Rollover
accident on U.S. 36
On March 29, 2014 at 4:49 p.m. Darke County Deputies, along with
Gettysburg Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to US36 east of Stahl Rd.
in reference to a one vehicle rollover accident. Preliminary
investigation shows that a 2001 Buick, driven by Makayla Pearce (16) of
Greenville, was westbound on US36. Pearce was going around a
curve and lost control of her vehicle. Pearce's vehicle slid off the
left side of the road and struck a guard rail causing Pearce's vehicle
to overturn and roll... read
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Rollover accident on SR121
Greenville-On March 26, 2014 at approx. 10:04pm Darke County Deputies
along with New Madison Fire Department and Tri Village Rescue were
dispatched to the area of State Route 121 and Byrket Road in reference
to a single vehicle roll over crash. Preliminary investigation revealed
a 2002 Pontiac, driven by Tayler Crawford (24) of Greenville was North
bound on State Route 121 South of Byrket Road. Crawford traveled of the
left side of the roadway, over correcting then traveling off the
right... read
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Dayton
Business Journal… Good
news for
Amazon, bad news for Dell: Here are America's top business brands,
Scott Bridges - Amazon has passed Apple as the favorite business brand
among small and medium-sized companies in the United States. FedEx has
for the first time edged out UPS as the preferred go-to shipping
company for those same influential SMB owners. And Dell seems to be
slipping significantly with that sector of the economy. Those are among
several important shifts reflected in an annual survey of more than... read
more. |
FBI…
The
selling of innocence: Testimony
Michael T. Harpster, Acting Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal
Investigative Division - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Statement
Before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism,
Homeland Security, and Investigations, Washington, D.C. - March 26,
2014 - Good morning Chairman Sensenbrenner, Ranking Member Scott, Vice
Chairman Gohmert, and distinguished members of the subcommittee. I am
pleased to be here with... read
more. |
Visitors
Bureau
board approves relocation and creation of welcome center
GREENVILLE, OH (March 25, 2014) – The Board of Trustees of the Darke
County Visitors Bureau (DCVB) announced their decision to relocate the
office from the second floor of The Palace to a store front location at
421 South Broadway, to create a Welcome Center next to KitchenAid
Experience. “The DCVB is extremely excited to have the opportunity to
relocate to a ground level, store front location in historic downtown
Greenville, the county seat. This move will allow the Visitors Bureau
to further... read
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer… Kasich
signs
calamity days bill giving school districts some relief from the harsh
winter,
By Robert Higgs - March 26, 2014 - COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. John Kasich
signed legislation Wednesday to give school districts some relief from
the long winter that already has prompted many to exceed their
allotments of calamity days. The legislation, approved earlier this
month in a compromise between the Ohio House and Senate, provides
schools with four additional calamity days. Districts first will... read
more. |
Husted Marks Democracy Day, Kicks
Off Grads
Vote During Portage County Visit
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today joined more than 150
students at Windham High School in Portage County to commemorate
Democracy Day and kick off Grads Vote 2014. “Voting is not only a
right, but also a responsibility,” Secretary Husted said. “By educating
future generations of voters about the role they can have in deciding
the outcome of an election, which has a direct impact on their lives,
we will... read
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Dayton
Business Journal… Who's
the boss
on birth control coverage? The employer or government?
by Kent Hoover - Does a corporation have religious rights? That's the
question the U.S. Supreme Court wrestled with Tuesday as they heard
arguments from two businesses that contend they shouldn't be required
to provide their employees with coverage for all forms of birth
control. These businesses, Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties
Corp., contend that the... read
more. |
State
Rep. Richard Adams… Funding
for
Local Projects Announced
H.B. 497, the capital budget, targets state dollars within communities
- COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard N. Adams (R-Troy) has announced
the Ohio House’s passage of House Bill 497, the state’s capital budget
bill, which appropriates funding for local projects within the 80th
House District. The Bradford Rail Museum located in Miami County will
receive $275,000 for renovations that will include adding... read
more. |
State
Senator Bill Beagle… Ohio
Libraries Supported by Beagle Resolution
COLUMBUS– The Ohio Senate today passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 22,
sponsored by State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City), which urges the
U.S. Congress to bring libraries, publishers and other interested
parties together to find a cost-effective solution to providing
increasingly popular eBooks. Currently, public libraries are finding it
difficult to access digital media due to its higher cost. Libraries
sometimes pay up to 10 times the cost of digital materials... read
more. |
Police
Beat… Drugs,
alcohol and more
keep police busy
On March 14 police were dispatched to Harrison Avenue regarding a
possible dead body. A male subject was lying on the floor of the
bathroom, purple/blue in color. There was a syringe about half full of
a clear substance suspected to be heroin. There was also a silver spoon
on the floor near the subject. The subject’s sister was talking on a
cell phone and attempting to do chest compressions. The officer
detected a pulse and shallow breathing. When... read
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Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Local
man stabbed at underage party
On Sunday, March 23, 2014 at approximately 1:56 AM the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office received a report from Wayne Healthcare ER of a
stabbing victim that had been received there. They advised
that
the victim was brought to them by some friends. A deputy was dispatched
to Wayne ER and learned that the victim was 24 year old Christopher A.
