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| Suspect Arrested For Child Pornography |
GEORGETOWN, OH. (C103) -- Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on March 9, 2010, charges were filed on John Van Tielen, 51 years of age, of Ripley, Ohio. The Brown County Sheriff's Office filed five counts of Pandering Sexually Oriented Material involving a minor, each count being a Felony of the 2nd Degree. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the arrest was the result of an investigation into 'kiddie porn' by |
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the Brown County Sheriff's Office. Brown County was contacted by the Georgia Bureau of Criminal Investigations Unit with information concerning internet child pornography. With the information, the Brown County Sheriff's Office was able to obtain a search warrant for Van Tielen's residence. Items seized during the search include a computer and various electronic media devices. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is currently conducting a forensic search of the items and further charges may be pending after review by a Grand Jury. Van Tielen had an arraignment hearing today in Brown County Municipal Court where he was given a $500,000.00 cash, surety, property bond. He is currently incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center. |
| Commissioners Select New Economic Development Director |
WEST UNION, Oh. (C103) -- The Adams County Commissioners have selected James Chalker to fill the position of Adams County Economic Development Director. The current director, Elaine Collins, has announced plans for retirement. Chalker has recently been an educator, with positions in the math, physics and astronomy departments at Southern State Community College, the University of Cincinnati Clermont Campus and Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. He has also held positions with large companies, including IBM. Adams County Commissioner Justin Cooper says, "Mr. Chalker was chosen due to his communication skills, professional presentation capabilities, strong educational background and creative thinking, which we believe will compliment the Economic Development Director position being filled. We welcome Mr. Chalker to the ED department and wish him success as he begins this new endeavor." |
| Congresswoman Schmidt Honors World War II Veteran with medals and Silver Star Earned in 1945 during the Liberation of the Philippines |
| Portsmouth, OH – Congresswoman Jean Schmidt honored James Donald Ross Sr. (Jim) of Otway this past weekend for his heroic service to our nation during World War II. Jim Ross served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater in some of the toughest battles fought by allied forced, including the Battles for Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Boganville and the Liberation of the Philippines. |
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| “Jim Ross is truly part of the greatest generation in American history,” said Congresswoman Schmidt. “It is because of the men and women like Jim who have served this country, bravely and honorably, that we are free today.” Jim enlisted in the Army at the age of 21, just two months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was trained as a rifleman and served in the infantry in the Pacific. He served honorably and was awarded several medals for his service to our nation, including the Silver Star. The Silver Star is the 3rd highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the service. It is also the 3rd highest award given for valor in the face of the enemy. During what is known as the Liberation of the Philippines -- Jim earned the Silver Star, for Gallantry in Action. According to military records, On June 12, 1945 while on duty in Luzon, Philippine Islands, Jim’s unit was ambushed. Two soldiers lay wounded and one dead. Mr. Ross volunteered to crawl, under intense enemy fire, to bring the three soldiers back to American lines. With no regard for his own life, he was able to direct fire on the enemy ambush and totally eliminate it. He was able to return each of his fellow soldiers to their unit. “Like most veteran’s Jim returned home and quietly resumed his life, marrying his sweetheart, working hard, raising his family, and never talking about his military service,” said Schmidt. “This is what heroes do, and our friend, Jim Ross is a true American hero.”The medals ceremony was a part of the celebration of Jim Ross’ 90th birthday and was attended by family and friends as well as a color guard from Wm A. Baker Post 363, American Legion Post of Lucasville and members of the Patriot Guard Riders. In addition to Congresswoman Schmidt, speakers at the ceremony included James Ross Jr. (Dean), Mr. Ross’ son who is also a decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, Dr. Mike Hughes and Candy Tuller from the Scioto County Veterans Service Office. For his courageous service Congresswoman Schmidt presented the following medals to Mr. Ross: Good Conduct Medal American Defense Service Medal Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII WWII Victory Medal Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze battle star Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze battle stars, and; The Silver Star |
| Arrest Made For Aggravated Robbery |
PORTSMOUTH, Oh. (C103) -- Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini announces that his office has arrested a Lancaster, Ohio man for the Aggravated Robbery of Gahms Pharmacy in West Portsmouth, Ohio Tuesday March 9, 2010. Sheriff Donini stated that his office received a 911 call for assistance at Gahms Pharmacy, Galena Pike, West Portsmouth, Ohio at approx 5:30 pm. The caller stated that a white male had come into the store with a handgun, tied up the employees and had taken an unknown amount of prescription medication from the pharmacy. The male was seen walking on 2nd street near Calverts Lane in West Portsmouth. |
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The Washington Twp. Patrol Deputy Andy Drake spotted the male on 2nd Street and when the male saw Deputy Drake took off running on foot. Deputy Drake and Deputy Dan Malone gave chase on foot and apprehended the male after a brief foot pursuit. The suspect along with the weapon and medications were recovered at the scene. The male was later identified by the employees at Gahms Pharmacy as being the suspect whom robbed them. Arrested and charged is 53 yoa David B. Nelson of 208 Ceder Street Lancaster Ohio. Nelson is charged with Aggravated Robbery F-1, Theft of Drugs F-3 and will face charges of kidnapping when presented to the Scioto County Grand Jury. Nelson will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court this morning March 10, 2010. His bond has been set at $ 50,000.00 Sheriff Donini credits the quick response from the Washington Twp. Deputy- Deputy Andy Drake and Deputy Malone. Sheriff Donini also credits the store employees for the action to observe the suspects location upon leaving the store. If anyone has further information on this case they may contact the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office at 740-354-7566 |
| Foster Named To State Committees |
COLUMBUS, Oh. (C103) -- Rick Foster, a member of the Manchester Local School Board, has been named to two committees at the Ohio School Boards Association; the Legislative Platform Committee and the Southwest Regional Executive Committee. The Legislative Platform Committee is composed of five school board members from each of the OSBA's five regions. The committee assists in state and federal legislative efforts, recommends policy positions and acts on resiolutions submitted by boards of education that are members of OSBA. Committee members are elected or appointed by their respective regions. The Southwest Region Executive Committee provides governance and leadership to school board members in Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties. The committee is elected by OSBA members in the Southwest Region. Committee apontments were finalized at the January meeting of the OSBA Board of Trustees. OSBA's services include management consulting, continuing education through training programs and workshops, policy development, legal services, legislative initiatives, management services, superintendent and other executive searches, information, technology, employee relations and communications. |
| Bowles Presented OHSAA Award |
ATHENS, Oh. (C103) -- The 2010 OHSAA Sportmanship, Ethics and Integrity Media Service Award, for the Southeast District, was presented Monday, March 8th to Don Bowles, President of DreamCatcher Communications, Inc., parent company of C103 Country. This OHSAA Committee was formed in 1991 to develop awareness of the need for sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in the schools of Ohio. Awards are presented to schools, student-athletes, administrators, coaches and others who reflect these standards. The media award is presented to say thank you for the contributions to and coverage of high school athletics, and to say Thank You for Respecting the Game by upholding the standards of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity. Don is dedicated to high school sports and has broadcast more than 1500 games in baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball, including seven OHSAA Final Four. Don also produces and directs the Southern Hills League Senior Scholarship Fund which has awarded over $80,000 in scholarships over the past 12 years. |
