What’s Behind the School Policy Overhaul? NEOLA’s Agenda and the Fight for Local Control in Ohio
By Susan R. Sammons, MSN, RN, FNP-C Valley Local Board of Education Member The following is the opinion of the ...
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Friday, November 28
Tag: Mental Health
Too Sick for Jail: Medics, Police Intervene in Disturbance Outside Rehab Center
A chaotic scene unfolded outside a local drug treatment facility when a man under the influence and experiencing a mental ...
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Commissioner Scottie Powell on Trans Sanctuary Resolution: “Symbolic, Not Substantive”
Scioto County Commissioner Scottie Powell is speaking out after Portsmouth City Council voted 5–1 to reject a resolution declaring the ...
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Odd Behavior, No Crime: Why Strange Isn’t Always Illegal
Residents along Sunrise Avenue were on edge around 12:30 p.m. after reporting a suspicious man in a black hat walking ...
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What Did Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Sanctuary Resolution Really Say?
After weeks of emotional debate and packed city council meetings, Portsmouth City Council voted 5 to 1 to reject a ...
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Busy Day for Scioto County First Responders: Alarms, Accidents, and Emergency Calls Keep Crews on Their Toes
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), along with EMS and fire crews, responded to a wide array of incidents across ...
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Flames and Frustration: Late-Night Fire at Portsmouth Senior Lofts Ends with Arrest and Jail Refusal
A late-night fire at the Portsmouth Senior Lofts turned into more than just an emergency response — it ended with ...
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Pantsless Panic at Pizza Lot Highlights Growing Homeless Crisis in Portsmouth
A bizarre incident near Domino’s Pizza on Gay Street is drawing fresh attention to Portsmouth’s growing homeless crisis—an issue the ...
Read moreDetailsDaily Activity Report – Scioto County Sheriff’s Office for May 7, 2025
On Wednesday, May 7, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office responded to 66 separate calls throughout the county. These incidents covered ...
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“Overdose Alley”: Scioto Trail Strikes Again with Two More Drug Incidents in One Day
Passed Out in the Wendy’s Drive-Thru… Then Overdosed in the Pizza Hut Bathroom If you needed more proof that Scioto ...
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