Cantrell
to
serve 18 months for child endangering, By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced
Cody R. Cantrell, 21, Greenville, to 18 months in prison for each of
two Endangering Children charges, both Felony 3 offenses. The sentences
are to be served concurrently. He pleaded guilty to the lesser charges
after having been indicted by the Grand Jury for felonious assault and
child abuse, both Felony 2 offenses. Cantrell... read
more. |
Drug overdose calls dangerous for
paramedics,
By Bob Robinson
DARKE COUNTY – “They get mean. They get violent,” said Eric Burns,
director of Tri-Village Rescue. “We bring them out of it (a drug
overdose), we’re taking away the buzz they paid good money for.” Burns
and Steve Wenning, chief of Greenville Township Rescue… both said one
of the most dangerous calls a paramedic can make is on a drug overdose.
Darke County Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker agreed; saying there is an
element of... read
more. |
Police Beat… Three
incidents of
Domestic Violence reported
On Jan. 19 police responded to a domestic abuse call regarding Daniel
Griggs. According to the victim, he had come home drunk and accused her
of stealing his money. She tried to remove herself from the situation
but Griggs shoved her then began repeatedly punching her in the face.
He caused bruising and swelling as well as scratches to the area of her
left eye. She got away from him and went into... read
more. |
Boehner
Hosts
Ohio Job Creators at the State of the Union
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester), a former
small business owner, today announced that his guests for the State of
the Union will include employers in his district who say the
president’s health care law is making it harder for them to hire.
Congressman Boehner's guests included: Joe Brown, President and CEO of
Hartzell Propeller in Piqua, OH... read
more. |
Kunc…
The
2014 GOP
State Of The Union Response
Transcript of the GOP response to the 2014 State of the Union as
prepared. What an honor it is for me to be with you after the
President’s State of the Union. Tonight we honor America – a nation
that has witnessed the greatest rise of freedom and opportunity our
world has ever seen. A nation where we are not defined by our limits,
but by our potential. And a nation where a girl who worked at the
McDonald’s Drive-Thru to help pay for college can be with you from the
United States Capitol... read
more. |
Washington
Post… Fact
Checking the 2014
State of the Union address, By Glenn Kessler
January 28 - A State of the Union address is often difficult to
fact-check, no matter who is president. The speech is a product of many
hands and is carefully vetted, so major errors of fact are relatively
rare. But State of the Union addresses often are very political
speeches, an argument for the president’s policies, so context is
sometimes missing. Here is a guide through some of President Obama’s
more fact-challenged claims, in the order in which he made them. At the
end, we also examine... read
more. |
Transit
continues to grow in Greenville
Pamela Garland, Public Transportation Director for the City of
Greenville, announced the end of the year figures for Greenville
Transit System (GTS). 2013 had a ridership increase of 7.27%
over
2012 and an increase of 53.8% since 2009. GTS delivered
52,755
one-way trips during the year. With the aging baby boomers,
every
indication is that the demand for public transportation will only
increase. 72% of riders qualified for the Elderly... read
more. |
State
Representative Jim Buchy… Buchy
Applauds Recognition of Great Ohioans
Darke
County Native
Annie Oakley Receives Great Ohioan Award
- COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) today
applauded the recent announcement by the Capitol Square Review and
Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation of the 2014
Great Ohioans. The Great Ohioan Award commemorates Ohioans who have
played a significant role in an event or series of events of lasting
significance in World, American... read
more. |
Washington
Post… Obama’s
2014 State of the
Union address
Published: January 28 - President Obama delivered his 2014 State of the
Union address on Jan. 28, 2014, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Transcript courtesy of Federal News Service. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank
you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you so much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of
Congress, my fellow Americans, today in America, a teacher spent extra
time with a student... read
more. |
Ohio Senate Approves Agricultural
Nutrient
Management Bill,
From Sam Custer
The Ohio Senate has approved a bill directing the Ohio Department of
Agriculture (ODA) to establish a fertilizer applicator certification
program in Ohio. The sponsors of Senate Bill 150, Senator
Cliff
Hite and Senator Bob Peterson, designed the legislation to address
agricultural nutrient runoff into Ohio waterways and the algae problems
in Grand Lake St. Marys and Lake Erie. According to Senator
Hite,
the bill hinges on a new education and certification program... read
more. |
Buchy
supports the Governor’s Request for Additional Calamity Days
Buchy Recognizes the Need for more Calamity Days to Keep Ohio’s School
Children Safe—and Encourages Local Schools to Use E-Day/Blizzard Bag as
an Option in Future Years - Columbus—Following Governor Kasich’s call
for additional snow days for Ohio’s schools, Representative Jim Buchy
(R-Greenville) released the following statement: “Today, I learned that
Governor Kasich has called for additional calamity... read
more. |
Kasich
calls for extra school snow days
Urges Increasing Five-Day “Calamity Days” Cap, Keeping Focus on Student
Safety - COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich urged the Ohio General
Assembly and Ohio Department of Education to work together on
legislation providing a one-time increase in the number of days that
schools can take off because of snow or bad weather. Kasich
said
a one-time increase of just a few days is needed since so... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Ohioans
Targeted by Utility Bill Email Scam
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans
to beware of unexpected email messages that appear to be utility bills.