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| Ohio Dad Jailed After Sons Killed In Fire |
GREENFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a father has been jailed after a house fire killed his two young sons in southern Ohio. Highland County Jail records show 42-year-old Wesley Coonrod was arrested Sunday on two counts of child endangerment. He was being held without bond Monday pending a court appearance. The fire was reported about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in Greenfield, about 50 miles southwest of Columbus. Police said the boys were ages 3 and 4. No other details about the family were released immediately. Shane Cartmill, a spokesman for the State Fire Marshal's office, said it was unclear who else might have been inside the home, which he described as a single-story duplex. |
| Fundraising Pancake Breakfest Held for Congresswoman Schmidt Today |
| WINCHESTER (C-103)-- Saturday morning March 6th a pancake breakfast was held at Hilltop Designs for Republican Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. The breakfast was two fold, a fundraiser but more importantly according to Schmidt; "This is an informal social environment". People were invited out to have breakfast and just sit and talk. During the course of the morning political figures from both Adams and Brown county stopped in. Some of the main topics of conversation were, the state of health care, as well as where the Piketon Plant stands. |
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| Ohio's Unemployment Rate Unchanged In January |
COLUMBUS (C103)-- The good news about unemployment in Ohio might be that the bad news didn't get much worse. Ohio's unemployment rate was 10.8 percent in January, unchanged from the revised rate of 10.8 percent in December, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 12,800 over the month, from 4,998,400 in December to 4,985,600 in January. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in January was 641,000, up from 638,000 in December. The number of unemployed has increased by 126,000 in the past 12 months from 515,000. The January unemployment rate for Ohio was up from 8.6 percent in January 2009. The U.S. unemployment rate for January was 9.7 percent, down from 10.0 percent in December. It remained at 9.7 percent in February Locally, Highland County has the highest unemployment rate at 17.3% followed by Adams County at 15.8%. Brown County has a 12.9% unemployment rate. According to The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Web site |
| 2 Injured In Clermont County Bus Crash |
WILLIAMSBURG (C103)--Two people were injured in a Friday morning crash in Clermont County. Troopers said the car went left of center and hit the bus. |
| Go Green At Your Local Library |
WEST UNION (C103)--The next free computer classes will be at North Adams, Thursday, March 18; Manchester, Wednesday, March 24; and, Peebles, Thursday, April 8. All classes run from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Call the library to reserve your seat. Space is limited. Go Green at your library on St. Patrick’s Day. Our next round of family nutrition programs will explore ways to get more vegetables in your diet. The Family Nutrition Program of OSU Extension of Adams County, Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant, sponsor these programs. Three of the classes are schedule on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17: Manchester-10:30 am, Peebles-1:30 pm, and North Adams-3:30 pm. The remaining class is at West Union on Thursday, March 18, 10:30 am. Bring the whole family and have fun as well as learn about ways to keep your family healthier during this winter season. The North Adams Friends of the Library will be holding a pancake supper at McDonalds on Tuesday, March 16, 5-7:00 pm. Come and enjoy a great meal as well as support your local library. If you need to get out of the house for a fun day, come to the Cabin Fever Arts Festival on March 20 at SSCC south campus. Come and enjoy the work of local artists as well as have a great time. Program Schedule: Library Hours: Website: http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/ |
Adams County Manor among Top 10 In State |
COLUMBUS (C103)—Ohio nursing home and residential care facility residents are generally satisfied with the care they receive, according to the results of the 2009 Long Term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey, released by the Ohio Department of Aging. The average nursing home satisfaction score statewide was 85.5 (out of a possible 100). Of 955 participating nursing homes, 506 scored above the statewide average of 85.85, making them eligible for an additional “quality point” in a reimbursement formula used by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services as a way to reward quality in nursing homes. This was the second time the state has conducted a resident satisfaction survey of residential care facilities, better known as assisted living facilities, Ohio’s survey is the only statewide consumer satisfaction survey in assisted living facilities, 317 scored above the statewide average of 92.07. The survey was conducted between August, 2009 and January, 2010 by Vital Research, LLC. Staff from Vital Research, Scripps Gerontology Center of Miami University and the Blenkner Institute trained interviewers, who met face-to-face with a sample of residents at each facility to fill out the survey, which was developed by Scripps and the Blenkner Institute. Residents were asked to rate their satisfaction with the facility’s environment, activities, administration, direct care/nursing assistants, laundry, meals, dining, social services, therapy, and general satisfaction with the facility. Locally, The Adams County Manor was rated 7th best in the State of Ohio. The following is a list of the Top 10 Nursing Homes for Resident Satisfaction 2009. The following is a list of the Top 10 Nursing Homes for Resident Satisfaction 2009. Facility Name--------------------------City--------------County Summa Barberton Hospital 98.21 Barberton Summit Salem Community Hospital Skilled Nursing 98.15 Salem Columbiana Saint Angela Center 97.45 Pepper Pike Cuyahoga Rest Haven Nursing Home 96.86 McDermott Scioto Sunset House 96.84 Toledo Lucas Southwest General Orthopedic 96.76 Middleburg Cuyahoga Adams County Manor 96.63 West Union Adams Little Sisters of the Poor 96.51 Oregon Lucas St. John West Shore Hosp. 96.42 Westlake Cuyahoga Belmont Manor 96.27 St. Clairsville Belmont
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Several Indictments From Mason County Grand Jury Announced |
MAYSVILLE. Ky. (C103) -- The Mason County Circuit Court reports several indictments were approved recenlty by the Grand Jury. The list includes: Harvey Chase Napier for third degree burglary and receiving stolen property with value in excess of $500; Marco Alexander Walker for flagrant nonsupport; Melissa Thayer McCann for trafficking in a controlled substance identified as oxycodone, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance not in a proper container; Natasha S. Timmins for tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance identified as heroin, first degree promoting contraband for taking a narcotic into the Mason County Detention Center; and for being a persistent felony offender; Jason D. Swanger for two counts of receiving stolen property identified as a firearms; Rodger Alexander Johnson for kidnapping, first degree assault,first degree robbery, first degree rape, first degree wanton endangerment, intimidation of a witness in a legal proceeding and third degree terroristic threatning. In a separate case, Johnson was indicted for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; Jennifer L. Brandenburg for complicity to kidnapping, complicity to first degree assault, complicity to first degree robbery, complicity to first degree rape, complicity to first degree wanton endangerment, complicity to intimidating a witness in a legal proceeding and complicity to third degree terroristic threatning. Alexander Ivan Jones for receiveing stolen property over $500 but less than $10,000; Ricky A. Mains for first degree wanton endangerment, tampering with physical evidence and fourth degree assault; Tadd E. Craycraft for third degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking; Kimberly Mack for first degree possession of a forged instrument and for possession of a forgery device; Ricky Warren Mack, II for possession of a forged instrument and possession of a forgery device; Jospeh K. Staggs for possession of a forged instrument; and William E. Pope for flagrant nonsupport. |
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue To Have Open House |
HILLSBORO (C103)--The Hillsboro Fire & Rescue is planning an Open House for the new facilities Saturday, March 13th at 204 North East Street from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. There will be tours of the new building and free blood pressure screenings from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
| SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO GAS PRICES UP TWO CENTS |
