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MOUNT GILEAD — A double homicide that shocked Morrow County was the top news story of 2021.Below is a list of other significant events over the past

Lakey steps into role of police chief By Anthony Conchel - aconchel@aimmediamidwest.com Mount Gilead Police Chief Adam Lakey is shown with Mayor Jamie Brucker. Brucker swore in Lakey to his new position on Feb. 26. Courtesy photo MOUNT GILEAD — Adam Lakey is ready for his newest challenge as a law enforcement officer. Lakey, who began with the village police department in March 2010, became chief on Feb. 26. “The goal of any officer when he gets into law enforcement is to some day be the ...

Lakey chosen new village police chief LAKEY MOUNT GILEAD — The village has hired Adam Lakey as its new police chief. He succeeds Brian Zerman who retired last month after 30 years with the department. Village Council approved the appointment by a 5-1 vote Monday night. Council member Chris Sherbourne cast the lone no vote. Patrolman Lakey began with the village police department in March 2010. The appointment is effective Friday, Feb. 26. He has two degrees from Marion Technical College in c...

‘Steadfast’ leader police chief Zerman retires By Anthony Conchel - aconchel@aimmediamidwest.com Police Chief Brian Zerman retired after three decades serving the residents of Mount Gilead. He was joined by his officers in a send-off party Jan. 29. Courtesy Photo | Village of Mount Gilead MOUNT GILEAD — After nearly 30 years spent serving and protecting the village, Police Chief Brian Zerman has hung up his badge. “I came out of the military, did a couple of odd jobs and started worki...

Village police chief position to be filled By Anthony Conchel - aconchel@aimmediamidwest.com MOUNT GILEAD — Village Council Monday night began the process of finding a replacement for retiring Police Chief Brian Zerman. Zerman will retire Jan. 29, with Capt. Kenny Underwood serving as acting police chief until his upcoming retirement. The position, with council’s approval, will become a salaried one with an annual pay range of $57,000-$62,000, Mayor Jamie Brucker said. The job is being post...