Bowles of Greenville, OH. The investigation revealed the
Bowles
subject had attended a large party located at 3114 Byrket Road in Darke
County... read
more. |
Supreme
Court
Rules on Minimum and Consecutive Sentences for Certain Juvenile Offenses
By Kathleen Maloney - March 13, 2014 - A juvenile court has the
authority to commit a delinquent juvenile to confinement with the
department of youth services for a minimum time greater than the
statutory minimum of 30 days when the juvenile has violated his
supervised release, according to a decision today by the Ohio Supreme
Court. In the court’s majority opinion, Justice William M. O’Neill
wrote that a juvenile court may also impose commitment periods
consecutively when a juvenile is found... read
more. |
Ohio
and U.S.
Employment Situation (Seasonally Adjusted)
Ohio's unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in February 2014, down from
6.9 percent in January, according to data released this morning by the
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage
and salary employment decreased 4,600 over the month, from a revised
5,284,600 in January to 5,280,000 in February. The number of workers
unemployed in Ohio in February was 377,000, down 18,000 from 395,000 in
January. The number of unemployed has decreased by 44,000... read
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Wind
damages
tree at junior high
GREENVILLE – On March 15 Greenville City School District maintenance
personnel were doing initial cleanup for a tree damaged the previous
evening at the junior high school. According to Greenville Supt. Doug
Fries the damage occurred about 6 p.m. due to heavy winds. There was no
damage to the junior high school. He indicated the District will
probably hire... read
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Sex
offender
gets 90 days, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Assistant Prosecutor Deborah Quigley wanted
nine months prison for each of two offenses, Felony 5 Attempted Gross
Sexual Imposition, served consecutively, for the offender, Paul Jessup.
Darke County Judge Jonathan Hein said he understood that, but added he
had to follow rules of evidence. “The warden, the governor, the
legislature don’t expect us to send first offenders... read
more. |
Senator Bill Beagle… Capital
Budget Advances Local Projects, Invests in Job Creation
COLUMBUS– Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced the
introduction of Ohio’s 2014 Capital Budget, which will provide state
investment dollars to support local community projects. This year’s
Capital Budget included many different community projects for the Miami
Valley. “I am excited to see funds made available through wise economic
policies and investment strategies be used for projects in... read
more. |
A
life of
substance without substances, By Bob Robinson
DAYTON – “I stole from them, I lied to them… I did everything a junkie
does,” said college graduate Matt Stevens. But they didn’t give up on
him. Acknowledging the 12 years he spent on drugs, the people he hurt,
Stevens was grateful for his family’s support. “Having them in my
corner means a lot… mom, dad, my sister… I have a stack of mail from
family, friends and relatives. My sister has written... read
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Faber,
Beagle
Honor Corynna Strawser, Mitochondrial Disease
COLUMBUS– Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) and Senator Bill
Beagle (R–Tipp City) today introduced Senate Bill 300, which will
designate the month of September as “Mitochondrial Disease Awareness
Month” in Ohio. The purpose of this legislation is to raise awareness
in Ohio about mitochondrial disease, and to honor an avid mitochondrial
disease awareness advocate, Corynna Strawser. Strawser, a 16-year-old
from Greenville... read
more. |
Criminal
charges filed against Toyota; $1.2 billion penalty
U.S. Department of Justice - March 19, 2014 - Justice Department
Announces Criminal Charge Against Toyota Motor Corporation and Deferred
Prosecution Agreement with $1.2 Billion Financial Penalty… Toyota Motor
Corporation Admits to Misleading Consumers and U.S. Regulator about
Safety Issues Related to Unintended Acceleration in Its Cars;
Independent Monitor to be Appointed to Oversee Toyota’s Public
Statements and Reporting of Safety Issues. WASHINGTON—U.S.... read
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Police Beat… Suspect
assaults
former girlfriend; youth drug offenses
On March 6 police were dispatched to a residence by victim who said she
had been
assaulted by former boyfriend Justin Dispennette. The victim said
Dispennette had knocked on her bedroom window and insisted she let him
in or he would damage her vehicle and break windows of her residence.
