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In The News 16 July 2014

Gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald visits county

An opponent of Gov. John Kasich's cuts to local government funding and increases in state spending, FitzGerald said, if elected, he would work to reverse those practices. "In many ways, townships are the most efficient and least bureaucratic (of all government bodies). They are a great example of efficiency."

In The News 15 July 2014

Fulkerson appointed to Merchants National Bank Board of Directors

Paul W. Pence, Jr., chairman of Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and Merchants National Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Davis Fulkerson to the Board of Directors of both the Bancorp and the Bank.

In The News 15 July 2014

HPD Officer Butler earns bravery award for 'selfless' act

Chief Todd Whited of the Hillsboro Police Department presented a commendation for bravery to Officer Brian Butler at the opening of Hillsboro city council's July meeting, praising the officer for making "a courageous decision that ultimately saved the life of a 42-year-old woman."

In The News 15 July 2014

HPD Officer Butler earns bravery award for 'selfless' act

Chief Todd Whited of the Hillsboro Police Department presented a commendation for bravery to Officer Brian Butler at the opening of Hillsboro city council's July meeting, praising the officer for making "a courageous decision that ultimately saved the life of a 42-year-old woman."

In The News 15 July 2014

HPD Officer Butler earns bravery award for 'selfless' act

Chief Todd Whited of the Hillsboro Police Department presented a commendation for bravery to Officer Brian Butler at the opening of Hillsboro city council's July meeting, praising the officer for making "a courageous decision that ultimately saved the life of a 42-year-old woman."

In The News 14 July 2014

Committee thanks buyers at Festival of the Bells auction

The Festival of the Bells Committee has announced buyers from the annual Festival of the Bells Auction.

In The News 14 July 2014

Committee thanks buyers at Festival of the Bells auction

The Festival of the Bells Committee has announced buyers from the annual Festival of the Bells Auction.

In The News 11 July 2014

Longtime Presbyterian Church organist to retire; reception planned July 27

The First Presbyterian Church of Hillsboro is preparing to say farewell to an organist whose dedicated service has been a fixture of their congregation since the 1960s, as Ralph Vance is set to retire this summer.

In The News 11 July 2014

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald plans July 12 stop in Wilmington

On Saturday, July 12, Ohio's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald will kick off his hometown tour with four stops across the state. One of those stops will be in Wilmington.

In The News 11 July 2014

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald plans July 12 stop in Wilmington

On Saturday, July 12, Ohio's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald will kick off his hometown tour with four stops across the state. One of those stops will be in Wilmington.

In The News 9 July 2014

Congressman denied access to UAC housing facility

Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine was denied access to the Health and Human Services facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma currently housing up to 1,200 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) who illegally crossed the southern border into the United States.

In The News 8 July 2014

'Steady as a Rock, The Maynard Surber Story' now in print

Almost all of the book is in Maynard's own words, from our interviews, his tapes, his diaries or quotes from people who knew him. Maynard had made tapes in the 1980s of much of his military experience and he kept a lot of the documents and logs from that time. He had an incredible memory and a great eye for detail.

In The News 8 July 2014

'Steady as a Rock, The Maynard Surber Story' now in print

Almost all of the book is in Maynard's own words, from our interviews, his tapes, his diaries or quotes from people who knew him. Maynard had made tapes in the 1980s of much of his military experience and he kept a lot of the documents and logs from that time. He had an incredible memory and a great eye for detail.

In The News 8 July 2014

Portman applauds Cleveland's selection for 2016 Republican National Convention

'I am really proud of the way the Cleveland community has come together to support the first national convention in Ohio since 1936.'

In The News 8 July 2014

Portman applauds Cleveland's selection for 2016 Republican National Convention

'I am really proud of the way the Cleveland community has come together to support the first national convention in Ohio since 1936.'

In The News 8 July 2014

Greenfield Rotary Club sponsors 2014 Greene Countrie Towne Festival

Thousands of people come to Greenfield, Ohio each summer to enjoy the Greene Countrie Towne Festival. The 2014 festival is July 18-19-20 in downtown Greenfield. The community festival takes place during the third weekend of July, offering visitors a chance to enjoy free entertainment, explore the community’s rich history, renew old friendships and make new ones.