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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Portsmouth, Ohio, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 66 stories have been published about Portsmouth, Ohio which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Basketball · Portsmouth

Prep girls basketball: Fairland plays zone; Portsmouth gets in the zone in rout

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Fairland, which was out of contention early in a 67-49 loss to the Trojans on Dec. 21 in Rome Township, switched up its defense before a Feb. 3 rematch in Portsmouth. It worked well enough that the Dragons led the Trojans in the second half before falling, 47-35. So Fairland tried that tactic again in a rematch with Portsmouth in an all-Ohio Valley Conference OHSAA Division V state semifinal on Saturday afternoon. The strategy may have been soun…See the Story

Grand Jury · Portsmouth

12 indictments handed down in Scioto County

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Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Busted! 03/10/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 178 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction.See the Story

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Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

UNWANTED GUESTS: HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TAKING SHELTER IN PORTSMOUTH APARTMENT BUILDINGS

Yet again, Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority management found themselves dealing with individuals wandering into apartment buildings and refusing to leave. This ongoing issue has seen homeless individuals setting up camp in lobbies, laundry rooms, hallways, and now even common areas like TV rooms.  The latest incident occurred at Hudson House, where an unwelcome visitor took […]See the Story

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Teen Kicked Out Of Home: Police & CPS Called To Investigate

A local high school nurse alerted Portsmouth Police after a student confided that their father had kicked them out and refused to allow them to return home. The teen stated they were currently staying with a cousin, but their father retained primary custody.  Upon receiving the report, officers contacted Child Protective Services (CPS) to assess […]See the Story

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Crash, Cuffs, & Court: Driver Busted For OVI After Fifth Street Wreck

A routine afternoon took a turn for the worse for one local driver after a crash on Fifth Street led to his arrest for OVI.  The incident unfolded just after 4 p.m. when Portsmouth Police arrived at the scene of the wreck and took Jason McCleese into custody on charges of operating a vehicle while […]See the Story

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Scioto County Schools prepare for emergencies with bleeding control kits

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PORTSMOUTH, OH (WOWK)-- Scioto County Schools are being equipped with an especially important type of first aid kit. These new bleeding control kits will help schools be prepared for emergencies where every second matters and save lives. The kits are made up of items like gauze, tourniquets and emergency blankets to help slow bleeding wounds. The Scioto County Emergency Management Agency donated the kits to schools after being awarded a $5,200 g…See the Story

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Busted! 03/07/25 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 until proven guilty. Donald Lee Adkins Arrest Date: 03/05/2025 Charges: Burglary Linda Anderson Arrest Date: 03/05/2025 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Jeremiah M Barrett Arrest Date: 03/05/2025 Charges: Violate Protection Order or Consent […]See the Story

Prison · Portsmouth

Spank Loper Busted Again! Serial Offender Can’t Stay Out Of Trouble

He just can’t stay out of jail! Portsmouth Police tracked down wanted man Spank Loper on Center Street and slapped the cuffs on him—again.  FROM PRISON TO PROBATION… TO PRISON AGAIN!  Loper, who has a long history of drug-related arrests, had an open felony warrant out of Brown County for heroin and fentanyl possession. A […]See the Story

Music · Portsmouth

Meet Kathleen Battle: A Living Legend in Opera and Beyond

Few voices in classical music have commanded as much reverence and admiration as Kathleen Battle’s. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on August 13, 1948, Battle rose to become one of the most celebrated lyric coloratura sopranos of her generation. With a voice that blends grace, power, and precision, she has captivated audiences worldwide, from the grandest opera houses to intimate recitals, earning her place as a living legend.Early Beginnings: A Talen…See the Story

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Escape Artist Caught! Cops Track Down “Dangerous” Parolee On Ohio Avenue

A convicted felon with a history of running from the law is back behind bars after Portsmouth Police hunted him down at a home on Ohio Avenue.  WANTED & DANGEROUS  Authorities had been on the lookout for 36-year-old Eric Bundy, who was on parole for escape but couldn’t resist slipping away again. The Ohio Department […]See the Story

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