In the last two weeks, the Attorney General’s Office has received more
than 30 reports of utility bill email scams from consumers across Ohio.
“With bitterly cold temperatures affecting the state, you might expect
your utility bill to be higher than usual,” Attorney General... read
more. |
FBI… Cincinnati Man Indicted for
Producing Child
Pornography Involving a Child He Babysat
January 22, 2014 - CINCINNATI—A federal grand jury has charged Caleb
Zachary Storey, 30, Cincinnati, with one count each of production of
child pornography and possession of child pornography, alleging that he
took sexually explicit photographs of a child he babysat. Carter M.
Stewart, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, and
Kevin R. Cornelius, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Cincinnati, announced
the indictment returned today... read
more. |
King gets
30 months for drug conviction
GREENVILLE – On Jan. 21 Joseph D. King was sentenced to 30 months in
prison for Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the
Manufacture of Drugs, a third degree felony. Following King’s plea of
guilty to the charge, Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein
noted he did not see a need for a pre-sentence investigation due to the
seriousness of the offense and “its impact on the victim.” He noted
a... read
more. |
Ohio
Secretary of State Jon Husted… Ohio deemed
“All Star” state in voting process
COLUMBUS – Today the Presidential Commission on Elections
Administration, established by President Obama’s Executive Order 13639,
released its bipartisan recommendations on how to improve the voting
experience across the nation. In regards to the recommendations,
available here, all of the following may be attributed to Ohio
Secretary of State Jon Husted: “This commission of Republicans and
Democrats recommended for the nation what we... read
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State
Rep. Adams… Adams
Announces Passage of Infrastructure
Improvement Resolution
Proposed ballot initiative would allocate funds without raising taxes -
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard N. Adams (R-Troy) yesterday
announced the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 6 in the House of
Representatives, an infrastructure improvement resolution which
authorizes nearly $2 billion in funding for improvement projects.
Representative Adams cosponsored SJR 6 as a member of the House Finance
and Appropriations... read
more. |
Court
News Ohio… Supreme
Court Adopts New Parenting
Coordination Rules, By Bret Crow
January 24, 2014 - The Ohio Supreme Court has adopted new rules
governing local courts’ use of parenting coordination that take effect
on April 1. The new Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio
would apply to those courts that wish to use parenting coordination, a
child-focused alternative dispute resolution process that can be
ordered by a court in which a parenting coordinator assists families in
implementing parental rights... read
more. |
FBI…
Scam on the Run: Fugitive
Identity Thief Led Global Criminal
Enterprise
01/22/14 - Cyber thief graphicHe made a living stealing other people’s
identities… and then their money. And what a living it was—more than
enough to bankroll luxury homes, fancy cars, expensive clothes and
jewelry, and nights spent in clubs and casinos. When law enforcement
was about to swoop in and arrest the thief, he managed to flee the
country and continue his extravagant lifestyle abroad for about four
years. Eventually, thanks to investigators who wouldn’t give up... read
more. |
Cockrell gets Community Control,
MonDay
program, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Julie Cockrell, New Madison, was sentenced to 60 months of
Community Control, along with the MonDay program, for Felony 3
Trafficking. Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein remanded her
to the Darke County Jail to await her admission to the program. “It’s
one thing not to be productive,” Hein told the defendant. “To go
through the justice system you just ‘take’ – drain the system... read
more. |
Rasmussen… Daily
Presidential Tracking Poll
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential
Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve
of President Obama's job performance. Forty-nine percent (49%)
disapprove (see trends). The latest figures include 24% who Strongly
Approve of the way Obama is performing as president and 38% who
Strongly Disapprove. This gives him a Presidential Approval Index
rating of -14. Results are updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up
for free daily e-mail... read
more. |
Sex offender gets 30 days in
jail,
supervision and tongue-lashing, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “How long will it take you to get rid of that stinking
attitude? I’m not sure MonDay can do that for you.” Darke County Common
Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced Zachary Geiger, Richmond, Ind., to
30 days in jail, intense supervision for up to 60 months and Tier 1 Sex
Offender status for Felony 4 Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor or
Corruption of a Minor on Jan. 17. Geiger, 19, pleaded guilty... read
more. |
Single
vehicle crash on SR 571
On January 23, 2014 at approximately 3:09 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Union City, Oh. Fire Department and Rescue responded to the
1400 block of SR 571 on a report of a one-vehicle injury crash.
