Vincent Herman Bets It All on ‘Rat Songs’ and a Portsmouth Premiere That Pulls No Punches
On a cold Saturday night in Portsmouth, the marquee at Portsmouth 8 Cinema won’t be advertising a superhero sequel. It’ll be flashing a ...
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Busted! 02/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning
Consider some thoughtful personal gift ideas that carry lasting meaning, from handmade keepsakes to custom gifts that show care and...
“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...
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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 year marked by tragedy, scandal, and big changes in county leadership. If you’ve been confused by who’s running, which seats are open, or what all of...
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Nancy Guthrie: Search Moves to Arizona Border
Investigative efforts into the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie reached a fever pitch on Tuesday as authorities conducted a court-authorized search in the town...
Busted! 02/11/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Improving Casino Game Longevity With Sound, Tech and Feedback Loops
Creating content has a significant role in improving longevity in the entertainment industry. Sound, tech, and feedback loops operate together...
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...
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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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Left Out in the Cold: Teen Finds Shelter at Convenience Store After Foster Family Kicks Him Out
A 17-year-old boy spent days without a home after he says his foster family kicked him out—ending up seeking help...
Fatal West Portsmouth Fire: Terrifying 911 Call Reports Trapped Resident as Home Goes Up in Flames
Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies raced to a chaotic and heartbreaking scene in West Portsmouth after a frantic 911 call came...
Gunfire on Pollock Road: McDermott Man Charged After Claiming He Shot an Intruder
A tense early-morning 911 call about shots fired in McDermott ended with a 22-year-old man behind bars — and investigators...
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,...
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