Cincinnati Baddie Busted in Portsmouth: Crack, Cash & More
Another out-of-town drug dealer thought he could make easy money in Portsmouth — and once again, the Southern Ohio Drug Task ...
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Domestic Dispute Boils Over at Wheelersburg Marathon
What started as a frightened call for help from a woman at the Marathon Station in Wheelersburg turned into a domestic violence...
Trouble in “Safe” Housing: Hisle Park Apartments Hit With More Police Calls
The Hisle Park Apartments were built to give young adults leaving foster care a safe place to land. But lately, residents say...
The Night Scioto Logged In
You could call it a simple utility – the need to watch good stuff on Netflix without feeling fenced off...
How Safe Is Your Data? Do Scioto County Citizens Know Their Digital Rights?
The more time people spend online, the more chances there are for their personal information to be exposed. From social...
The Impact of US Economic Events on Global Markets: A Calendar Guide
Financial markets are like living organisms, dynamic, interconnected, and often unpredictable. Among the many factors influencing these markets, US economic...
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Calm Under Pressure: Deputies Talk Armed Man Out of Crisis, Preventing Tragedy in Lawrence County
What began as a terrifying call about a man threatening suicide and waving a gun turned into a remarkable show of patience, teamwork, and compassion from local law enforcement. Deputies, detectives, and the county sheriff worked together for nearly an...
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Latest Updates: Bryan Davis Gets Bail Modification, Next Hearing Set for December
The corruption cases involving Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and former Economic Development Director Robert Horton are still crawling through the courts — and...
4-Wheeler Rampage Ends with Citizen Tackle and Arrest on Disterdick Lane
A wild night on Disterdick Lane ended with a citizen takedown and an arrest after a man on a four-wheeler allegedly tore through...
Protective Order Ignored: Lucasville Man Flees Into Woods, Arrested an Hour Later
What started as a trespassing complaint in Lucasville turned into a tense search through the woods — and ended with...
CPS CALLED IN: A Rough Week for Portsmouth Families
When Portsmouth Police officers start dialing Children Protective Services, it’s usually a sign something’s gone seriously wrong. In just a...
Fair Play or Foul Call? Ironton Playoff Ban Shakes Up Southern Ohio Football
The Ironton Fighting Tigers, one of Ohio’s most celebrated high school football programs and defending Division V state champions, have...
Nursing Home Scuffle Reported During Evening Smoke Break
A smoke break at a local nursing home took an unexpected turn when an argument between two residents erupted into...
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Latest Updates: Bryan Davis Gets Bail Modification, Next Hearing Set for December
The corruption cases involving Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and former Economic Development Director Robert Horton are still crawling through the courts — and both saw minor updates this month. Davis Allowed Limited Contact with County Employee Commissioner Bryan Davis, who’s been indicted on multiple corruption charges...
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Double Trouble: Deputies Make Back-to-Back Domestic Violence Arrests
Scioto County deputies handled not one, but two volatile domestic violence calls this week — and in both cases, both parties ended up...
Quick-Thinking Hotel Clerk Helps Woman Escape Alleged Abuser at Quality Inn
A front desk worker at the Quality Inn on the Scioto Trail may have saved a woman from further harm...
Convicted Predator at it Again: Stepfather’s “Hugs” Lead to Sex Crime Arrest
A man who claimed he was “just giving hugs” is behind bars after deputies say a woman and her mother...
Wall or No Wall? Resident Pushes Back on Portsmouth Riverfront Project
The $34 million Portsmouth Riverfront Project just broke ground — but not everyone’s cheering. Local resident Herman Morgan says he’s...
$900K Plan Moves Forward for Mound Park Makeover
Plans to give Portsmouth’s historic Mound Park a long-overdue makeover are still moving forward — just a little slower than...
Portsmouth Moves Forward With Bonds to Fund New City Building
Six months ago, Portsmouth City Council voted to move $4 million out of the city’s general fund to help finish...
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