Social Media Tip Leads to Triple Arrest
A worried mother’s call to 911 led to three arrests in the Wayne Hills neighborhood, once again shining a spotlight ...
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Friday, June 27
Tag: Portsmouth
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 ...
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BB Gun Rampage Rocks Portsmouth Neighborhoods
A quiet afternoon exploded into BB gun-fueled mayhem as reports of property damage, street fights, and teen chaos flooded into ...
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Carolyn Lou Brooks Ruth, 81 of Batavia,
Carolyn Lou Brooks Ruth, 81, of Batavia, OH., formerly of South Portsmouth, KY., passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at ...
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Gary Herbert Little, 78 of Goshen
Gary Herbert Little, 78, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at the SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. ...
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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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May 6 – Busy Day for Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Crews
It was another busy 24 hours for the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and local EMS and fire crews, with 55 ...
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Chandler Bailey’s Crime Spree Climaxes with Attempted Murder Indictment
What began as a string of arrests at age 18 has now escalated to the most serious charges yet for ...
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21 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 21 Public Indictments. An ...
Read moreDetailsMartha Melissa Staker 90, of Portsmouth
Martha Melissa Staker, 90, of Portsmouth, a long-time Columbus resident, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Wesley Village ...
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