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GREENVILLE — Christian L. Seelen, 28, of Union City, entered a guilty plea to 12 counts of Pandering Obscenity involving a minor, all felonies for the fourth degree in the Darke County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. The guilty plea resulted in an agreement to...

One person was seriously injured in a crash in Darke County Monday morning.

GREENVILLE — On July 1, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue, Greenville City Fire, CareFlight, and assistance from Ohio State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement and Greenville Police Department, responded to the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Childrens Home-Bradford Road for an injury crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a vehicle.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An intersection in Darke County shut down for several hours after a crash. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported crash before 10 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Children’s Home-Bradford Road in Greenville. According to a preliminary investigation conducted, the driver of a 2024 gray Toyota […]

DARKE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A woman was flown to the hospital after her vehicle was pinned under a semi tractor and trailer in Darke County on Monday, July 1. Sheriff deputies and medics responded to the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Children's Home-Bradford Road for an injury crash at approximately 9:52 a.m., according to a news release.

Agenda for the regular session of the Darke County Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:30PM. Resolution (R-212-2024) Examination and Allowance of Bills. Resolution (R-213-2024) Transfer of Appropriations (Misc.) Resolution (R-214-2024) Revenue Increases/Decreases (2022 Gettysburg Critical Infrastructure Grant) Resolution (R-215-2024) Fund Advance (2022 Versailles Critical Infrastructure Grant)

On July 1, 2024 at approximately 9:52 a.m. Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue, Greenville City Fire, CareFlight, and assistance from Ohio State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement and Greenville Police Department, responded to the intersection of US Route127 and Childrens Home-Bradford Road for an injury crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a vehicle.

DARKE COUNTY — The Southwest District Athletic Board honored 46 student-athletes on June 26 at the annual Scholarship Recognition Program in Dayton. Six graduating seniors from Darke County received scholarships during the event. Brooklyn Crickmore and Tucker Miller from Bradford and Lydia Hecht and Kaleb Petitjean from Versailles all...

GREENVILLE — The Darke County Board of Commissioners approved a transportation agreement Tuesday during their regular session. Commissioners Marshall Combs and Larry Holmes were present. The Darke County Commissioners have partnered with Darke County Job & Family Services and Spirit Medical Transport, LLC to purchase services from July 1,...

Darke County Center for the Arts is once again bringing its annual summer special event “Barbecue and Blues” to downtown Greenville on Friday, July 12; the fun begins at 6 p.m. on the spacious lawn at the Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street. Cincinnati-based Alex Poteet, who has been providing world-class live music since 2006, will open the show for headliners Brass Tracks Band, which features a world-class lineup of veteran musicians dedicated to honoring the music of the top horn bands from the 60’s to the present day. Delicious food offerings as well as soft drinks, wine and micro brews will be available throughout the evening. Vendors include food truck favorites Badges BBQ, Cray Cray Cajun, and Fren-cheese Eats. “’Barbecue and Blues” has always been a fantastic summer party, with dancing spontaneously breaking out across the lawn,” commented DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan; Ms. Jordan urges music lovers of all ages to “grab blankets or lawn chairs and come out to celebrate summer with us.”

GREENVILLE — Farmers Union members turned out to honor Coxswain Harley Alexander during his funeral procession on Saturday, June 29. “He was from a very large farm family around New Madison, who were good Farmers Union members.” according to Ted Finnarn, local Secretary/Treasurer, of the Darke County Farmers Union.

GREENVILLE — The Darke County Parks’ Bear’s Mill was honored by the Richard Montgomery Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) on Friday for their American Flag display at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial. Chapter President Lee Emrick explained Bear’s Mill was chosen to receive...

On June 12th and 13th, 200 Darke County students attended Darke County Conservation Day Camp at Chenoweth Trails hosted by the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The camp was designed to get kids outdoors and provide a hands-on approach to learning about their environment. “Our goal was to...

