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There’s this myth we’ve all been sold—that healing comes first, and then we build. That we can’t start the hard work of creating a meaningful life until we’ve patched every crack, closed every wound, and resolved every inner war. But if that were true, I’d still be waiting to begin....

The city’s growing homeless crisis turned dangerous in the early hours of the morning when railroad employees were threatened by a man near a known homeless camp.  Just before 2 a.m., the Yardmaster at Norfolk and Southern Railroad contacted Portsmouth Police in a panic, reporting that a shirtless man carrying...

What started as a bizarre early morning sighting turned into a full-blown police and EMS response on Old Post Road.  Around 3:41 a.m., concerned callers told Portsmouth Police that a woman in a sports bra was acting suspiciously — and may have been carrying a gun.  Officers rushed to the...

Donald Wood's night went from bad to downright miserable after a routine traffic stop on 3rd Street snowballed into a full-blown disaster.  🚨 The Trouble Started With a Traffic Stop…  Portsmouth Police pulled over a vehicle and quickly discovered that both men inside were wanted. One passenger had an outstanding...

What started as a bizarre bike ride ended in handcuffs, pepper spray, and felony charges after an intoxicated man went on a wild and combative rant at a public park.  Three people flagged down a Scioto County deputy along River Road in Wheelersburg to report that a man on a...

A 17-year-old boy had a full-blown meltdown after his girlfriend was told she couldn’t spend another night at his home — and now he’s spending his own nights somewhere else.  Lawrence County deputies were dispatched after the teen allegedly destroyed his bedroom door and began tearing up the house during...

A recently fired police chief caused concern this week after allegedly failing to return thousands of dollars’ worth of city-owned equipment by his deadline. But the case took a surprising turn when the gear mysteriously showed up—at the village clerk’s house.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff's...

A fun summer afternoon turned terrifying when first responders rushed to the scene of a swimming pool accident involving a toddler in distress.  Just after 6:30 pm, a frantic 911 call came in from a home in Wheelersburg reporting a possible drowning. Moments later, the caller called back with devastating...

Buckle up, because Scott Ferrell just took deputies on another joyride straight into jail — adding yet another chapter to his rap sheet, which reads like a NASCAR schedule with a dash of burglary.  It all started when a Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked Ferrell’s car blazing down US 52...

A senior housing project long supported by the late Commissioner Cathy Coleman took a major step forward this week as the Scioto County Commissioners voted to establish a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) on the West Side of the county to help support the development.  While no specific tax abatement percentages...

Scioto County Commissioners are aiming to bring down what they called a "bad and quirky" eyesore in Lucasville, using funds from the county’s Land Bank.  The property in question, located on Piketon Road, was summed up in two blunt words by Commissioner Bryan Davis: “It’s bad.”  During a recent meeting,...

A head-on collision on State Route 73 claimed the life of a 71-year-old man and left a child and two others seriously injured Thursday evening in Scioto County.  The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. on July 17, near milepost 19 in Rush Township. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol,...

The beloved River Days fireworks show is still on — but this year, there’s a change of plans.  Instead of capping off Sunday night’s River Days festivities downtown, the fireworks will now light up the sky on Labor Day Monday, September 1, at Earl Thomas Conley Park.  What’s going on?...

Ohio’s social work terrain is shifting fast, thanks to the growing popularity of one‑year advanced standing MSW tracks. These programs are tailored for students who already hold a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution. Instead of the usual 60-credit, two-year curriculum, you complete a condensed 30 to 36-credit...

Scioto County’s jail is practically overflowing with alleged sex criminals after a shocking night that saw six different men booked on disturbing charges.  🔒 Here's the lineup of accusations rocking the community:  Charles Aeiker, Jr. – Charged with Rape  Edward Books – Charged with Rape  Christopher Daniels – Charged with...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 207 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Charles Roy Aekier Jr Arrest Date: 07/17/2025 Charges: Rape Edward Leroy Brooks Arrest Date: 07/17/2025 Charges: Rape Jeffrey R. Carver Arrest Date: 07/17/2025 Charges: Failure to Appear;...

Portsmouth first responders faced back-to-back emergencies that tested their speed, skill, and professionalism — and they rose to the challenge.  🚴‍♂️ Man Found Bleeding in Street — OD or Bike Crash?  Just after 2:20 p.m., concerned residents on High Street called 911 to report a man bleeding in the roadway....

A man with a shattered face and broken wrist stumbled into the ER at King’s Daughters Hospital after what sounds like a brutal ambush with a lead pipe, but no one — including the victim — is giving up many details.  🚑 BLOODY TRAIL FROM BYPASS TO ER  The victim...

A terrifying scene unfolded in a West Portsmouth home when a man returned to find his girlfriend unresponsive and behaving erratically in a bedroom with their 2-year-old child nearby. Thanks to the quick response of law enforcement and EMS, a potential tragedy was averted.  Deputies responded immediately after the man...

Rush hour turned into a bumper-to-bumper nightmare outside the Sonic Drive-In on 12th Street when a three-car crash brought traffic to a standstill — and led to the arrest of a repeat drunk driver.  🚨 The Crash: Just before 5 p.m., three vehicles collided in front of the popular burger...