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One man dead, two with minor injuries following accident on Holmes County Road 192
A 20-year-old Apple Creek man died following a Monday evening in a collision on County Road 192 in Prairie Township. Kendrick Miller, who was a front-seat passenger in a Chevrolet Trailblazer, suffered severe injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to Akron City Hospital where he died Tuesday, according to a news release...
Driver apprehended following high-speed chase in Holmes and Coshocton counties Tuesday
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office assisted the Holmes County Sheriff's Office with a high-speed pursuit on Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. with the vehicle entering Coshocton County on County Road 19 in Clark Township. Authorities said deputies joined the pursuit on Ohio 83, near County Road 24. The vehicle turned westbound on U.S. 36, heading toward Warsaw, reaching speeds of 90 mph. Spike strips were deployed just before Warsaw and the passenger...
Eight members of the Strasburg Fire Department resign this week; chief resigned last month
STRASBURG − On Wednesday, July 24, the Strasburg Fire Department posted a concerning note to the community: Nine — count ‘em, nine — firefighters and/or paramedics of varying levels had resigned. That’s approximately 40 percent of the department. This comes on the heels of June resignation of then-Chief Steven Laskey. ...
Killbuck man charged following pursuit in Holmes and Coshocton counties
KILLBUCK − The Holmes County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a Killbuck man involved in a high-speed traffic chase that came into Coshocton County Tuesday evening. A news release stated Caleb M. Johnson, 19, has been arrested and charged with felony fleeing and eluding of officers, unlawful restraint and was wanted on two outstanding warrants. According to the Holmes County Clerk of Courts, Johnson was charged in June with driving under a financial responsibility act...
“No One is Going to Find You”: Local Man Accused of Assaulting, Harassing Woman in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a woman and violating a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records indicate the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 57-year-old Daniel James Whitehill, of Franklin, in Magisterial District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Thursday, July 18.
Two in custody after incident in which a man was struck by a vehicle in his own driveway
COSHOCTON − Two individuals were taken into custody following an incident in which a man was struck by a vehicle in his driveway. The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident that occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, in the 500 block of West Chestnut Street. Authorities said man...
Salute to Wayne County probation officers and their role in providing public safety
Probation officers work behind the scenes, and their contributions are frequently overshadowed by more visible figures in law enforcement and corrections. Yet, these dedicated people play a vital role in fostering public safety and transforming lives. They are the bridge between incarceration and successful reintegration into society. Their work encompasses responsibilities beyond the supervision...
Officials in Ohio believe four dogs died due to being poisoned with rodent poison
Officials say they after a physical exam they determined the dogs died due to rodent poison after finding mass amounts of bleeding internally. "Animals who are poisoned like this will bleed into their chests and abdomens and eventually suffocate to death," the Dog Pound said.
Reported brush fire on Middle Run Road NE turns out to be farmer's controlled burn
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – Firefighters from Bolivar and Dover responded to the report of a large brush fire in the 7000 block of Middle Run Road NE late Thursday afternoon after motorists reported large plumes of thick smoke coming from the area. Upon arrival, firefighters found a farmer using a tractor to mow his...
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