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A Shawnee County Jail officer is on leave as the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office investigates a May 16 use-of-force incident involving an inmate. Jeremiah Ray Spencer, 42, received emergency care and treatment for facial injuries he suffered during that incident, said Maj. Tim Phelps, of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Authorities weren't making public the name of the officer. He was placed on paid leave, which is the corrections department's standard practice in such situations, Phelps said. The incident occurred after Spencer was booked into the jail about 4 p.m. May 16 in...

UNION COUNTY — Union County voters approved a levy to control weeds and elected several new members to school boards. Turnout in the county stands at 24.8% for the Tuesday, May 18, special elections, a return of 4,708 out of a total of 18,959 ballots, according to the unofficial results from the Oregon Secretary of State. That's is in line with the turnout statewide, which was a little better than 24.6%.  The Observer will update this as results become available.  Fisher wins, Beck lead in race for Imbler School Board IMBLER — Joseph "Joe" Fisher is taking a seat o...

Trencher manufacturers discuss how to select a trencher and what’s new in features and technologies. May 17, 2021 Toro There are many factors to consider when selecting a trencher for the job, from applications and soil conditions to tires and technology. Different sizes and horsepower models are used for different tasks, whether it’s shoveling dirt, simple digging, cutting rock or installing various pipe sizes. The scope of the project will help determine what model of trencher to use, whether it be a walk-behind or stand-on, and what attachments to add. Experts at Barreto, Ditch ...

Indiana governor vetoes bill requiring ethanol warning label Associated Press 3 hrs ago By CASEY SMITH, Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill that would require additional labeling for Indiana gas pumps that distribute E15, a fuel blend that contains up to 15% ethanol in gasoline. The new signage would have encouraged consumers to check their owner’s manual for “compatibility and warranty requirements,” according to the measure vetoed Monday. Fuel dispensers who didn’t post the statement on their pumps could ha...

The cause of the fire is not known, officials said.  The Tennessee Department of Agriculture said the welcome center is still open, and firefighters are staged nearby to protect it if needed. Right now the wild fire is threatening about 30 structures, some of which may be residential. State Forestry Division Spokesman Tim Phelps said so far there have been no evacuations.  According to Cocke County Fire Department, firefighters have been working to contain the fire since 1 p.m. Thursday. Last night, responders estimated about 360 acres were on fire. It's unclear how large the fire is no...