jail after deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. Officers were called after reports that a woman had been outside a...
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What started as an argument over a television remote inside the Lawrence County Jail ended with one inmate needing emergency...
Junior PGT 2026: Dy, Go, Ong and the Tight Philippine Golf Race
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DOA at the Royal Inn – Police Return Hours Later for Overdose Call
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Minford Man Arrested After Brutal Assault on Pregnant Woman
A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during...
Busted! 07/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 187 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
BMV Adds Cameras to Stop Homeless Poopers
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Foster Child Faces Group Home Eviction Over Unpaid $76,020 Bill
A child with specialized needs was seven days away from being discharged from a group home unless Scioto County paid a $76,020 bill, forcing commissioners to approve an emergency payment at Thursday’s meeting. Commissioners added an emergency payment to Thursday’s...
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Breathing new life into an outdated backyard oasis
Owning a property with an older water feature often feels like a double-edged sword. While the idea of jumping into...
Commissioners Warn County Offices: Cuts Are Coming
Scioto County commissioners issued a blunt warning to elected officeholders: The county does not have enough money to cover nearly...
QRT Steps In During Overnight Crisis Calls
Portsmouth police and the Quick Response Team handled several overnight calls involving people in crisis and suspected drug use. The...
High-Speed Parking Lot Run Ends in OVI Arrest
A report of a man speeding through the Party Time Bar parking lot ended with an OVI arrest and a...
Church Steps Become Refuge in Back-to-Back Welfare Calls
Portsmouth police responded to two separate calls involving people sleeping or lying outside churches within less than 24 hours. The...
Man Trapped Under Vehicle Rushed to Columbus Hospital
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