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For my family, Easter is kind of like the second coming of spring.

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13 hrs ago OXFORD — The city of Oxford has begun its search for a new police chief with Alvin Coley set to retire from the position on Aug. 1. Coley has enjoyed building relationships with Oxford’s residents and leaders since taking over the police chief position in 2013 but he said that he is ready to start a new chapter in his life following a distinguished career in law enforcement. “I’ve spent 34 years and 10 months in law enforcement, so it’s just time,” Coley said. “I want to spend some time with my family. After doing this for so long, I need to ventu...

Jun. 10—A town hall meeting hosted by Meadville City Council on Wednesday to discuss the future of Meadville Police Department's dispatch staff was scheduled for 90 minutes but ended in about half that time: It didn't take long to reveal the overwhelmingly clear consensus. Those in attendance — seemingly every single one of them — wanted the city to keep its own staff rather than allowing ...

Midnight shooting that sent one to hospital has Southside neighbors rattled A car chase and shooting on Seventh Street South caused this car to crash into a light pole just before midnight Monday. Columbus police are investigating the shooting and crash, which sent the driver of the vehicle to an out-of-town hospital and rattled area residents, some of whom woke up to the sound of gunshots. Courtesy photo Susan Mackay was getting ready for bed late Monday night when she heard it — the rapid pop-pop-popping sound of gunshots, followed by a loud boom. Then her power went out. The Columbus ...