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“Deliver My Mail or Go to Jail!”: Man Demands Police Threaten Postmaster in Bizarre 911 Rant

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“Deliver My Mail or Go to Jail!”: Man Demands Police Threaten Postmaster in Bizarre 911 Rant

A man fed up with the U.S. Postal Service turned to 911 with a wild demand: Send the cops to threaten the postmaster — or else. Dispatchers say the man, who’s had an ongoing beef with the post office, called in a fury after his mail wasn’t delivered. His reasoning? He claimed the garage he […]See the Story

Midnight Possum Drama Ends in Arrest — But the Critter Escapes!

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Midnight Possum Drama Ends in Arrest — But the Critter Escapes!

It started as a wildlife call and ended in handcuffs. Just before 11 p.m. on 6th Street, a panicked caller dialed 911 to report an uninvited, furry guest in the kitchen — a possum had allegedly wandered in, giving an elderly woman and her grandkids quite the late-night fright. But when officers arrived, they didn’t […]Read Article

Tight Times Ahead: Scioto County Commissioners Warn of Lean Budget Year

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Tight Times Ahead: Scioto County Commissioners Warn of Lean Budget Year

Scioto County Commissioners Bryan Davis and Scottie Powell say the county is heading into another tight budget year, and they’re asking all county offices to be mindful of the financial strain. At Thursday’s public budget hearing—the first since the passing of Commissioner Cathy Coleman on July 4—no members of the public attended or submitted questions […]Read Article

“Crime Doesn’t Quit”: Portsmouth Man Racks Up More Felonies Behind Bars

Jail walls weren’t enough to stop Tray Banks’ crime spree. The 32-year-old Portsmouth man, already facing serious charges for domestic violence and assaulting a police officer, has now racked up even more felony charges—all from inside the Scioto County Jail. Back in February, Banks was arrested after a child ran to a neighbor’s house saying […]Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

Too Drunk to Drive… or Sit Behind the Wheel: Woman Busted at Kroger Gas Station

Think you’re safe from a DUI just because the engine’s off? Think again. Just after 7 p.m., Portsmouth officers responded to the Kroger Gas Station on 9th Street after witnesses reported a pickup truck parked at the pumps — with a woman inside who appeared to be heavily intoxicated. When officers arrived, they found Noelle […]Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

Runaway Ruckus: Teen Sparks Wild Hunt Across Portsmouth PMHA Apartments

A frantic search for a missing 15-year-old girl sent police racing between public housing units, multiple counties, and even across state lines in a late-night runaway saga straight out of a teen drama. It all started when the girl’s worried mother contacted police, saying she believed her daughter had run off with her boyfriend, Brandon […]Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

👊🚨 Two Brawls, Two Ambulances: Violence Erupts on Both Sides of Scioto County

It was a bruising evening in Scioto County as officers responded to two separate violent altercations just hours apart, both endingScioto County · Scioto County Read Article

‘A Great Addition to Heaven’: Commissioners Honor Cathy Coleman, Reflect on Her Legacy and Who Might Carry It Forward

The Scioto County Commissioners opened their first public meeting since the death of Commissioner Cathy Coleman with heartfeltScioto County · Scioto County Read Article

🚨 Identity Swap Scandal! Woman Accused of Posing as Sister to Dodge Charges — Cops May Have Been Chasing the Wrong Gal for 4 Years!

A man walked into the Portsmouth Police Department with a wild story — and photographic proof — that blew the lid off aPortsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

Shawnee State University Joins New Athletic Conference, Adds Football to Lineup

Big things are happening at Shawnee State University. SSU is making waves in the world of college athletics, officially joining the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and announcing the long-awaited addition of football to its sports lineup — all while keeping every current sport and expanding its athletic footprint in downtown Portsmouth. This move marks a […]Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

🚨 Domestic Drama Ends in Double Arrest

What started as a heated family argument turned into a double arrest after a concerned mom dialed 911 fearing her son’s girlfriend had just taken a handful of pills during a fight. Officers rushed to the scene and spoke with the woman in question, who insisted she’d only taken prescribed medication — and after evaluation, […]Scioto County · Scioto County Read Article

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