GEORGETOWN (C103)--South Central Ohio motorists should carry a few extra pennies to the pump this week since gas prices have increased two cents per gallon to $2.630. According to the AAA Fuel Gauge, oil prices fell from six week highs Monday under the weight of renewed dollar strength and mixed economic news. Oil closed down 97 cents to end the trading day at $78.69 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Two major factors continue to be the primary influencers over the direction of oil prices: the state of the economic recovery and the strength of the US dollar. With regards to the broader US economy, the data continues to be mixed. Manufacturing activity for February was up, though less than anticipated as investors continue to look for signs of a strong recovery. Consumer spending, another gauge of economic activity, was slightly more positive and was reported as being up half a percentage point in January. As economic activity increases, so will demand for energy sources like oil and gasoline. The primary factor in Monday’s oil price movement was the US dollar, which has shown some strength in recent trading days, particularly against the euro. With oil prices hovering near the $80 bandwidth for several days now, motorists are no doubt noticing slightly higher gas prices at the pump. At this time of year seasonal demand trends tend to exert their influence on retail prices. Historically, retail prices climb as the spring driving season approaches. March marks the start of maintenance season for many refineries operating in the United States. Additionally, the switch over to summer blended fuels is just around the corner as well. Gasoline prices maintained a 10 cent band nationally during the month of February, staying between $2.61 and $2.71 for the entire month. The national average retail price for regular unleaded gasoline is 2.703, up four cents since last Tuesday. |
Brown County Court Hands Down Three Sentences |
GEORGETOWN (C103)- - Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler sentenced Billy Chapman, Jr. On February 24, 2010 to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for charges involving drug trafficking in Georgetown. Chapman was indicted by the grand jury in November. Judge Gusweiler accepted Chapman’s plea of guilty to one count of Trafficking in Drugs and one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activities. The remaining charges were dismissed upon a motion by the state. Gusweiler also sentenced Terry King, age 34, to a total of six years in The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a minor. King was also indicted by the grand jury in November. And on February 23, 2010 a Brown County Court of Common Pleas Jury found Lori Carter guilty of Theft of Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Carter was indicted by the grand jury in September 2009. Sentencing is scheduled for early March. |
| Investigation Continues In Mt. Orab |
Mount Orab (C103)—An investigation continues in Mt. Orab of an armed robbery from Saturday night. The Mt. Orab Police Department was dispatched to the Hyde Park Apartments on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at approximately 7:00 PM. When the officers arrived on the scene they found Nicholas Sponsel, age 21, and his brother Adam Sponsel, age 26, both of Clermont County, in the hallway of an apartment building with knife wounds. The two men said they were robbed of $250 cash. Several witnesses were also at the crime scene. Kelly Fritz, age 29, also of Clermont County, was charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Fritz was taken to the Brown County Adult Detention Center and was later released Monday on bond. |
| Adams County To Test Storm Sirens |
WEST UNION (C103)--The Adams County Communications Department will be testing storm sirens county wide today at 1 PM and again at 6 PM. Remember this only a test of the county wide storm sirens. |
Shafer Sentenced To Twelve Months In Prison |
WEST UNION (C103)—The Adams County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that on March 1, 2010, Kenneth Shafer, of Winchester, Ohio appeared in the Adams County Common Pleas Court and pled guilty to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth Degree punishable by up to eighteen months in prison. After receiving his guilty plea, Judge Brett M. Spencer sentenced Kenneth Shafer to twelve months in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections following the stipulated sentencing recommendations by the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition, Shafer was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3000.00 to the victim. Judge Spencer specifically denied Shafer any early release into an Intensive Prison Program. On August 22, 2009, Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a one car accident involving Kenneth Shafer. The joint investigation conducted between the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol revealed that Shafer was knowingly in possession of a stolen automobile at the time of the accident. |
Markwell Sentenced To Nine Months Prison |
WEST UNION (C103)—The Adams County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that on February 24, 2010, David Markwell, of Stout, Ohio appeared in the Adams County Common Pleas Court and pled guilty to one count of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree punishable by up to twelve months in prison. After receiving his guilty plea, Judge Brett M. Spencer sentenced Markwell to nine months in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections following the sentencing recommendations by the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition, Markwell was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $628.00 to the victim. Judge Spencer specifically denied Markwell any early release into an intensive Prison Program. Markwell broke into an unoccupied structure in Stout, Ohio on July 10, 2009. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation and through the efforts of Deputy Mark Brewer, Deputy Cindy Mitchell, Detective Richard DeMint and Chief Deputy Jeff McCarty, David Markwell was apprehended as the person responsible for the break-in. Adams County Prosecutor, Aaron E. Haslam would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff, Kim Rogers and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts in this matter. |
Brockman Sentenced To Six Months Prison |
WEST UNION (C103)—The Adams County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday, March 2, 2010 that on Friday, February 26, 2010, seventy-four year old, Donald Brockman of Manchester, Ohio appeared in the Adams County Common Pleas Court and pled guilty as charged to one count of Failure to Provide for a Functionally Impaired Person, a felony of the fourth degree punishable by up to eighteen months in prison. After receiving his guilty plea, Judge Brett M. Spencer sentenced Brockman to six months in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections following the stipulated sentencing recommendations by the State of Ohio. Brockman had no prior felony record. Brockman’s mother, Hattie Stone, 92, was found frozen to death at Brockman’s residence in Manchester, Ohio on January 17, 2009. Butler County Social Services placed Hattie Stone under the care of Brockman prior to that date. |
| Highland County Property Tax Payments Due March 12 |
HILLSBORO (C103)--Highland County property tax payments are due March 12, 2010. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am through 4pm. |
| Adams County Commissioners Meet In Regular Session |
WEST UNION (C103)--The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in Regular session on Monday, February 22, 2010, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present for the meeting. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yea. Sheriff Kimmy Rogers met with the board to discuss jail concerns. ED Director Elaine Collins met with the board to review the CDBG Lawshe Water Project and the CHIP FY2010 application. Engineer David Hook met with the board to discuss purchasing a new gradall. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the loan application with National Bank of Adams County for the purchase of a new gradall upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yea. ACRMC CEO Saundra Stevens and CFO Dan Urban met with the board along with Prosecutor Aaron Haslam to discuss hospital business. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to reconvene from Executive Session at 2:45 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to enter into Executive Session at 3:09 p.m. to discuss matters that are required to be kept confidential. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to pay the bills. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to reconvene from Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. |
| Ohio walkaway inmate captured after brief escape |
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — Sheriff's deputies say they captured an Ohio inmate who walked away from a prison farm job and caused a temporary lock down of a nearby school. The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said Monday that inmate Jeffrey Holsinger was captured on a county road in south-central Ohio. Earlier in the morning, Holsinger, a minimum security inmate, walked away from an outdoor job at a prison-run cattle farm at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe. Nearby Union-Scioto schools locked down while Holsinger was free. The 24-year-old inmate is serving a 10-month prison sentence on a Highland County conviction of receiving stolen property. Holsinger is scheduled to be released Nov. 20, the day before his 25th birthday. |
