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On January 12, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, which contains significant changes to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112, the home of Ohio’s Civil Rights Act...

Current events echo moments in history: Whit & Whimsey Updated Jan 16, 2021; Facebook Share BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- I have to admit, I’ve been shaken by the assault on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., and, as I write this, I worry more is coming, including at the Ohio Statehouse. Then, I received a message from Ohio History that provided some interesting perspective. These two paragraphs were of most interest to me, and I wanted to share them: “In this tumultuous and unpredictable time...

Bill would protect officers Wilkin State Representatives Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Township) introduced legislation Wednesday that would amend Ohio law to expand the definition of obstruction of justice. “The purpose of this bill is to not only protect police officers that serve the public every day, but also to protect our citizens from any sort of harm,” Wilkin said. “Any legislation that protects the public and Ohio’s law enforcement officers is good policy ...

Auditor: Real estate values increased Berning SIDNEY — Shelby County Auditor Amy Berning has announced that real estate values have increased in Shelby County and across most of the State. As mandated by Ohio Revised Code, the values are to be adjusted on real estate every three years to keep up with the market. Sales of real estate were studied, by neighborhood, to determine if properties are selling for similar values to those in the county’s database. If sales are trending higher or low...

With the resignation of a Geauga County Department of Water Resources’ operator, the McFarland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is no longer in state compliance, department Director Steve Oluic informed commissioners last week. The Geauga Commissioners approved the resignation of the class three McFarland plant operator during the Jan. 5 meeting. Dr. Oluic told the commissioners that this is the second and final class three plant operator he’s lost, and with no class three operators, ...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Early Stakeholder Outreach- CRO 2022 Rules: Ohio EPA, Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR), is seeking stakeholder input on amendments to rules in the Cessation of Regulated Activities Program. The changes under consideration include changes based on the rules’ 5-year review required under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 106.03. At this time, Ohio EPA intends to amend rule 3745-352-01 for non-substantive punctuation...

A Memorial Day observance Church at the Center in Salem (Submitted photo) PERRY TWP. — Police Chief Mike Emigh said Monday he’s considering filing criminal charges against a homeowner on South Lincoln Avenue who’s waging a noise war against the Church at the Center. The noise issue came up during the Perry Township Board of Trustees meeting, with Trustee Vice Chairman Jim Armeni complaining about the neighbor playing loud music while the church is holding services on Sunday mornings. At f...

The Church at the Center honored veterans during a November service. SALEM — Perry Township Police Chief Mike Emigh said Monday he’s considering filing criminal charges against a homeowner on South Lincoln Avenue who’s waging a noise war against the Church at the Center. The noise issue came up Monday at the Perry Township trustees meeting, with Trustee Jim Armeni complaining about the neighbor playing loud music while the church is holding services on Sunday mornings. At first, Armeni sa...

Dog tag sales deadline Feb. 1 MEIGS COUNTY — The deadline is approaching to purchase dog tags for 2021. Mary T. Byer-Hill, Meigs County Auditor, reminds Meigs County residents that the deadline to purchase 2021 dog tags will be Monday, Feb. 1, (since Jan. 31 is on Sunday). After that date, an additional penalty fee will be charged. The law requires that all dogs be licensed. Section 955.01 of the Ohio Revised Code states that every person who owns, keeps or harbors a dog more than three month...

Court hears assault, trespassing charges Littlepage GREENVILLE — Four people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court Monday and Tuesday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided. Ricky J. Martin, 33, of Greenville, was sentenced to 12 months incarceration with the ODRC, with 87 days credited, for a previous conviction for assaulting a peace officer, a fourth-degree felony. Upon his release, Martin faces an optional three-year period of post-release control. Lucas J. Hammaker, 27, of Greenville, p...