Scioto Dems Snort at “Well-Funded” No Kings Protest Claim
When the Scioto County Daily News (SCDN) declared the “No Kings” movement “well funded,” local rally-goers almost choked on their ...
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🚨CPS CALLED AFTER CHILD THREAT—INTERPRETER HELPS CONNECT CRUCIAL DETAILS
A disturbing call highlights not only the importance of quick police response—but also how vital interpreters can be in crisis...
Cops Recover Missing 14-Year-Old Girl in Portsmouth After High-Stakes Search
A missing teen from Athens County is safely back with her family after Portsmouth Police launched an urgent search that...
Back on the Radar: Troubled Woman Arrested Again After Report of Public Defecation — When Will Portsmouth Act?
She’s back. The troubled homeless woman who has become the unofficial face of Portsmouth’s mental health and homelessness crisis was...
💥 Gunshots, & Chaos: Recovery Facility Feud Explodes Again in Lawrence County
Gunshots, mysterious window knocking, and frightened residents—another night of chaos unfolded at the Land of Goshen Recovery facility, the latest...
🚨 Sunday Surge: Stabbings, Fires, and False Alarms Mark a Chaotic Day for Scioto County First Responders
Scioto County’s emergency crews were in constant motion on Sunday, June 29, 2025, answering 75 separate calls ranging from routine...
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CASA Program Cut: What Happens to Scioto County’s Foster Kids Now?
In a move that has left volunteers and child advocates reeling, Scioto County Juvenile Court Judge Rebecca Bennett has decided to cut the county’s participation in the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. The program, which assigns trained volunteers to...
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Busy Day for Scioto County First Responders: Medical Runs, Alarms, and Crime Reports Stack Up
Scioto County had its hands full on June 26, 2025, with 88 calls dispatched to sheriff’s deputies, medics, and fire...
🔥Flasher, Firebug & Free Again? Paroled Arsonist William Kerns Arrested (Again) After June 26 Parole Violation
He’s back behind bars—again—but for how long this time? William Kerns, a convicted arsonist and repeat public flasher, was arrested...
Animal Hoarding Horror: Shock Sentences That Have the Town Talking! 😱🐾
In a case that’s rattled Scioto County to its core, two local residents are facing shocking sentences after a gruesome...
Busted! 06/27/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 181 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Grace Under Pressure: Portsmouth Police Calm Chaos at Marathon Without Making Arrest
A tense situation at the Marathon station on Gallia Street could have easily escalated —but thanks to the calm and...
CASA Program Cut: What Happens to Scioto County’s Foster Kids Now?
In a move that has left volunteers and child advocates reeling, Scioto County Juvenile Court Judge Rebecca Bennett has decided...
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New Dog Bite Law Could Strain Already Maxed-Out Scioto County Shelter and Court System
If you’ve noticed more dog bite incidents recently in Scioto County, you're not imagining it. Dog Warden Heather Stevens has seen an uptick in bite cases, and a new law under consideration could add more pressure on an already overwhelmed...
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RUNAWAYAS FROM AREA GROUP HOME PROMPT GUN THREATS AND MANHUNT
A quiet day on County Road 44 North turned into a full-scale emergency after a 14-year-old runaway from a local...
Police Investigate Two Disturbing Child Abuse Reports
Two troubling reports of possible child abuse and exploitation prompted police response, highlighting why law enforcement takes every single allegation...
🚨 BACK FROM THE BRINK: Hero Cop Revives Overdose Victim with Narcan
A man is lucky to be alive today after an officer arrived just in time to administer life-saving Narcan during...
Man Drops Pants in Front of Kids Outside Burger King
Families heading to dinner got more than they bargained for when a man was spotted with his pants down in...
🚨 Scioto County 911 Roundup – June 24, 2025 🚨
The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office fielded 51 separate incidents across the county on Tuesday, June 24. Though the department stopped...
Busted! 06/25/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 177 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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