Preliminary investigation revealed Ramona C. Prosser 61, of Union City,
Oh. was driving a 1999 Gray Chevy Blazer when she lost control on a
partially snow covered roadway, due to the blowing snow and
traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a utility pole in
the drivers door... read
more. |
Suspects captured in Circle Mart
robbery
On January 23, 2014 at approximately 6:29a.m., the Greenville Police
Department responded to the Circle Mart at 100 E. Main St. on a report
of an armed robbery. During the initial investigation,
officers
located one possible suspect at 307 N. Main St. in
Greenville.
After one subject was taken to the police department for questioning, a
second suspect fled from the residence. After a foot pursuit,
I
7... read
more. |
Dayton
Business Journal… Outlook
improves for construction -- if
firms can find skilled workers
Kent Hoover - This year is shaping up to be a good year for the
construction industry -- if contractors can find enough qualified
workers. A survey of more than 800 construction firms by the Associated
General Contractors of America found that 41 percent plan to add
workers this year, compared with only 2 percent that plan layoffs. The
rest either plan no change in staffing or don't know yet. Last year... read
more. |
Tri-County
Board Commits Funds for Residential Opiate Treatment
At its regular meeting January 15 the Tri-County Board of Recovery and
Mental Health Services approved a strategic plan to guide the Board
through 2016 and beyond. Effective immediately, the plan outlines key
activities for Board directors and staff to plan, fund, monitor, and
evaluate mental health and recovery services in Darke, Miami and Shelby
counties. Executive Director Mark McDaniel thanked the Board, staff and
guests in attendance for their input on the plan. “We are pleased with
how the goals... read
more. |
Accident
on Oswalt-Good claims one life; First fatal crash on Darke
County roads in
2014
On January 22, 2014 at approximately 1:20 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Union City Fire and Rescue and Ft. Recovery Fire Department
responded to the 12,800 block of Oswalt-Good Road on a report of a
serious one-vehicle accident into a guardrail. Preliminary
investigation revealed Rayne B. Honeycutt 27, of Union City, IN. was
driving a black 1995 Suzuki Sidekick along with front passenger
Christin M. Deaton 25, of Union City, IN. The... read
more. |
Hunt
arraigned on Felony 1 Aggravated Burglary,
By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – Jason Lee Hunt, the suspect arrested following an alleged
forced entry into a residence in New Madison on Jan. 12, was arraigned
in Darke County Common Pleas Court Jan. 14 on a Felony 1 Aggravated
Burglary charge. The arraignment took place by video from the Darke
County Jail. Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein advised Hunt
of his rights, noting the F1 charge could result in a maximum 11... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Ohioans
Report Losing Money to Debt
Collection Scams
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans
to beware of phony calls claiming consumers owe money. The office
received more than 2,400 collections complaints in 2013, and hundreds
of those complaints involved potential scams. Consumers who are taken
advantage of by debt collection scams often report losing $200 to $300,
though some lose thousands... read
more. |
Police
Beat… Thefts,
burglaries continue to be major
issue
On Jan. 10 police were dispatched to the Christian Missionary Alliance
Church, 306 Devor St., regarding a theft complaint. Pastor Doug
Klinsing advised items have come up missing over the past few months,
most recently a snow blower in the past few days. Other items stolen
include Kroger gift cards, bags of candy and a brass bell formerly
belonging to the Greenville Lions Club. There was no evidence of forced
entry and no suspects... read
more. |
|
The Hill… House Democrats break ranks with
the White
House on ObamaCare vote,
By Pete Kasperowicz - Dozens of House Democrats broke ranks with
President Obama on Friday to support legislation that would require
people to be notified of security breaches under ObamaCare. The House
passed the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act, H.R. 3811, in
a 291-122 vote. Sixty-seven Democrats voted for the bill, ignoring
arguments from party leaders that the bill was a "messaging" vote meant
to discourage people from signing up for insurance. The one-sentence
bill says... read
more. |
“These
kids
are no different than my own” By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Every resident has violated probation; has been
determined by the staff – and ultimately the judge – to need removal
from the home. The (Darke County Juvenile) court runs the facility.”
