Convicted Predator at it Again: Stepfather’s “Hugs” Lead to Sex Crime Arrest
A man who claimed he was “just giving hugs” is behind bars after deputies say a woman and her mother ...
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Portsmouth Moves Forward With Bonds to Fund New City Building
Six months ago, Portsmouth City Council voted to move $4 million out of the city’s general fund to help finish ...
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Floyd Fredrick Book, 79 of Stout
Floyd Fredrick Book, 79, of Stout, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Floyd was ...
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Mary Jane Patterson, 92 of Wheelersburg
Mary Jane Patterson, a cherished soul of 92 years, peacefully left this world on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The ...
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Daniel Ray Osborne, age 76, of Waverly
Daniel “Danny” Ray Osborne, age 76, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was the devoted ...
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Loaded and Forgotten: Gun Left Behind in Wendy’s Bathroom Sparks Safety Scare
It was a frightening find at the Wheelersburg Wendy’s on Saturday afternoon when the restaurant manager discovered a holstered Glock left behind in the ...
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Repeat OVI Offender Busted Again After 2 A.M. Traffic Stop
A familiar face to local law enforcement is back in trouble after police say he was caught behind the wheel ...
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McDermott Mom Calls 911, Son Arrested on Probation Warrant
A McDermott mother turned to 911 for help after her 32-year-old son allegedly damaged multiple items inside her home, something ...
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Denise Yvette Elizabeth Bell, 79 of Portsmouth
Denise Yvette Elizabeth (Potter) Bell, 79, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at SOMC Hospice following a extended illness. ...
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Gladys Belcher Fritz, 77 of Wheelersburg
Gladys Belcher Fritz, age 77, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. She ...
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