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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 […]
OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AFFECT WHITEWATER VALLEY
There is developing overnight national and international news that is affecting us here in the Whitewater Valley. There have been IT outages across the country that are affecting airports, banks, and some 911 services. It appears to be connected to Microsoft. At 4:30 this morning, Union County dispatchers indicated that both their 911 and non-emergency lines are down. Butler County is reporting similar 911 outages. There have also been reports of bank cards not working. There are also major affects at airports across the country, including at our two closest. Major air carriers have asked the FAA for a global ground stop on all flights. Our two closest airports air having issues. In Dayton, some flight statuses are now listed as either unknown or delayed. At Cincinnati, outbound travelers are not able to check in for their flights. National security officials are saying all of the issues are not the result of a cyber attack, but are pointing the finger at a computer glitch by the firm Crowdstrike.
Silver Alert canceled after Greensburg woman found
GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled after a 19-year-old was found safely in New Castle Friday afternoon. The Greensburg Police Department said Mia Wilson was located in New Castle around 4:15 p.m. Friday after her disappearance was initially reported on Wednesday, July 17. Wilson is...
Mild for July, cooler pattern underway and 90° heat may be on hold rest of the month
Thursday opened and closed very mild. This was the coolest July afternoon in three years. A new pattern has emerged with heat and humidity likely to be on hold for several days. Temperatures early Thursday morning slipped well below 60° in many outlying locations and will likely go even cooler Friday morning. It was refreshing but you could make a case that it was a to chilly with a low of 51° in New Castle.
Topsy Turvy Toys opens in Greenville
GREENVILLE — There is a new store in downtown Greenville, and it is sure to be a fun addition for the community. Topsy Turvy Toys opened its third location on Wednesday, July 17 and Greenville and the Darke County community now have a specialty toy store where they can find toys that can’t be found at the big box stores. The store is located in the building formerly occupied by Sweet Annie’s Cabin, 436 S. Broadway, Greenville.
Revised South 37th St. housing plan, TIF spending for public safety among council talks
RICHMOND, Ind. — Despite the mayor being out sick, the Richmond Common Council was still able to get some work done at its recent biweekly meeting. That included the narrow approval of a resolution that would allow tax-increment financing dollars to be used for public safety, as well as the vacating of a...
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,...
Trojan Football to hold golf outing
ARCANUM – In support of the Arcanum High School and Jr. High football programs, a fundraising golf outing has been scheduled for July 27 at the Beechwood Golf Course in Arcanum. This is a four-person scramble-style event with a cost of $65 per person or $260 per team. See...
Fair board debates asphalt and landscaping
GREENVILLE — The Darke County Fair Board continues to move forward with the new Cargill Community Education Center and Hills Pet Nutrition Dog Arena Pavillion and trying to get at least a portion of the building ready before the begins on Friday, Aug. 16. Blacktop and landscaping dominated the...
Henry County task force officers arrest 7, seize drugs and money
HENRY COUNTY, Indiana — Police in Henry County made arrests Monday as part of a drug investigation that spanned several months, authorities said. Officers from the Henry County Sheriff's Department and New Castle Police had search warrants for four properties, including locations on Grand Avenue, South 18th Street and A Avenue.
Light Foundation completes Timber Frame Leadership Camp
GREENVILLE – The Light Foundation completed its sixth annual Timber Frame Leadership Camp, with 19 campers attending the three-day event at Chenoweth Trails on the Foundation’s 500-acre Greenville facility. “This is three days of spending from eight o’clock in the morning until five o’clock in the afternoon working...
MAN SENTENCED FOR SETTING FIRE TO CONNERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER'S HOUSE
(Connersville, IN)--Almost three years ago, Tommy Harrison drove from Alabama to set fire to his father’s home, Tommy Williams, who was also a member of Connersville City Council. Harrison also spray-painted a slur on the house to make it look like a racial incident. The family’s pets died in the fire. Now, Harrison has been sentenced. Harrison will spend just shy of five years in a federal prison. Court documents indicated that Harrison contacted Williams just before leaving Alabama, stopped in Kentucky to buy spray paint, and contacted Williams again about an hour after the fire was set.
Richmond police arrest juveniles in attack on homeless man
RICHMOND, Ind. — Richmond police on Tuesday said they had arrested three juveniles in an attack on a homeless man who was sleeping in a local parking garage. According to a press release issued by Adam Blanton, assistant chief of police, investigators used "surveillance footage, witness statements, and forensic evidence to track down the suspects."
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.
Pennington promoted to assistant men's basketball coach at Miami
Miami University head men's basketball coach Travis Steele announced that Elijah Pennington has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Pennington joined Steele's program in August of 2022 as a Graduate Assistant through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). "I am extremely honored to be able to have this opportunity given to...
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.
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.
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