Scott Lind, director of Michael’s Resource and Treatment Center,
commonly referred to as Michael’s Home, said there are two things
common with every resident… “They come from a single-parent home and
have... read
more. |
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State
Senator Bill Beagle… Beagle
Introduces Legislation to
Automatically Refund Overpaid Business Taxes
- COLUMBUS— Senators Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) and Bob Peterson
(R-Sabina) joined State Representatives Mike Duffey (R-Worthington) and
Al Landis (R-Dover) today to introduce legislation—Senate Bill 263 and
House Bill 402—that will require the Ohio Department of Taxation to
notify Ohio businesses when they overpay their taxes and provide
automatic refunds in the form of... read
more. |
Kasich issues emergency
declaration to
expedite heating propane shipments
COLUMBUS –Gov. John R. Kasich recently issued a statewide energy
emergency declaration in order to expedite shipments of propane gas and
help ease tight propane gas supplies brought on by the recent cold
spell. Propane gas is a common home-heating fuel in rural
Ohio
and delivered to both suppliers and homes by truck. Kasich is
also asking the federal government to take similar steps so that
propane gas shipments can come into Ohio more quickly from other
states... read
more. |
Neighbors gets MonDay in lieu of
prison
, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Patricia A. Neighbors, Greenville, was sentenced on Jan.
13 to nine months in prison for Forgery, a Felony 5 offense, two years
for Deception to Obtain, a Felony 2 offense, and one year for Illegal
Processing of Drug Documents, Felony 4. All to be served concurrently
for a total of two years. If consecutive, she would have been facing
over 10 years in prison and more than $22,000 in fines. Prison time was
not mandatory on any... read
more. |
Court
News Ohio… Ready
to Make Their Case, By
Stephanie Beougher
January 13, 2014 - High school students in the Law and Leadership
Institute at the University of Dayton have been doing a lot of work to
get ready for their first Ohio Center for Law-Related Education Mock
Trial Competition – where they will go head-to-head with other teams in
an unscripted simulated trial. Lauren Baker, a ninth grader at Stivers
School for the Arts, has been studying legal terms and courtroom
procedures to make her case. “You... read
more. |
Dean held on $30K bond for
Trafficking
Marijuana, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Raul D. Dean was arraigned and held on $30,000 bond Jan.
14 on Trafficking in Marijuana in the Vicinity of a Juvenile, a Felony
4 offense. The arraignment took place by video from the Darke County
Jail. After explaining to Dean his rights, Darke County Common Pleas
Judge Jonathan Hein asked if he had an attorney. “I was hoping the
court would provide one,” Dean answered. He said he had no job, no... read
more. |
State
Senator Bill Beagle… Beagle
announces over $1.8 B Local
Government Infrastructure Investment
COLUMBUS–Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced the Ohio
Senate has passed Senate Joint Resolution 6, which seeks to renew the
State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The partnership between SCIP
and the Ohio Public Works Commission finances public capital
improvements to preserve and improve public... read
more. |
Drug court not worth the effort,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Nothing comes for free,” said Darke County Judge Jonathan
Hein. “In the past we hadn’t done anything about a drug court because
it wasn’t worth the effort.” Hein was referring to the additional
funding possible to set up a drug docket in Darke County. “If you
establish a drug docket you have to follow the rules that go along with
it.” He noted it was the same for any specialized docket. Miami County
for instance has a drug court... read
more. |
Spencer tells state to return
local money,
do their own jobs, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “They cut our feet out from under us – cut our money –
bolstering their big ideas.” Darke County Sheriff Toby Spencer pulled
no punches… “They want to teach about drugs in our schools but they
didn’t include us. They want to send State Troopers in,” he said.
