Portsmouth Struggles with Substance Abuse Crisis: A Weekend Snapshot
This past weekend in Portsmouth, substance abuse and its ripple effects played out in real time, calling police officers, EMS ...
Read moreDetailsThis past weekend in Portsmouth, substance abuse and its ripple effects played out in real time, calling police officers, EMS ...
Read moreDetailsTimothy Dixon “Tim” Murphy, 74, of Waverly passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hopewell Grove Health Center in Chillicothe, ...
Read moreDetailsAt 9 a.m., a resident on Grandview Avenue made an unusual call to 911: a woman kept checking her mailbox, ...
Read moreDetailsThings got weird at the Kroger on Gay Street… again. Just before 8 p.m., a shocked shopper called 911 to ...
Read moreDetailsAs the nation grapples with a growing mental health crisis, Portsmouth’s first responders are proving to be a vital lifeline ...
Read moreDetailsOn April 22, 2025, local police and EMS responded to 56 total calls for service throughout Scioto County. These calls ...
Read moreDetailsA disturbing threat allegedly made by a student at a Lawrence County middle school is now in the hands of ...
Read moreDetailsWelcome to Gallia Street, where tempers are hot, patience is short, and even five bucks is enough to spark a ...
Read moreDetailsAfter months of heated debate, rising public frustration, and a growing crisis on the streets, Portsmouth City Council is finally ...
Read moreDetailsA terrifying scene unfolded on Thomas Avenue after a pregnant woman told police she was punched in the stomach during ...
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