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Franklin Monroe boys basketball share their joy for the game at youth camp
ARCANUM — The Franklin Monroe High School boys basketball program hosted their yearly youth camp from July 22-24 at the high school gym. Campers grades second through eighth attended the camp. Franklin Monroe coaches and players coached the kids during the three-day camp. Franklin Monroe boys basketball head coach...
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.
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.”
Quality Public Auction – Greenville – 7/27
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 9:00 AM, doors open at 8:00AM. Preview Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00-5:00PM. Where: Kirby Lyons Auction Facility, 100 Integrity Place, Greenville, OH. What: Antiques & Collectibles, Large John Deere Collection, Furniture (Primitive & Modern), Tools & Misc.
Pitsenbarger to be honored with new memorial
TROY — Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger, who received the prestigious Medal of Honor 34 years after his death, will have a new memorial erected in his honor. The Miami County Commissioners approved a one-time contribution of $25,000 to Miami Memorial Park in Covington, where Pitsenbarger and his parents are buried, at their meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Love’s Opens Ohio Site, Remodels New Mexico Store
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of two stores — one in Delphos, Ohio, which is a new store, and one in Las Cruces, N.M., a remodeled site. The Ohio site is located off of US 30 and Lincoln Highway and is open 24/7. Inside, the c-store offers all the amenities Love’s is known for including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardees. For drivers, the location adds 86 truck parking spaces to Love’s network.
State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
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