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Alabama man sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for setting dad's Indiana home on fire, killing family's dog and cat
INDIANAPOLIS — An Alabama man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after setting his dad's home in Indiana on fire and killing the family's dog and cat. Tommy Lee Harrison, 34, of Birmingham, Alabama, pleaded guilty to crossing state lines to commit arson. According to court documents,...
A LOOK AT BROOKVILLEProposed addition to Brookville School 1957
BROOKVILLE — In September 1957 the Brookville School Board proposed a bond issue to provide for upgrades to the school building. They reported that the state department of education, through the division of vocational education, had requested that more adequate space for shop facilities be provided for vocational agriculture or the state would withdraw financial support for the program.
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 […]
Brookville Intermediate School Honor Roll
BROOKVILLE — The following students in grades 4 – 8 have been named to the Honor Roll during the fourth quarter at Brookville Intermediate School. Honor Roll with Distinction (4.0 GPA): Joseph Jenkins, Austin Schmidt, Kaylee Haupt, Abigail Lucous, Libby Nutter, Paige Young, Sophia Holderman, Taylor Kleismit, Cayleigh Tipton, Timothy Moler, Claire Harsh, Nora Dunkle, Riley Lake, Colton Dorsey, Blake Sprada, Xavier Hummel, Kinley Kummer, Kyle Peak, Haley Crabtree, Elliott Peters, Jacob Zimmerlin, Bella Miller, Jolie Gudorf, Ella Renner, Ava Combs, Helena Brown, Seraphine Deardurff, Allison Call, Makenna Jones, Lucas Mundhenk, Liam Horn, Warrick Deardurff, Brianna Iker, Logan Waggoner, Kyzek Wolf, Mildred Lara.
Hold Annie Oakley’s Gun!
Holding Annie Oakley’s gun was such a popular event in 2023 that the Annie Oakley Center Foundation and Garst Museum will create an encore experience. This year during the Gathering, visitors can again hold Annie’s 1910 J. Stevens .22 caliber deluxe target rifle with a Scheutzen butt in the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room of the museum. This extraordinary event will be from 12 p.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 and 12 p.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. As a fundraising event for the Annie Oakley Center Foundation, the cost is $10 for adults and $5 for youth under 18. Additionally, if you bundle holding the gun with touring the museum, there is a $2 discount on museum admission. This is just one of Annie Oakley’s guns on display as well as other artifacts from her life, including medals, trophies, garments, and personal items. Photos, along with video clips, tell the story of this legend and her husband Frank Butler.
JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR UPTOWN RICHMOND CRIME SPREE
(Richmond, IN)--Three juveniles have been arrested and charged after a series of incidents in the Uptown Richmond area. There had been several reports of vandalism in the area and, more seriously, an attack on a homeless man who was sleeping outside the city’s parking garage. Investigators had posted surveillance images of the three juveniles. Those images, along with forensic evidence, allowed investigators to identify and track down the juveniles. They are not being identified because of their age.
Adams Voice coming to TCC
GREENVILLE — Triumphant Christian Center, 1129 South Towne Court, Greenville, will welcome Adams Voice on Sunday, July 28, 6 p.m. The concert is free. Ministering as a team since 1997, Adams Voice knows that leading people to a personal encounter with a loving Savior is the soul purpose of their call. The focus of their ministry is to attest to the power of God through worship, inviting Him in to change lives. Woven into their repertoire of the familiar are original songs resonating with scripture, written from personal testimony inspired by real-life circumstances. Their music spans a wide range of styles as they endeavor to reach all age groups. Nashville Christian recording artists Adams Voice consists of husband and wife David and Charlene Adams and their four children Emma, Johnny, Anna and Luke. Each concert includes duets, trios, as well as the entire family sharing their vocal harmonies. Audiences appreciate their genuine spirit and how they readily connect with the audience through a variety of tunes and testimonies of God’s goodness and grace.
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....
Last Evangelist red carpet premiere
BROOKVILLE — David Heavener, producer of over 50 films, announces the Red Carpet Premiere for his newest project, Last Evangelist, a multi-award winning TV series, on July 20. Last Evangelist is a crime drama set in the near future when unregistered churches have become illegal. Just like Saul on...
Backyard & Bonfires coming up this weekend
4th Annual Military, Veterans, and First Responders Appreciation Day, a free event to support wounded Military, Veterans and First Responders at J&M Ranch 6129 Reed Rd. Ansonia, Ohio 45303. Each year, Backyards & Bonfires hosts a First Responders and Military Appreciation Day. It’s a day full of games, fun activities,...
Alabama man sentenced after setting fire to father’s home that killed family pets
INDIANAPOLIS — A 34-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama has been sentenced to a little more than four years in prison after he set fire to his father’s home in Connersville that killed two of the family’s pets. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana, Tommy […]
Vista Investment Partners in Richmond welcomes Bill Harmon
Richmond, IN—Bill Harmon has joined Vista Investment Partners, located at 1 Woodside Drive in Richmond. Vista is pleased to announce that Bill has joined the staff as a financial advisor. Bill was born and raised in Indianapolis Indiana and attended Pike High School and graduated from Hanover College in 1993. Bill has a BA in Communications and is an experienced financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. He has over 25 years of experience and has worked at some of the biggest firms in the industry. He comes to us from North Carolina and holds his Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 Securities licenses as well as a Life and Health Insurance license. An avid sports fan, Bill loves to play golf and follow his favorite athletes and teams. Jordan Spieth, the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Reds, Purdue and North Carolina basketball. Bill lives in Richmond and is a member of the local Kiwanis Club and attends First Presbyterian Church.
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...
Heavy flooding breaks docks, boats loose at Oakville Harbour
Halton police said significant flooding in Sixteen Mile Creek resulted in police and Oakville Marine Search and Rescue (OMSAR) having to scramble to secure a number of wayward boats on Tuesday, July 16. Const. Jeff Dillon, Halton Regional Police Service media officer, said that at around 1:30 p.m., following an...
Mural Festival
The public is invited to showcase their artistic talents! All skill levels are welcome to contribute to a community mural at the Dublin Skating Rink. The community mural is a part of the 2024 Wayne County Murals Program and is designed by Indianapolis-based artist, Joy Hernandez. Other activities will include...
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...
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