“Cat in the Hat” Threat Trend Hits Portsmouth Police
Portsmouth police say a bizarre TikTok trend involving a Cat in the Hat costume and vague threats has now prompted ...
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Dad in Tears: ‘I’m Scared in My Own Home’
A father broke down in tears while talking to deputies about his adult son, saying he and his wife were...
Driver Found Slumped Over in Truck With Wipers Running
Portsmouth police were called to Vermont Avenue after a report of a suspicious vehicle with a person slumped over inside....
What Experienced Players Notice First in a Good Violin
Experienced players have a good eye for violins. They notice the qualities that most beginners and students overlook. For instance,...
Kids Reportedly Assaulted by Adults at Golf Course
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Little Scioto Golf Course on Tick Ridge Road after a report that several...
Reliable Payments for High-Risk Businesses: 5 Best Merchant Account Providers Today
Some business owners were never meant for blending in. They take chances on industries that need a little more creativity....
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Bryan Davis Seeks Probation in Public Corruption Case
Former Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis is asking a judge to sentence him to probation rather than prison following his guilty plea in a public corruption case, while state prosecutors have agreed to recommend probation for his wife and co-defendant,...
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Woman Tries to Run Cop Off Road to “Get His Attention”
Portsmouth police were called to Kentland Avenue after a report that a man was acting suicidal and had told a...
Man Makes Death Threats When Woman Turns Down Date
Portsmouth police responded to a local rehab center after a woman said a man was repeatedly messaging her and trying...
Mom Arrested After Toddler Wanders Into Road
A school bus stopped in the roadway after an unsupervised toddler wandered away from home and into the path of...
Overnight Chaos in Portsmouth
Portsmouth police handled several overnight calls involving domestic trouble, people trying to get into homes, and one arrest. Officers were...
Two Naked Calls Keep Deputies Busy Across Scioto County
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies handled two separate reports involving naked people in public, including one call where neighbors said children...
Trouble at Hisle Park: Break-In, Warrants, and More Fear at Troubled Apartments
Portsmouth police handled multiple calls at Hisle Park Apartments, including a reported apartment break-in, trespassing complaints, a drunken argument, and...
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Teen’s Hot Dog Contest Win Is Part of a Miracle Comeback
When Jonathon Rosas won the teen hot dog eating contest at this year’s River Days, he got a $100 bill, a trophy, and a moment his grandma says meant more than most people could ever understand. Because not long ago,...
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Stranger Walks Into Middle School
An unexpected visitor caused concern at a local middle school Tuesday morning when an unidentified man walked into the school...
Suspect Speeds Away — Then Drives Right Back to the Scene
A deputy looking for the other half of a domestic dispute didn't have to search for long. He spotted the...
Teen’s Hot Dog Contest Win Is Part of a Miracle Comeback
When Jonathon Rosas won the teen hot dog eating contest at this year’s River Days, he got a $100 bill,...
Editorial: My Lasting Memory of 9/11
Editorial: My Lasting Memory of 9/11 My lasting memory of 9/11 is of coming home late that night, driving through...
Armed Resident Reports Clown Trying to Break In
Portsmouth police were called to Grant Street just after midnight after a resident reported a man in a clown costume...
Portsmouth Has So Much Grant Money It May Need a New Position
Portsmouth has nearly $65 million in grant-funded projects on the table, and now the city is considering creating a new...
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