Injury Accident on Littles Road
On January 29, 2015 at approximately 9:17 AM Darke County Deputies,
along with Arcanum Fire and Rescue, New Madison Fire, Tri-Village
Rescue, Greenville Township Rescue and CareFlight were dispatched to
the 2800 Block of Littles Road in reference to a rollover injury
accident into a creek bed. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003
Ford Ranger Extended cab truck, driven by Lucas A. Gower, 18 of
Arcanum, Ohio was northbound on Littles Road...
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Mercer
County… Two
HIT drug team arrests
The Celina Police Department and The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office
reports drug arrests made as a result of their joint HIT
detail. The HIT (Heroin Interdiction Team) is a
combination
of Celina Patrolmen and Sheriff’s Deputies. A vehicle was stopped at
1:51 PM for a traffic violation at US Rte 127 near Siegrist Jutte
Road. With assistance from the Celina Police K-9
Unit, the
K-9 alerted on the... read
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Ohio
Senator Bill Beagle… Beagle
to Lead Workforce Development Efforts for Senate
COLUMBUS– Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) today appointed
State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) to serve as the Chairman of the
newly-formed Senate Finance Subcommittee on Workforce. Beagle
previously served as Chairman of the Senate Workforce and Economic
Development Committee. The panel’s reassignment as a Finance
Subcommittee further states the Senate’s... read
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FBI…
Preliminary
Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2014
Washington, D.C. -- January 26, 2015 -- Statistics released today in
the FBI’s Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report reveal overall
declines in both the number of violent crimes and the number of
property crimes reported for the first six months of 2014 when compared
with figures for the first six months of 2013. The report is based on
information from 11,009 law enforcement agencies...
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Injury
accidents on SR 47 and US 127
Injury
accident on SR 47
-- On January 24, 2015 at approximately 10:30 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Ansonia Fire, Ansonia Rescue, and CareFlight were dispatched
to the 4900 Block of State Route 47 reference a one vehicle injury
accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a red 2005 Chevy pickup
truck, driven by Karen Reier of Ansonia, was traveling east on State
Route 47... read
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Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Addiction
Counselor Arrested on Charge of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs
-- (POMEROY, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and members of
the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia and Meigs Counties announced
today the arrest of an addiction counselor on a felony charge of
aggravated trafficking in drugs. Roberta Payne, 52, of Cheshire, was
arrested Friday evening in Pomeroy after she allegedly sold an
undercover task force officer... read
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Nationwide
scam noted
in Mercer Cty
Mercer County Sheriff, Jeff Grey reports
that
his office has received
numerous complaints from citizens within the county about a possible
IRS scam. Sheriff Grey states that his office has been in
contact
with the IRS and found that the calls that the citizens have been
receiving are in fact a SCAM. The IRS informed the Mercer
County
Sheriff’s Office that their agency... read
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Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation
Ohio
unemployment drops
to 4.8 percent - Ohio's unemployment rate was
4.8 percent in December 2014, down from 5.0 percent in November 2014.
Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 5,100 over the
month, from a revised 5,325,300 in November to 5,330,400 in December.
The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in December was 278,000, down
9,000...
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Federal News Radio… Air
Force to ask for base closures,
aircraft retirements despite repeated rebuffs,
By Jared Serbu -- Monday - 1/19/2015 -- Two of the Air Force's most
contentious budget proposals, getting rid of excess bases and retiring
aging aircraft, will be back on the table in next year's budget,
despite congressional votes just a month ago that rebuked both
requests. President Barack Obama's budget for the Defense Department,
which is scheduled to come early next month, will violate the $523
billion sequestration cap for 2016...
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Suspected drug arrest in Celina
Celina Police Chief Tom Wale and Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey report
the arrest of an individual, and suspected heroin and firearms
seized. On Tuesday January 21, the “HIT” (Heroin Interdiction
Team) comprised of members from the Celina Police Department and Mercer
County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant at 1014 Hemlock Street in
Celina. Arrested was 24 year old Steven Noggler who was
staying
at the residence on an outstanding...
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Bluebag
Media… More
school freedom,
lower taxes possible for 2015
COLUMBUS – “Our work this year will include a heavy focus on
education,” said Senator Keith Faber. The senator was elected to his
second term as President Jan. 5 during the opening Senate session of
the 131st Legislature. More than that, his goal is to relieve some of
the higher performing schools of state regulations. “We want higher
performing districts to be allowed to establish...
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Trafficking
Drugs in the Vicinity of a
School
On January 21, 2015 the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit,
along with Greenville Police, executed a search warrant at 216 Victoria
Drive, Greenville. Erik Straub (35) of that address was taken into
custody without incident and transported to the Darke County Jail.
Straub is being charged with Trafficking in Drugs in the vicinity of a
school. This investigation stems from ongoing complaints of illegal...
