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As plans continue moving ahead for Google's proposed data center campus in Franklin Furnace, efforts to place a statewide data center ban before Ohio voters have hit a significant delay. Conserve Ohio, a grassroots group opposing large-scale data center development across the state, announced this week that it will not...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — For months, headlines surrounding the Scioto County Dog Shelter have focused on controversy, overcrowding, staffing issues, mold complaints, and questions about funding. This week, however, brought something different: Good news. Local 501C group Scioto Hounds stepped up in a big way, helping secure desperately needed vaccines,...

A routine traffic stop at 6th Street and Broadway ended with a Portsmouth man in jail, his vehicle impounded, and yet another conviction for driving without a license. Portsmouth police stopped a vehicle in the area and detained the driver, identified as Brian Adams. During the investigation, officers arranged for...

What should have been a routine trip through the booking process quickly became a much bigger problem when jail staff allegedly discovered drugs hidden in a woman's underwear. According to a report, the woman was warned multiple times before entering the jail that bringing contraband into a correctional facility could...

A disagreement over a dog, a stray cat, and some heated words brought Portsmouth police into the middle of a neighborhood dispute on Second Street. Officers were flagged down by several residents who claimed a man had allowed his dog to attack a cat they had been feeding. 🐕 DOG...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 174 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Steven M Adams Arrest Date: 06/21/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Courtney Baker Arrest Date: 06/21/2026 Charges: Possession of Drugs (2 Counts), Possessing Criminal Tools...

Modern healthcare has made many minimally invasive procedures routine across hospitals and medical centers throughout the United States. Across the United States, millions of endoscopic procedures are performed each year to diagnose and treat digestive and other medical conditions. While these procedures are generally considered safe, concerns have emerged over...

Random video chat platforms connect millions of strangers every day. The closure of some platforms in this niche didn't put an end to the category—users simply fled to other services. They often choose new apps. That growth brings real risk alongside the fun. Protect Your Identity First Never share your...

French Bulldogs remain one of the most sought-after companion breeds in the United States. Their compact size, affectionate personalities, and adaptability to apartment living have made them a favorite among families, retirees, and first-time dog owners alike. However, finding well-socialized French Bulldog puppies online can be challenging. The rise of...

Green Local Schools has decided how it would like to use the first round of money expected from the proposed Google data center in Franklin Furnace. The discussion centers around the annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payment that would be generated if the project moves forward and is...

What looked like a dream shopping spree quickly turned into a forgery investigation after bank officials discovered that a document claiming nearly $700,000 in available funds was completely fake. Police were called after a bank manager learned that a man and woman had allegedly been using a forged "proof of...

Health officials are warning residents to use caution around wildlife after a rabid animal was recently discovered in Southern Ohio. The case has prompted an investigation by local health authorities and serves as a reminder that rabies remains present in the region. Fortunately, officials say no human exposures have been...

A late-night call to Portsmouth police sounded more like the opening scene of a thriller than a routine police report. Just after 2 a.m., dispatchers received a request involving a Greyhound passenger, three vehicles, and concerns that someone onboard a bus was being followed across state lines. 🚌 A PASSENGER...

A police chase that started across the river in Kentucky ended with a foot pursuit through Portsmouth neighborhoods, two arrests, and a vehicle impounded. Portsmouth police joined the pursuit after authorities in Greenup County, Kentucky, began chasing a vehicle that crossed into Ohio. 🚔 CHASE CROSSES THE RIVER According to...

A bizarre series of events that began with a woman allegedly wandering the neighborhood in a Scooby-Doo mask ended with deputies using a Taser and making an arrest. Deputies were dispatched after residents reported a woman walking up and down the street yelling, banging on trash cans, kicking doors and...

What began as a report of domestic violence ended with Children's Services removing two children from a home after officers described the living conditions as some of the worst they had encountered. A Portsmouth police officer was flagged down on Lincoln Street by a woman concerned about her daughter. The...

Jackson County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Gene N. Meadows is currently at the center of a deepening legal crisis as he faces a judicial removal review and a multi-agency federal investigation into his alleged ties to a massive human trafficking enterprise. This external investigation was initiated following the extensive work...

What started as an argument over a temporary living arrangement ended with shattered glass, injuries, and a woman disappearing before deputies could find her. According to investigators, the trouble began when a homeowner decided it was time for a guest who had been staying at his residence for several days...

Portsmouth City Council is expected to begin the legislative process for renewing the city's street resurfacing levy, a funding source used to maintain roads and support paving projects throughout the city. Council members will hold the first reading of an ordinance that would place the measure before voters during the...

A strange encounter outside a Wheelersburg restaurant sent deputies searching the area after a man allegedly threw an object at a patrol vehicle and then took off running. Scioto County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of Fred's Restaurant after reports that a man had thrown something at a...