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    repo confusion in Wheelersburg

    MISSING CAR, NO RECORD — REPO CONFUSION RAISES RED FLAGS IN WHEELERSBURG

    Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    12 More Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    exes clash at ballfield

    Exes Clash at Ballfield, Both Call Deputies With Different Stories

    frauds and scams

    Fraud Alert: Man Finds Nearly $5,000 in Student Loans Taken Out in His Name

    parolee busted at royal inn

    Wanted Parolee Busted Near Royal Inn

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/22/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    marathon overdose chaos

    OVERDOSE CHAOS AT MARATHON: MAN GOES ON RAMPAGE IN BATHROOM

    3 indicted in shooting

    3 Indicted After Teen Gunned Down in Wayne Hills

    Dog Attacks

    Dog Bites Refuse Worker

    Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    16 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    Assault Suspect JAiled

    PARKING LOT BEATDOWN AT KWIK STOP — SUSPECT JAILED ON ROBBERY, FELONIOUS ASSAULT

    man banned from market

    BANNED FROM THE STORE: DEPUTIES ISSUE TRESPASS WARNING AT LUCASVILLE MARKET

    House rental scam

    Rental Scam Hits Again—Home Listed Without Owner’s Permission

    deputies tase dog

    Deputies Tase Dog While Investigating a Domestic Dispute

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 04/21/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    search launched near Dollar Gneral

    “HELP!” HEARD IN THE DARK — SEARCH LAUNCHED NEAR DOLLAR GENERAL

    rollover pickup crash

    TRUCK FLIPS OFF EXIT—DRIVER WALKS INTO POLICE STATION AND INTO JAIL

    woman admits walmart theft

    I Meant to Steal It”—Woman Admits Theft at Walmart

    Unwanted guest won't leave

    UNWANTED GUEST KEEPS COMING BACK — NIGHT ENDS WITH BROKEN WINDOW

    Animal Calls Keep PPD busy

    ANIMAL CALLS KEEP POLICE BUSY — FROM RESCUES TO A DEADLY ATTACK

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  • Politics
    45000 and nothing to show

    $45,000 and Nothing to Show: Portsmouth Wraps Up Costly Lawsuit Filed by Former Mayor

    Scioto County Road Work

    $29 Million in Road Work — Here’s How Scioto County Is Fixing Streets (And Why It Matters to You)

    Dog Shelter Drama Under Investigation

    “We Know What’s Going On”: Commissioners Push Back, Say Dog Shelter Drama Is Under Investigation

    Bad kids terrorize neighborhood

    Bad Kids Terrorize Neighborhood

    craft assault arrest

    Paroled Drug Trafficker Puts Up a Fight After Cops Bust Him in Traffic Jam

    Scioto County Investigating Potential Data Breach After Employees Fall for Phishing Scam

    Horton Davis

    Little Movement in Horton and Davis Corruption Cases as New Hearings Scheduled 

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Three “Emergency” Ordinances Headed to Portsmouth City Council Monday 

    Commissioner Scottie Powell

    Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation” 

    Commissioners Respond to Open Meetings Lawsuit Over Data Center

    Commissioners React to Proposed Ohio Law Banning NDAs for Elected Officials 

    Davis Horton

    Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions 

    Scioto County Primary

    Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters 

    The entrance of a city hall building. It features four massive white columns and red brick siding.

    Overcoming 4 Common Challenges in Local Governance

    Adrian Harrison

    Adrian Harrison: A Working Class Voice for Scioto County

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Possible Zoning Changes Headed for Discussion in Portsmouth 

    After a Tumultuous 2025, Scioto County Commissioners Look Toward a Fresh Start in 2026 

    Packed Commission Meeting Highlights Debate Over Proposed Data Center Tax Abatement 

    Portsmouth City Council

    New Year Brings Changes to Portsmouth City Council 

    Commissioners

    What Comes Next for Economic Development After the Horton Scandal? 

  • Feel Good
    Stadium Plan revealed

    $10 Million Spartan Stadium Plans Revealed

    PPD to the rescue

    Woman With Walker Tries To Hike to McDermott – PPD to the Rescue

    Hippies

    Dear Dirty Hippies, ‘Sorry About That’

    Jenna Jenkins Eagle Scout

    History Made: Jenna Jenkins Becomes Scioto County’s First Female Eagle Scout

    A smiling woman is holding a wrapped present in her hands as someone gives it to her.

    Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning

    Steve Hayes

    Scioto County Declares December 11 “Steve Hayes Day,” Honoring a Radio Legend After Nearly Six Decades on the Air 

    A silver thermal pouch sits alone on a white and gray background. The top of the bag is cut open.

    How To Choose the Right Closure for Thermal Pouches

    sending flowers to Japan

    Flower Delivery: Share Scioto’s Heart with Japan

    Honoring Scioto County’s First Town — and Its First People: New Heritage Trail Sign Dedicated at Earl Thomas Conley Park 

    A man approaching the bowling lane with a red bowling ball as his three friends in the background cheer him on.

    How Bowling Can Improve Your Mental Health

    A sleek blue sedan parked on concrete. Behind the vehicle is a view of the sky with a setting sun over a body of water.

    How To Make Your Daily Driver Feel Like a Sports Car

    A person's hand is holding a miniature wooden house with a green roof and a budding plant on top against a green background.

    How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

    A man sitting in a vehicle is handing over an ID card to a female police officer standing by his window.

    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

    Cyn Mackley

    Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia

    A group of friends stand around a table, smiling, laughing, and drinking. There are plates of food on the table.

    Creative Ways To Host Outdoor Events This Summer

    A family of two parents and a young boy and girl are playing laser tag with vests and laser blasters in an arena.

    What Activities To Offer at a Family Fun Center

    Shawnee State University SSU

    Shawnee State University Joins New Athletic Conference, Adds Football to Lineup 

    BREAKING: Commissioners Make Shocking Decision—Halloween to Remain on Halloween 

    Escape to the Hills: A Summer Reading List Set in Appalachia 

    Scioto County Champs: Lady Trojans and Word Wizards Bring Home the Gold 

  • Obituaries
    Deanna Kaye Adams

    Deanna Kaye Adams, 79, of Wheelersburg

    Rosco Claude Webb

    Rosco Claude Webb, 42 of Lucasville

    Billy Lee Byrd

    Billy Lee Byrd, 67 of Waverly

    Stanley A. Mitchell

    Paul Fannin, 82 of South Shore,

    Johnny Ray Allen

    Corporal Johnny Ray Allen, 49,of Wheelersburg

    Tami Breech (Tamela Lindamood)

    Tami Breech( Lindamood) 52 of McDermott

    James Marvin Rawlins

    James Marvin Rawlins, 82 of Wheelersburg

    Michael Allen Trivisonno

    Michael Allen Trivisonno, 71 of Portsmouth

    Karen Elaine Parker

    Karen Elaine Parker, age 62 of Portsmouth

    John Martin Uldrich

    John Martin Uldrich, 40 of Chillicothe

    Karen Kay Ginther

    Karen Kay Ginther 60 of Waverly

    Joyce Leigh Bentley

    Joyce Leigh Bentley, 92 Firebrick

    Kevin D. Potter

    Kevin D. Potter, 65 of South Shore

    George Antonaros

    George Antonaros, 61 of Wheelersburg

    Brian Douglas Felts

    Brian Douglas Felts, 53 of Waverly

    Steven Miller Lewis

    Steven Miller Lewis, 77 of Waverly

    Margaret Marie Gordley

    Margaret Marie Gordley, 93 of Portsmouth

    Christa Dawn Lewallen

    Christa Dawn Lewallen, 47 Portsmouth

    Jordan

    Jordan J. Duerler, 13, of West Portsmouth

    Catherine L Mosley

    Catherine L Mosley, 57 of McDermott

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🚨 WORRIED FRIEND’S CALL SAVES RELAPSED ADDICT — But Jail Says NO! 

Portsmouth man detained on warrant, rushed to hospital after drug-related health scare 

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
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A friend’s concern turned into a lifesaving intervention when Portsmouth Police responded to a welfare check on a man who’d recently relapsed into addiction — but hadn’t been heard from in days.  Officers found the man and discovered he had an open warrant for failure to appear. They took him into custody, but when the […]

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