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Portsmouth, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Portsmouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a fleeing driver’s chase ended at the sheriff’s front door
- Why a familiar face keeps drawing police back to Tracy Park
- Which Portsmouth softball standouts made the 2026 All-Southeast District teams?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. High-Speed Chase Ends in Sheriff's Parking Lot (sciotocountydailynews.com) — A late-night high-speed chase headed toward Portsmouth ended in the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office parking lot, where the fleeing driver finally stopped. Portsmouth police helped document a use-of-force incident and injuries before the suspect was treated and jailed. Wheelersburg resident Chester Harrison now faces multiple charges in Portsmouth Municipal Court, adding to his recent record. 
2. Homeless Woman Accused of Threatening Mass Attack at Tracy Park (sciotocountydailynews.com) — Portsmouth police recently handled several calls involving a homeless woman accused of making threats connected to Tracy Park and later turning up at both the park and a local apartment building. Officers issued trespass warnings and documented the incidents but did not file new charges. The situation highlights ongoing challenges around homelessness, mental health, and repeat police contacts in downtown Portsmouth.
3. 2026 All-SE District Softball announced (highlandcountypress.com) — Portsmouth-area softball players earned major recognition on the 2026 All-Southeast District teams, with athletes from Portsmouth, Portsmouth West, Portsmouth Notre Dame, and Portsmouth Clay all honored. The long list highlights standout first-team, second-team, and honorable-mention selections across several divisions, plus coaches and players of the year from nearby schools your kids regularly compete against.
4. Fatal Plane Crash Destroys Wheelersburg Area Home (sciotocountydailynews.com) — A small plane that had just taken off from Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport crashed into a home on Bennett School House Road in Harrison Township, killing the 76-year-old pilot. Two people inside the house escaped without injury, though their home was destroyed by fire. Multiple local and federal agencies are now investigating what went wrong.
5. Ronnie Carrington Sr. (lewiscountyherald.com) — Family and friends are mourning 59-year-old Ronnie G. Carrington Sr., who passed away June 8 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. The Vanceburg resident was known for his Pentecostal faith, love of the Bible and guitar, and years of work at a local nursing home. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings across Ohio and Kentucky, and three grandchildren.
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Planetarium Show
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HS BBK @ Minford (Summer League v. Minford & West Union)
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Business After Hours
Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 342 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Scioto County Developmental Disabilities The Carousel Center, 1112 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio
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Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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