| Arrest Made In Methamphetamine Case |
HILLSBORO, Oh. (C103) -- On Monday, March 1, 2010, deputies with the Highland County Sheriff's Office were called to assist Highland County Children Services on a home visit in Paint Township. Upon arrival, contact was made with the resident, Robert D. Throckmorton. Further investigation revealed items related to the assembly of chemicals and production of methamphetamine were present. Detectives were called to the scene and a search was made of the residence. Upon conducting a search, several items related to the manufacture of methamphetamine were located. The items were secured and an environmental clean-up crew was dispatched by the DEA to take possession of the items due to their hazardous nature. Robert D. Throckmorton, age 44, of Paint Township was arrested and charged with the illegal assembly of chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine. The charge was a felony of the second degree due to the activity being in the presence of a juvenile. Throckmorton is scheduled for arraignment in Hillsboro Municipal COurt in the near future with a preliminary hearing to follow. The case will also be forwarded to the Highland County Prosecutor's office for presentation to an upcoming session of the Highland County Grand Jury where additional charges are possible. |
White Tail Deer Hunters Bring Home The Meat |
WEST UNION (C103)—The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife reports the 2009-2010 deer hunting season as a major success. White-Tailed deer hunters in Ohio have had a successful season this year, bagging more that 260,00 for the first time. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, a total of 261,314 deer were killed during Ohio’s 2009-2010 hunting season, surpassing the 2008-2009 record total of 252,017. Counties reporting the highest number of deer checked during the season were: Coshocton, Tuscarawas, and Licking. Locally, Adams County hunters harvested the most deer at 4,489, Highland 3,554 and Brown County hunters harvested 3,350. The deer-gun season resulted in the greatest portion of the overall harvest with 114,281 deer taken. Archery hunters took a total of 91,521 deer. Deer killed during the early muzzleloader season, the youth-gun season, the extra deer-gun weekend, the statewide muzzleloader season, and at controlled hunts added another 55,512 to the overall total. Ohio ranks 8th nationally in annual hunting related sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with the hunting-related industry. Each year, hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more. |
| Where do you get your beef? |
By DAVID DUGAN |
The slogan is "Beef, It's What's For Dinner." You have all heard the slogan. Marketing Beef is a big deal and it is paid for through the Beef Check Off. Each producer pays $1 into the check off for every animal sold. During the past couple of years the downturn in the economy has impacted the amount of beef bought by consumers, and this in turn has caused the price for beef producers selling beef to be less. Basic economics kick in as demand becomes less than the amount supplied or availablity is above the demand, the price goes down. |
| However, there is a little bit of a problem with this theory. Demand has decreased because of the family budget, however the supply is not huge. In fact, the US herd inventory is low for the number of cows. I have read that the herd size is the smallest it has been since 1959. That sounds like a very long time ago with how things have grown in the last 50 plus years. Think about how the population has grown and it really takes on even greater significance. In the past 50 years we have seen many changes. Some of those include where we purchase most of the beef in the United States. With larger grocery stores now being the primary place to purchase most of our food, many in our society do not have the reality that our food is produced on farms. Some of that food is produced right here in Southern Ohio on farms that we drive by everyday. Farmer's Markets have made a comeback in recent years, and in some locations beef is available among other meats. There has also been a few more pick your own type produce locations. Several people are looking to buy local food when it is available. More people are actually looking into raising a garden that haven't grown one for several years, or ever grown a garden before. There are several things that play a part in all of this. Some people are looking at saving money. Some people want to buy their food from a known source. Some are looking for "All Natural" or "Antibiotic Free." There are several additional reasons for some of the trends that we are seeing as people select where to buy the food for their families. When it comes to buying beef, what are the issues that you want to know? What is important to you when it comes to purchasing beef for your table? I am thinking some of these may be on your list: safe, taste, price, drug free, grown right, tender, wholesome, and I am sure there are more. If some of these are on your list have you considered buying beef from some of the farms that you drive by on a routine basis? There are a few steps that you would need to take, but it might be worth looking into. Several beef producers do sell freezer beef in Southern Ohio. First you would need a freezer big enough to hold at least a half of a beef. This would probably need to be 16 cubic feet or so. The second thing might actually need to be done first because it usually takes time to get this done. You need to check into a processing facility and get an appointment. Sometimes it may take up to a year to get your beef scheduled. Beef that is processed and wrapped with freezer paper will stay good in a freezer for a year and then some. Third you need to talk to some local producers that may have beef available. Many producers market their calves as feeder calves at 500 to 600 pounds. If you want one for a freezer beef they would need time to feed that calf for a few more months to get it up to 1200 or so pounds. You can also check out the operation. See how the animals are treated. Talk to the producers about how the beef is produced. Do they use antibiotics or growth hormones? By buying beef from a local producer you will know more about where your food is coming from. You may like the taste better, you may be able to save money, and you may wonder why you did not buy locally before now. When the beef is ready for processing you will need to talk to the processor about how to cut and wrap the meat. They can make it into the cuts you want. Do you want the steaks bone in or boneless? Did you know that the T-bone steaks and the NY Strip are the same steak? The roasts that you do not want can be made into ground chuck or hamburger. You can get it how you want it. Plus you can have the package size made how you want it. Do you really like the round steaks cut about ½ inch thick, but the rib eye steaks about 1 inch thick? This is just a start. The processor can tell you what services they offer. If you have additional questions about buying beef locally, or other foods, contact your local Extension Office. Things to Remember Pork Quality Assurance Plus on March 11. Call (937) 378-6716 for information. It is $10 and you must pre-register at least four days in advance. • Commercial and Private Applicator License for pesticides testing at Southern State Community College in Fincastle 1 p.m. Feb. 22 and 4 p.m. March 15. In Scioto County at the Nile Township Hall 10 a.m. March 10. Call the Ohio Department of Agriculture to pre-register at 1-800-282-1955. Testing is free. Call (937) 378-6716 with questions. • Pesticide Re-certification dates for Private Applicators in the area all require pre-registration one week prior to class. Remember space is limited in some locations and some locations include a meal. Call ahead for times and pre-register for March 3 at the FOE Building in Georgetown, and March 15 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle call (937) 378-6716 and Clermont County Fairgrounds on March 23. Call for times. • Brown County Cattlemen meeting 7 p.m.March 23 on Beef Quality Assurance and Premise ID at the OSU Extension Office on the Brown County Fairgrounds. • Small Farm Conference at Wilmington College on March 12 and 13. See more details on our web page http://brown.osu.edu. • Family Farm Night at Maysville Community and Technical College, March 25. Tickets are required and available at the OSU Extension Office. Call. • Ohio Cattlemen's Association District Meeting at Southern State Community College in Fincastle on March 31. Details coming soon. David Dugan is the OSU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent serving Brown County. |
| Rep. Bubp Attends Ceremonial Signing of House Bill 290 |
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Danny Bubp (R-West Union) last week attended the ceremonial signing of House Bill (HB) 290 at the Westland High School JROTC Invitational Drill Competition on Saturday, February 27th.
