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  • Public Safety
    Troubled homeless woman arrested again

    TROUBLED HOMELESS WOMAN ARRESTED AGAIN

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 05/01/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    I"ll put one in you

    “I’ll Put One in You” — Threats Escalate as Man Reports Armed Friend Off the Rails

    High School Umpire reports threats

    High School Umpire Reports Threats After Controversial Call

    Laframboise busted for OVI

    MIDNIGHT TRAFFIC CRACKDOWN: ONE CAR TOWED, ONE DRIVER JAILED FOR OVI

    dog chases off prowler

    DOG CHASES OFF MIDNIGHT BACKYARD STRANGER ON WALNUT STREET

    Passed out at Sakura

    PASSED OUT AT SAKURA, BUSTED AT SUBWAY — WARRANTS AND DRUGS FOUND AFTER PARKING LOT CHASE

    register short. employee busted

    Register Short Again and Again — Walmart Employee Accused of Skimming Cash

    od victim revived

    FRANKLIN AVENUE OD VICTIM REVIVED WITH TWO DOSES OF NARCAN

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/30/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    terrifying chase ends in school parking lot

    TERRIFYING CHASE ENDS ON HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

    man resists arrest

    Man Resists Arrest After Rampage Inside and Outside Home

    Pit Bull Attack reported

    Pit Bull Attack, Abandoned Dog Fears: Animal Calls Continue Across Scioto County

    under the influence

    SLUMPED OVER IN RUNNING CAR AT REHAB FACILITY ENDS IN OVI ARREST

    Storage unit cleaned out

    Missed Payments, Lost Property — Storage Unit Cleared Out After Past-Due Notices Ignored

    rehab fight lands man in icu

    Fight Inside Rehab Leaves Man in ICU — Deputies Say Video Shows Sudden Blow

    hot dogs and booze in the bathroom

    HOT DOGS IN THE HOODIE, BOOZE IN THE BATHROOM — SHOPLIFT HEADACHES HIT LOCAL STORES

    Dog left locked in car at Kroger

    Man Busted After Dog Left Locked in Car at Kroger

    stranger in the house

    STRANGER COUGHING IN THE HOUSE: HOMEOWNER FINDS WOMAN INSIDE AFTER SHOCKING BREAK-IN

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/29/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

  • Lawrence County
  • Politics
    Where did paving money go

    Where Did the Paving Money Go? Portsmouth Spent $2.39 Million on Streets in Four Years

    Land bank overhaul

    Land Bank Overhaul Promised After Complaints About Fairness

    45000 and nothing to show

    $45,000 and Nothing to Show: Portsmouth Wraps Up Costly Lawsuit Filed by Former Mayor

    Scioto County Road Work

    $29 Million in Road Work — Here’s How Scioto County Is Fixing Streets (And Why It Matters to You)

    Dog Shelter Drama Under Investigation

    “We Know What’s Going On”: Commissioners Push Back, Say Dog Shelter Drama Is Under Investigation

    Bad kids terrorize neighborhood

    Bad Kids Terrorize Neighborhood

    craft assault arrest

    Paroled Drug Trafficker Puts Up a Fight After Cops Bust Him in Traffic Jam

    Scioto County Investigating Potential Data Breach After Employees Fall for Phishing Scam

    Horton Davis

    Little Movement in Horton and Davis Corruption Cases as New Hearings Scheduled 

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Three “Emergency” Ordinances Headed to Portsmouth City Council Monday 

    Commissioner Scottie Powell

    Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation” 

    Commissioners Respond to Open Meetings Lawsuit Over Data Center

    Commissioners React to Proposed Ohio Law Banning NDAs for Elected Officials 

    Davis Horton

    Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions 

    Scioto County Primary

    Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters 

    The entrance of a city hall building. It features four massive white columns and red brick siding.

