Rehab Housing Boom Sparks Outrage in Scioto County: Residents Demand Answers
Scioto County is at a boiling point over the explosion of rehab facilities in residential neighborhoods. At the latest County ...
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Dodge the Law, Pay the Price! Woman With Open Warrant Gets Off Easy—For Now
A Portsmouth woman with a long history of unpaid tickets and license suspensions caught a lucky break after a routine...
Hit-and-Run Hysteria? Man Claims Wild Car Chase—But Cops Find No Damage!
A man dialed 911 at 8:30 AM, frantically claiming a reckless female driver was on a destructive rampage, smashing into...
Young and On the Run: Scioto County Teen Flees Juvenile Detention in Lawrence County
A juvenile from Scioto County made a brief but emotional escape from the Lawrence County Juvenile Detention Center, highlighting the...
Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Call Reports-April 2, 2025
The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has chosen to discontinue its previous practice of providing detailed reports on incidents to the...
Business Spotlight: Portsmouth Coin Shop – A Dream Fulfilled
A Dream Come True Portsmouth Coin Shop, located at 614 Chillicothe Street in downtown Portsmouth, isn’t just a business—it’s the...
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Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries After Crash on State Route 73 in Portsmouth
A Portsmouth man tragically lost his life following a motorcycle crash on State Route 73 in Scioto County on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:42 PM, near mile marker 14. Joshua Lee Maxie, 48, was riding his 2018 Harley-Davidson...
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POLICE CALLED TO FAMILY MELTDOWN—TEEN ESCORTED TO SCHOOL
A chaotic family dispute had police rushing to a Portsmouth home just before 7 AM, where reports claimed an angry...
U-HAUL HUSTLE: RENTAL SCHEME TURNS INTO POLICE SEARCH
A rental deal gone wrong sent police searching for a missing U-Haul truck at a homeless shelter after Kentucky State...
Officers Investigate Elementary School Shooting Threats – Over Being Denied Restroom Break
A recent incident at a local elementary school serves as a stark reminder of the importance of taking all threats...
HOLY HEIST! THIEF SWIPES GUITAR FROM PORTSMOUTH CHURCH
A brazen thief managed to steal a valuable guitar from Life Point Church on 11th Street, despite the doors being...
APRIL FOOL’S DAY BACKFIRES! MAN SPRUNG FROM JAIL—THEN IMMEDIATELY LOCKED BACK UP!
Talk about April Fool's! On April 1, 2025, Joshua Turner got a taste of freedom—only to land right back behind...
Busted! 04/02/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 176 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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HOLY HEIST! THIEF SWIPES GUITAR FROM PORTSMOUTH CHURCH
A brazen thief managed to steal a valuable guitar from Life Point Church on 11th Street, despite the doors being locked and the alarm system armed. Officers responded to the church around 5:30 PM after receiving a report that a...
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Practical Tips for Traveling With Your Bible
Find out how to safeguard and pack your Bible for any trip. Explore compact options, protective covers, and handy accessories...
Busted! 04/01/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 176 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Call Reports
Our information about the calls the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office answers is limited, since they’ve blatantly ignored the Ohio Open...
Shocking Incident at Local Kroger: What to Do If You Witness Indecent Exposure
A routine trip to the Kroger on Gay Street took a disturbing turn when a horrified mother called 911, reporting...
First Responders Step In: How They Help in Mental Health Crises & What You Can Do
Just before 2 p.m., concerned witnesses on Grant Street called authorities after spotting an elderly woman, barefoot and acting strangely...
Bullying on the Bus: A Mother’s Plea for Action and What Parents Can Do
A local mother is speaking out after her 7-year-old daughter was assaulted on the school bus this week, highlighting a...
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