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Clark deputy praised for helping homeless man
In the hundreds of miles Steven McConnell traveled trying to make his way home to Pennsylvania, he hit rock-bottom in Clark County. He had no food, no money and nowhere to sleep. Even the homeless shelters wouldn’t take him.“They said I wasn’t a resident of Clark County,” the 25-year-old from ...
BWC could return $1.8M to local agencies
Nearly 70 public employers in Clark and Champaign counties could see a combined $1.8 million refund on their 2011 Bureau of Worker’s Compensation premiums — and could see a 4 percent reduction in future rates — if a proposal is passed later this month.The plan would return nearly $1.3 million ...
Tecumseh could be on ballot 2 more times
Tecumseh Local Schools will have two more chances to pass a levy for new operating funds — one in August and another in November — before a possible state takeover of the district.Tecumseh Superintendent Brad Martin said the district already plans to put another levy on the August ballot. If ...
Child struck, dragged by van
A Medway man could soon face felony charges after reportedly striking a 9-year-old boy on his bike and dragging him several feet before fleeing the scene.Fidel Alvarado said he could hear one of his sons yelling from his house and his wife screaming Monday night after a van veered into ...
More than 20 Clark homes to be razed
More than 20 dilapidated homes in rural communities in Clark County are expected to be demolished this year as part of a $1.3 million project stemming from the largest consumer finance protection settlement in U.S. history.The Clark County Community Development Department has selected 22 structures to be razed in Bethel, ...
Tecumseh looks to August ballot
As voters decide the fate of Tecumseh schools ninth attempt at passing a new operating levy since 2004 at the ballot box Tuesday, board members will be voting to place an identical levy on the August ballot. The Tecumseh Local Schools Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday ...
Ammo shortage hitting local police
Some local law enforcement agencies are seeing the effects of a nationwide ammunition shortage and experiencing delays getting bullets.At least one agency has cut back on its officer training to save rounds and another may consider lengthening how long deputies keep ammunition if the shortage lasts longer.The Urbana Police Division ...
Photo staff gets top award
SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield News-Sun’s award-winning photography staff took top honors among the small newspaper market in the annual Ohio news photographers’ contest and garnered individual awards. The team of Bill Lackey and Barbara J. Perenic were named Photography Staff of the Year among newspapers of less than 80,000 by Ohio ...
New bus ridership slow in 1st week
A new public transportation line designed primarily to get Western Clark County residents to their jobs had a slow start in its first week.But officials expect ridership to pick up as warmer weather takes hold and awareness of the service increases.Drivers had logged only two riders as of Thursday, said ...
22 indicted by grand jury
The Clark County Grand Jury returned the following indictments Monday:Michael Willis II, 34, 525 N. Shaffer St., burglary.Brian Johnson, 23, 1308 Delta Road, domestic violence.Mitchell Browning, 31, 292 Johnson Ave., possession of cocaine.Jacob Castle, 28, 4962 Limerick Road, theft and two counts of forgery.Robert McDargh, 33, 829 E. Pleasant St., ...
Public Records
AUDITOR’S OFFICEProperty TransfersBruce Shackelford to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 625 E. Euclid Ave., Springfield, $26,667.Paul Harlan and Sharma Harlan to David L. Castle, 2438 Dellwood Drive, $35,000.Bank of America, N.A., to Sixtyft Sixin, LLC., 4200 Bosart Road, Moorefield Twp., $40,755.Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, ...
Bethel firefighters carrying weapons
Bethel Twp. is the only fire department in Ohio currently allowing its personnel to carry concealed guns for personal defense, the president of the state fire chiefs’ association believes. Bethel’s chief said a crisis last week is one reason why. Five unarmed emergency personnel — on what they thought was ...
Four districts seek May levies
Four local school districts will ask voters to approve operating issues on the May 7 ballot, including two requesting a total of $6 million in new tax money.In Clark County, Tecumseh and Clark-Shawnee schools both are seeking voter approval of new operating dollars in May. In Champaign County, Urbana and ...
New buses start this month
Job seekers, workers and residents needing healthcare or looking to conserve gas in western Clark County and Springfield will have a new transportation option April 15 when a long-anticipated bus route rolls out.WestCAT — funded by a $35,000 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) federal grant and by local money, ...
Schools face up to $1.3M cuts
Federal sequestration budget cuts could cost Clark and Champaign County schools up to $1.3 million for tutors and other staff members that help disadvantaged students, at the same time that districts are facing new state reading requirements.Federal money — sometimes called Title dollars — typically flows to schools based on ...
Sales tax jumps about $2M
Champaign and Clark counties together saw sales taxes climb almost $2 million in 2012, which some say is a sign of an economic rebound and that more residents are spending closer to home.Champaign County collected $4.8 million in sales taxes last year, a nearly 12 percent increase — the largest ...
Healthy dining guide highlights local menu options
Community Health Foundation gathered healthy menu options from 21 local and national restaurants for its Healthy Dining Guide published last week.“One of our focuses is having a healthy community and having a community that makes healthy choices,” said Joy Rogers, CHF director. “Everyone dines out on occasion, so it’s an ...
Council set to oppose income tax plan
Council next week will likely oppose changes to Ohio municipal income tax law that New Carlisle officials say “takes a shot at” home rule.House Bill 5, which as proposed would create uniform municipal income tax procedures across the state, probably wouldn’t have as great a financial impact on New Carlisle ...
Sheriff’s office getting K-9 unit
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office plans to hire a new employee soon — the four-legged kind.The sheriff’s office will purchase a new K-9 officer for the department. The dog will be trained to sniff out drugs, track humans and neutralize suspects, Sheriff Gene Kelly said.He hopes to have the dog ...
Districts boost security after school shootings
Area school districts have been busy making a number of security updates at their schools since the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary three months ago. Some districts have beefed up police presence in their buildings, while others are updating entrances to make them more secure by adding buzz-in access ...
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