Governor Strickland performed the signing of the bill, which adds JROTC as an elective to the Ohio CORE Curriculum. Without the passage of HB 290, Ohio would have been the only state not to grant graduation credit for JROTC, causing Ohio programs to experience a decrease in student participation and leading to a loss in federal funding.
“It has been an honor to work with JROTC instructors and cadets across Ohio, my joint sponsor State Rep. Raymond Pryor, as well as with my colleagues in the legislature, to preserve this essential program in our high schools,” Bubp said. “Now thousands of Ohio youths will be able to continue to participate in a program that is a proven motivator for students to advance themselves, their schools and their communities.”
Several hundred people attended the signing ceremony with cadets from Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland and other Ohio areas representing the Air Force, Army and Navy programs. Westland High School was the first Air Force JROTC Unit established in Ohio and one of the original 20 units established in the nation. |
| Eleven Arrested In Meth Lab Case |
PEEBLES, Oh. (C103) -- On Saturay, February 27, at approximately 6:02 a.m., three active methamphetamine labs were located at 32149 St. Rt. 41 near Peebles. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was on a traffic stop when items used for the manufacturing of methamphetamine were located in the vehicle. Units from the Adams County Sheriff's Department responded and noticed an odor of methamphetamine coming from the James Arnett residence on Route 41. An active lab was located at the residence. The Highland County Sheriff's Office was also called to assist. The eleven individuals arrested in connection with the labs were identified as: Melissa Tumbleson, 41, of Blue Creek; James B. Gibbs, 28, of Peebles; Tabatha Gardner, 23, of Peebles; Candace Mitchell, 24, of Peebles; Jason Arnett, 25, of Peebles; William Walters, 54, of West Union; Larry Morris, 39, of Peebles; Anthony Potts, 27, of Blue Creek; Fredie Merrick, 39, of Peebles; Joshua Renchen, 32, of Peebles and James Arnett, 30, of Peebles. |
| Charges Filed After School Bus Incident |
HILLSBORO, Oh. (C103) -- On February 12, 2010, the Highland County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into an incident that occurrd in Liberty Township involving a Hillsboro City Schools transportation bus. The incident occurred when the bus driver dropped off a student at hter drop off point and the grandparent of the child, who was identified as Terry Olderham, age 57, of Hillsboro entered the stopped bus and became disorderly and acted in a menacing manner toweard the bus driver and a bus monitor. Upon reviewing the digital recording of the incident and interviewing witnesses, deputies conferred with the prosecutor opf the Hillsboro Municipal Court and Olderham was charged with two counts of menacing, fourth degree misdemeanors, and one count of inducing panic. There were several children on the bus at the time and were witnesses to the incident. Terry Olderham was arrested on February 25, 2010 and was booked into the Highland County Jail. He was later released after posting a $1500 bond. He appeared in Hillsboro Municipal Court of February 26, 2010. |
Bridge Replacement To Begin In March |
Mount Orab (C103)—A bridge replacement project on County Road 24 in Mount Orab, will require partial closure of the route early next month, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The closure of the road is expected to begin March 8. Crews from DGM inc. of Beaver, Ohio, were contracted to replace the deteriorated bridge at a cost of $795,000. Work is scheduled to be completed by October 31. |
| Another Snowy Weekend Ahead |
WEST UNION (C103)—This weekend snow will add a few more flakes to a record-setting month. The National Weather Service said a storm system pummeling the Northeast will backtrack into eastern Ohio on Friday. The system will drop an inch or two of snow over the area overnight Friday into Saturday. The snow will likely start by late afternoon Friday, but probably won’t stick until after sunset. The snow will move out by late Saturday. Temperatures will likely stay at or slightly below freezing over the weekend before warming up next week. |
| Two Portsmouth Men Arrested For Breaking Into Vending Machines |
| PORTSMOUTH (C103)--Sheriff Marty V. Donini announces that his office has arrested two are Portsmouth Ohio men for mutiltple Felony charges for breaking into vending machines, Sheriff Donini stated that Deputies Joe Wilson and Tony Crawford responded to the 1200 Block of Dogwood Ridge in Wheelersburg, at approx. 0225 this morning Thursday February 25, 2010 and caught two individuals breaking into Coca-Cola and Pepsi vending machines. Arrested Were Adam Gambill, 25 yoa of 153 Spradlin Road West Portsmouth, Ohio and Joseph Hanshaw 31 of 1028 25th Street Portsmouth, Ohio. Both subjects have been charged with 3 counts of Vandalism F-5, Safecracking F-4, Possessing criminal tools F-5 and will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court today February 25, 2010. Sheriff Donini credits the community and the quick actions of both Deputy Wilson and Crawford. If anyone has further information on this case they may contact the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office at 740-354-7566 |
| Indictments Handed Down In Adams County |
WEST UNION, Oh. (C103) The Adams County Grand Jury was recently convened and at the end of the meeting handed down indictments against 12 individuals. The list of those indicted includes: Robert Manning, of Manchester for two counts of robbery, felonious assault and theft; Victoria Hinners, of Bowling Green, Kentucky for charges of rape with specification, sexual battery and gross sexual imposition; Darrell Schreibeis of Middletown, Oh. for complicity; Roddy S. Tolle, of Manchester, for two counts of robbery, felonious assault and theft; Robert D. Lippert , of West Union, for improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle; Troy Young, of Lynx, for a charge of non-support of dependents, two counts; Donald M. Steinhauer, of West Union, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor with specification; Clarence W. Clark, Jr. of Rarden, for non-support of dependents; Kevin D. Hacker, of HIllsboro, for non-support of dependents; Ronald Anthony Boone, of Mount Orab, for non-support of dependents; Thomas Tumbleson, of Mount Orab, for non-support of dependents; and Eric J. Young, of Maysville, for two counts of non-support of dependents. |
| Free Computer Classes Coming To WU Library |
