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GPD promotes 3, Benge becomes new Police Chief
GREENVILLE – On Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues gathered in the city council chambers to celebrate the promotion of three Greenville Police Officers. Lieutenant Ryan Benge was promoted to the rank of Chief of Police. Chief Benge has been with the Greenville Police Department since 2014. Throughout Chief Benge’s tenure with the agency, he has held the assignments of Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Support Services Lieutenant, and his most recent position of Operations Lieutenant.
RedHawks Picked to Repeat in 2024 Coaches Poll
CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Friday morning, the Mid-American Conference office announced that the Miami University football team was picked to finish atop the 2024 regular season standings according to the league's 12 head coaches.Ten of the 12 coaches picked Miami to capture the conference championship in Detroit as well.
Fire training facility planned
CELINA- The Darke County Fire Chiefs Association plans to construct a $1 million-plus live fire training facility in Greenville that will be accessible to area fire departments. The non-profit association was established in 1984 to foster unity among departments. It's made up of 21 fire departments serving all of Darke...
RICHMOND APARTMENT COMPLEX EXPANSION
A Richmond apartment complex is expanding. Right now, there’s a 60-unit waiting list at Chester Heights Apartments on Chester Boulevard. Three new buildings are planned that will create 78 additional apartment units. As part of that expansion, the city is selling Berryfield Park to the EDC for a dollar. The EDC, in turn, will sell the land back to Chester Heights for $23,000. Those funds will be invested into the playground and other facilities at Middlefork Reservoir.
Hinting at what’s next?
Following Darke County Center for the Arts’ highly successful “Barbecue and Blues” concert that drew a crowd which filled the spacious lawn at Greenville Public Library last Friday night, many people were speculating about how DCCA might follow the well-received event. Well, that speculation cannot be publicly addressed prior to final signatures on contracts, so this column will not directly address the issue; but it will hint at what you can expect, so read on.
Lois Livingston
Livingston, Lois, age 92, of Arcanum, OH, passed away on July 18, 2024. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Olive O’Dell; brother, Lowell O’Dell; sister, Norma Auckerman. She graduated from Arcanum High School in 1949. Lois enjoyed traveling and she retired from Inland. She...
Light Foundation awards scholarships
GREENVILLE – The Light Foundation has announced four recipients of its Darke County Scholarships. Matt Light, a Greenville High School alum, three-time New England Patriots Super Bowl Champion, and Light Foundation co-founder, was on hand to present the scholarships. Some of the scholarship areas that were considered were academic...
DCCA announces MCT’s Pied Piper cast
GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts presentation of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of The Pied Piper on Saturday, July 20 will star 32 local youngsters who on Monday, July 15 auditioned for and won parts in the musical. Tour actor/directors Skyla Conger and Eric Schutt announced the role assignments immediately following the fun-filled but intense auditions.
Hammaker is turning 90
GREENVILLE — Anita Hammaker is turning 90 years old on July 26. She had 11 children and has 42 grandchildren, 91 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Come and celebrate with them on Sunday, July 28 from 2-7 p.m., at Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville. They would like to shower her with cards. Send cards to 726 Martin St., Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Garst Tornadornaments available
GREENVILLE — “Wood” you like to own a piece of history? Branches from historic sycamore trees on Garst Museum grounds, downed in the May 7 tornado, have been turned into ornaments. Garst had severe damage to 15 trees, losing eight of them. These natural reminders of the...
James William Sander
SEPTEMBER 10, 1942 – JULY 17, 2024. James William Sander, age 81 of Gettysburg, Ohio passed away at 4:17 PM on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at his home in Gettysburg, Ohio. James was born in Bradford, Ohio on September 10, 1942, he was a son to the late Herbert & Thelma (Mers) Sander.
James William Sander (81)
James William Sander, age 81 of Gettysburg, Ohio passed away at 4:17 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home in Gettysburg, Ohio. James was born in Bradford, Ohio on September 10, 1942, he was a son to the late Herbert & Thelma (Mers) Sander. James was a former...
DCCA announces cast of MCT’s The Pied Piper
Darke County Center for the Arts presentation of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of The Pied Piper on Saturday, July 20 will star thirty-two local youngsters who on Monday, July 15 auditioned for and won parts in the musical. Tour actor/directors Skyla Conger and Eric Schutt announced the role assignments immediately following the fun-filled but intense auditions.
Brittany Weerts and Ali Jewell attend Freight Farms Training
Brittany Weerts and Ali Jewell traveled to Boston last week for a 2-day intensive training for the new Freight Farm container farms at the Purdue Student Farm. While there, they met with Nathan Liberty – Freight Farm’s growing manager and also a former HLA graduate. Nathan and the rest of the Freight Farms team did an awesome job sharing their knowledge. Brittany and Ali came back with all the tips, tricks and connections needed to make Purdue’s new growing containers successful. Stay tuned for more exciting developments coming soon!
Solvita Greenville Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln July 27 Blood Drive
DAYTON, Ohio – Support the blood supply during a summer of urgent need by donating at the Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, Inc. community blood drive Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at 500 Wagner Ave., Greenville. Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center)...
Son sentenced to prison in arson of home of father, a Connersville councilor
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Birmingham, Alabama, man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after he traveled to Connersville, Indiana, to commit arson at the home of his father, a city councilor, the U.S. Department of Justice says. A grand jury in February 2022 indicted Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. on a charge of interstate […]
Council continues transit services debate
GREENVILLE — After further explanation during the regular meeting of Greenville City Council on Tuesday, July 17, the city moved forward with renewing several contracts for transit services. There were plenty of questions from several council members regarding the cost to the city for providing contract transit services for...
Fairfield police investigating death of a one-year-old boy
Aydreian Hooper was arrested in connection with the death and severe injury to a two-year-old boy. Police say they've arrested one person in Fairfield after a 1-year-old died and a 2-year-old was severely injured. According to ISP, both children were left in a vehicle for multiple hours.
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