🌱 Which charges led to Portsmouth’s latest round of arrests?

Good day Portsmouth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which charges led to Portsmouth’s latest round of arrests?
• Why did a Portsmouth nursing home resident feel 911 was her only option?

Also on today's calendar: December 2025 - Feline Neuter Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 59 and low of 31 degrees.
• Friday: Much colder, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Busted! 12/17/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio (sciotocountydailynews.com) — Portsmouth residents can see a snapshot of recent local arrests and charges from December 15–17, including allegations ranging from contempt of court and assault to drug possession and probation or parole violations. These bookings were recorded up to 7 a.m. on publication day, with later arrests promised in the next day’s report.
   

• Nursing Home Resident Dials 911 for Help When No One Comes to Help Her – Scioto County Daily News (sciotocountydailynews.com) — A Portsmouth nursing home resident ended up dialing 911 herself after she said staff didn’t respond to her calls for help, prompting police to contact the facility and ensure someone checked on her. The situation raises concerns for local families about response times and communication in care homes, and the article offers practical tips for residents and relatives to improve safety.
   

📸 Around Portsmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Jingle Bell Bingo & Ugly Sweater Bash at Oddfellows
  Oddfellows, 526 2nd St, Portsmouth
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• HS BBK @ Wellston
  Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• HS JV BBK v. South Gallia
  Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
  4:30 pm
• HS GBK v. South Gallia
  Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
  6:00 pm
• HS BBK v. South Gallia
  Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• December 2025 - Feline Neuter Day
  80 Easter Dr , Portsmouth
  1:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Planetarium Show
  Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce , 342 2nd St , Portsmouth
• Scrabble Art on Canvas
  New Boston Library , 3850 Rhodes Avenue , New Boston
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Lunch n'Learn Gathering for Current and Former A-Plant Workers
  Scioto Ribber , 1026 Gallia St , Portsmouth
  11:00 am
• Holiday Roly Poly Storytime
  Portsmouth Public Library , 1220 Gallia Street , Portsmouth
  1:00 pm
• Game Show Day
  Portsmouth Public Library , 1220 Gallia Street , Portsmouth
  2:30 pm
• JRH GBK & BBK v. East
  Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Portsmouth. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ironton

• Generosity in action (irontontribune.com)
• CMS are county Quiz Bowl champions (irontontribune.com)

Waverly

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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