“Quite frankly, that p***es me off!” He added in his opinion the state
patrol has no authority on private property or going into local
schools... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… DeWine
Warns of Tax Scams
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week,
January 13-17, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers
to protect their personal information and watch for scams. “At this
time of year, consumers are at a higher risk for tax-related identity
theft and scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Ohioans can help
protect themselves by researching the reputations of tax preparers,
using secure websites when... read
more. |
Secretary of State Jon Husted… Husted
reminds Ohioans: One Vote Matters
A number of local races and issues decided by just one vote in 2013
General Election - COLUMBUS - For anyone who has ever questioned the
impact or importance of their vote, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted
today provided more evidence that one vote really does matter. Based
upon review of 110 recounts conducted following the 2013 General
Election on November 5th, 35 local races and eight... read
more. |
Governor John Kasich… Kasich
launches ‘stop human trafficking’ awareness campaign
COLUMBUS -- Today, Gov. John Kasich kicked off a new public awareness
campaign to ramp-up Ohio’s ongoing fight against human trafficking, the
illegal trade of people for commercial sex or forced labor exploitation
that enslaves approximately 1,000 Ohioans every year. The new
campaign, led by the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, gives Ohioans
new resources for how they can personally help combat the... read
more. |
2014
county
appropriations exceed revenues, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn presented the 2014 budget
to Darke County Commissioners on Jan. 8. The General Fund
Appropriations came to $17,192,224.60, an increase of $972,943.20 over
2013. Total appropriations, including funding from outside the county,
was $55,165,766.24. The estimated revenue for the county’s general
fund... read
more. |
CareFlight
called for one-vehicle injury accident
On January 13, 2014 at approximately 11:43 AM, Darke County Deputies
along with Greenville Township Fire, and Greenville Township Rescue
responded to the 2600 block of Stingley Road in reference to a
one-vehicle injury crash. Preliminary investigation revealed Angel M.
Cheadle 22, of Greenville, was driving a white 2007 Saturn Eastbound on
Stingley Road, when she drove off the right side of the roadway. She
over-corrected, striking the guardrail on the right side of the road
which next caused... read
more. |
Aggravated Burglary Suspect
Arrested in
Darke County
On 1/12/2014 at approximately 0518 hours, deputies from the Darke
County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an Aggravated Burglary
that had recently occurred at 102 Anderson Street in New Madison,
OH. Witnesses reported that Jason Lee Hunt, age 20, of New
Madison, OH had broken into the residence at 102 Anderson Street by
busting through a locked door. Mr. Hunt then entered a
bedroom,
brandished a small handgun, racked a round into the chamber and pointed
it at a 21 year old female's head... read
more. |
Dayton
Business Journal… Canadian
manufacturer to open plant in Greenville, hire 50
By Olivia Barrow - A Canadian manufacturing company will bring a vacant
building in Greenville back online and create 50 new jobs. Precision
Fab Inc., based in Ontario, is expanding its operations into the
87,000-square-foot facility at 5963 Jaysville-St. Johns Road. Tim
Echemann, with Industrial Property Brokers in Sidney, brokered the deal
on the building, which was formerly known as the Cadillac Gage
building. “The former Cadillac Gage building provided PFI with a heavy
amount of amenities... read
more. |
Fleeter study: not enough money
spent
educating economically disadvantaged
By Bob Robinson - GREENVILLE – “You can’t control the kids walking
through the door,” said Dr. Howard B. Fleeter, a consultant with the
Education Tax Policy Institute (ETPI). He noted 40 to 45 percent of
Ohio’s population is at or below the federally defined poverty level,
adding… “That’s scary!” His point? These students are “economically
disadvantaged” and their situation contributes to special learning
problemsy... read
more. |
Department heads concerned over
sheriff’s
2014 budget, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – The biggest concern for Darke County department heads was
the trickle-down effect… Darke County Sheriff Toby Spencer gets
$310,697 more money in 2014 than he got in 2013. In addition, according
to Darke County Judge Jonathan Hein, $135,000 for vehicle purchases was
removed from the sheriff’s budget and moved to the commissioner’s line
item. The new money, according to Spencer, will be used for an
additional drug... read
more. |
Commissioners to split County
Farm into
industrial properties, By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – “It’s kind of like a birthright,” he said. “The county
farm has been owned by the taxpayers since 1854… that’s over 150
years.” This was the response of one public official to a rumor the
Darke County Commissioners were going to the zoning commission
(Greenville Township) Jan. 9 to get the 137-acre county farm rezoned
