PUFF PUFF PASS… THE BUCK! Pot Complaint at Tracy Park Highlights Sticky Rules Around Public Toking
It was just before 2 a.m. when someone called the cops to report a not-so-mysterious smell wafting through Tracy Park—yep, ...
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Threats and Felonies: Woman Busted for Witness Intimidation
Tammy Harmon’s attempt to silence a witness landed her in serious trouble when Portsmouth Police arrested the 33-year-old woman on ...
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Harvey A. Ruel, 75 of Portsmouth
Harvey A. Ruel passed away Friday June 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 22, 1950 along ...
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🔥“I’ll Burn It Down!” — Landlord Reports Scary Comment After Eviction Hearing
A landlord contacted Portsmouth Police around 1:30 p.m. after a tense eviction situation took a dark turn. She reported that ...
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Holiday Inn or Homeless Hub? Ongoing Incidents at Downtown Hotel Raise Big Questions for Portsmouth’s Future
The Holiday Inn on Second Street is supposed to be a beacon for out-of-town visitors—a comfortable place to stay near ...
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Constance V. McQuay, 89, of Waverly
Constance V. “Connie” McQuay, 89, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Traditions of Bristol Village. She ...
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Jerry Paul Igaz Sr. 55, of West Portsmouth
Jerry Paul “Rocky” Igaz Sr. 55, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday June 5, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He ...
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Kicked Out, Nowhere to Go: Rehab Discharges Fuel Homeless Crisis in Portsmouth
Just after 9:30 p.m., Portsmouth police were called to Kroger once again—this time for a familiar face. Employees reported that ...
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Grave Robbers Busted!
The metal theft epidemic sweeping through Appalachia just sank to a disgusting new low. Two West Virginia men, Michael Underwood ...
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Lori Smith, 56 of McDermott
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lori Smith, who left us on Tuesday June 3, ...
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