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    🚨 Not What It Looked Like: Deputies Step Into Social Worker Role in West Portsmouth 

    Portsmouth Fire Department PFD

    🚨 ā€œI’m Dying!ā€ Woman Storms Portsmouth Fire Station — First Responders Step Up in Mental Health CrisisĀ 

    Eric A Froe

    🚨 Repeat Trespasser Back Behind Bars — But For How Long?

    🚨 McCall Road Meltdown: Stepfather Jailed After Violent Domestic Attack 

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    Missing Person Call Erupts Into Threats,Ā Taser Standoff, and Dead Body!Ā 

    šŸ¶šŸ‰ Watermelon Brawl? Portsmouth Police Called to ā€œFightā€ on Highland AvenueĀ 

    šŸ’„šŸš¬ Boom on the Block: Cigarette + Oxygen = Disaster in Portsmouth HomeĀ 

    😱 ā€œI’ll Bring a Gun!ā€ Patient’s Chilling Threat Shakes Local Medical FacilityĀ 

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    🐶 Left Behind: Dog Abandoned After Eviction Sparks Police Investigation 

    Nuisance Properties

    The Cash Register’s Ringing—But So Are the SirensĀ 

    Radioactive Shrimp

    🚨 Radioactive Shrimp Recall EXPANDS at Walmart and Beyond! 🚨 

    Portsmouth Scioto County

    49 Felony Counts! Portsmouth & Wheelersburg Suspects Busted in Multi-County Crime Sweep — Wanted Parolee NabbedĀ 

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 08/22/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    Elder Safety

    Elder Abuse or Just Stubbornness?Ā 

    SCDN File Photo

    Hammer Horror in Otway! Man Barricades Himself After Alleged Attack on StepfatherĀ 

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    🚨 Child Knocks Van Into Gear — Woman Pinned Against Building on Scioto TrailĀ 

    Trinida Castro

    šŸŽ‚ Murder Suspect Turns 18—Now Facing Big-Time Charges in Adult JailĀ 

    Sticker Shock: $2,500 a Day Foster Case Highlights Broken System in Scioto CountyĀ 

    Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    14 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 08/21/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

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    Scottie Powell

    Powell Calls on Commissioner Davis to ResignĀ 

    Scioto County Bryan Davis Scandal

    šŸ—“ Timeline of a Scandal: How Scioto County’s Economic Development Crisis UnfoldedĀ 

    Bryan Davis

    Commissioner Bryan Davis and Wife Indicted in Scioto ScandalĀ 

    Joey Sandlin

    Joey Sandlin Announces Inauguration Ceremony Ā 

    Erie Canal Lock 50

    After Nearly a Decade of Talk, Scioto County Moves Closer to Restoring Historic Lock 50Ā 

    Portsmouth City Council 2023

    Portsmouth City Council Considers More Cash for Lawsuit DefenseĀ 

    West Virginia SNAP

    🚨No More Free Pop? West Virginia Bans Soda from SNAP—Should Ohio Be Next?🚨 

    We Don’t Do Roads!: Scioto Commissioners Clarify Who’s Really in Charge of Road RepairsĀ 

    ā€œI’m Not Here to Replace Cathyā€: New Commissioner Merit Smith Says He’ll Lead with Life ExperienceĀ 

    Merit Smith

    Merit Smith Chosen to Fill Late Commissioner Cathy Coleman’s SeatĀ 

    Scottie Powell

    ā€œRun on Vision, Not Attacksā€: Powell Offers Advice to Candidates Vying for Cathy Coleman’s SeatĀ 

    🌿 Bamboo Gets Fast-Tracked at City Hall — But the Homeless Crisis? Still Stuck in NeutralĀ 

    Who Will Carry Cathy’s Torch? GOP to Choose Coleman’s Replacement July 29Ā 

    Cathy Coleman

    Commissioners Back Senior Housing Project Championed by Late Commissioner Cathy ColemanĀ 

    ā€œBad and Quirkyā€ Lucasville House Targeted for Demolition as County Cracks Down on Blighted PropertiesĀ 

    ā€˜A Great Addition to Heaven’: Commissioners Honor Cathy Coleman, Reflect on Her Legacy and Who Might Carry It ForwardĀ 

    Cathy Coleman

    Scioto County Mourns Commissioner Cathy ColemanĀ 

    🚨TRIAL TWIST! Horton Corruption Case on Ice—For NowĀ 

    Cathy Coleman

    Remembering Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman

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    šŸ„ Scioto County Approves Hospital Tax to Keep Medicaid Dollars LocalĀ 

  • Feel Good
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    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

    Cyn Mackley

    Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia

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    Creative Ways To Host Outdoor Events This Summer

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    What Activities To Offer at a Family Fun Center

    Shawnee State University SSU

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

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

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

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

    ā€œI Held Those Keys Tightā€ — One Man’s Harrowing Journey from Addiction to HopeĀ 

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    Tips for Selecting the Color of a QuinceaƱera Dress

    The Day the Streak Ended: Lakers’ 1987 Record Broken

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    Night Fishing: Who Is It for and How Do You Start?