WEST UNION (C103)--The next free computer classes will be at West Union, Tuesday, March 9; North Adams, Thursday, March 18; and, Manchester, Wednesday, March 24. All classes run from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Call the library to reserve your seat. Space is limited. Go Green at your library on St. Patrick’s Day. Our next round of family nutrition programs will explore ways to get more vegetables in your diet. The Family Nutrition Program of OSU Extension of Adams County, Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant, sponsor these programs. Three of the classes are schedule on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17: Manchester-10:30 am, Peebles-1:30 pm, and North Adams-3:30 pm. The remaining class is at West Union on Thursday, March 18, 10:30 am. Bring the whole family and have fun as well as learn about ways to keep your family healthier during this winter season. The Adams County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, March 10, 5:30 pm at Peebles PL. The North Adams Friends of the Library will be holding a pancake supper at McDonalds on Tuesday, March 16, 5-7:00 pm. Come and enjoy a great meal as well as support your local library. Program Schedule:Manchester: 937-549-3359
North Adams: 937-386-2556
Peebles: 937-587-2085
West Union: 937-544-2591
Library Hours:Mon thru Sat 10 am. – 5 pm |
| Rep. Bubp Honored at Ceremony in Columbus |
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Danny Bubp (R-West Union) was today awarded Watchdog of the Treasury Award for the 127th General Assembly. The award recognizes key legislators or policymakers every year who work tirelessly to restore responsible limited government, lower taxes, encourage free enterprise and regulatory relief, and promote personal freedom. “While many lawmakers in Columbus and Washington, D.C. favor tax increases without cost containment, I am proud to call myself a true conservative,” Bubp said. “Fiscal discipline, personal freedom, an accountable government—these are all the principles that my colleagues and |
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I who are here today have remained committed to since first setting foot in the Statehouse.” Bubp was also awarded the Defender of Freedom Award for his service in Iraq. A Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, Bubp was mobilized in November 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in Ramadi, Iraq as the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Liaison Officer to the governor of Anbar Province. Bubp returned to Ohio and resumed his legislative responsibilities in December 2008.
The awards were presented at a breakfast ceremony in Columbus, held by the United Conservatives of Ohio. The United Conservatives of Ohio support the responsible spending of taxpayers’ dollars, the elimination of government waste, and the free-market system of competition among private sector firms |
| ODOT Snow and Ice Advisory |
| Chillicothe (Thursday, February 25, 6:25 a.m.) - Crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9 county maintenance facilities have been dispatched this morning to treat for snow and ice. Pavement conditions on priority routes are lightly to partly snow, with more snow on second and third-priority routes that are likely to be mostly snow covered. Roadways are slick, and motorists are reminded to exercise additional caution, especially when traveling over bridges and overpasses, which are likely to freeze more quickly than surface pavement and are susceptible to ice. Crews will continue their efforts to clear the state highway system throughout this winter storm; however, motorists need to remember that conditions can change from minute to minute and from mile to mile. Motorists should allow additional travel time, provide a safe following distance behind other vehicles, and reduce their speed significantly. Remember: Ice and Snow...Take it Slow! For other road condition information, travel advisories and lane restrictions or closures due to weather or accidents, visit ODOT online at www.buckeyetraffic.org |
| TWO ARRESTED IN RAPE INVESTIGATION |
Hillsboro (C-103)-- The December 2009 session of the Highland County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Cledus D. Lamb age 48 of Lynchburg for two counts of Rape and one count each of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a minor and Kidnapping. The charges stemmed from an investigation from the Lynchburg Police Department alleging sex offenses against Mr. Lamb from several years ago involving a victim that was 15 years old at the time of the crime. Law Enforcement from Highland and Clinton Counties had made several attempts to take Mr. Lamb into custody on the indictments, without success. The victim in the case, who is now an adult, contacted Highland County law enforcement and reported that a family member of Lamb, Cecilia Taylor age 51 of Fairfield, Ohio, had contacted her and communicated that she would be willing to pay the victim a sum of money in return for dismissing the Rape and Kidnapping charges against Lamb for which he was indicted. On February 23, 2010, a meeting was arranged between the victim, Taylor and Lamb at a residence in Clinton County in which Taylor paid the victim $9,500.00 in cash to drop the charges. After the money exchange from Taylor to the victim was transacted, law enforcement moved in and effected the arrest of Lamb on the Grand Jury indictment and Taylor for Felony 3 Bribery. Both Taylor and Lamb were transported to the Highland County Justice Center where Taylor was arraigned in Hillsboro Municipal Court and bond was set at $50,000. Lamb was arraigned via video arraignment in Highland County Common Pleas Court on February 24, 2010 and bond was set at $500,000. The case against Lamb and Taylor is being investigated by the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the Lynchburg Police Department. The Clinton County Sheriff's Office assisted with the arrest of Lamb and Taylor. |
| ODOT Crews Patrolling, Treating |
| WEST UNION (C103)--Ohio Department of Transportation crews have been dispatched in Adams, Brown and Highland counties to patrol routes and treat as needed. Routes are primarily clear; however numerous slick spots may be present due to water run-off or light snow. Motorists are reminded to exercise additional caution when traveling during inclement weather. They should also be especially cautious when traveling over bridges and overpasses and to allow additional travel time today. |
| GAS PRICES IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO INCREASED NEAR NINE CENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The average gas price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline in South Central Ohio rose 8.7 cents at the pump this week to $2.613. The national average price increased a nickel to $2.660.
According to the AAA Fuel Gauge, oil prices ended the day above $80 per barrel on Monday, closing up 35 cents at $80.16 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
As has been the case over the past several months, the movement of oil prices is being driven largely by broader economic issues. Much of the price jump to open the week may be attributable to the widespread belief among investors the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future. Thus far, weak employment data and only moderate improvements in manufacturing data have convinced policy makers the economy is still on shaky footing and that interest rate hikes should be avoided in the short term.
