Tag: Scioto County

A tense situation in West Portsmouth could have spiraled out of control, but Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies kept calm, followed ...

Public Safety

Weekend Jail Log Shows Spike in OVI-Related Bookings

Anyone glancing at the Scioto County Jail log this weekend might have thought Portsmouth was suddenly overrun with drunk drivers. ...

Politics

Scioto County Recorder’s Office Increases Fees

Big changes are coming to the way Scioto County handles plat map recordings. Beginning October 6, 2025, the Recorder’s Office ...

Obituaries

Donald Lee Jamison 73 of McDermott

by Staff Report

Donald Lee Jamison, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 19, 1951, ...

Public Safety

Vacant Children Services Building May Get New Life as Youth Mental Health Center

September 13, 2025

A long-empty building in New Boston could soon be transformed into a hub for youth mental health and substance abuse ...

Public Safety

He Won’t Stop Talking While I’m Cooking! Deputies Play Family Counselor in Domestic Disputes

September 13, 2025

Sometimes, deputies have to put on more than just a badge, they’ve got to play referee, therapist, and peace negotiator. ...

Public Safety

Mom Calls 911 on Teen — Ends Up in Handcuffs Herself

What started as a 911 call for help on 13th Street took a twist straight out of a crime drama. ...

Public Safety

Woman in Crisis Tries to Jump From Moving Ambulance, Saved by First Responders

A woman in severe mental health crisis is safe after police and EMS intervened during a series of alarming calls ...

Public Safety

Loose Dog Bites Man — Leads to Arrest in Wheelersburg

What started as a dog bite call in Wheelersburg ended with a trip to jail — and it’s just the ...

Politics

Commissioner Powell Responds to Conflict of Interest Questions