Scioto Post

06/12/2026

🐻 Black bears are making a comeback in Ohio. Wildlife officials recorded a record 537 sightings across 69 counties in 2025, the highest number since tracking began more than 30 years ago. Here's what residents need to know as bear activity increases this summer.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Black bears continue to make a remarkable comeback in Ohio, with wildlife officials reporting a record number of sightings across the state in 2025. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, 537 black bear sightings were reported in 69 cou

06/12/2026

🗳️ The Ohio Republican Party has re-elected Alex Triantafilou as chairman for another four-year term. The vote comes as Republicans prepare for key statewide races, including campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate in 2026.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Republican Party's State Central Committee has re-elected Alex M. Triantafilou as chairman, granting him another four-year term to lead the party ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The vote took place Friday during the committee's reorganizational meeting at party headqua

06/12/2026

🚨 A Portsmouth woman is facing attempted murder and felonious assault charges after investigators say she stabbed a Lucasville man in the chest during an incident on Ridge Lane. The victim remains in critical condition after undergoing two surgeries.

LUCASVILLE, Ohio — A Portsmouth woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing that left a Lucasville man critically injured, according to the Scioto County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff David Thoroughman said deputies responded to a residence on Ridge Lane in Lucasvil

06/12/2026

Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill that includes requiring schools to teach when to have kids

By:Megan Henry Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would require schools to teach students to graduate high school, get a job, and get married — in that order — before having a baby. They call this order of events the success sequence. Ohio Senate Bill 276 passed 58-36 during Wednesday’s Ho

06/12/2026

🎣 Looking for one of Ohio’s best fishing spots? ODNR says Deer Creek Lake in Pickaway County remains a top destination for trophy crappie, with plenty of opportunities for anglers this summer. Read more about why fishermen are flocking to the lake.

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — As summer fishing season gets underway, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is spotlighting Deer Creek Lake as one of Central Ohio’s premier destinations for anglers seeking trophy-sized crappie. Located in both Pickaway and Fayette counti...

06/12/2026

Chillicothe Police investigated a wide range of incidents Thursday, including a reported overdose, a missing juvenile, theft complaints, crashes, and two warrant arrests. Read the full daily police report summary.

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the city on June 11, including reports of assault, disorderly conduct, theft, a drug overdose, a missing juvenile, and the ex*****on of multiple arrest warrants. Officers were first contacted at 6

06/12/2026

If you think it was you, it wasn’t… Facebook had issues.

06/12/2026

Ashville rainbow - Ashley
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06/12/2026

Circleville • Dog Found Running Loose Captured and Safe.

A Great Pyrenees dog was reported to the Pickaway County Sheriff's Communications Department late Thursday evening, running loose in the area of SR-104 and Canal Road.

Following multiple attempts to capture the dog in the heavily trafficked area, a deputy and a good Samaritan successfully and safely captured the dog. The dog appeared to be in good overall health. If you are aware of the dog's owner, please contact Scioto Post at:
[email protected]

06/12/2026

Breaking - Circleville Man with Gun shot wound on South Court street in Circleville by Ohio street. Squad taking him to local hospital.