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Ohio
Treasurer Josh Mandel… 2015
Ag-LINK Program Opens for Ohio Farmers
COLUMBUS - Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today that the
application period for Ohio's farmers and agribusinesses to participate
in the Ohio Treasury's 2015 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program
(Ag-LINK) is now open. Celebrating its 30th year of assisting
Ohio's agribusinesses, Ag-LINK applications will be accepted online at
www.OhioTreasurer.gov/agLINK until Monday, March 16th...
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Midmark
Celebrates 100 Years
Remembering its rich history and preparing for the future - DAYTON,
Ohio, Jan. 19, 2015 — Midmark Corporation announced today that 2015
marks the company’s 100th year of business. With a theme of “Reminisce
Reinvent Renew,” the celebration kicked off today at the Versailles
Performing Arts Center as president and CEO, Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar...
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MSN
Money… Prepare
for
'Devastating' Tax Season, IRS Watchdog Says,
Catherine Dunn
Nina Olson, the taxpayer advocate at the IRS, doesn't mince words about
how bad the upcoming tax season is likely to be. The terms "devastating
erosion of taxpayer service," "sad state of affairs" and "collective
denial" all apply, she wrote in her latest annual report to Congress.
The combination of increased work loads and budget cuts, along with the
damaging "tea party" screening scandal, is adding up to a "'perfect
storm' of trouble...
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Bluebag Media… ODE
relaxes CCP
participation requirements
COLUMBUS – “If you can do it, you’re in!” said Ohio Rep. Jim Buchy
(84th Dist., R) of Greenville. “If you can’t you’re not.” Buchy was not
happy over the guidelines for the state’s College Credit Plus program,
set to be implemented for the fall semester. It limits enrollment in
CCP courses to students who are enrolled in both high school and an
accredited...
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MSN…
White
House: We
should have
sent higher official to Paris march
© The Washington Post -- The White House said Monday that it should
have sent a higher-profile official to a Paris rally where 1.5 million
people marched in a show of unity against terrorism. The absence of
President Obama and other top administration officials drew intense
scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic on Monday, with Republicans
sharply criticizing the president at home and both domestic and foreign
media raising questions...
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Bluebag
Media… Faber
elected to second
term as Senate President
COLUMBUS – “Being an effective senator would be impossible without the
support of your family,” newly elected Ohio Senate President Keith
Faber (Dist. 12, R) told 32 senators and their families during the
opening ceremonies of the 131st General Assembly. He noted the lost
time with children, the bedtime stories not read, sporting events
missed. “The sacrifice is not only yours...
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House
Approves Job-Creating Keystone Pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House once again voted, on a bipartisan
basis, to approve the Keystone XL pipeline (H.R. 3), the third jobs
bill passed by the House this week as part of Republicans’ continuing
commitment to put Americans’ priorities – jobs and the economy –
first. Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the
following statement: “In light of today’s Nebraska Supreme Court
ruling, the president should reconsider...
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Bluebag
Media… Vivitrol
to be introduced
to treat addiction
GREENVILLE – “The holidays are a depressing time of the year if you’re
battling addiction,” Darke County Chief Probation Officer James
Mollette said. “It’s a balancing act between providing for the family
and the drugs; it’s much easier to go back to the addiction.” He added
it’s also difficult fighting loneliness. “We do all the encouraging
things we can… meetings… any positives we can...
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Ohio
Senator Bill Beagle… Lehner,
Beagle Praise Fuyao Expansion, 750 New Miami Valley Jobs
COLUMBUS–Senators Peggy Lehner (R–Kettering) and Bill Beagle (R–Tipp
City) today joined Ohio Governor John Kasich in announcing the
expansion of the Fuyao North American Glass Company project in Moraine,
Ohio. Fuyao has chosen the Moraine site to invest an additional $130
million and add 750 more jobs. Lehner and Beagle joined Kasich for the
announcement with company executives...
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FBI…
Virtual
Kidnapping Scam on the Rise in New
York City
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and New York City Police Department
are alerting the public to a new, frightening scam that is targeting
New York City residents. In the scheme, individuals call claiming to
have kidnapped a family member. While no actual kidnapping has taken
place, the callers often use co-conspirators to convince their victims
of the legitimacy of the threat. For example, a caller...
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FBI…
Adopt-A-School
Program
Bringing a Message of Hope to Students - 01/05/15 - Twenty years ago,
the FBI began a program to help kids steer clear of drugs and gangs
while learning core values that would make them good citizens. Since
the Adopt-A-School Program was established in 1994, special agents and
other FBI employees have volunteered thousands of hours to make a
positive impact...
