Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announce the arrest of two men from Columbus, following an investigation into the alleged trafficking and possession of suspected narcotics.
The Senate today voted on Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bill to require voters to show photo ID at the polls. Senate Democrats blocked the bill from reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to advance, with a final vote of 52-46.
An indictment was unsealed recently in the Northern District of Ohio charging three Russian nationals and two related “bulletproof hosting” companies for their roles in cybercrimes against U.S. victims, causing tens of millions of dollars in losses.
A total of 310 vehicles were checked, none of which were diverted for suspicion of OVI. A saturation patrol of the surrounding area, conducted in conjunction with the checkpoint, resulted in no impaired motorists being arrested and charged with OVI.
Most of us, after being away from home for a period of time, finally find ourselves feeling an itch, a longing, a certain need that draws us back to the place we call home.
The Senate this week passed the Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) backed bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that would strengthen sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its war in Ukraine.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued Directive 2026-44 this week, outlining the completion phase of Ohio’s 2022 General Voter Records Maintenance Program, which helps ensure accurate, up-to-date voter rolls across the state.
