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MEC Approves Addition of Shawnee State
Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

MEC Approves Addition of Shawnee State

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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Mountain East Conference (MEC) Board of Directors approved the addition of Shawnee State University as the 12th full-time member last week.See the Story
🔥 Chaos at the Camp: Tent Torched, Chickens Loose, and Trash Everywhere at Doyle’s Landing
Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

🔥 Chaos at the Camp: Tent Torched, Chickens Loose, and Trash Everywhere at Doyle’s Landing

Add arson, poultry, and piles of trash to the ever-growing list of issues plaguing Portsmouth’s homeless camps.  Just after 9 a.m., a man walked into the Portsmouth Police Department to report a theft at the Doyle’s Landing homeless camp, one of nine major encampments within city limits.  But when officers arrived at the riverside site, […]Read Article
🚨 Sidewalks, Snipers, and Sleeping Bags: Homeless Crisis Takes Over Portsmouth in a Single Day
Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

🚨 Sidewalks, Snipers, and Sleeping Bags: Homeless Crisis Takes Over Portsmouth in a Single Day

From passed-out people on benches to talks of bombs and snipers, Wednesday brought another round of chaos across Portsmouth as the city’s growing homeless crisis played out block by block, sidewalk by sidewalk.  Here’s how it all unfolded in just one day:  😴 9:00 AM – Passed Out on the Esplanade  Callers reported a woman […]Read Article

🐾 Porch Prisoners: Loose Dog Bites Woman After Trapping Man Inside His Home

It started with a strange morning standoff: a Sciotoville resident trapped on his own porch by two large, aggressive dogs who refused to let him leave. He called 911 at 7:30 a.m., saying he was effectively held hostage outside his own front door.  Portsmouth officers quickly responded and called in Animal Control to deal with […]Portsmouth, Ohio · PortsmouthRead Article

Accidental Shooting: Man is Airlifted

A man was airlifted to a hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the chest with a .380 pistol — and first responders are reminding the public about the importance of firearm safety and secure handling.  Deputies and EMS rushed to a residence Thursday evening after 911 received a frantic call stating, “I’ve been shot,” before […]Scioto County · Scioto CountyRead Article

8-Year-Old Tries to Stab Mother in Mental Health Emergency

In a chilling reminder of how deeply the mental health crisis is impacting families, a panicked mother called 911 after her 8-year-old child allegedly attempted to stab her with a knife inside their home.  The incident unfolded when the mother, clearly shaken, told dispatchers she had managed to wrestle the knife away from her child […]Mental Health · Scioto CountyRead Article

🚨 Gunfire & Getaways: Center Street Turns Into Crime Scene After Wild Evening Shooting

Shots rang out on Center Street just before 7 p.m., sparking chaos, confusion, and a heavy police response that ended with multiple weapons seized, a victim in the hospital, and one woman in handcuffs.  At least five Portsmouth Police cruisers swarmed the neighborhood after callers reported gunfire. Officers quickly detained a man and woman near […]Portsmouth, Ohio · PortsmouthRead Article

🚔 Buzzed and Busted: Don’t Let the Fourth of July End in Handcuffs or Heartbreak

The Fourth of July is all about freedom — cookouts, fireworks, and good times with family and friends. But it’s also one of the most dangerous weekends of the year on America’s roads, and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman wants to keep it from turning tragic.  Starting Wednesday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th, the […]Scioto County · Scioto CountyRead Article

🚓 Kindness on Call: Deputy Steps In to Help Troubled Man at West Portsmouth Super Quick 💙

A routine call turned into an act of compassion Tuesday morning when a Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to an unusual situation at the Super Quick in West Portsmouth—and went the extra mile to help someone in need.  Just after 11 a.m., the assistant manager called for help after noticing a man sleeping in the […]West Portsmouth · West PortsmouthRead Article

🩸Stabbing Scare at Wheelersburg Kroger

Shoppers at the Wheelersburg Kroger got more than just groceries Sunday when a bloodied man staggered up to the serviceWheelersburg · WheelersburgRead Article

🚨 “On My Way Back to Jail” — Serial Offender Eric Carr Busted Again on Sex Charge! 🚔

Eric Carr, 35, of Portsmouth, can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The parolee with a rap sheet a mile long was booked intoPortsmouth, Ohio · PortsmouthRead Article

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