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Local news from Scioto County and the county seat of Portsmouth, reported by Heritage Headlines. Follow coverage of elections, courts, schools, roads, and police across the county, with the newest stories listed first.

2026 Easter Egg Hunts in South Central Ohio: Your Guide to Public Events in Ross County and Adjacent Counties

Families across south central Ohio are preparing for a season of spring fun as Easter Sunday arrives on April 5, 2026. Public Easter egg...

Ross County Man Booked into Jail on Charges Involving Juveniles

A Ross County man was taken into custody Monday morning and booked into the Ross County Jail on multiple charges involving juveniles, according to...

Traffic Stop in Bainbridge Leads to Multiple Citations, Open Container Violations

BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A traffic stop conducted by a Ross County deputy resulted in multiple citations and summonses after open containers of alcohol were...

Back-to-Back Traffic Stops in Bainbridge Lead to Drug Arrests! 

BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — Two separate traffic stops conducted by Ross County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the Village of Bainbridge resulted in multiple drug-related charges,...

Feathered Firehouse Visitor: Lost Chicken Rescued by Huntington Township Heroes in Ross County, Ohio

In a cluck-tastic twist that’s ruffling feathers across south central Ohio, the Huntington Township Fire Department in Ross County played unlikely hero to a...

Southern Ohio Mourns the Loss of Pioneering Explosive Detection Dog Ilka

Hocking County residents and law enforcement communities are grieving the passing of Ilka, a dedicated K9 officer who served southern Ohio for over a...

Ross County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Case Manager for Jail Re-Entry Programs – Starts at $27.55/Hour with Benefits

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office in south central Ohio is currently hiring for a full-time Case Manager position in its Corrections Division. This role offers...

U.S. 23 Task Force Seizes 12 Firearms, Meth, Fentanyl in Ross County Drug Raids

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force executed three drug-related search warrants throughout Ross County this past week as part...

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