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  • Public Safety
    Dayton Drug Dealer Busted in Farley Square

    COPS: DAYTON FENTANYL DEALER SET UP SHOP IN FARLEY SQUARE

    Kroger drama continues

    KROGER DRAMA CONTINUES: TROUBLED WOMAN TRESPASSED, ANOTHER BARRED CUSTOMER RETURNS

    Trash Can Taunt

    TRASH CAN TAUNT TURNS INTO 3 A.M. WAYNE AVENUE DRAMA

    Shirtless West Portsmouth Prowler

    Shirtless Prowler in West Portsmouth

    100 MPH Chase ends with taser in the woods

    100 MPH Chase Ends With Taser in the Woods

    MIddle Schooler accused of threatening violence

    Middle Schooler Accused of Threatening Violence at School, Family Members

    Two busted for OVI

    TWO BUSTED FOR OVI IN PORTSMOUTH — ONE AFTER HIT-SKIP CRASH, ANOTHER AFTER 2 A.M. SPEEDING STOP

    Cats Take Over Homeless camp

    Cats Take Over Homeless Camp

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 05/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    mom turns son in over stolen car

    MOTHER’S DAY TURNING POINT: MOM TURNS SON IN OVER STOLEN VEHICLE CASE

    Store clerks fed up

    STORE CLERKS FED UP WITH THREATS

    wayne hill chaos

    OVERNIGHT CHAOS IN WAYNE HILLS

    wanted man runs in lucasville

    WANTED MAN RUNS FROM DEPUTIES AT LUCASVILLE STORE

    SHOPLIFTERS BUSTED

    Checkout Tricks & a Shopping Bag Scam: Theft Calls Keep Deputies Busy

    homeless crisis

    Same Woman, Same Crisis: Calls Continue as Troubled Woman Remains on Streets

    Man shows video to prove innocence gets busted

    Man Shows Deputies Video to Prove His Innocence—Gets Arrested Instead

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 05/11/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    PPD invetigates report child drank bug spray

    PPD INVESTIGATES REPORT CHILD DRANK BUG SPRAY

    missing child found in wheelersburg

    Missing Juvenile Found in Wheelersburg, Reunited With Parents After Multi-State Call

    Theft Calls stack up in Portsmouth

    BAG GONE IN MINUTES, MONEY MISSING, BREAK-IN CLAIM — THEFT CALLS STACK UP IN PORTSMOUTH

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  • Politics
    workplace slur

    IF “SHE’S NOT JEWISH” IS THE DEFENSE, THE WORKPLACE PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN THE SLUR

    Portsmouth riverfront project

    Riverfront Project Underway as Portsmouth Tackles Repairs, Upgrades and Thousands of Calls

    smith and mault win

    Mault & Smith Survive Turbulent Primary

    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

  • 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
    Connie Howard

    Connie Howard, 73 of Greenup

    Larry Green

    Larry Green, 79 of Portsmouth

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    Baby Tristian Ray Willis of South Shore

    Patty Ann Whitt

    Patty Ann Whitt, 67 of Chillicothe

    Bussa

    Richard Nelson Bussa, 91 of Wheelersburg

    Mary Elizabeth Goldcamp, of Portsmouth

    Mary Elizabeth Goldcamp, 64 of Portsmouth

    Linda Marie Brown

    Linda Marie Brown 82 of Wheelersburg

    Wilhamene

    Wilhamene Freeman Hardman 96 of Waverly

    Eric Daniel Louderback

    Eric Daniel Louderback, 53 of Jasper,

    Wayne Edgar Sexton

    Wayne Edgar Sexton, 76 of Scioto County

    Claude Edward Evans

    Claude Edward Evans, 86 of Piketon

    Lewis Albert Green, 90, of Portsmouth

    Bill Gerlach Sr., 85 of Wheelersburg

    William Henry Corns

    William Henry Corns, 97, of McDermott

    James Wiley, 79 of Garrison

    Judy Ann McClintic

    Judy Ann McClintic, 72 of Wheelersburg

    James L. Allgood

    James L. Allgood, 29 of McDermott

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    Joshua “JT” Timothy-Baker Cummins of Piketon

    Norma Ruth Bowling

    Norma Ruth Bowling, 75, of South Shore

    Mary Catherine Martin

    Mary Catherine Martin, 81 of Wheelersburg

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Portsmouth Cop Charged in DUI Crash 

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
2 years ago
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A Portsmouth, Ohio, police officer is facing OVI charges after an accident on Mickletwaite Road back on May 11th. Test results show his blood alcohol was nearly three times the legal limit.   According to the crash report from the Ohio State Patrol, John Dixon’s blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit at […]

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