She went to the front door to check on her vehicle; Dispennette
reportedly pushed her back into her residence. She... read
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DeWine
Announces Help for No. 1 Consumer Complaint: Motor Vehicles
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)- Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today a new
tool to help consumers buy used cars. The Attorney General’s
Used
Car Buyer Checklist covers purchasing, maintenance, and contract
issues. “Any time a consumer invests in a car, it is a big financial
decision,” Attorney General DeWine said. “This Checklist will equip
consumers with information we hope will save them time, money, and
hassle.” The Used Car Buyer Checklist provides guidance to consumers on
a number... read
more. |
A
talk about
drugs to parents and their kids, By Bob
Robinson
ANSONIA – It was brutal and it was an eye opener… “That’s why we didn’t
include kindergarten through second grade. It wouldn’t have been a good
idea.” Ansonia Elementary School Principal Krista Stump talked about
the March 3 visit from Joe Van Vickle, Darke County Coroner’s office,
and members of the Darke County Drug Task Force. The purpose was to
inform families about drugs and “how they are impacting adults and
children in Darke County... read
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Celina
B&E
bust leads to pot bust
Celina, OH – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reports his office is
investigating several related incidents. On
Thursday
3-13-2014 at 3:39 PM Deputies responded to a reported
breaking
and entering at 7272 Prairie Brook Drive Celina Ohio. The
owner
of the residence reported cash, collector coins, jewelry, and a safe
taken in the break in. At 7:20 PM Deputies went to 345 South Green
Street in Mendon to serve an unrelated warrant, and attempt to locate
the suspect in the breaking and entering on Prairie Brook
Drive.
Deputies were initially permitted to search the residence by the owner.
While searching for the... read
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DeWine
Announces More than 3,000 Sexual Assault Kits Tested by BCI
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
that forensic scientists with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
(BCI) have now tested more than 3,000 previously untested rape kits as
part of the Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing
Initiative. "As of today our scientists have tested 3,010 kits that may
have never been tested if not for this initiative, and I am happy that
we've... read
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Blue Bag Media… $40
Million
Investment and 400 Jobs for Whirlpool in Greenville,
By Ryan Berry - 3/14/2014 - GREENVILLE – “This announcement is going to
affect one of the world’s greatest manufacturing teams,” said Ken
Hossler, plant leader for Whirlpool’s Greenville plant. “It couldn’t
happen without you.” He then handed the mic via video conference to
Marc Bitzer, president of Whirlpool North America and Whirlpool Europe,
Middle East and Africa, who joined the celebration from Chicago, IL.
Bitzer... read
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Phipps
held on
$50K bond, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Jesse James Phipps, 26, of Dayton was charged with
Aggravated Trafficking of Drugs, Methamphetamine, within 1,000 feet of
Greenville Junior High School, a Felony 2 offense, in Darke County
Common Pleas Court March 13. Conviction would provide for a mandatory
two to eight years in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. Darke County
Prosecutor R. Kelly Ormsby asked for $50,000 bond... read
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MonDay
a “good
steward of resources”, By Bob Robinson
DAYTON – The first-year recidivism rate for drug offenders at the
MonDay Community Correctional Institution from 2010 is 15.4 percent;
after the second year it climbed to 23.6 percent. From 2011 the first
year rate is 16.9 percent; the second year is not yet available.
