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Lakeview administration addresses fire department turmoil
The village of Lakeview has released a public statement regarding the recent turmoil within its fire department. The press outlines alleged past misdeeds from leaders within the fire department, as well as shortcomings within the fire department’s leadership and tornado response. The entire statement can be read below. From...
Couple open coffee business out of Airsteam trailer
JACKSON CENTER — Josh and Brooke Carter are proud to be opening their new cafe, Sip and Steam Coffee, in Jackson Center. The name is based on the concept of sipping a coffee or smoothie freshly made from in their customized Airstream Trailer. Sip and Stream Coffee will be...
Looking Back: Old barn may have canal connection
An unassuming barn sits in the backyard of a duplex at 214 Franklin Street. Shelby County Historical Society Plat maps indicate that the barn was built between 1892 and 1897 next to the canal that once ran through the center of Sidney. The canal has since been filled in, but the barn remains.
Structure fire contained along north Main Street
Bellefontaine Fire Department firefighters work the scene of a structure fire Friday morning in the 400 block of north Main Street. (BELLEFONTAINE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS PHOTO) Smoke detector reminders issued. Firefighters of the Bellefontaine Fire Department were able to contain a structure fire Friday morning, April 26, that occurred in 400...
Drug paraphernalia charge issued
Skybree Schindler, 42 of Bellefontaine, was charged with with possession of drug paraphernalia and was cited for driving under suspension during a traffic stop Thursday, April 25. Officers of the Washington Township Police Department were on patrol on U.S. Route 33 near Township Road 94 and reportedly conducted a traffic...
PET DOG OF THE WEEK
Hi! My name is Woofer and I am a Golden Doodle/German Shepherd mix boy and my birthday was Dec. 18, 2023. I weigh about 25 pounds. I came to Barely Used Pets with my 4 siblings. The neighbor’s German Shepherd came visiting my mom and there were 11 of us in the litter. Six of my siblings have already found their forever homes. We love to play in the water and with the other dogs here at the rescue. I am friendly and athletic, but I am also a quiet boy. Please come and see me!
Team Tornado visits Fairborn Primary, Fairlawn, and Valley Elementary schools
DAYTON, Ohio -- Dayton 24/7 Now's Team Tornado kicked off last week in the Miami Valley!. The First Warning Weather Team gives presentations to schools across the Miami Valley about severe weather safety and finding your "Safe Spot." On Thursday, Meteorologist Tim Boyd visited Fairborn Primary in Fairborn and Fairlawn...
Grand jury issues indictments
SIDNEY — The Shelby County grand jury issued indictments for domestic violence, aggravated vehicular assault, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, and grand theft, among other charges, on Thursday, April 18. Hayli R. Pitcock, 21, of Sidney, was indicted on one count domestic violence, a fifth degree...
Spirit Medical Transport takes legal action against city of Piqua
Video featuring previous coverage of Springcreek Twp.’s EMS service change PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) — Spirit Medical Transport LLC, with the support of its attorney, sent a demand letter to the city of Piqua regarding its contract with Springcreek Township. Our partners at Miami Valley Today reported that Spirit Medical Transport demands Piqua “to enforce the […]
Local clarinetist to attend world-renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
MINSTER — Will Hemmelgarn, 16, a junior at New Bremen High School, will attend this summer’s Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades 3-12,. Hemmelgarn, the son of Steve and Paula Hemmelgarn, will study Advanced Clarinet Intensive and be a member of the Interlochen Wind Ensemble.
Neighbor cited over loud music
Cenobio Salmeron, 28, of Bellefontaine, was issued a citation for excessive noise around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, following a complaint by a neighbor of loud music. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department were dispatched to the area of the 1300 block of Carlisle Avenue following a report from a man who said his neighbor, the defendant, was playing his music and singing along at an excessive volume.
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