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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...
PARENTS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF THREE-MONTH-OLD BABY
(Richmond, IN)--The parents of a three-month-old baby who died in February are now accused of causing the little girl’s death. Nathaniel Ray and Kira McKee were charged this week in Wayne Superior Court II with neglect of a dependent resulting in death. According to an affidavit, McKee admitted to falling asleep on a couch with the baby laying on her arm. When she awoke, McKee found the baby had been pinned against the back of the couch and was unresponsive. McKee and Ray also admitted to taking Oxycontin and to drinking before falling asleep. An autopsy revealed the baby had also somehow ingested cocaine. Both were being held Wednesday morning on $50,000 bonds.
Prosecutor: Fatal shooting of New Castle man appears to be self-defense
ANDERSON, Ind. — Charges will apparently not be filed in the fatal shooting of a New Castle resident last week in Anderson. According to Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings, 40-year-old Michael P. Piercy approached a man he did not know in downtown Anderson about 10 p.m. on July 8, struck him in the face and took his cell phone.
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.
Bobby Revalee wins state archery award
Retired Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, and current Connersville High School Construction and Architectural Design teacher Bobby Revalee earned Shooter of the Year for the Senior Known 45 division at the Archery Shooters Association Indiana state tournament at the Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club in Markleville last weekend. “They...
Did EA Sports get it right? Reviewing modes, game play of College Football 25 video game
EA Sports dropped College Football 25, the first college football video game since 2013, this week. Customers who pre-ordered the deluxe edition gained access at 4 p.m. Monday. Standard edition consumers will join the fun Friday. The title’s comeback was announced Feb. 2, 2021 — 2,765 days after NCAA Football...
Watch Palestine, Ohio mayor Trent Conaway's speech at the Republican National Convention
Mayor Trent Conaway took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday to discuss the response to the Feb. 3, 2023 Ohio train derailment from former President Trump and President Biden. Conaway is the mayor of East Palestine, Ohio. He entered the national spotlight in 2023 after...
Miami County man sentenced in internet child pornography case
TROY — A Potsdam man convicted of six felony counts of child pornography was sentenced Monday in Miami County Common Pleas Court to 3 to 4 1/2 years in prison. Chad Waymire, 35, originally faced one second-degree felony charge of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, one second-degree felony count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material and 10 fourth-degree felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person.
FCSD warns community about vehicle break-ins
Over the last few weeks, the Connersville Police Department along with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has received many calls about vehicles being broken into. FCSD Sheriff Zac Jones said there has been heavy traffic over the last two weeks.
Empowering the Latinx community: Amigos, The Richmond Latino Center
Since 1999, Amigos, The Richmond Latino Center has worked to empower the Latinx community in Richmond and Wayne County. Their mission is to help the Latinx community engage actively and to promote learning, cooperation, and respect across cultures. Their focus is on education, health, social services, and creating cultural connections. Amigos believes that understanding, teamwork, […]
Martin, Robert
Martin, Robert Eugene "Bob" 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...
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. Police credited “observant citizens” and an “intensive investigation” for the arrests.
New Madison man injured in MC crash
DARKE COUNTY – On Monday at approximately 6:04 a.m. Darke County Deputies along with Arcanum Rescue and Pitsburg Fire Department responded to the 9200 block of Pitsburg-Laura Road on a reported motorcycle crash with injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a green Harley-Davidson Road King driven by Christopher Keiser (54) of...
STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES IN CAMBRIDGE CITY
(Cambridge City, IN)--Cleanup will continue in parts of the Whitewater Valley Monday after a line of storms including strong straight-line winds swept through the area Sunday afternoon. Much of the damage was done in the Cambridge City area, where large trees came down onto structures and into power lines. The Wayne County Emergency Management Agency began checking properties in a grid pattern. No injuries were reported. Creitz Park has been closed. That’s where much of the damage occurred. As of Monday morning, Duke Energy’s website indicates that only 13 customers are still without power. Also Monday morning, the EMA was asking people with damage to report that damage through an online form that’s available on their Facebook page. The National Weather Service will be in the area Monday. Local officials say the damage does not appear to have been caused by a tornado.
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