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RICHMOND WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ODD ACTS OF VANDALISM IN UPSCALE DAYTON AREA
(Belbrook, OH)--A Richmond woman is accused of going on a vandalism spree in an upscale Dayton community. Investigators say 29-year-old Courtney Piotrowski went to Belbrook and smashed the windows of a brand new $125,000 Tesla Cybertruck. Before that, Piotrowski had knocked over propane tanks at a different house. Witnesses in both locations told police they had no idea who she was or what prompted the incident.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
What did Richmond's Common Council pass this week?
Today's top story is a good one, as I discuss everything that happened at this past Monday night's common council meeting, and stay to the end for my weekly feature on questions with a community leader. Your Thursday Richmond weather forecast: A high of 77, low of 56. Mostly sunny....
Topsy Turvy Toys Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Greenville with a Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Greenville welcomed a delightful new addition with the grand opening of Topsy Turvy Toys, marked by a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony. This charming shop is the third location for owner Cathi Hall, who previously opened successful stores in New Bremen and Tipp City over the past six years. The journey...
Keith Horst voice of tractor pulling
GREENVILLE – Keith Horst, the voice of the Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA), can be heard around Ohio and Indiana doing the trackside announcing at tractor pulls. “I’ve pulled for the last twenty-some years with my father, Dennis,” said Horst. “My father pulled over 50 years, and last...
Docs: Child with cocaine in system dead after co-sleeping, neglect charges filed against parents
RICHMOND, Ind. — Two parents have been charged with neglect after their infant daughter died while co-sleeping with her mother in an apartment filled with trash and feces. The infant was also found to have cocaine in her system, investigators said. According to court documents, filed on Monday in Wayne County, 23-year-old Kira McKee and […]
Docs: Autistic boy shot after game of insults
RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond man was charged after reportedly shooting an autistic boy in the chest with a pellet rifle after a “game” of exchanging insults escalated, according to court documents. Ja’Curion Lamar Van Meter, 27, was charged with Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony. The Richmond Police Department began to investigate a case […]
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.
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...
Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
Federal authorities say an Alabama man will spend nearly five years in prison after he was found guilty of setting his father's home on fire and killing multiple pets. Tommy Harrison Sr., 34, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to crossing state lines to commit arson.
PROPERTY WHERE RICHMOND BURGER KING SITS SELLS
(Richmond, IN)--The property where Richmond’s east-side Burger King sits has sold. According to online property records, the property’s owner, McLochlin Enterprises, recently closed on a sale to Equitas Partners II. Equitas provides all types of advisory services focused on private equity and specialty financing. The property sold for $1.45 million. Burger King has operated at its east-side location for at least the last 40 years.
Fayetta “Faye” R. Lines (81)
Fayetta “Faye” R. Lines, 81, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on April 5, 1943, in Greenville, to the late Lewis and Margaret (Teegarden) Minnich. In addition to her parents, Fayetta was preceded in...
Ryan Benge is the new Police Chief of the GPD
On July 17th, 2024, family, friends, and colleagues gathered in the city council chambers to celebrate the promotion of three of officers. Patrol Officer Alan Smith was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Smith has been with the Greenville Police Department since 2008 and has held various assignments within the department to include defensive tactics instructor as well as Field Training Officer (FTO). Sergeant Smith will undergo training for his new role then be assigned as the midnight shift supervisor following his training.
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.
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...
Robert E. Martin, 92, Bath, Indiana
Robert Eugene Martin, age 92, of Bath, Indiana was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana following a lengthy illness. Born February 19, 1932 in Miltonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Bruce & Ethel Leah (Dansbury) Martin. He...
Man sentenced to prison on child porn charges
TROY — Chad M. Waymire, of Potsdam, has been sentenced to 3 to 4.5 years in prison on six counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor Monday, July 15, after he previously entered guilty pleas to six out of the 12 charges of which he was indicted in April.
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