🚨 Murder Case Expands: Herron Hit With Witness Intimidation Charges
PORTSMOUTH — The case against a man already facing aggravated murder charges in Scioto County just got more serious. Darius ...
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Monday, July 20
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Man Shot in Leg at Briar Patch
What should have been a routine moment turned into a painful lesson in gun safety in Lucasville. Just after 1:30, ...
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🐕 “17 Hours and No Help”: Injured Dog Left Waiting as Shelter Crisis Continues
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — As controversy swirls around the Scioto County Dog Shelter and staffing shortages continue, a disturbing case ...
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They Keep Getting Out”: Dog Complaints Across Scioto County
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — From Wheelersburg to Rarden, complaints about loose and aggressive dogs keep coming in, even as Ohio’s ...
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Banned From Kroger – Troubled Woman Ends up Behind Bars
A chaotic situation on Washington Street ended with an arrest after a woman caused a disturbance that spilled into a ...
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Earl J. Dyer, 79 of Franklin Furnace
Earl J. Dyer, 79, of Franklin Furnace, OH passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He ...
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F. Yvonne Carrico, 69 of Piketon
F. Yvonne “Bonnie” Carrico, 69, of Piketon passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She ...
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Tasers, Streets, and Parks: Where Portsmouth’s $1.8 Million Budget Is Headed
Portsmouth City Council will take its first look Monday night at the city’s 2026 Capital Improvement budget — a roughly ...
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Theft Round-Up: From Hardware Heists to Splat Gun Getaways
A couple of theft calls this week show just how bold — and sometimes messy — shoplifting cases can get. ...
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James Howard McDowell, 92 of Cromwell
James Howard McDowell, 92, of Cromwell, CT, a former Portsmouth resident, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Masonicare ...
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