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Federal
News Radio… Don't
blame the IRS for reduced services
this year, says NTEU president
By Jory Heckman -- Friday - 1/9/2015 -- The Internal Revenue Service is
in a position few would envy. As it prepares for a new tax filing
season that begins on Jan. 20, it must do so with a budget reduced by
10 percent since fiscal year 2010 and a slashed workforce, while also
shouldering new responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. Colleen
Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, says with
fewer employees...
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Fatal accident on U.S. Route 127;
First
fatality of
2015 on Darke County roads
On Tuesday January 13, 2015 at approximately 10:21 AM, Darke County
Deputies, North Star Fire, Ansonia Rescue, Darke County Coroner's
Office, Darke County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Team, and
Ohio State Highway Patrol Commercial Motor Carrier Inspector responded
to the 14,300 block of US RT 127 on a report of a fatal head-on crash
involving a semi and motor vehicle. Preliminary...
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U.S.
Senator Sherrod Brown… Addressing
Inequalities in Public Schools
In March 2014, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil
Rights published data from a comprehensive survey of schools across the
nation, which illustrated the magnitude of the educational opportunity
gaps that exist for students in the United States. The survey found
that Black, Latino, American Indian, and Native Alaskan students, as
well as students who are English learners, attend schools...
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MSN…
Budget
war looms for Obama, GOP
From The Hill -- The federal budget is almost certain to be the central
battleground between President Obama and the new Republican Congress in
2015. The GOP has vowed to use control of the House and Senate to slash
the size of government, with entitlement programs such as Medicare and
Social Security a potential target for cuts. But Obama has made clear
he will use his veto pen against the GOP...
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Darke
County Engineer… 37th
Annual
Engineer’s Report for 2014,
By James P. Surber P.E., P.S., Darke County Engineer -- Our annual
report has always shown all money received, exactly where it was spent,
and what was maintained, constructed, and improved. Now, it is an even
greater challenge than in past years to adequately maintain Darke
County’s very large road mileage and very large number of bridges. For
over eight years we have faced increasing costs with decreasing
revenues. Annual...
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FBI…
Funeral
of NYPD Officer Wenjuan Liu,
Speech by James B. Comey, Director
January 4, 2015 - Remarks as prepared. Good morning. It is an honor to
be here to pay tribute to Detective Liu. These are the most difficult
days we face. We struggle to find meaning in tragedy. We struggle to
find words to measure loss. I did not have the privilege of knowing
Detective Liu, but it is clear he was beloved. I am told he was
unfailingly kind and thoughtful. He truly cared about people...
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Injury
accident
on Weavers Ft. Jefferson Road
On January 9, 2015 at approximately 5:50 am Darke County Deputies along
with Liberty Township Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire and
CareFlight were dispatched to the 1300 block of Weavers Ft. Jefferson
Road in reference to a single vehicle injury accident. Preliminary
investigation revealed a silver 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette driven by
Gwendolyn...
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Dayton
Business Journal… Two
Ohio
cities among top 100 for young families
Dec 22, 2014 -- The Midwest has a reputation for good schools and
strong communities. That has not gone unnoticed by a new report from
Apartment List ranking the top 100 cities for young families. Two Ohio
cities, including one from the Dayton region, made the list. Apartment
List, a San Francisco-based website that lists properties for lease,
ranked 500 cities...
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Accident involving school bus on
SR 121
On Wednesday January 7, 2015 at approximately 9:37 AM, Darke County
Deputies along with Hollansburg Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, and Northwest
EMS responded to 10 State Route 121 on a report of an injury crash
involving a Tri-Village School Bus and motor vehicle. Preliminary
investigation revealed a Tri-Village School Bus driven by Mary Boone,
58, New Madison, was traveling...
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Rep.
Boehner Opening the 114th Congress: "Let’s Stand Tall and Prove the
Skeptics
Wrong”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today was
sworn into his 13th term representing the Eighth Congressional District
of Ohio. Before taking the oath, he made the following
remarks to
the opening session, as prepared for delivery: “Friends, colleagues,
and countrymen, especially the good people of Ohio’s Eighth District:
This is the day the Lord has made...
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Faber
begins
Second Term as President of the Ohio Senate
COLUMBUS– The Ohio General Assembly today held their Opening Ceremonies
for the 131st General Assembly, officially marking the beginning of the
new legislative session. During the ceremonies, the members of the Ohio
Senate unanimously reelected State Senator Keith Faber (R–Celina) to
serve as Senate President. Faber has held the...
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Beagle
Begins
Second Term in the Ohio Senate
COLUMBUS– The Ohio General Assembly today held their Opening Ceremonies
for the 131st General Assembly, officially marking the beginning of the
new legislative session. During the ceremonies, State Senator Bill
Beagle (R–Tipp City) was sworn in for his second term in the Ohio
Senate, representing the 5th District in the state legislature’s...
