John Mershon, 88 of West Portsmouth
John Mershon, 88, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away February 20, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 17, ...
Read moreDetailsJohn Mershon, 88, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away February 20, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 17, ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth Police took a man into custody after a reported assault and property damage on Court Street, but he was ...
Read moreDetailsScioto County commissioners weighed in this week on a newly proposed Ohio law that would prohibit elected officials from signing ...
Read moreDetailsWhat started as two routine traffic stops ended with several people in custody and vehicles headed to the tow lot, as officers ...
Read moreDetailsAn inquiry from a reader about the progress of this case prompted this article. Thank You! The man charged with ...
Read moreDetailsAn anonymous tip tied to a missing person’s case brought a swarm of law enforcement vehicles and forensic equipment to ...
Read moreDetailsDorothy Ann Myers, aged 90, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on February 18, 2026. Born ...
Read moreDetailsWhat began as a reported assault in Lucasville took an unexpected turn after deputies completed their investigation. Scioto County Sheriff’s ...
Read moreDetailsScioto County leaders say they were just as surprised as residents to hear reports of a massive $36 billion natural gas power plant being proposed ...
Read moreDetailsIt was one of those nights where officers probably checked the coffee pot twice. From a man with his pants down on ...
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