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What started as a report of a fight under the bridge near the Shawnee Boat Club quickly turned into a mental health emergency—and thanks to fast-acting officers, one man got the help he needed.  Police rushed to the scene after witnesses reported two men, possibly under the influence, fighting beneath...

A Scioto Trail resident got the shock of her life when she discovered an uninvited guest inside her home! The 911 call came in just after 9 a.m., setting off a wild manhunt that stretched across multiple city blocks.  The woman told dispatchers that a man in a red jacket...

A late-night crash near Fred’s Pizza Express turned 11th Street into a danger zone when a Chevy slammed into a power pole just before 2 a.m., knocking out traffic lights and sending the driver to the hospital.  Witnesses say the driver tried to flee the scene, but officers arrived quickly...

While Portsmouth residents living next to out-of-control bamboo can breathe a sigh of relief, those hoping for real action on the city’s spiraling homeless crisis are still waiting — and waiting — for help that never seems to arrive.  📅 On Monday, July 28, Portsmouth City Council will consider a...

You might be wondering what ever happened to the big plans for Portsmouth’s riverfront. After all, last year Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made a big announcement: the city would receive $34 million in grant funding to completely transform the area. That included:  A brand-new amphitheater  Upgrades to Alexandria Park  Recreational...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 178 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Michael Runyon Arrest Date: 07/24/2025 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Destiny M Skaggs Arrest Date: 07/22/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Jennifer Mae Walsh Arrest Date: 07/21/2025...

A Rowan County teen is dead and his younger sister wounded after a horrific early morning attack allegedly committed by their mother’s boyfriend, a man the Department of Homeland Security says is in the country illegally.  Fifteen-year-old Luis Jocsan Nanez Lopez died a hero, trying to protect his mother from...

A teen’s late-night story didn’t quite hold up when Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a confusing 911 call from a boy claiming he’d run all the way from Portsmouth to McDermott after a fight.  But there was one big problem: his phone pinged in Franklin Furnace, nowhere near either...

A watchful neighbor in West Portsmouth helped deputies take a wanted man off the streets after spotting a suspicious vehicle pulling into the driveway of a home where the resident had just passed away earlier that day.  Concerned about potential theft or trespassing, the neighbor didn’t hesitate to call the...

A Portsmouth woman spent a harrowing night after her husband vanished without a trace—only to be found the next morning on the porch of a stranger’s home in Wheelersburg.  At 7:50 a.m., the woman called 911 to report that her husband had been missing for nearly 24 hours.  Just 25...

A family fight exploded into gunfire when a drunk son allegedly fired three rounds at his father inside their shared home—just hours after a night out at the bar.  🚔 Deputies, along with Proctorville and Chesapeake Police and the Highway Patrol, rushed to the scene after 911 calls reported shots...

SCDN broke the story and continues to seek justice for the families involved.  Two years have passed, and the McLaughlin Road triple homicide remains unsolved. But now, a family friend is speaking out, demanding justice—and sharing explosive new details that could crack this case wide open.  On the night of...

In a major boost for both students and public health, Shawnee State University in Scioto County has been named one of just 13 schools across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana to receive a share of nearly $350,000 in dental hygiene scholarships and equipment funding from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF). The...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 186 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Danny R Fitzgerald Arrest Date: 07/22/2025 Charges: Burglary John E Fraley Arrest Date: 07/22/2025 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Jerrid N Franklin Arrest Date: 07/21/2025...

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As the community continues to mourn the loss of Commissioner Cathy Coleman, attention now turns to an important question: Who will fill her shoes?  The Scioto County Republican Central Committee has announced a special meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the New Boston Community Center to...

A startled Minford resident called 911 around 1 a.m. after a woman wandered onto her porch and allegedly tried to open the front door.  🚔 Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the scene and quickly took the suspect into custody.  The woman was identified as Shaina Stephenson, who wasn’t just...

Portsmouth was rocked by two sudden deaths on Monday, as emergency crews responded to separate scenes where unresponsive individuals were discovered—both confirmed dead just hours apart.  The first tragedy unfolded around 12:45 p.m., when a witness found an unresponsive man in his 40s at a local residence. Medics arrived and...

A firestorm erupted online after a Scioto County man accused the county dog shelter of lying, stealing, and illegally adopting out his missing dog. But after an emotional reunion with the pup, the tone changed—and now county officials are offering a peek behind the pound gates to clear the air. ...

A wild police pursuit that began in the Walmart parking lot and ended deep in the woods may be connected to yet another car theft just hours later at a local Speedway.  It all started when a woman spotted her previously stolen vehicle parked at the South Point Walmart and...