Compare this to the American Psychological Association’s estimated
recidivism rate for drug offenders released from prison with no
treatment at 75... read
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Rep. Adams Announces Funding for
Local
School Districts
Funding for Piqua, Covington schools will support district projects -
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) has announced that
the State Controlling Board approved the release of funding for Piqua
City School District and Covington Exempted Village School District in
support of various school district projects. The Ohio School Facilities
Commission requested the release of a total of $130 million, which
derives from the licensing fees for the Ohio Lottery video lottery
terminals, according to... read
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| Courts Must Expressly Consider
Youth as
Mitigating Factor Before Imposing Life-Without-Parole Sentence on
Juvenile,
By Kathleen Maloney - March 12, 2014 - A trial court must reconsider
the life-without-parole sentence of a juvenile convicted of two 2009
murders in Cincinnati, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In an
opinion authored by Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger, the court held that
the record must show that a trial court separately considered the youth
of a juvenile offender as a mitigating factor (a circumstance that may
lessen the punishment) before it sentences a juvenile to... read
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| DeWine, Reps. Dovilla and Blair
push for
harsher penalties for identity thieves targeting active-duty military
families
- (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and State
Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Terry Blair (R-Washington
Township) today pushed for harsher penalties against scammers who
commit identity fraud and other theft crimes against active-duty
service members and their spouses. House Bill 471 amends the current
identity fraud, theft, and securing writings by deception statutes to
increase penalties for felons whose targets... read
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One
Arrested for Trafficking in Meth in Darke County
On March 12, 2014 the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit
along with Darke County Deputies and officers from the Greenville
Police Department conducted a meth buy/bust operation in Greenville,
Ohio. Arrested was Jesse James Phipps (26) of
Dayton. Phipps was taken into custody without
incident and
is currently being housed at the Darke County Jail where he awaits
formal charges of... read
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Community
leaders address drug problem,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Ten years ago three to five percent of all autopsies
showed death was due to drugs, according to Darke County Coroner Dr.
Tim Kathman. “Last year it was 31 percent… so far this year? All of
them!” This was just one set of statistics that “opened the eyes” of
community and business leaders Feb. 28 at Wayne Healthcare. According
to Sharon Deschambeau, director of the Darke... read
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Greenville
Police Beat… Police
respond to injured pedestrian, dog
attack and more
On Feb. 20 police were dispatched to Shawnee and Wagner Avenues
regarding a pedestrian hit while in the crosswalk. The pedestrian,
William Price of Greenville, had a green light and was crossing the
street when a vehicle driven by Erin Riffel allegedly struck him while
in the process of making a left turn. The driver told police she did
not see him. A witness said he heard a thump as the vehicle hit the
man... read
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State
Representative Richard
Adams… Funding
released for
Edison Community College
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) has announced that
the State Controlling Board approved the release of funding to Edison
Community College for the Choose Ohio First Co-op and Internship
Program. Edison Community College, in partnership with Upper Valley
Career Center has been awarded a total of $269,665 to promote and
encourage cooperative education and internship programs, according to
documents from the Office... read
more. |
Beagle
Efforts
to Strengthen Child Enticement Statute Affirmed by High Court
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) introduced and saw
enacted Senate Bill 64 in 2013 which sought to resolve the legal issues
with Ohio's child enticement statute. The bill was in response to a
decision by the 9th District Court of Appeals, which ruled the former
statute overly broad and unenforceable. The Ohio Supreme Court today
upheld the appellate court ruling, further emphasizing the positive
affect... read
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McCarty gets 12 months prison,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Tracey McCarty, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of F3
Illegal Manufacture of Drugs in January and was offered two options by
Darke County Assistant Prosecutor Deborah Quigley and her attorney,
Caroline Schmidt. One was 18 months (12 months prison and six months in
the MonDay program); the other was a straight 12 months in prison with
no treatment. The acknowledged addict chose the latter... read
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DeWine Issues Auto-Title Loan
Advisory
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today
urged
consumers to carefully consider the terms and conditions of auto-title
loans. “Auto-title loans use a consumer’s vehicle title as collateral,”
Attorney General DeWine said. “That means that if consumers fail to pay
off the loans, they risk losing their vehicles. These loans also may
involve higher costs than consumers realize, and we want to make... read
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| Kasich credits Ohioans for sharp
uptick in
new jobs; Revised
U.S. Department of Labor Data Shows 238,200 New Private-Sector Jobs
Created in Past Three Years
- COLUMBUS – Gov. John R. Kasich issued the following statement today
in response to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor showing that
Ohio created more than 238,000 new private-sector jobs in the past
three years—67,700 more than the Department originally believed—as well
as 70,000 new private-sector jobs in the past 12 months
alone.