A driver was severely injured and flown via medical helicopter to the hospital after an SUV became pinned under a semi trailer in Darke County Monday. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the intersection of U.S. 127 and Childrens Home-Bradford Road in Greenville Twp. for a crash involving a semitractor-trailer and an SUV.

NEW MADISON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A World War II Navy navigator is back home in the Miami Valley. Harley Alexander was killed on the Destroyer USS Glennon 80 years ago. Alexander was welcomed back on Friday, June 28, and laid to rest on Saturday in New Madison where he was born.

DARKE COUNTY – Thank you to everyone who came out to Family Fun Night – over 300 of you! We had a great evening with beautiful weather and lots of fun! Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you!

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts is once again bringing its annual summer special event “Barbecue and Blues” to downtown Greenville on Friday, July 12; the fun begins at 6 p.m. on the spacious lawn at the Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street. Cincinnati-based Alex...

On 6-15-24 police responded to the area of Martin at Ohio St. in reference to another PO advising that he attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle and was now in pursuit. PO arrived to the area of E. Russ Rd. at N. Ohio St. He observed a Darke County patrol vehicle and another PO’s vehicle in pursuit Eastbound on E. Russ Rd. near 127 south. PO was able to get behind them on 127 Southbound. PO Conley called out that he was terminating from the pursuit. The Darke County vehicle continued following the motorcycle. As PO was listening to Darke County radio traffic PO heard the pursuit was heading Westbound on 36 Wand then Northbound on 121 South. PO headed to 121 South in preparation for the motorcycle to come back into the city limits. By the time PO was able to get to 121 South the motorcycle was already Northbound on Sweitzer St. near Pine St. PO followed several Darke County patrol vehicles Eastbound on W. 4th St., crossing S. Broadway, continuing Eastbound on E. 4th St. PO lost vision of the Darke County patrol vehicles when they turned Northbound onto N. Ohio St. at E. 4th St. PO continued following Northbound on N. Ohio St. PO terminated himself from the pursuit at E. Russ Rd. at N. Ohio St. From radio traffic PO heard the pursuit traveling Northbound on Wagner Ave. then out of the city limits. PO continued monitoring Darke County’s radio traffic and heard the pursuit turned into Flatters septic on Greenville-Celina Rd. then the motorcycle went into a farm field north of Children’s Home Bradford Rd. To assist Darke County PO went to Children’s Home Bradford Rd. and ST RT 118. Radio traffic was that he was then on Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. at 118 Westbound. The motorcycle then went Southbound on the railroad tracks and farm fields. PO positioned to assist Darke County deputies at Children’s Home Bradford Rd. near ST RT 49 North, where PO could see the motorcycle stopped in a field north of Children’s Home Bradford Rd. After a short time the motorcycle went back Eastbound through the field and exited onto ST RT 118. The motorcycle then turned Southbound on 118 and entered the city limits with several Darke County patrol vehicles in pursuit. PO was able to catch up to the motorcycle and deputies on N. Broadway at Wilson Dr. where the motorcycle lost control and crashed. PO did not observe the crash. Upon arrival, another PO and several Darke County deputies had the operator of the motorcycle under arrest. PO assisted another PO with removing his helmet and a Deputy gathered his driver’s license from his wallet. EMS was called to the scene to check the operator of the motorcycle. He refused medical treatment and was transported to Darke County jail.

GREENVILLE — Join I Am Well Darke County’s Celebrate You Saturday on Saturday, July 6, Choose You. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 Sycamore St., Greenville. Discover and learn new ways to find balance in your life! Discuss and explore the...

DARKE COUNTY – Farmers Union members turned out to honor Coxswain Harley Alexander during his funeral procession this past Saturday, June 29, 2024. “He was from a very large farm family around New Madison, who were good Farmers Union members” according to Ted Finnarn, local Sec-Treas. of the Darke County Farmers Union. “He baled hay for my Grandpa Ora Finnarn when he was growing up, along with his many brothers, before he enlisted in the Navy.”