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Huffman
sworn
in to Ohio House for 131st General Assembly
COLUMBUS—State Representative Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) was sworn in
as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 131st General
Assembly during a ceremony at the Statehouse today. “I am greatly
looking forward to serving the constituents of the 80th House District
as their State Representative,” Huffman said. “This is a tremendous...
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Dayton
Business Journal… Three
Ohio
colleges among top 20 friendliest in U.S.
Dec 29, 2014 -- The Midwest is a friendly region, so it's not
surprising that Midwestern colleges are filled with friendly students.
Niche, a website that offers rankings and statistics for schools,
neighborhoods and cities, has chronicled the colleges with the
friendliest students. How does someone measure friendliness? In the
absence of official scientific metrics, the Niche rankings are based on
survey responses from students...
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Two-car injury accident at US 36
and SR 121
On January 5, 2015 at approximately 5:24 PM Darke County Deputies along
with New Madison Fire and Tri Village Rescue were dispatched to the
intersection of US Route 36 W and SR 121 reference a two vehicle injury
accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a grey 1984 Toyota pickup
truck, driven by Marlin Bowman of Versailles, was traveling west on US
Route 36 W. Bowman failed to...
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day,
Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) have declared Friday January 9,
2015 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD). In light of recent
negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, Sheriff Spencer
is asking the citizens of Darke County to join him in a full day of
recognition for your local law enforcement officers. Sheriff Spencer
says, “Darke County is a great place to live, work...
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Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Ohioans
Losing Money to Loan Scams
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned today that
Ohioans seeking extra cash following the holiday season should beware
of phony loan offers. In 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
received more than 200 complaints about advance-fee loans or credit
cards, including many potential scams. The average reported loss was
approximately $500. “In a typical loan scam...
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Injury accident on Mills Road
On Sunday January 4, 2015 at approximately 11:40 AM, Darke County
Deputies along with New Madison Fire and Tri-Village Rescue responded
to an injury crash in the 1600 block of Mills Road.
Preliminary
investigation revealed a 1998 Black Cadillac driven by Teresa A.
Burkett-Moorman 54 of Hollansburg, was traveling Eastbound in the 1600
block of Mills Road when she lost control of her...
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Gov. Huckabee Departs Fox News;
Will
Make Decision
On '16 Campaign By Late Spring
Huckabee: "As much as I have loved doing the show, I cannot bring
myself to rule out another Presidential run." Little Rock - Governor
Mike Huckabee will announce tonight on his Fox News show that he is
leaving the network after six-and-a-half years as the host of
"Huckabee." To close out his final show, Gov. Huckabee said: "Tonight I
will do more than just say goodnight. I will say goodbye...
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The
Hill… Top 10
political stories
of 2014, By Niall Stanage
12/30/14 - In a year when Congress all but ground to a halt, the real
political action took place elsewhere: on the other side of the world,
on the streets of Ferguson, Mo., and New York, or in polling booths in
battleground states across the nation. Here is The Hill’s selection of
the top 10 political news stories of 2014. 1. Midterms: GOP gains,
Democratic pain - The midterms were a triumph for Republicans, as they
routed Democrats in battleground states to...
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DeWine
Offers
Gym Membership Tips; Complaints Doubled in 2014
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered advice
for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in the new year after the
Attorney General’s Office received about 250 fitness center complaints
in 2014, double the number received in 2013. “There are many great gyms
and fitness centers throughout Ohio,” Attorney General DeWine said...
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Bluebag Media… JAFE
massive
growth attributed to employees
GREENVILLE – JAFE Decorating, Inc., has three automated lines; all
three are in operation 24 hours a day seven days a week… “We’re just
trying to get it all done,” said Randy O’Dell, owner. Christmas is
finished, Valentine’s Day is next. O’Dell noted winter was the busiest
time of the year. “After that it’s Mother’s Day then spring.” O’Dell
and his wife, co-owner Lisa O’Dell, held a “celebration” of the...
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Accident
on Pitsburg-Laura Road
On December 31, 2014 at approximately 2:45 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Pitsburg Fire and Arcanum Rescue were dispatched to the 8300
block of Pitsburg-Laura Road in reference to a rollover accident with
injury. Preliminary investigation revealed a green Ford truck driven by
Bruce A. Swigart, 43, Miami County was eastbound on Pitsburg-Laura road
entering the village of Pitsburg...
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Three-vehicle
injury accident at US36 &
SR 121
On December 31, 2014 at approximately 6:43 PM Darke County Deputies
along with New Madison Fire, Tri Village Rescue and Greenville Rescue
were dispatched to the intersection of US Route 36 W and SR 121
reference a three vehicle injury accident. Preliminary investigation
revealed a red 2005 Nissan driven by Ayman Rahmen of Indianapolis,
Indiana was traveling west on US Route 36...
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