Armed Standoff Scare at Church Ends With Handshake Instead of Handcuffs
What started as reports of multiple armed men and a possible confrontation at a Scioto County church ended with a ...
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Three Killed, Child Seriously Injured in Pike County Crash
Three people were killed and a young child was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Pike County, ...
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Drunk, Shirtless, and Strolling: Man Arrested After Roadside Encounter
Deputies and troopers responded to a report of a male walking dangerously in the roadway, nearly struck by passing vehicles. ...
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Under the Influence… in the Jail Parking Lot
If you're going to have a drug-related emergency, the parking lot of the Scioto County Jail might not be the ...
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Runaway Juveniles Spark Woods Search, Drone Call Near Lucasville
What started as a reported juvenile argument possibly involving a weapon turned into a nighttime search through the woods near ...
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Cat “Theft,” Stolen Chain, Then “Bullets in the Fire”? Deputies Sort Through Early Morning Calls
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — A series of early morning calls on Pershing Avenue had deputies responding multiple times — but ...
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Body Recovered From Ohio River – Cops Need Help Identifying Victim
Authorities are asking for the public’s help after a body was recovered from the Ohio River. Right now, investigators are ...
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George Antonaros, 61 of Wheelersburg
George Antonaros, 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. Born ...
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James Ruggles Convicted in Rocky Jordan Killing
A Scioto County jury on Friday found James Ruggles guilty of aggravated murder and 19 other felony counts in the ...
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Misty Dawn Cooper 45 of Sciotoville
Misty Dawn Cooper 45 of Sciotoville, died Sunday April 12, 2026. She was born October 8, 1980 in Portsmouth to ...
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