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Mass food distribution event set for Eaton
EATON, Ohio (WDTN) — A large distribution event is set for individuals in need of receiving food and books in Preble County. From 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 1, The Foodbank will hold a mass food distribution event at 813 Camden Road in Eaton. According to The Foodbank, fresh produce and free grocery items […]
Fare Fest returns to Versailles
VERSAILLES — Everyone from all communities to come to Versailles FareFest on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2-5 p.m., downtown Versailles. Receive a complimentary crystal wine glass while experiencing three hours of unlimited beer, wine and food. This year, they are featuring multiple Miami Valley restaurants, three live bands and to complement their food, select from over 40 beers and 100 wine options from wineries and distillers throughout the country.
Wayne HealthCare to Conduct Active Shooter Drill
In collaboration with the Greenville Ohio Police Department, Greenville Township Emergency Services, Greenville Ohio Fire Department, Darke County Sheriff’s Office Wayne Health Care will be conducting an active shooter drill on Wednesday, July 31st 2024. During this time, there will be an increased presence of law enforcement and emergency...
Greenville Police Department – Police Reports
On July 12th, 2024, at approximately 7:04 PM police was dispatched to the Greenville Police Department in reference to a subject reporting an assault. PO made contact with Jeffery Franklin and his girlfriend, Katelyn Miron. Jeffery stated he was about to leave his residence to go fishing but forgot his phone inside of his apartment. Jeffery advised he was walking back to his apartment and Darnell Hicks approached him and asked him for a cigarette. Jeffery advised he was low on cigarettes and told Darnell no. Jeffrey stated Darnell grabbed him by the throat with two hands and began to choke him. Jeffrey advised that Darnell dug his nails into the side of Jeffrey’s necks. Jeffery advised he pushed Darnell off of him and went back inside of his residence. PO asked Jeffrey if he had any injuries. Jeffery showed PO a small red scratch mark on his neck and PO did observe redness on the base of his neck. Katelyn advised she did not see the whole altercation because she was inside with her children but did see Darnell choke Jeffery. Katelyn advised she yelled at both parties to stop and Jeffery went inside. Katelyn filled out a witness statement form. PO took photographs of Jeffery’s injuries. Jeffery filled out victim’s right’ sand statement form. After speaking to Jeffery and Katelyn, police went to the Townhouse Motel to speak with Darnell. Police made contact with Darnell and his friend, Lenton Tucker. PO asked them what had happened. Darnell advised Jeffery came up to the second floor balcony where they were sitting and asked for a cigarette. Darnell stated he asked Jeffery why he wanted to come to his “table” and stated that nobody wanted Jeffery around because he beats his girlfriend and kids. Darnell advised Jeffery went downstairs and was standing in front of his residence. Darnell advised he went downstairs and asked Lenton’s wife for a cigarette. Darnell advised Jeffery yelled at him to get away from his apartment. Darnell advised Jeffrey pushed him. Darnell advised he left to go to the store at that point. Darnell denied choking Jeffery. Darnell declined to fill out a statement. After speaking to Darnell, PO asked Lenton if he saw Darnell choke Jeffery. Lenton stated Darnell did not choke Jeffery. Lenton filled out a witness statement form. A Sgt. spoke to the wife of the owner of the Town House Motel in attempt to obtain camera footage of this incident. The subject stated she did not have access to the cameras because only her husband can access them. The subject advised the Sgt. she would contact her husband and have him get in contact with the Greenville Police Department.
How JD Vance's Ohio hometown defied his expectations
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (Reuters) - In his bestselling 2016 memoir, Republican vice presidential hopeful JD Vance questioned whether rural, white Americans, like those in his native Middletown, Ohio, had the drive to reverse their economic decline. But as Vance was writing, his hometown was in the thick of the grassroots revitalization he envisioned.
Upcoming blood drives in Greenville
GREENVILLE — Solvita is calling on donors to respond to a critical shortage of multiple blood types. Donate at the following blood drives. Brethren Retirement Community blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. Darke County Courthouse community blood drive Friday, Aug....
Wright finally hits ‘bull’s eye of success’
GREENVILLE — Annie Oakley’s words were never more true than they were for Lauren Wright at the Miss Annie Oakley Shooting Contest. “Aim at a high mark and you will hit it. No, not the first time, nor the second, and maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting, for only practice will make you perfect. Finally, you’ll hit the bull’s eye of success.”
Dave Chappelle, 50 Cent performance sold out
UPDATE: Tickets have sold out. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (WDTN) — Comedy and hip hop are set for a crash course on Friday, July 26. Dave Chappelle’s Soundcheck Series at the Firehouse is adding 50 Cent to its performers list. Tickets for the show, which will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, will go on sale at […]
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
Veterans honored on Shelby County Fair
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Fair honored veterans on Monday with a program hosted by the Shelby County Veterans Services. Judy Johnson, retired Army and Vice President of the Veterans Service Commission, welcomed veterans, their families, and the community to the 42nd annual Veterans Day at the Shelby County Fair. Her father, William “Smoky” Higgins, established the first Veterans Day at the Fair and she was glad to continue the tradition.
1 in custody following pursuit on I-70 Thursday morning
ENON, Ohio (WDTN) — One person is in police custody after a pursuit that brought a stretch of eastbound I-70 to a halt this morning. The suspect is accused of several pursuits throughout the early morning hours with other agencies. According to a report from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a stolen […]
Jury selected as murder trial in missing man case gets under way
Prosecutors and a defense lawyer for a man charged with the death of his father chose a jury of five women and nine men Thursday, with trial testimony scheduled to begin Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Timothy Darrow, 39, of the 4100 block of Peak Street is charged with two alternative murder counts stemming from the July 27, 2017, disappearance and presumed death of Alvin Darrow, 63, from the 300 block of Majestic Drive in North Toledo. While questioning potential jurors before Judge Dean Mandros, prosecutor Jennifer Liptack-Wilson addressed the fact that there was no dead body found in the case. “Do you think that there is a rule requiring the state of Ohio to produce a deceased body in a murder case?” Ms. Liptack-Wilson asked. “No. None of you would be here then, right?”
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