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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.

Columbus Man Arrested After Drug Seizure During Scioto County Traffic Stop

WEST PORTSMOUTH — A Columbus man is in the Scioto County Jail on first-degree felony drug charges after a traffic stop on State Route...

Scioto County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — The Scioto County Sheriff's Office will take part in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026,...

Scioto County Emergency Planning Committee Meets Thursday

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Scioto County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee meets at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and the public is invited. The committee will meet...

Rock Slide Drops Boulders Onto Gallia Street in New Boston; Road Down to One Lane

Drivers through New Boston should expect delays this morning after a rock slide sent large boulders onto Gallia Street. The New Boston Police Department said...

Two Juveniles Charged After Threat Investigation Involving Valley Local Schools

Two juveniles are in custody and facing felony charges after Scioto County sheriff’s detectives investigated a reported threat involving Valley Local Schools, Sheriff David...

Orenthial Head Booked on Drug Trafficking Charge in Scioto County

PORTSMOUTH: A man is in the Scioto County Jail on a felony drug trafficking charge.Orenthial James Head was booked on Tuesday, October 13, 2026,...

Malik Hoskins Booked on Corrupt Activity Charge in Scioto County

PORTSMOUTH: A man is in the Scioto County Jail on one of the heaviest charges Ohio has.Malik R. Hoskins was booked on Tuesday, October...

Franklin Holsinger Booked on Felonious Assault Charge in Scioto County

PORTSMOUTH: A Scioto County man is in jail on a felonious assault charge.Franklin Lee Holsinger was booked into the Scioto County Jail on Sunday,...

Deana Carver Booked on Domestic Violence and Child Endangering Charges in Scioto County

PORTSMOUTH: A woman was booked into the Scioto County Jail early Monday on domestic violence and child endangering charges.Deana Carver was booked on Monday,...

Historic South Scioto School Invites Veterans to Final Appreciation Dinner November 7th

MASSIEVILLE, Ohio — The historic South Scioto School is extending a special invitation to veterans from across Ross County and surrounding communities to attend...

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