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    Cops Rescue Lost ManĀ 

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    Kid Misses Bus, Deputy to the RescueĀ 

    A group of people stands outside with their arms in the air. They hold their hands together, making a pyramid shape.

    Hidden Gems: Community Strategies for Mental Wellness

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    Man Says He’s Trapped in ArmoryĀ 

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    Good Neighbor and Officer to the RescueĀ 

    Portsmouth Flood Wall Stars

    Meet the New Flood Wall Stars!Ā 

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    Training Tips To Help Your Dog Get Used to Their Wheelchair

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    Tips for Making Your New House Feel Like a Home

  • Obituaries
    Barbara Williams

    Laura Frances Benner, 89 of Lucasville

    Thaddeus Matthew Blizzard, 58, of Fort Worth

    Barbara Williams

    Connie Jane Viars Snyder, 76 of South Shore

    Garry E. Adkins

    Garry E. Adkins, 74 of South Webster

    Leeroy William Bush

    Leeroy William Bush ā€œBillā€,81 of Casstown

    Jean Faye Lauro

    Jean Faye Lauro, 91, of Wheelersburg

    Donald Richard Aeh

    Donald Richard Aeh, 89, of Portsmouth

    Ethel Marlene Teeters

    Ethel Marlene Teeters, 64 of Portsmouth

    Norma Jean Cole

    Norma Jean Cole 88, of South Webster

    was a 1974 graduate of Minford High School. Albert worked as a mechanic most of his life, starting at Standard Oil/ Sohio in 1974 and moved to Meenach's Garage in 1991. He was saved May 23, 2021, and attended Cedar Street Church, Church of Christ in Christian Union.Ā 

    Albert E. Potters, 69 of Wheelersburg,

    Evelyn Angela Galloway, 89 of New Boston

    William McGinnis

    Stephen Ray Lucas, 53 of Piketon

    Wanda Lou Payton

    Wanda Lou Payton, 80 of Minford

    Marjorie K. Bloomfield

    Marjorie K. Bloomfield, 96 of Portsmouth

    Daisy Janell Hall

    Daisy Janell Hall, 45 of Minford

    William McGinnis

    Vaughn Ray Chamberlin, 86 of Wheelersburg

    Barbara Williams

    Daisy Janell Hall, 45 of Minford

    David M. Bussa

    David M. Bussa, 74 of Sciotoville

    Rebecca Schumacher

    Rebecca Schumacher, 43 of Jackson

    Jackie M. Shaw

    Jackie M. Shaw age 80 of Portsmouth

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🐶 Dog Drama Sparks Big Bite Debate! Ohio House Bill 247

Kids terrified, fur flies — and a new law could change everything for pet owners… 

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
3 weeks ago
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It started with a bark and ended with a bite scare that’s got folks on edge — and lawmakers talking. A family says a neighbor’s dog charged at their pup and terrified their kids, leaving one child hurt. But what happened next has pet owners from both sides of the river perking up their ears.Ā 

Turns out, this wasn’t just a simple case of a dog on the loose. The neighbor claimed it was an accident, and deputies issued a warning about keeping pets properly secured. But the real bite might be coming from Columbus, where House Bill 247Ā could soon shake things up for anyone with a four-legged friend.Ā 

🐾 Here’s what pet owners need to know:Ā 

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  • Under current law: If your dog bites someone, it can be quarantined at home — as long as you follow the rules and pay the fines.Ā 
  • If the new bill passes: No more home quarantine. Every dog involved in a bite, even if provoked, would automatically be impounded at the county shelter for a mandatory 10-day hold.Ā 
  • Getting your dog back? You’ll have to go to court and ask a judge — which adds time, stress, and expense.Ā 

That’s not just bad news for dog lovers. It’s also got officials in Scioto County scrambling.
ā€œWe’ve got 24 kennels and two quarantine kennels,ā€ said Dog Warden Heather Stevens. ā€œAnd we fill them up really quick. I need more quarantine kennels for all these bite calls — it’s nuts!ā€Ā 

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šŸ’” Pet Owner Tip:
Want to stay out of the doghouse?Ā 

  • Double-check your fences and gates.Ā 
  • Don’t let dogs run loose — even if they ā€œusually stay close.ā€Ā 
  • If your pup has any history of aggression, invest in proper training and containment.Ā 

Because under this proposed law, even one bite could mean a trip to the pound — and possibly court.Ā 

Stay tuned as Avery’s Law heads for a vote… and keep those dogs leashed, folks. šŸ•ā€šŸ¦ŗĀ 

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