The link between interest rates and oil prices is an indirect though important one. Low interest rates, coupled with other factors like government spending, can lead to a weaker US dollar. The weaker the US dollar, the cheaper commodities like oil become for foreign investors using other currencies to buy and thereby driving up the price.
Other factors are contributing to the recent rise in oil prices. Global tensions have flared a bit over the continued uncertainty in Iran over its nuclear ambitions. The issue involves several of the world’s top oil producing and consuming nations and therefore directly impacts oil prices. Seasonal price trends may also be playing a role in the direction of prices. The spring driving season, a period traditionally marked by increased gasoline consumption, is just around the corner and investors may have begun factoring it into futures prices. Also, labor strikes at refineries in France were also said to be a factor in oil prices moving higher.
Despite the relative volatility of oil prices in the first two months of 2010, retail gasoline prices have been able to stay within a 15 cent band – between about $2.61 and $2.76 for self serve regular – since the start of the year.
This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average . . . . . . . . . $2.613 Average price during the week of February 16, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.526 Average price during the week of February 24, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.846
The following is a list of the average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:
AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 80 local offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Kentucky servicing 2.5 million members. |
| Bond Set At $500,000 For Falmouth Man |
West Union (C103)--Following his indictment by the Adams County Grand Jury in January, Patrick William Smith, 23, of Falmouth was the latest person to be arrested for gross sexual imposition and rape. The Adams County Grand Jury indicted Smith on two counts of gross sexual imposition and rape with specifications. According to the indictment Smith's alleged victim was three years old, making the rape case a possible life sentence case. Smith was arraigned Friday and remains in the Adams County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond. He is scheduled for a hearing on March 5, 2010. |
| Greenup Locks Reopen As River Closes Further Downstream |
| GREENUP, Ky. (C103)-- The main lock chamber at the Greenup Locks and Dam on the Ohio River has reopened after a 3½-week shutdown. The main lock chamber was closed Jan. 27 when an anchorage that supports one of the gates broke. River traffic had to lock through a smaller auxiliary chamber until the main lock reopened Monday night. The Army Corps of Engineers said a tow takes about 45 minutes to pass through the main chamber, compared with three hours through the auxiliary chamber. A total of 22 tows were in line to lock through when the main chamber reopened. The 240-ton miter gate was repaired, inspected and lifted by crane back into place Feb. 19. The Corps of Engineers said workers reattached the gate, finished the repairs and conducted inspections before the main chamber was reopened. The Ohio River in western Kentucky and the bridge between Kentucky and southern Illinois were closed to traffic after a barge struck the span. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the boat Alice I. Hooker, with a tow of 27 barges, struck a pier on the bridge at approximately 1:20 p.m. CST Monday. Two barges loaded with coal sank at the site and two others were reported adrift following the collision. The U.S. Coast Guard has also dispatched an investigation team to the site to interview the tow boat crew. The river should reopen by sometime Tuesday. |
Free Speech Applies to Everyone By: State Representative Danny Bubp |
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During my five years as your state representative, the Ohio House of Representatives has commended a host of Ohioans for their achievements. It is my belief that the Ohio Statehouse is intended to serve the people of this great state, not any particular political cause or motive; we should support young people who are willing to take a stand on the important issues of today. We have done this in the past but events this month called my belief into question.In June of 2009, my good friend Representative John Adams (R-Sidney) requested a House floor presentation of a House Resolution for his constituent, teenager Elisabeth Trisler. Elisabeth is the 2009 winner of the National Right to Life Oratory Contest sponsored by the National Right to Life Committee. |
Following eight months of repeated attempts to schedule a presentation for the House floor, Rep. Adams’s office was given the date of February 3rd. However, on January 29th the House Clerk’s office cancelled the presentation citing concerns with the subject matter.
Although, Elizabeth’s efforts qualified for a House Resolution, House Speaker Armond Budish felt the subject matter of her speech was too divisive for a floor presentation. After receiving criticism from national and local media, Ohio Right to Life, and many Ohio lawmakers and organizations, the Speaker reversed his decision and allowed Elisabeth to receive her resolution on February 17th. After her comments, she received a standing ovation from most of the members of the House of Representatives.
Free speech DOES apply to everyone in America.
It is imperative that from an early age, we be taught the principle that respectful debate should be encouraged, not stifled, and that the issue of pro-life is important to every Christian. I am mindful of a man who worked so hard to instill this principle within me. Two years ago this week, while I was serving in Iraq, one of the finest men I ever knew passed away. Dale Wilson of Ripley was one of the greatest mentors I ever had; he set a fine example not only for me, but also for all who knew and loved him. As my Sunday School teacher, he stood tall for his Christian beliefs and was always prepared to present them in public. As your state representative, I strive to be your strong conservative voice at the statehouse.
