Union Township Cuts Off EMS to Rarden – Here’s Why
As of October 1, Union Township EMS no longer answers emergency calls in the village of Rarden or Rarden Township—ending ...
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Two Wanted Men Nabbed at Portsmouth Homeless Shelter in Back-to-Back Weeks
For the second week in a row, Portsmouth Police say a wanted man was taken into custody after showing up...
HEROES KICK DOWN DOOR TO SAVE ELDERLY MAN
An ordinary shift turned extraordinary when first responders broke down a locked door to rescue an elderly man who had...
Two-for-One Arrest in West Portsmouth
What started as an assault call in West Portsmouth turned into a two-for-one arrest for Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputies...
Man Reported Hiding in Bushes, Peeking in Windows at Portsmouth Apartments
Police were called to a Kent Street apartment complex twice in two days after reports of a homeless man causing...
Lucasville Pair Indicted on Child Sex-Related Charges
A Scioto County Grand Jury has indicted two people from Lucasville on a disturbing set of charges tied to incidents...
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135 Arrested in Statewide Human Trafficking Crackdown — Southern Ohio at the Center
A massive statewide human trafficking sting led by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has resulted in 135 arrests, including one man from Ironton who attempted to buy sex from a minor. The operation, called “Operation Next Door,” highlights that human...
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Semi Smashes Pole on Marshall Avenue, Flees Scene
Portsmouth Police are investigating after a semi-truck struck a utility pole at 3rd and Marshall Avenue around 2:30 p.m. and...
Man Pops a Squat in Church Fountain as Portsmouth Police Confront Wave of Trouble
Portsmouth Police dealt with a string of unsettling calls this week, ranging from a man defiling a church fountain to...
Shots Fired at Teen Near 16th Street: Juvenile Suspect Detained
Portsmouth Police are investigating a frightening incident after a 16th Street grandmother called 911 to say a boy had opened...
Sharp-Eyed Deputies Spot Stolen Truck in Wheelersburg Lot
A routine patrol turned into a major bust after Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies spotted something unusual in the early hours...
Man Leaves Rehab, Makes Threats: Another Glimpse at Scioto County’s Treatment Struggles
Scioto County deputies were called to a rehab facility in Franklin Furnace around 10 p.m. after staff reported a man...
135 Arrested in Statewide Human Trafficking Crackdown — Southern Ohio at the Center
A massive statewide human trafficking sting led by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has resulted in 135 arrests, including one...
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SCDN Names First Suspect in Explosive Human Trafficking Case: Attorney Gene Meadows
For years, Scioto County Daily News publisher Mark Craycraft has demanded answers about human trafficking allegations tied to disgraced Portsmouth attorney and city councilman Mike Mearan. Now, in an explosive new development, SCDN is publicly naming the first of nine...
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SCDN Names First Suspect in Explosive Human Trafficking Case: Attorney Gene Meadows
For years, Scioto County Daily News publisher Mark Craycraft has demanded answers about human trafficking allegations tied to disgraced Portsmouth...
Portsmouth Mom Accused of Stirring Chaos Again After Summer Sports Feud
A Portsmouth mother at the center of a summer-long storm of drama-packed disputes is once again drawing police attention after...
Homeless Man With 70 Arrests Highlights Portsmouth’s Mental Health Crisis
Portsmouth Police were once again called to assist a troubled homeless man with a long history of arrests—an incident that...
Pre-Teen Fight Breaks Out at Notre Dame Football Game, Police Step In
What should have been a night of football at Spartan Stadium briefly turned tense after police were called to break...
Update in Robert Horton Corruption Case
The corruption scandal that has rocked Scioto County politics continues to drag on in court, with little movement to show...
Expert Tips to Track Suspicious Calls and Messages on Any Device
What is the primary function of a smartphone? To connect people, right? So, when it comes to catching up with...
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