Runaway Again: Group Home Calls Cops After Girl Bolts at Public Event
After months of controversy, a local group home is once again back in the spotlight—this time for doing exactly what ...
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Busted! 04/18/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Scioto County Sheriff’s Office & EMS Call Report — April 16, 2025
Scioto County Sheriff's Office & EMS Call Report — April 16, 2025 Compiled from publicly available dispatch records On April...
CHURCHYARD CHAOS! A Rainbow Van and Hello Kitty
"Converter Crook" Busted Pulling Parts in Stolen Rainbow Van Full of Meth and Hello Kitty Paraphernalia! Sunday service was not...
Homeless Crisis — City Council Weighs Task Force as Police Deal with Growing Issue
Portsmouth’s ongoing homeless crisis is impossible to ignore as more and more reports flood in, highlighting the growing need for...
BB GUN BLOWOUT! Dad Goes Wild, Shoots Son in the Face
A late-night family feud took a painful turn when a father allegedly opened fire — with a BB gun! Now...
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No Captain, No Course: Scioto County Calls for Bold New Vision After Economic Scandal
Scioto County is at a crossroads—and local leaders say it’s time to grab the wheel and steer economic development back on track. At Thursday’s Commissioners Meeting, Commissioner Bryan Davis didn’t mince words. “Our economic development has been nonexistent for two...
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SUSPICIOUS INJURY: Columbus Hospital Reports Infant’s Broken Leg — Is It Abuse or an Accident?
A tragic case of a 2-month-old baby with a suspicious injury has sparked an urgent investigation. Late one evening, workers...
CLASSROOM HATE CRIME? Teacher Targeted with Homophobic Slurs
Teacher Targeted with Homophobic Slurs – Student Caught Carving Cruel Message Into Desk! 🛑 Shocking incident rocks Lawrence County High...
Barking Heroes: Dogs Sound the Alarm in Walnut Street Tragedy
Man’s best friends turned into unlikely heroes on Walnut Street after their nonstop barking tipped off neighbors that something was...
Disturbance at Farley Square Sparks Swift Response — Kids and Animals Now Safe
Quick action by Portsmouth first responders helped protect vulnerable children and animals during a disturbing scene at the Farley Square...
Where is Jaylynn? 14-Year-Old Missing for Months—and No One Started Looking Until April
Fourteen-year-old Jaylynn Harrell has been missing since December 28, 2024—and the most pressing question remains: Why did it take more...
Get Ready for Wildfire Season With These Tips for Homeowners
If you’re a homeowner, prepare for wildfire season with these tips on how to protect your home, upgrade fire resistance,...
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Where is Jaylynn? 14-Year-Old Missing for Months—and No One Started Looking Until April
Fourteen-year-old Jaylynn Harrell has been missing since December 28, 2024—and the most pressing question remains: Why did it take more than three months before anyone officially started looking for her? Now, as local agencies point fingers and launch investigations, the...
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37 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 37 Public Indictments. An...
Busted! 04/15/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
DAYTON MENACE: More Charges Pile Up in Scioto County Crime Spree!
He came, he dealt, he robbed—and now he’s really in hot water. Davion Cortez Black, 29, of Dayton, is racking...
Grand Jury Indicts Four in Scams Targeting the Elderly — Repeat Offenders Among the Accused
Four people have been indicted in connection with two separate cases of defrauding elderly victims, according to the latest session...
Clicks, Consequences & Kids: YouTuber Flags Student’s Inappropriate Online Behavior
Out-of-State Woman Says Teen Sent Disturbing Messages—Here’s What You Should Do if You See It Too A routine day at...
Stop Calling Us: Group Home Says Police Refused Runaway Reports
A shocking new claim from a local group home administrator has added fuel to the growing fire over the disappearance...
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