“Just Making Sure You’re Okay”: Police Handle a Night of Welfare Checks Across Scioto County
When something feels off and you can’t reach a loved one, local law enforcement is often the first call people make. Welfare checks — ...
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Tuesday, April 7
Tag: Health
Three Calls, One Crisis: Portsmouth Police Spend an Afternoon Untangling Mental Health Emergencies
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Portsmouth Police were kept busy with a series of calls that had ...
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Gunfire Panic in McDermott Ends With Warrant Arrest
A bizarre late-night 911 call in McDermott sent Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies scrambling after a woman told a stranger that ...
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ER Chaos: Patient Turns Violent — Hospital Worker Attacked in SOMC Emergency Room
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... A frightening scene unfolded inside the SOMC Emergency Room after a patient ...
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“A Lifeline on Washington Street”: Drop-In Center Emerges as Critical Resource Amid Portsmouth’s Homelessness Crisis
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Portsmouth City Council heard two powerful reminders over the past month that ...
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Late-Night Meltdown at Kroger Highlights How Cops End Up as Mental-Health First Responders
Portsmouth Police found themselves once again on the front lines of the community’s mental-health crisis after a troubled woman showed up ...
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Ronnie Caudill, 63 of Wheelersburg
Ronnie Caudill, 63, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Best Care Health and Rehab in Wheelersburg. He ...
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Welfare Check at Royal: Police Track Down Woman After Mental Health Concerns and Child Safety Questions
A call from the Royal Inn motel prompted a swift response from local police officers after a woman reported she was being harassed ...
Read moreDetailsArmed and Terrified: Multiple 911 Calls Over Attic “Invaders” No One Can Find
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Deputies responded again and again to a quiet home where two terrified women insisted ...
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Leftovers: Important to Budget But Be Safe
Eating leftovers is a great way to save money. It is important to store and use leftovers safely, however. Follow ...
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