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What might sound like “just kids playing” didn’t feel that way to one Portsmouth girl. Police were called to 17th Street after a report that a group of teenagers had Orbeez-style guns and were bothering a juvenile female. According to her mother, the girl said several boys pointed the guns...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — As controversy swirls around the Scioto County Dog Shelter and staffing shortages continue, a disturbing case shared on social media is raising new questions about what happens when an animal needs help — and no one comes. Amanda Timberlake took to social media to share video...

What started as a roadside argument ended with a woman in jail on OVI-related charges. Police were called to the American Legion on Gallia Street around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a man and woman arguing in the roadway. Callers told dispatch the situation was escalating—and that the woman might...

Two Two separate incidents at local schools kept administrators and deputies busy — one involving an unruly student, the other ending in a hallway fight. ________________________________________ Student Curses Staff, Walks Out of School What started as a classroom disruption quickly turned into a scene in the office — and ended...

A couple of strange calls just hours apart had folks in one Lucasville area on edge. It started when a worried dad called 911 after his kids got home and found the back door wide open. Nobody was supposed to be there, and that’s the kind of thing that’ll make...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — From Wheelersburg to Rarden, complaints about loose and aggressive dogs keep coming in, even as Ohio’s tougher dog law — Avery’s Law — is now in effect. In two separate calls, residents reported ongoing problems with neighbors’ dogs, raising concerns about safety, livestock losses, and enforcement....

A call that started with a missing wallet quickly turned into something much more unusual at a local campground that's been the subject of a lot of visits from law enforcement lately. Deputies were sent to Shady Pines Campground in McDermott after a man said someone had taken his wallet...

A chaotic situation on Washington Street ended with an arrest after a woman caused a disturbance that spilled into a local business parking lot. Police were called after reports of a woman walking back and forth in the roadway, yelling and pulling her pants down. By the time officers arrived,...

What started as a fast-food stop turned into a call for law enforcement — all over a milkshake. Scioto County deputies were called to the Wheelersburg McDonald’s after a customer reported an argument with a manager and asked to speak with an officer. According to the report, by the time...

Portsmouth City Council will take its first look Monday night at the city’s 2026 Capital Improvement budget — a roughly $1.87 million spending plan that covers everything from police gear to paving streets. And remember: this is just round one. Ordinances have to go through three readings before council can...

PORTSMOUTH, OH — Even as the local dog shelter faces overcrowding and Avery’s Law ramps up enforcement, calls involving loose and dangerous dogs continue to pile up across Portsmouth. In just a short span of time, police were called to two separate incidents involving roaming dogs — one deadly, the...

A couple of theft calls this week show just how bold — and sometimes messy — shoplifting cases can get. 🛠️ In One Case, A Familiar Face Keeps Coming Back It looked like a routine walk through the store. Instead, it turned into another hit in a string of thefts....

A frantic report of a stabbing sent deputies racing to an apartment complex, where a blood-covered doorway and silence inside raised immediate concerns. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were initially given limited information about the location, only knowing it involved an apartment number. After...

Things got heated at a local nursing home when staff called police, saying a resident was making threats and they wanted him out. Workers told officers the man had been threatening to damage vehicles and break windows, and they were trying to discharge him because of his behavior. When police...

What started as a simple check on a neighbor quickly turned into a full response involving multiple agencies—all working together to help one woman in need. Police were called to a Grant Street home after someone reported they couldn’t get a response from a resident, even though her car was...

It was a busy early morning for Portsmouth Police, with two separate calls just hours apart showing how tough things can get out there. Officers were first called to the Oasis Convenient Mart around 2:30 a.m. after reports of a woman slumped over. When they arrived, they quickly realized the...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — After a week of explosive allegations, viral photos, and a high-profile resignation, Scioto County Commissioners are pushing back on a growing narrative: They say they’re not in the dark — and they’re already investigating. “There’s a lot of misconception out there that we don’t know what’s...

A call to a national crisis line had deputies racing to find a man who said he planned to overdose. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, 988 operators alerted authorities after a man called in saying he intended to overdose on methamphetamine and believed people were after him. Dispatch...

A deputy on overnight patrol spotted something you don’t see every day — a man walking up and down the highway with a machete, sharpening the blade as he went. According to a report from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy encountered the man just after 2:30 a.m. while...

Shawnee State University is rolling out plans to breathe new life into the historic stadium, turning it into a modern home for football, events, and community pride. And the upgrades? They’re not small. What’s Getting Fixed, Built, and Upgraded Here’s  a quick breakdown of what’s coming: A brand-new playing surface...