Speak Ups for July 11 - Why does German Twp. police have an armed Humvee?

8:01 PM Saturday, July 9, 2011

The July 1 newspaper — Page A2 — has 12,000 more reasons for conceal and carry.

Editor’s note: The caller is referring to a news story about 12,000 people in federal prison on crack-related crimes becoming eligible for reduced sentences.

It is ridiculous to see workers the day after the fireworks clean up the trash along Route 41 by the fairgrounds. The least you could do is clean up your trash. You’re watching the fireworks for free.

Thank you for the wonderful fireworks display at the Clark County fairgrounds. It was great. And the law enforcement did a great job handling the traffic.

Why does German Twp. police have an armed Humvee?

Editor’s note: Township Fiscal Officer Peggy Hupp says that the Humvee is owned by, and was paid for by, the federal government. The Humvee is used for special events by police and fire, and will not be used in the line of duty. She said police and fire departments both use it. They received it in June.

I was just wondering. The trees were cut down on Cliff Park Road so we could see Wittenberg. Who is going to cut the weeds down, so we can see Wittenberg?

I really miss the celebrity news in the paper.

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