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37 arrested during probation, warrant sweep
SCIOTO — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announced Tuesday a two-day “Multi-Agency Probat...
March 2nd, 2021 updated: March 2nd, 2021. |

Scioto County Teachers receive 1st Dose
NEW BOSTON, Ohio — Scioto County teachers and school staff signed up to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine last week at the school dis...

Portsmouth 2021 and beyond: Major work on roads and sidewalks ahead
PORTSMOUTH- Area roads have been through the wringer as of late, whether that be from winter weather or flooding emergencies. These emergencies have d...

Two arrested, charged with improper use of firearms
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department announces the arrest of Nolan Harness-Cooper of 733 Haney Rd. Wheelersburg, Ohio and William Crabt...

Portsmouth man arrested, charged with aggravated burglary
The Portsmouth Police Department announces the arrest of Brandon N. Barrett of 301 Dunlap road in Portsmouth. On March 1, 2021, at 0251 hours, Portsmo...

Ohio moves into Phase 1C vaccine distribution
COLUMBUS — The next phases for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Ohio will begin this week and the age eligibility will be lowered to 60.Phase 1C...

ODH: 1 death; 13 new COVID cases reported Monday
SCIOTO — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) continues to reconcile the COVID-19 death data.This has resulted in some fluctuations in death numb...

AAA: Ohio gas prices continue to climb
After increasing by 20 cents last week, the average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is another six cents higher this week at $2.727 per ga...

Portsmouth resident celebrates 100 years of life
PORTSMOUTH — Perhaps Mark Twain said it best when he said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t...

South Webster man arrested for aggravated robbery
The Portsmouth Police Department announced the arrest of Benjamin L. Coriell, from South Webster Ohio, for Aggravated Robbery.On Feb. 24, 2021, patrol...