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Scioto County health officials say three mosquito samples collected in the southeastern part of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Scioto County Health Department said it has been conducting mosquito surveillance at various locations throughout the county. The department recently received notice from the Ohio Department of...

A father broke down in tears while talking to deputies about his adult son, saying he and his wife were afraid to sleep because they never knew what might happen if they told him no. Deputies responded to a heated domestic dispute in Proctorville and initially received conflicting information about...

Portsmouth police were called to Vermont Avenue after a report of a suspicious vehicle with a person slumped over inside. According to the police log, a caller reported that a black truck was parked outside with its lights on and windshield wipers going. The caller said someone appeared to be...

Experienced players have a good eye for violins. They notice the qualities that most beginners and students overlook. For instance, the sound of a violin will quickly tell them whether the materials used are premium or not. That’s just one piece of the puzzle. There are even more qualities you...

In the US, online casino gaming is huge. iGaming revenue recently reached $10.73 billion in 2025 according to the American Gaming Association, up 27.6% YoY and with the vast majority of revenue coming from Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There are still murmurs that Ohio is looking to join the...

Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Little Scioto Golf Course on Tick Ridge Road after a report that several children had been assaulted by adults. When deputies arrived, the caller said the adults involved had already left the scene. The children were not injured, according to the sheriff’s office...

Some business owners were never meant for blending in. They take chances on industries that need a little more creativity. Maybe you believed in a nutraceuticals concept. Or are passionate about online gaming. That bold approach can build a strong brand that pulls in tons of customers. But getting paid?...

Portsmouth police were called to the Portsmouth Post Office after a report that an employee may have been using drugs and hiding them in the workplace. According to the police log, the caller said a homemade pipe used to ingest drugs had been picked up from an employee. The caller...

Portsmouth police were called after a 6-year-old decided he was not ready to go home from Head Start and made a run for it. Officers were called to Highland Head Start after a woman reported that her 6-year-old son was running from her and they could not catch him. The...

A mother called deputies after discovering a bruise on her 2-year-old daughter’s face and said a relative who had been staying with the family admitted smacking the child. But the relative gave deputies a different story about what happened. According to a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office report, the mother noticed...

Portsmouth police say a bizarre TikTok trend involving a Cat in the Hat costume and vague threats has now prompted local calls to police. Officers were called to Allard Street after a report that two males had taken pictures of a house, posted them on TikTok, and made a threat....

Portsmouth police were called to Kentland Avenue after a report that a man was acting suicidal and had told a neighbor he was going to the bridge. The caller said the man was wearing a bright green shirt and black pants, carrying a cooler, and had a yellow knife with...

Portsmouth police responded to a local rehab center after a woman said a man was repeatedly messaging her and trying to get her to date him. According to the report, the woman told police she knew the man from school but had not seen him again until a few months...

A school bus stopped in the roadway after an unsupervised toddler wandered away from home and into the path of traffic, where the child was reportedly nearly struck by a vehicle. The situation took another turn when deputies arrived to investigate and discovered the child's mother had an active arrest...

Portsmouth police handled several overnight calls involving domestic trouble, people trying to get into homes, and one arrest. Officers were called to Second Street around 2:26 am for a report of an intoxicated woman who was being disruptive and making threats. Police responded to the scene and took Alyssa Raines...

Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies handled two separate reports involving naked people in public, including one call where neighbors said children were in the area. Deputies were first called to the area of 15th and Custis in West Portsmouth for a report of a man in a field with his pants...

Portsmouth police handled multiple calls at Hisle Park Apartments, including a reported apartment break-in, trespassing complaints, a drunken argument, and the arrest of a man wanted on open warrants. Hisle Park Apartments were designed to help young people transition from foster care into independent living. But the complex has been...

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, Lori Davis. In a sentencing memorandum filed on September 10,...

A woman was already on her way to the Sheriff’s Office to check out a suspicious call when the scammer on the phone convinced her to turn around — and ultimately talked her into sending him $2,000. According to a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office report, the woman received a call...

A dog recently adopted from the Scioto County Dog Shelter did not get the happy ending everyone hoped for. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to McDermott after a report of a possible deceased dog in a yard. According to the sheriff’s office report, deputies found a deceased dog that...