    Overcoming 4 Common Challenges in Local Governance

    Adrian Harrison

    Adrian Harrison: A Working Class Voice for Scioto County

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Possible Zoning Changes Headed for Discussion in Portsmouth 

    After a Tumultuous 2025, Scioto County Commissioners Look Toward a Fresh Start in 2026 

    Packed Commission Meeting Highlights Debate Over Proposed Data Center Tax Abatement 

  • Feel Good
    Stadium Plan revealed

    $10 Million Spartan Stadium Plans Revealed

    PPD to the rescue

    Woman With Walker Tries To Hike to McDermott – PPD to the Rescue

    Hippies

    Dear Dirty Hippies, ‘Sorry About That’

    Jenna Jenkins Eagle Scout

    History Made: Jenna Jenkins Becomes Scioto County’s First Female Eagle Scout

    A smiling woman is holding a wrapped present in her hands as someone gives it to her.

    Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning

    Steve Hayes

    Scioto County Declares December 11 “Steve Hayes Day,” Honoring a Radio Legend After Nearly Six Decades on the Air 

    A silver thermal pouch sits alone on a white and gray background. The top of the bag is cut open.

    How To Choose the Right Closure for Thermal Pouches

    sending flowers to Japan

    Flower Delivery: Share Scioto’s Heart with Japan

    Honoring Scioto County’s First Town — and Its First People: New Heritage Trail Sign Dedicated at Earl Thomas Conley Park 

    A man approaching the bowling lane with a red bowling ball as his three friends in the background cheer him on.

    How Bowling Can Improve Your Mental Health

    A sleek blue sedan parked on concrete. Behind the vehicle is a view of the sky with a setting sun over a body of water.

    How To Make Your Daily Driver Feel Like a Sports Car

    A person's hand is holding a miniature wooden house with a green roof and a budding plant on top against a green background.

    How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

    A man sitting in a vehicle is handing over an ID card to a female police officer standing by his window.

    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

    Cyn Mackley

    Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia

    A group of friends stand around a table, smiling, laughing, and drinking. There are plates of food on the table.

    Creative Ways To Host Outdoor Events This Summer

    A family of two parents and a young boy and girl are playing laser tag with vests and laser blasters in an arena.

    What Activities To Offer at a Family Fun Center

    Shawnee State University SSU

    Shawnee State University Joins New Athletic Conference, Adds Football to Lineup 

    BREAKING: Commissioners Make Shocking Decision—Halloween to Remain on Halloween 

    Escape to the Hills: A Summer Reading List Set in Appalachia 

    Scioto County Champs: Lady Trojans and Word Wizards Bring Home the Gold 

  • Obituaries
    Katherine Marie Hill

    Katherine Marie Hill of McDermott

    Melissa Michelle Carter

    Melissa Michelle Carter, age 67 of Portsmouth

    Robert Walker, 77 of South Shore

    Donna Smith, 92 of Wheelersburg

    Frank H. Potter

    Frank H. Potter, 69 of South Shore

    Joseph V. Johnson

    Joseph V. Johnson, 76 of Otway

    Betty Sharon Dupuy, 84 of South Shore

     Maddison Olivia Leightenheimer

     Maddison Olivia Leightenheimer, 22, of Greenville

    Timothy Lee Sizemore, 68 of Portsmouth

    Nola Ruth Kelley

    Nola Ruth Kelley, 87of Lucasville

    Travis Wayne Bratton

    Travis Wayne Bratton, 80, of Portsmouth

    Rosa A. Cooper

    Rosa A. Cooper, 88, of Limeville, Kentucky

    Zoe Rideout 32 of Portsmouth

    Marilyn Timberlake Richards

    Marilyn Timberlake Richards, 85, of South Shore

    Lowell Glenn Eldridge

    Lowell Glenn Eldridge, 82 of Portsmouth

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     Esmeray Lee Ellen infant

    Grigore F. Beldean

    Grigore F. Beldean 61 of Portsmouth

    Dennis Michael "Mike" Ridout

    Dennis Michael Ridout, 83, of Minford

    Brenda Lynn Beattie

    Brenda Lynn Beattie, 67 of Piketon

    Deanna Kaye Adams

    Deanna Kaye Adams, 79, of Wheelersburg

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Breaking – Man Arrested on Obscenity Charges

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
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Law Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Scioto County man Monday afternoon on serious charges involving distributing obscenity and sharing harmful material with kids.  Police booked Nicholas Ranieri into the Scioto County Jail for pandering obscenity and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.  Pandering obscenity means the person is accused of creating, reproducing, buying, or selling obscene material.  […]

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