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Man Sentenced in Connersville Federal Arson Case
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison for committing arson in Connersville, Indiana. In October 2021, Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama, drove to Connersville, Indiana to burn down his father’s house. He used gasoline to light the inside and outside of...
MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER ON INDIANA AVENUE
(Richmond, IN)--A Richmond man has been jailed on an attempted murder charge. 43-year-old Bryan Orr was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on Indiana Avenue. According to public records, a warrant had been issued for Orr’s arrest for attempted murder and domestic battery, although what led to those charges has not yet become available. Orr was also allegedly in possession of cocaine at the time of his arrest Tuesday. Orr was on the other side of an attack in 2019. He was shot in the chest on Sheridan Street.
Local church to celebrate 200 year-anniversary
Fayette County is now over 200 years old. Most of it was sliced from Franklin County in 1819. Included in the list of churches that are still functioning after 200 years, is the Village Creek Primitive Baptist Church, located about one mile southeast of Connersville, nestled behind Village Creek Estates, at 1090 S Co Rd 150 E. It was organized July 24, 1824 at the home of Robert Gilky.
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Greenville Football Golf Outing returns to Turtle Creek
GREENVILLE – The 2024 Greenville Football Golf Outing returns to Turtle Creek Golf Course under the direction of first-year head coach Sean Ford. Coach Ford invites everyone to participate in the event in support of the Green Wave football program. “We’re back home, we’re back at Turtle Creek, and...
Greenville VFW Singles Dance scheduled
GREENVILLE – Greenville VFW Post 7262 is sponsoring the Darke County Singles Dances, with the next dance scheduled for Saturday, July 27th. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a $9 cover charge. The band Hearts on Fire will perform.
Greenville home to Wogaman gas engines
GREENVILLE – Ohio-built gas Engines were one of the featured attractions at the 2024 Greenville Farm Power of the Past. Ohio produced some of the highest-quality gas engines. One of the most unique gas engine designs was built in Greenville by the Wogaman Manufacturing Company. The company produced a...
NEW BUSINESS TO LOCATE NEAR URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--An ordinance for the new Uranus Fudge Factory on the former New Creations property at the state line was referred to the Richmond Plan Commission Monday night. But there was also discussion of another new business adjacent to that property. It would be located in the former New Creations gym. "Professional wrestling, bands, concerts..." said Council President Gary Turner in describing some of the events that would take place. The business's name was not mentioned Monday night. Turner said that there is a potential zoning issue and that the business is scheduled to open on the first of next month.
📺💘 Hagerstown native looks for love on reality show
Happy 🐫 day, readers! Hope everyone is having a great middle of the week and is excited for today's edition, because there's a lot to get to. Yesterday was dominated by the weekend's news, mostly related to national politics and Donald Trump, so I hope today's is a nice break. ...
ARGABRIGHT: A Life Worth Remembering
LIBERTY, Ind. – The crowd gathered slowly, congregating under the large trees on the Union County courthouse square. The sun worked to break through the cloud cover and a man was setting up rows of folding chairs on the closely cut lawn, the chairs facing a metal marker that was covered with a large cloth.
RPD: 3 juveniles arrested for attacking homeless person, vandalizing parking garage
RICHMOND, Ind. — Three juveniles have been arrested in Richmond after police say they recently attacked a homeless person and vandalized a local parking garage. The Richmond Police Department announced Tuesday the arrests of three juveniles in connection to a vandalism and attack on a homeless person who was sleeping in a local parking garage. […]
Why NASCAR, Drivers Feel Need to Bring Option Tires to Richmond
In addition to the wet tire, which is used on short tracks and road courses, NASCAR has decided to have a dry weather option for the Aug. 10-11 Richmond Raceway weekend. Richmond marks the first time an option tire will be available in a point-paying race and the teams will decide if and when they want to use it.
Brookville to purchase new ambulance
BROOKVILLE — Council gave city manager Jack Kuntz the authority to enter into a contract with Horton Emergency Vehicles, of Grove City, Ohio, to purchase a new ambulance for the fire department at a cost not to exceed $340,000. “I’ve talked to you before about our difficulties just in...
Richmond parents face neglect charges in infant daughter's death
RICHMOND, Ind. — The parents of a Richmond infant face felony charges over the baby's February death. Kira D. McKee, 23, and Nathaniel K. Ray Sr., 29, were each charged Monday in Wayne Superior Court 2 with neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a Level 1 felony carrying up to 40 years in prison. ...
Spirit hosts annual EMT Boot Camp
GREENVILLE — Spirit EMS is excited to announce its upcoming EMT Boot Camp, aimed at engaging and recruiting high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The week-long boot camp will take place at the John and Iris Hathaway Community and Education Center,...
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 […]
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