The new information was part of the Labor Department’s annual
recalculation of jobs data and showed... read
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Attorney
General DeWine… Ohio
to Receive
More than $5 Million in Endo Pharmaceuticals Case
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that
Ohio has joined with several other states and the federal government in
a global settlement with the pharmaceutical product manufacturer Endo
Pharmaceuticals. The $172,916,967 settlement resolves civil allegations
of unlawful marketing practices aimed at promoting the drug Lidoderm
for conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which
then caused false and... read
more. |
Husted
rules
Libertarian candidates not eligible for May primary
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today issued a decision concerning
the protests against the Libertarian candidates for Governor and Lt.
Governor and Attorney General that were filed on February 21, 2014. The
protest hearings were held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Based
on
the evidence and the law, the hearing officer concluded signatures were
gathered contrary to state law (ORC 3501.38 (E)(1)), therefore Charles
R. Earl and Sherry L. Clark are not eligible for nomination at the May
6, 2014 Primary Election by the Libertarian Party for the offices of
Governor and Lieutenant Governor and Steven R. Linnabary is not
eligible for nomination at the May 6, 2014 Primary Election by the
Libertarian Party for the office of Attorney General. The
Secretary has adopted the hearing officer’s recommendations. Candidate
protests are governed by ORC 3501.39 and 3513.05.
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Darke
County Crime Stoppers… $10,000
reward sparks renewed interest in double murder
Renewed interest has been sparked in a double murder occurring 17 years
ago by the brother of one of the victims. He hopes bumping a $1,000
reward by the Darke County Crime Stoppers to $10,000 with $9,000 of his
own will bring forth the evidence needed to convict the offender. The
Greenville Police Department continue to investigate a double murder
that occurred Feb. 23, 1997 in Greenville. The... read
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“Please don’t give up on us,”
says MonDay
resident, By Bob Robinson
DAYTON – “I’ve done everything,” the 30-year-old Bradford resident
said. “It was the heroin that brought me to my knees.” She was living
in Columbus at the time. “My friends were doing it… I started with
them. I got locked up for six months for possession.” Stacey Snyder has
an Assoc. of Applied Science and a Medical Assistant degree. She was
working in the medical field. Following her incarceration she was... read
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Schedule improvements (with
estimated
costs) to Darke County Roads and Bridges for 2014
By: James P. Surber P.E.,P.S., Darke County Engineer - In addition to
normal road and bridge maintenance, an estimated $3,136,508 worth of
improvements to Darke County roads and bridges is scheduled for 2014
that will be 98 percent locally funded. Local funds are gas tax and
license fees returned monthly to the County by the State of Ohio for
County Highway operations. No real estate or sales taxes are used to
fund any of this work. The unusually high costs of fighting snow and
ice this year... read
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Court
News Ohio… Students
from
Six Cities to Compete in Mock Trial, By
Stephanie Beougher
February 28, 2014 - High school students from Ohio’s urban schools will
prove they have what it takes to be lawyers at the Law and Leadership
Institute (LLI) 2014 Mock Trial Competition and Leadership Project
Showcase at Columbus Africentric Early College. On Saturday, March 1,
LLI students from six cities – Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron,
Dayton, and Toledo – will assume witness and attorney roles and argue
both sides of an original case. More than 70 LLI students prepared for
the competition by... read
more. |
Secretary
of State Husted… Husted
sets
Fair and Uniform Voting Hours for 2014 General Election
COLUMBUS – In adopting a proposal put forth by Democratic and
Republican elections officials, Secretary Husted today announced a
voting schedule that will ensure voters in all 88 counties will have an
equal opportunity to cast a ballot in the 2014 statewide election.
Secretary Husted’s directive issued today implements a bipartisan
proposal by the Ohio Association of Elections Officials (OAEO) and will
give Ohioans the ability to cast an absentee ballot in... read
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Beagle
Announces Legislative Scholarship Program
COLUMBUS-- State Senator Bill Beagle (R - Tipp City) recently announced
that the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools is now taking
applications for its 2014-2015 Legislative Scholarship Program. The
program offers more than 280 scholarship opportunities worth more than
$1 million. High school seniors are eligible to apply and participate.
