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An area woman is among those charged following a statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud that authorities say cost taxpayers nearly half a million dollars.  Jessica Fitzpatrick, 46, of South Point, was indicted this month after investigators determined she continued billing Medicaid even after she stopped providing services to a client — resulting...

The South Webster community is grieving following the sudden passing of Marc Kreischer, superintendent of Bloom-Vernon Local Schools and a beloved leader whose impact stretched far beyond the classroom.  The district announced Sunday that Bloom-Vernon Local Schools will be closed to students on Monday, February 16, 2026. Staff members are asked to report...

It started with a knock — and quickly turned into a violent confrontation involving a firearm, choking, and visible injuries.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to investigate an assault after a man reported being attacked inside his own home.  The man told deputies...

It wasn’t a 911 call from a homeowner or business owner — it was a call from a police department itself after damage was discovered to one of its own doors, raising concerns about a possible attempted break-in at a secured law enforcement building.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...

Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Sunset Street home after residents reported a strange and frightening situation: a woman they didn’t know was suddenly inside their house—and they had no idea how she got there.  The caller told deputies the woman appeared disoriented, was wearing a hospital bracelet, and claimed...

Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Wheelersburg after a disturbing domestic dispute spiraled into chaos.  A woman told 911 that a man had taken her young son’s phone following an argument, assaulted her 7-year-old child, and then ran naked down the roadway. She also reported that she was bleeding. ...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jason K Bell Arrest Date: 02/13/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant, Contempt of Court. Violating court directive Perry Coleman Arrest Date: 02/13/2026 Charges: Assault Brailyn...

Choosing a summer camp can feel overwhelming for many families.  What begins as a simple goal—finding a positive way to fill school holidays—quickly becomes complex once schedules, formats, and expectations enter the picture. With so many programs available, it is not always clear how to compare options in a way...

Today, speed is associated not only with sports. It is present in finance, technology, and even digital products, where users expect instant results — just like in offers such as “$50 free bitcoin no deposit,” which promise quick access without unnecessary steps. But in cross-country skiing, real speed works differently....

Maintaining a reliable supply of high-quality products requires a distributor that prioritizes consistency and professional sourcing. Oasis Kratom ensures that retailers and customers have steady access to a wide selection of kratom strains through organized procurement and streamlined distribution practices. The brand focuses on delivering dependable availability while supporting efficient...

With so many brands and options available, choosing the right option is not easy. Understanding why many buyers choose the bulk-buying option can make the decision much easier. Buying in bulk means you don't have to reorder repeatedly, you can save money, and you always have your favorite strains ready...

A woman convicted in the overdose death of an 11-month-old baby is back in Scioto County — and headed for a new sentencing hearing.  Amye Knott was booked into the Scioto County Jail Friday afternoon ahead of her February 17 appearance in Scioto County Common Pleas Court, where a judge will resentence her in the tragic...

Portsmouth officers and EMS were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street just after midnight following a report of a suicidal man suffering from altered mental status.  When officers arrived, they found the man calm and cooperative, but he admitted he was having thoughts of self-harm.  Police said the man told them he was visiting from Cincinnati...

It started with a bizarre 911 call claiming federal agents were after him — and ended with a shattered windshield, blood everywhere, and deputies escorting an intoxicated man to the hospital.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call from a man who claimed the...

Another heartbreaking incident in Tracy Park highlighted just how desperate — and dangerous — Portsmouth’s growing homeless and mental health crisis has become.  Just after 10 p.m., officers were called to the park after reports of a man expressing suicidal thoughts.  When police arrived, the man told them he had...

What began as a late-night call for help ended with a trip to jail after officers responding just before 11 p.m. determined the situation was more complicated than it first appeared.  Police were dispatched after a man called 911 asking for assistance. When officers made contact, they suspected the man was intoxicated, but...

A terrifying late-night ordeal ended safely thanks to quick-thinking first responders after a teenage girl called 911 just before 1 a.m., telling dispatchers she was lost in the woods, near a stream, and too cold to move.  Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies immediately swung into action.  Using the girl’s cellphone location, officers were able to...

What started as a neighborhood complaint quickly turned into an arrest — and an almost immediate release.  Portsmouth officers were dispatched to 7th Street after a caller reported people pulling plywood off a vacant house and moving inside.  When police arrived, they found the home had been entered without permission. Officers took Jimmy Collins into...

It was a busy—and worrying—night for officers after multiple juveniles ran away from a local group home in a series of incidents that stretched well past bedtime.  Around 10:30 p.m., police were called to the group home after staff reported that two girls, ages 13 and 14, had taken off on foot. ...

The opioid crisis has deeply affected communities across the United States, and Scioto County, Ohio, has been no exception. Years of rising addiction rates, overdose deaths, and related social challenges have driven community leaders, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and residents to take bold steps toward prevention, treatment, and recovery. As...