commercial. And their first sale, according to the rumor... read
more. |
Beagle Announces 800 Jobs to the
Miami
Valley
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today joined with
Ohio Governor John Kasich in announcing 800 new Ohio jobs being created
in the Miami Valley. The company, Fuyao North America Glass Company,
will invest more than $200 million into the project. Beagle joined
Kasich in making the announcement with company executives from the
Governor’s Cabinet Room in the Ohio Statehouse this morning. “For
years, the... read
more. |
Human
Trafficking Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
is joining with the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and partner
organizations around the state to recognize January as Human
Trafficking Awareness Month. “Ohio has made great strides in the
ongoing fight against both labor and sex trafficking; however, there is
so much more we can do,” said ODJFS Director Cynthia C. Dungey. “ODJFS
encourages all Ohioans to be aware of the signs that someone... read
more. |
Governor
John Kasich… Ohio
launches youth
drug abuse prevention initiative
Research Shows Conversations with Youth Can Stop Drug Abuse before It
Starts - COLUMBUS – As we focus on our New Year’s resolutions for 2014,
Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich and First Lady Karen W. Kasich urge Ohio
families to adopt a pledge for the coming year: a pledge that
will help keep their children safe from the tragedies that result from
drugs. It’s part of START TALKING, a new drug abuse prevention
initiative... read
more. |
Dayton
Business Journal… Three
Ohio
cities score high marks on ‘drunkest cities’ list
By Andy Dean - Men's Health magazine’s annual survey is based on data
including DWI arrests, binge-drinking rates and incidents of liver
disease. When it comes to tipping back a few (or even more than a few)
three Ohio cities are making their mark. Men’s Health magazine ranks
the 100 Drunkest Cities in America. Topping the list for Ohio town is
Cincinnati at No. 68 (with No. 100 being the drunkest.) Next up are
Cleveland (No. 67) and... read
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Greenville
Police Beat… Theft,
burglary and
robbery led complaints
On Dec. 21 police were dispatched to 121 Tillman Ave. for a robbery
that had occurred on E. 4th Street. The victim, Tyray Grice, said he
had been walking home from a friend’s house on Martin Street when a
vehicle pulled up next to him and two occupants, whom he knew, offered
him a ride. He accepted and when he entered the back seat discovered
two more individuals whom he knew. After the car pulled away he felt
someone reach... read
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36th
Annual
Darke County Engineer’s Annual Report for 2013,By
James P. Surber P.E., P.S., Darke County Engineer - The purpose of this
report has always been to show the tax money received, exactly how it
was spent, and what was accomplished. Our challenge to maintain the
large road mileage and large number of bridges in Darke County was
further magnified this year as we were forced to assume an additional
2.15 miles of road and another bridge on the former State Route 242.
This became a County obligation by... read
more. |
President
Faber
Urges Ohioans to Take Precaution Against Cold Weather
COLUMBUS– Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) today urges all
residents of Western Ohio to take additional precautions during the
pending bitter cold temperatures descending on the Midwest over the
next 48 hours. To reduce the risk of accidents and falls, as well as
health-related issues such as hypothermia and frostbite, the Ohio
Department of Public Safety urges residents to minimize your time
outdoors and travel only when necessary... read
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Court
News Ohio… Ohioans
Seek
Compensation for Pothole Damage Through Court of Claims
By Bret Crow - January 3, 2014 - There are a few hurdles Ohioans must
clear before receiving pothole compensation. The yo-yo known as Ohio
winter weather can have an adverse impact on the state’s roads and
highways with a cycle of freezing and thawing that results in potholes.
Each year, the Court of Claims of Ohio processes hundreds of claims
from Ohioans seeking compensation from the state for damage to their
vehicles caused by potholes. Daniel R. Borchert, interim clerk with the
Court of... read
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Drug
use a
lifestyle… a lonely one, By Bob Robinson
GETTYSBURG – “It’s kind of sad when your best friend ends up being your
lawyer,” said Paul Wagner, a local attorney who is often in Darke
County Common Pleas court defending someone accused of a drug related
offense. “It has to be a very lonely existence.” Wagner’s job is to
find out what led to his client’s arrest… the defendant’s version and
the prosecution’s. The prosecutor’s case can often include testimony
from someone his client thought was... read
more. |
Dayton
Business Journal… One
Ohio city
in Top 25 stongest business climates
Just one Ohio city made it into the list of Forbes Top 25 Best Places
for Business and Careers. The ranking listed the 200 largest metro
areas on a dozen factors related to jobs, business and living costs,
income growth, quality of life and education levels of the labor force.