Those who are selected may use the scholarships to assist with tuition
costs for certificate completion and associate or... read
more. |
E&P Includes Early Bird
in Top 10
Editor & Publisher has released its story on the Ten Newspapers
that do it Right. The Early Bird is the only free, weekly newspaper to
be included in this honor. Also earning this honor were daily
newspapers from Chattanooga, TN, Rochester, NY, Des Moines, Iowa,
Peoria, IL, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Ottawa, IL,
and York, PA. Editor & Publisher: 10 Newspapers... read
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Police
Beat… Disorderly
conduct, drugs,
assaults and more
On Feb. 26 police received a call from Daniel Cornett. He was being
threatened at Danny’s Place by unknown subjects. Police found him
walking at 419 E. Main St. He said there were guys doing heroin and he
didn’t want them following him home. He had an odor of alcohol about
him and appeared intoxicated. The officer took him to the alley behind
724 E. Main, where he is currently staying. Cornett told police the
guys... read
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Attorney General DeWine… Record
Number of CCR Licenses Issued in 2013
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued a
report indicating that more than 145,000 concealed carry licenses were
issued in Ohio in 2013, the largest number since licenses were first
issued in 2004. According to statistics reported to the Attorney
General’s office, county sheriffs in Ohio issued 96,972 new licenses
and 48,370 renewal licenses in 2013, or 145,342 total licenses... read
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Attorney
General DeWine… Heroin
Recognition and Investigation Training for Law Enforcement Begins
- (LONDON, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
that new training developed to assist law enforcement officers in the
fight against the heroin epidemic is now available. Ninety-four
officers representing 48 agencies from 24 counties attended the "Heroin
Epidemic: Recognition and Investigation" training provided by the Ohio
Peace Officer Training Academy in London, Ohio, Wednesday. The free
training was developed... read
more. |
Ohio
Senator Bill Beagle… New
EPA
Grant Application for the Ohio Environmental Education Fund
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) is pleased to
announce the Ohio EPA’s new grant application opportunities for the
Ohio Environmental Education Fund. Potential applicants can
view
guidelines online now for the spring and summer 2014 grant cycles.
“Continually pursuing environmental advancements through educational
projects is of vital importance to the growth and sustainability of
Ohio,” said Beagle. This grant is open to any group... read
more. |
Husted
announces new Board of Elections appointments
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the
appointment of 176 boards of elections members. The new board
appointees, half of the 352 board members statewide, began their term
on March 1, 2014. His appointments for Darke County are: David E. Niley
D and Terry L. Haworth R. “Serving as an elections official in Ohio is
both and honor and responsibility,” Secretary Husted said. “I look
forward to working with each newly appointed board member to continue
our... read
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Ohio
Governor,
John Kasich, Named National MS Society Governor of the Year
February 27, 2014 - Ohio Governor John Kasich is the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society’s 2013 Governor of the Year. In 2013, Governor Kasich
worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people living with multiple
sclerosis (MS) and their families. Through political and procedural
obstacles, he persevered to expand Medicaid in Ohio, ensuring that at
least 275,000 more vulnerable residents—many of whom are living with
disabilities—will receive comprehensive, affordable health... read
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Bond set at $50,000 for Bryan
Wombolt,
By Ryan Berry
GREENVILLE – Bryan Wombolt, 27, was shackled as he came into the
courtroom to answer to four counts of Sexual Battery, a Felony 3. The
former Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy is accused of having an inappropriate
relationship with a Greenville High School student. Wombolt allegedly
met the girl as he was performing duties as a deputy while in uniform.
The defendant had little to say when answering the questions of
Magistrate Anne Brumbaugh... read
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Doing it Right! Local
newspaper
recognized with distinguished honor!
DARKE COUNTY -The Early Bird newspaper, locally owned and operated with
distribution to 28,000 homes in Darke County, OH, was recently
recognized as "One of Ten Newspapers that do it Right'' by Editor
&
Publisher (E & P), a national newspaper and magazine
trade
industry publication. E & P makes its selection from
newspapers across the country from all circulation sizes; from large...
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Butts:
intervention or prevention? By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Put 100 people in a local inpatient treatment facility
who are not ready to beat their addiction, you will have zero percent
success,” said Greenville Police Chief Dennis Butts. Add to that, it’s
expensive. Local estimates range from $700 to $800 a day. The national
average is $898 a day. An inpatient program needs a minimum of 28 days
to (hopefully) get an addict clean. Figuring the halfway... read
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