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Friends of Portsmouth staying mostly quiet on next potential big idea
The appointed spokesperson for the group, Nick Rutman, of Rutman Burnside Realty, said he could not release many details on the somewhat mysterious, y...
Ironton man charged in death of infant
Ironton city police have arrested Ironton resident David E. Large, 36, in connection with the Jan. 27 death of a two-year-old male infant.Police had r...
Portsmouth police report possible robbery
Portsmouth Police DepartmentThe incident is listed in Portsmouth city police reports as a robbery.Last Saturday, about 5 a.m., police were dispatched ...

Columbia Gas holds information meeting
Columbia Gas of Ohio held a customer information meeting on the Natural Gas Line Replacement Thursday evening at the Portsmouth Public Library.Luka Pa...
Chronic disease self-management program available soon
Live in Scioto County or surrounding communities? Do you or someone you know have long-term health challenges such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease...

Pike County gets $100,000, promises more, to help with Rhoden case
“Justice should not depend on how fat your wallet is,” said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.Yost was in Waverly Thursday to hand over a $1...

Flood waters claim life in Pike County
Waverly-Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader reports at 06:17 this morning, his dispatch center received a 911 call from a motorist in reference to a ma...

Baldrige vists Commissioners
The Scioto County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, with three guests present to address the board.Newly elected 90...
February 7th, 2019 updated: February 7th, 2019. |

Tieman names new assistant prosecutor
Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman recently welcomed a new Assistant Prosecutor to his staff.Attorney Scott Evans joined the Scioto County Prose...
New Boston police chase ends with suspect escaping on foot
On Wednesday, the New Boston Police Department reported they had attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation about 7:51 p.m., Tuesday. After r...