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  • Public Safety
    search for OD victim

    Deputies Search for Overdose Victim After Call to Crisis Line

    Machete Man at TAco Bell

    Machete Man Paces Near Taco Bell — Tells Deputy He’s “Traveling”

    Deputies search for runaways

    Runaways Bolt for Creek — Deputies Give Chase

    Taser Arrest

    Rehab Disturbance Escalates Into Taser Arrest

    man flips out over tax bill

    Man Flips Out Over Tax Bill at H&R Block

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/09/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    Sister Showdown

    Midnight Sister Showdown Ends With a Ride Out the Door

    Neighbor complaint leads to CPS reports

    Neighbor Complaints Lead to CPS Report

    missing car myster

    Missing Car Mystery

    MIssing Phone meltdown

    Tracking a Phone Leads to Fight, Car Crash, and Marathon Showdown

    contest scam alert

    Contest Scammers Target A Small Town

    County Hiring New Dog Warden

    Scioto County Hiring New Dog Warden

    Kroger Booze Robbers Busted

    BOOZE RUN TURNS INTO ROBBERY ARRESTS BEHIND KROGER

    Burglar Makes Sandwich

    Stranger Walks Into Home – Makes Himself a Sandwich

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/08/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    2 child endangering arrests

    2 Child Endangerment Charges in 5 Days

    Pair busted with meth and crack

    Pair Busted with Crack, Meth, & Fentanyl

    OVERDOSE IN TANNING BED

    Overdose in Tanning Bed

    Traylor assault arrest

    Late-Night Assault in West Portsmouth: Elderly Man Punched, Suspect Arrested

    Kids in danger?

    “Ripping Clothes Off Kids” Call Brings Police to Park

  • Lawrence County
  • Politics
    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 

    Portsmouth City Council

    New Year Brings Changes to Portsmouth City Council 

    Commissioners

    What Comes Next for Economic Development After the Horton Scandal? 

    Portsmouth City Council

    Packed Chambers, Empty Power: How a Symbolic “Trans Sanctuary” Debate Took Over City Hall 

    Scioto County Economic Development

    From “Economic Development” to Indictments: How the Scioto County Scandal Unraveled — and Where Things Stand Now 

  • 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
    Donald Ray Buckler

    Donald Ray Buckler 86, of Portsmouth

    Carl Raymond Weeter

    Carl Raymond Weeter, 91 of Waverly

    Gary Lee Bennett, Sr

    Gary Lee Bennett, Sr., 84 of Wheelersburg

    Patricia Earlene Lavender

    Patricia Earlene Lavender, 84 of Franklin Furnace

    James David Burchett Jr

    James David Burchett Jr. 48, of West Union

    Stephen Meade

    Stephen Meade 47 of Lucasville

    Mary Anne Adams, 75 of Rarden

    Aaron Bradley Crabtree

    Aaron Bradley Crabtree, 55 of McDermott

    Jesse Lee Potter

    Jesse Lee Potter, 26 of Wheelersburg

    Louis Thomas McGue

    Louis Thomas McGue, 67, of Wheelersburg

    Diana Lee Maple

    Diana Lee Maple, 66, of West Portsmouth

    Stanley A. Mitchell

    Everett E. Fodge, 76 of Wheelersburg

    Mary Helen Willis

    Mary Helen Willis, 96 of Hillsboro

    Dr. Eugene John Valentine

    Dr. Eugene John Valentine 85 of Scioto County

    Joshua Stephen Michael Perkins

    Joshua Stephen Michael Perkins, 48, of Greenup

    James Michael Bailey

    James Michael Bailey, 80, of Portsmouth

    Marilyn Louise (Webb) Mercer

     Marilyn Louise Mercer, 85 of Portsmouth

    Robert McKinley Weaver Jr

    Robert McKinley Weaver Jr., 61 of Portsmouth

    Tonya Lea Cooley

    Tonya Lea Cooley, 57 of Portsmouth

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🚨“ON DUTY… AND OUT OF LINE?” — SHERIFF’S DEPUTY CAUGHT IN LATE-NIGHT DOMESTIC DRAMA! 

Radio traffic. Flashing lights. A badge. But this wasn’t your usual 911 call... 

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
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A woman’s urgent SOS led police to a tense scene—one that ended with an on-duty officer under scrutiny, a portable radio tuned to a different county, and a patrol cruiser parked suspiciously down the street.  👮‍♂️ Here’s what went down: Around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check after a woman reported trouble with […]

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