As always, I encourage you to contact my office with any questions or concerns. You may call my office at (614) 644-6034 or write to me at Representative Danny Bubp, 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You may also email me at District88@ohr.state.oh.us. |
| Shinseki: US will fix broken VA disability system |
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki says he's making it a top priority this year to tackle the backlog of disability claims that has veterans waiting months, or even years, to get financial compensation for their injuries. Among those waiting for relief are sick Vietnam and Gulf War veterans to whom the former Army commander feels an allegiance and who have long felt ignored. Shinseki, a former Army chief of staff, is unapologetic about a decision he made in October to make it easier for up to 200,000 sick Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange to receive service-connected compensation. The secretary met with veterans last week in Chillicothe (chi-li-KAH'-thee) in southern Ohio and in Charleston, West Virginia. |
| Adams County Commissioners Meet In Regular Session |
WEST UNION (C103)--The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in Regular session on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present for the meeting. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to proclaim February 12 through 27 as FFA Week in Adams County. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to proclaim February 24, 2010 as Entrepreneurship Week in Adams County. Those present for the proclamation were as follows: ED Director Elaine Collins, Enterprise Center Coordinator SSCC Russ Brewer, Executive Director Adams County Chamber Deana Swayne, and Jacqueline Malblanc of Marketing Communications. Prosecutor Aaron Haslam, First State Bank representatives Brad Jones and Mike Pell, Peck Shaffer representative John W. Fischer, III, and Adams County Regional Medical Center CFO Dan Urban met with the board to discuss acquisition of funding for a contract. ED Director Elaine Collins met with the board to review the following: NSP projects, OWDA, professional service agreement/Woolpert, funds for Jaybird Road improvement, CIC natural gas, and SOACDF application. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Jaybird Road Realignment Project agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for professional services. Vote: All yea. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board for payroll approval and to discuss the generator maintenance contract. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS payroll of $52,285.60 and FCF payroll of $784.62 for pay period January 31 thru Feb 13, 2010. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yea Engineer David Hook and Michael Hughes met with the board for the “Truck Bid” openings at 11:30 a.m. One bid was received from Woodpecker Trucking. Four International trucks - $38,750.00 each - $155,000.00 with $1,700 delivery charge each - $6,800.00. Total bid with delivery - $161,800.00. The trucks will need snow plows and spreader equipment installed. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the truck bid upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the resignation of Dispatch employee Travis Reed. Vote: All yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn at 4:49 p.m. Vote: All yea. |
| Mount Orab Business Damaged By Fire |
| MOUNT ORAB, Oh. (C103) -- Firefighters from four departments responded to fight a blaze at the Ginny Lee Beauty Salon on South High Street in Mount Orab Friday afternoon. The building was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters from Mount Orab, Georgetown, Sardinia and Williamsburg first arrived at the scene. The business was closed when the fire started. It took a little over an hour to bring the fire under control and totally extinguished. Traffic, including school busses that normally travel the street, was rerouted for several hours. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Reportedly, there were no injuries. |
| Man Dies After Being Struck By Car In Bentonville |
BENTONVILLE (C103)--The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Georgetown Post is currently investigating a two vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian and that occurred on February 18, 2010 at approximately 8:40 P.M. The crash occurred on SR 41 two tenths of a mile north of milepost #7 in Sprigg Township, Adams County. Colin D. Neu, age 17, of Manchester, Ohio was operating a 1992 Buick Regal southbound on SR 41. Randall Thacker, age 60 of Manchester, Ohio had been operating a 2003 Ford F-350 Truck. Mr. Thacker exited his vehicle and was standing near the front left tire as it partially remained in the roadway. The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle operated by Mr. Neu struck Mr. Thacker and then the pickup truck. Mr. Thacker was transported to the University of Cincinnati Hospital via Air Care and succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Neu was transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center via private transport for treatment. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol-Georgetown Post. |
| JANUARY SHOOTING IN MT.ORAB RULED JUSTIFIED |
GEORGETOWN (C103)-- After a comprehensive investigation by the Attorney General's Office of Identification and Investigation, the case was submitted to the Grand Jury of Brown County, Ohio. In their report filed in the Brown County Court of Common Pleas, the Grand Jury did not find probable cause of any wrongful conduct on the part of law enforcement officers. It is the opinion of this office that the death of the individual involved was a justified homicide. The officer's return of gunfire was a necessary act in self defense and in defense of each other. The training and professionalism saved their lives and possibly the lives of others. "To serve and protect" are more then words to these officers, they both risked their lives to make our community a safer place. Their conduct is an example of true bravery. |
| Sign-ups are being held for Master Gardener program |
By DAVID DUGAN |
The sign up period continues for the Master Gardener program. The class will be held on Fridays starting Feb. 12 at the South Campus of Southern State Community College in Fincastle which is one mile north of state Route 32 on US 62 in north eastern Brown County. To sign up or for more information about taking the class and becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, you can send me an email at dugan.46@osu.edu, check out the brochure available on the web at http://brown.osu.edu go to the Ag and Natural Resources and then Master Gardener section on the left side of the page, or just give me a call at (937) 378-6716. |
| Farmers Club We will have our second Farmer's Club Program in 2010, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the FOE building in Georgetown. The program is free, but does not include your lunch. Lunch is offered for $6 per person by the FOE Ladies Auxiliary. We do ask that you call 378-6716 by 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the latest so we know how many to prepare for. The topic this month will be dealing with a subject that we have offered several times in the past few years. We have offered Estate Planning Workshops that have been held on multiple nights in the past, and we will most likely offer another in the next year or so. This program on Feb. 16 will be an opportunity for you to come and hear some of the things that you may want to consider and ask some questions, free. While I am on the subject, here are a few things to think about when it comes to Estate Planning. First, do you have a Will? What is the difference in the different kinds of Trusts? If you have multiple children, how do you leave the farm if one or more of them are interested in farming? What is fair? How does Life Insurance play into an Estate Plan? What about long term health care insurance? If you can answer all of these questions you are way ahead of me, and this is just a start to the questions about an Estate Plan. Plan to come on Feb. 16. Sheep and Goat Meetings There are two Sheep and Goat District meeting in the next few days. The first one is at OSU South Centers at Piketon 7 p.m. Feb. 11 and the second one will be in Wilmington 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Clinton County Extension Office. Call Jeff Fisher at the Pike County Extension Office at (740) 947-2121 or Tony Nye at the Clinton County Extension Office at (937) 382-0901 for more details. Annual Tobacco Meeting I have scheduled a producer meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Eastern Brown. The Burley Co-op will again be sponsoring a meal at this meeting. Please give us a call at (937) 378-6716 to let us know how many to expect so we can make better plans for the meal. I will have the results of our research plots that we did in Southern Ohio in 2009 for Black Shank, Fusarium Wilt and Variety Yields. Dr. Paul Denton, Tobacco Agronomist with the University of Tennessee and Kentucky, will be one of our featured speakers. Paul will be discussing current issues in the production that we continue to hear about at market time. One thing that will be addressed will be sucker control with an emphasis on reducing MH residues. Paul will also discuss fertility issues, including some planned research that he and I have planned for this growing season. We will also have a representative from the Chemtura Chemical Company discussing some of the new products and how the products can be used. The Burley Co-op will be there to give an update, too. Hope to see you there. Things to Remember: • Free Farmer's Tax Guides are available at the OSU Extension Office while supplies last. • Pork Quality Assurance Plus on March 11. Call (937) 378-6716 for information. It is $10 and you must pre-register at least four days in advance. • Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference in Granville on Feb. 13 and 14. This deals with organic food production. Contact for more info at www.oeffa.org or (614) 421-2022. • Master Gardener Classes start 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Call 378-6716 for more information. You can also log onto http://brown.osu.edu. • Commercial and Private Applicator License for pesticides testing at Southern State Community College in Fincastle 1 p.m. Feb. 22 and 4 p.m. March 15. In Scioto County at the Nile Township Hall 10 a.m. Feb. 10 and March 10. Call the Ohio Department of Agriculture to pre-register at 1-800-282-1955. Testing is free. Call (937) 378-6716 with questions. • Annual Tobacco Production Meeting will be at Eastern Brown HS on Feb. 23. Free and open to the public, but please give us a call by Feb. 22 so we can plan the meal, which starts 6:30 p.m. • Pesticide Re-certification dates for Private Applicators in the area all require pre-registration one week prior to class. Remember space is limited in some locations and some locations include a meal. Call ahead for times and pre-register for Feb. 24 in Hillsboro, call (937) 393-1918; March 15 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle, call (937) 378-6716, and Clermont County Fairgrounds on March 23. David Dugan is the OSU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent serving Brown County. |
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