COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 - LAW ENFORCEMENT
Officer risks highest in Domestic Violence and Traffic Stops
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – The most dangerous calls a peace officer can make are for
Domestic Violence. “We run two units on all cases,” Darke County
Sheriff Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker said. “They are the most volatile
to us.” Lt. Steve Strick of the Greenville Police Department agreed.
“Definitely,” he said. While neither agency tracks the role of alcohol
or drugs in a “domestic” Whittaker believes they play a part a little
over half the time, while Strick observes, based on... Read
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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT
Drugs and assaults play significant role this week
On Feb. 6 police responded to Fairview Avenue regarding a possible
overdose of drugs (heroin). A witness said the victim was in the
bathroom unconscious. The victim was slumped backwards toward the
shower/wall. The officer found a pulse and moved the victim to the
floor. EMS arrived and began life-saving skills. The officer found a
brown belt and what... Read
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STATE AUDITOR JON HUSTED
Husted Announces Certified Statewide Candidates for May Primary Ballot
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the
complete list of candidates who qualified to run for statewide offices
following the review and verification of signatures by county boards of
elections. Statewide candidates appearing on the May Primary ballot
include: For Governor and Lieutenant Governor - Democratic Party... Read More. More News.
FOR OHIO REPRESENTATIVE
LeMaster Running for 80th District House Seat
ARCANUM – Joe LeMaster, Navy veteran and local pastor, has announced
his candidacy for the 80th District House of Representatives seat that
is being vacated by Representative Richard N. Adams. LeMaster believes
he offers the best solutions for the district, which includes Miami
County and portions of Darke County. The Republican victor in this
Primary Election... Read
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FOR OHIO REPRESENTATIVE
Former Air Force captain enters race for State Rep.
Troy, OH, February 5, 2014: Mark Williams, a former U.S. Air
Force Captain, announced on Wednesday his intent to run for the Ohio
House of Representatives in the 80th district. After being
stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Williams returned to
live on the Kuckherman family farm in Miami County and manage the
family engineering business. “As the next State Representative for
Miami and... Read
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GREENVILLE HS VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM
GHS Wavaires present 2014 Cantata Schedule
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires are pleased to
announce the 2014 schedule for their annual cantata performances. This
year's presentation is "United in Worship" and will be held in local
churches. The cantata will feature modern worship songs from the
well-known Worship Bands "Hillsong" and "Hillsong... Read
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN BOEHNER
We Can Become a Nation of Builders Once Again
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester)
released the following column discussing House Republicans’ continued
focus on jobs and the economy: “People are tired of the ‘new normal’ in
the Obama Economy, which includes slow economic growth, not enough new
jobs, and low wages for people who are trying to make a decent living.
“The Obama... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Editor's
Photo: Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie is March 1. Read the story this weekend.
This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014. Classifieds:
New listings posted on a regular basis. Community: DP&L sponsors DCCA offerings, St. Marys School; February Newsletter. Events: Darke County Solid Waste Policy Committee Meeting.Obituaries: Peggy Ruth (Case) Hipshire, Jack L. Greer II, Tim King. Yesterday's
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