What does it take to make the list? Bustling economies, highly educated
work forces and being home to the headquarters for some of the nation's
most well-known corporations... read
more. |
Injury
accident
at Wayne Lakes
WAYNE LAKES - On January 4, 2014 at 0939 am Darke County Deputies along
with Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire Department and Careflight
responded to a single vehicle injury accident with entrapment in the
3300 Block of State Route 121 south of Main Drive, Wayne Lakes.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Black 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada was
traveling north bound on State Route 121 lost control on the snow and
ice covered roadway going off the right side of the roadway... read
more. |
Weather
milder
than predicted; low wind chills coming, By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – Temperatures reached unexpected highs on Jan. 5 (39
degrees at 1:30 p.m.). Some areas were reporting rain, others light
snow. Snow predictions for the Darke County area had dropped from 6-10
inches to 4-5 inches overnight. Unseasonably cold weather is
anticipated for Monday, although that as well has dropped from an
expected overnight low of -14 to -6, only slightly lower than... read
more. |
The
Hill… 2013's
top economic
stories, By Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder
Economic issues dominated discussion in Washington for much of the year
— from the opening moments of 2013 until lawmakers broke for the
holidays. But as in years past, President Obama and Congress were only
able to strike fiscal agreements through escalating brinkmanship, not
because of any great “grand bargain” compromise. Washington suffered
through its first government shutdown in 17 years after Republicans
tried — and failed — to stop funding for the healthcare law. Late... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal… Air
Force Marathon registration opens to sellout expectations
Joe Cogliano - Registration for the Air Force Marathon — sure to sell
out again in 2014 — opens with special rates on New Year’s Day. Sign up
Wednesday for the full or half marathon and save $10 while a $5
discount applies to the 10K and 5K. New rates kick-in Thursday and go
until April 1. The Air Force Marathon — presented by Northrop Grumman,
USAA and Boeing — is held in... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal… Moving
to or from California? Golden State is this year's most mobile
by Sonya Sorich - California might be a mobile state, but it's not a
magnetic state, according to one moving company's data. Allied Van
Lines has released its annual Magnet States Report, which evaluates
moving patterns. With nearly 13,000 moves conducted by Allied,
California is this year's most mobile state, according to the report.
But compared to the data of previous years, more Allied customers
moved... read
more. |
Washington
Post… Younger
military veterans are angered by budget cuts to their pension benefits
By Lori Montgomery - December 31 - After 25 years of service, including
a combat tour in Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Stephen Preston retired from the
Army and began collecting a pension of nearly $55,000 a year. The money
made it possible for Preston to go back to college, get his MBA and
embark on a second career in corporate strategy. So it happened that
Preston was sitting in his new office shortly before Christmas when he
heard on the radio that he had become the latest target in
Washington... read
more. |
Court News Ohio… Mental
Illness
Reporting Tool Ready for Ohio Courts, By
Stephanie Beougher
December 31, 2013 - A new rule approved by the Ohio Supreme Court takes
effect in the new year requiring Ohio’s courts to notify police about
violent offenders with a mental illness. Rule 95 and Form 95 to the
Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio was recommended by a
workgroup of law enforcement and judicial representatives convened by
the Supreme Court after... read
more. |
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On Scene Report from Blue Bag Media… Beef Barns Receive Major Damage
in Fire at
Darke County Fairgrounds, Photos &
Original Report by
Early Bird Editor Ryan Berry - GREENVILLE - The Greenville City Fire
Department responded to the Darke County Fairgrounds at 7:45 p.m. on
Dec. 27. Upon arrival, crews found the Cow Palace (aka Beef Barn)
engulfed in flames. In addition to the north barn (closest to Martz
St.) the fire had spread to the south barn and the barns connector... read
more. |
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Heritage Network… Booze,
Pole
Dancing, and Luxurious Hotels: Top 10
Examples of Government Waste in 2013, by
Romina Boccia and
Matthew
Sabas - December 30, 2013 - The latest budget deal, passed by a
bipartisan majority in both the House and the Senate, suggests that
Washington agrees with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) when
she said that “the cupboard is bare. There’s no more cuts to make.” The
cupboard, however, is overflowing with... read
more. |
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