Monday Hearing Set in Bryan Davis Corruption Case as Trial Draws Closer
After months of little visible movement, Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife, Lori, are scheduled to return to ...
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Woman Misses Church, Friend Checks In, Police Find Her After Fall
A friend’s decision to check on someone who missed church may have prevented a much worse outcome. A caller contacted...
Busted! 07/17/26 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...
Toddler Found Wandering on Kentland Avenue
A Kentland Avenue resident contacted 911 around 6:30 p.m. after finding a 1-year-old child in her backyard. The caller told...
‘I Only Had Two Beers’: Burned-Out Taillights Lead to OVI Arrest
A routine traffic stop over a vehicle traveling without taillights ended with an impaired driving investigation after the driver admitted...
🐕 Chickens Attacked, Delivery Drivers Bitten, Dog Warden Calls Go Unanswered: Another Busy Week of Dog Complaints
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — As Scioto County continues adjusting to Avery's Law and ongoing staffing challenges at the Dog Warden's...
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🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were dealt another setback. At Thursday's commissioners meeting, officials announced that Dog Warden Eli Miller has resigned, leaving the county searching...
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Woman Claims Ex Threatened to Kill Her Family—Man Says He Wasn’t Even There
A woman told deputies her longtime boyfriend threatened to slit her throat, kill their children, and burn her sister alive...
What Contractors Should Look for When Purchasing Equipment
Learn what contractors should evaluate before purchasing equipment, from durability and maintenance costs to safety, productivity, and long-term value.
🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were...
Busted! 07/16/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 173 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Dad Threatens To Kill Man His Kids Say Choked Them
Portsmouth police were called after a very upset father reported that two children had been assaulted and threatened to kill...
Home Renovation Projects That Boost Backyard Appeal
Simple home renovation projects can improve outdoor living spaces, increase functionality, and enhance backyard appeal without major construction.
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6 Mental Health Emergencies in 7 Hours Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled a string of mental health and welfare calls in one day, including suicidal threats, a person reportedly taking pills, a frightened man afraid to go to the hospital, and an emergency commitment involving someone headed toward a...
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Caught on Camera? Driver Blamed Seizure After SUV Slammed Into Home, Deputies Say
A quiet afternoon took a shocking turn when an SUV drove through a backyard and crashed into the back of...
PPD Hunts Day Drinking Drivers
Portsmouth police received two daytime reports involving drivers suspected of being under the influence, including a minor crash report and...
Collectible Toys Stolen in Package Theft
Highly collectible toys were among the items reported stolen in a package theft at a West Portsmouth home. Scioto County...
6 Mental Health Emergencies in 7 Hours Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled a string of mental health and welfare calls in one day, including suicidal threats, a person reportedly...
Area Drug Counselor Indicted For Medicaid Fraud
An area drug counselor is among several healthcare providers indicted this week for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program, Attorney...
Dad Accused of Luring Daughter’s Boyfriend to Brutal Beating
What began as a trip to pick up belongings ended with an alleged ambush inside a home, multiple eyewitnesses backing...
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