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Fairfield PD Apprehends Suspect Linked to Narcotics and Illegal Firearm Possession
Fairfield PD made a notable arrest related to narcotics and firearms possession last Wednesday. According to the department's social media update, Officer Ray noticed a blue car without a front license plate idling near a private residence while patrolling near East Travis Boulevard and Phoenix Drive. This vehicle drew attention...
Ryan Scott Granger, 46
Heaven gained an angel. Ryan Scott Granger, 46, of Greensburg, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1977 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Larry Granger and Shannon Harrison Smith. Ryan was a 1995 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Purdue University. He had previously worked at KB Foods, GECOM, and Honda. He was a very private person and preferred to keep a small circle of close friends. He was sweet and kind, always polite, he was much loved. Ryan enjoyed collecting rare action figures, gaming and spending time with his beloved daughters.
Milan names Grand Marshals for July 4 parade
Milan Lion’s Club have come to know three Milan High School Students, over the past three years. Due to their (the three youths) tireless and selfless efforts to improve the Milan community, the Milan Lion’s Club has invited MHS Graduates: Trenton Langferman (’24 graduate); Ava Honnert (’24 graduate); and Ariel Haessig (’23 MHS graduate) to be the Grand Marshalls for the 2024, Milan Lion’s Club – 4th of July Parade.
Greater Cincinnati fire department moves closer to completion of new fire station
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Another community is getting a new firehouse. Construction on Station 102 in Colerain Township started in the fall of 2023. So far, the foundation has been poured and the beams are in place. The project is a few months behind schedule because of supply chain...
Crash with injuries reported on I-275 near SR-126
WHITE OAK, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on eastbound Interstate 275 in Colerain Township. Hamilton County emergency units are responding to the scene, near Exit 31, State Route 126. According to OHGO, the two right lanes are blocked. Injuries have been reported but not confirmed...
PFLUM FAMILY URGES WOULD-BE SEARCHERS TO STAY OFF JOHNSON PROPERTY
(Connersville, IN)--The family of Denise Pflum released a statement over the weekend after a Fayette County judge last week stopped their efforts to force the search of the property of Erika Johnson for Denise’s remains. The message indicates the Pflums will try another approach and urges the community to be patient until that happens. They are discouraging the efforts of some to organize a protest, saying that it will not sway the court’s position. They’re also asking that people not venture onto the Johnson property themselves in an effort to search. They say they have a team of search professionals waiting in the wings if and when a search is ever permitted.
‘Special opportunity’ awaits in final season of Liberty Harrison football
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — AJ Harman proudly wore the uniform of the Liberty Mountaineers before graduating from the Clarksburg-based school in 2005. Harman worked his way up from an assistant coach and was named the head coach of his alma mater in 2014. In the 51 years of the program, three of the nine playoff appearances and one of the two postseason wins came under Harman’s leadership.
Batesville Fire Names New Fire Chief
Longtime Chief Todd Schutte recently retired. Brian Hardebeck. Photo by Batesville Fire and Rescue. (Batesville, Ind.) - Batesville Fire and Rescue has named a new Fire Chief. Brian Hardebeck takes over the position after serving Batesville Fire and Rescue for the last 20 years. During that time, he has held numerous positions including Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Fire Chief.
Miami student starts business in college dorm, opens new brick-and-mortar in OTR
OVER-THE-RHINE, Ohio (WKRC) - A local business owner in Over-The-Rhine has already been at it for five years, but as a recent college graduate, she's still a very young entrepreneur. Sophia Blasi graduated from Miami University in Oxford in May 2023. So far, she's already expanded from an online clothing...
Generous Grants Support Water Facility, Community Park Projects
The grants came from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation. (Sunman, Ind.) – Two grants will support the Town of Sunman. Sunman Utilities announced today that they have received a $30,000 grant from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation. The funding will facilitate the acquisition of a Preliminary Engineering Report, which...
List: Fourth of July events in the region
There are several local cities and townships hosting parades and festivals this week in honor of Independence Day. Here are some of those events:. Oxford Parks & Recreation Freedom Festival: Salute to Freedom Parade at 6:30 p.m. July 2 starting on the corner of College Avenue and High Street in Oxford and continuing down High Street to Poplar Street. Enjoy Oxford hosts a concert at Uptown Park featuring the Bluewater Kings Bang at 7 p.m. On July 3, events at Oxford Community Park start at 5 p.m. with booths, music, food, gladiator jousts, inflatables, games, face painting and more. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Details online at cityofoxford.org/_T27_R59.php.
Downed wires reported on Legrove Circle in Colerain Township
CINCINNATI — Downed wires have been reported on Legrove Circle, a residential area, in Colerain Township. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Milan Aquatics Swim Club Win 2024 SEISA Conference Championship
(Milan, Ind.) - Hundreds of swimmers from Southeastern Indiana gathered on Saturday for the SEISA Conference Championships. Seven different swim clubs have faced each other in dual meets throughout the early summer, leading to the conference meet at Greensburg High School. For the second year in a row and fifth...
Indians play in summer scrimmages
We are still a little a month away from the official start to the high school football season but Milan hit the field for a pair of summer scrimmages this past week at South Dearborn. The scrimmages coincided with summer workouts just prior to the annual Moratorium Week enforced by...
Lawrenceburg's McLane, Batesville's Grunkemeyer Earn All-State Honors
INDIANAPOLIS - Two Eastern Athletic Indiana Conference baseball stars have been earned All-State honors. The Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association released their All-State teams across four classifications on Saturday. Lawrenceburg outfielder Nolan McLane was selected to the Class 3A All-State Team. He batted .479 with 45 hits and 24...
DCF Accepting 2025 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Applications
Applications can be found on the DCF website. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - High school seniors can now apply for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2025!. DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship...
First of Six SIRC 5K's in the Books Following Lions Pride 5K
(Rushville, Ind.) – The first of six Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit 5K’s took place Saturday in Rushville. Tyce Xion, 17, of Plover, Wisconsin, was the winner of the Lions Pride 5K with a time of 18:21 (5:55 pace). Milan’s Ethan DeHamer and Batesville’s Jacob Chatman round out the...
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