Stories for July 2008
Stories for Thursday, July 31
Rash Of Church Break-Ins Reported In Miami County
Miami County deputies are alerting area ministers of a recent rash of break-ins that have occurred at several places of worship within Miami County over the past three weeks."Forced entry was made to the churches through doors and windows," said Capt. David Duchak.After entering the churches, electronics, musical instruments, computers ...
Robbery Leads To Fatal Shooting In Dayton
A man going to see his friends in Dayton was robbed and shot by two men Thursday night.The shooting happened on the 1400 block of North Main Street in Dayton around 9 p.m.Police said the robbers took money and a gun away from the man, and then shot and killed ...
Fire Strikes Home In Huber Heights
Fire departments from Huber Heights and Dayton were called to a structure fire after a neighbor called 911 Thursday night.The fire happened on the 7000 block of Harshmanville Road in Huber Heights.When fire crews arrived at the scene, there was heavy fire. The homeowners were not home at the time.Fire ...
Traffic Crash Near Piqua Kills Pregnant Woman
A driver lost control of his car on a curve near Piqua Thursday evening and was struck broadside by an oncoming car. The crash killed Amber Detrick, 18, Piqua, who deputies confirmed was three months pregnant.The crash happened on County Road 25-A at Troy-Sidney Road in Miami County, not far ...
Mother Of Murdered Marine Demands Action
The mother of a murdered Vandalia Marine is demanding action from Congress. On Capitol Hill Thursday, Mary Lauterbach testified at a hearing on sexual assault in the military. Lauterbach told lawmakers the military failed to protect her daughter.In January, the body of Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, 20, was found burned ...
Presidential Poll: Ohio Too Close To Call
A new independent poll has shown Democrat Sen. Barack Obama holds a very slim lead over Republican Sen. John McCain.Still, authors of the poll consider the race too close to call.In Ohio Obama had support from 46 percent of the people polled while McCain had 44 percent.The snapshot of voter ...
Ohio Lottery Prepares For Keno Game
The Ohio Lottery plans to unveil its biggest change since the addition of the multi-state game, Mega Millions.Keno is about to hit Ohio bars, restaurants, and bowling allies on Monday. Players can wager $1 to $20, choosing 1 to 10 numbers from a pool of 80.Drawings are held every four ...
Man Faked Heart Attack In Court
A man appeared to fake a heart attack during his trial and it was all caught on courtroom cameras.The incident happened in the Montgomery County courthouse a month ago. The video made it to the web and it has become an internet sensation. RAW VIDEO: Defendant Fakes Heart Attack In ...
Climbing Ropes Recalled
“Maxim Apogee” and “Maxim Pinnacle” Dynamic Climbing Ropes are being recalled.The climbing ropes can break and cause someone to fall.If you have one, stop using it and contact the manufacturer, New England Ropes, for a free replacement.
$1.1 Million Complex Closer For Springfield ANG Base
The Air National Guard base here, often the target of budget cutters over the years, has not only managed to survive, but Thursday won backing for additional federal funding.U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and George Voinovich announced the base will receive $1.1 million for a new combat communications training complex.The facility ...
Children’s Toy Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
A toy that can be dangerous for children has been recalled.“Wooden Toys” is the name of the recalled product. It contains small parts that could cause choking if they are put into a child’s mouth.The toy also poses a strangulation hazard because of the long string that comes attached to ...
Dog Attacks On Postal Workers On The Rise
Dog attacks on postal workers are on the rise in Springfield. Since October, seven mail carriers have been attacked and bitten by dogs.Thursday was dog bite awareness day in Springfield and postal officials there are hoping the community can address this serious problem. The latest bite occurred in May after ...
Nurse Accused Of Stealing Pain Medication
Kettering police say a nurse at Kettering Memorial Hospital was stealing pain medication to feed his own addiction.Police say Rockland Mann, 51, took the drugs from surgery patients then then altered what was left to disguise the missing medication.Kettering Police Spokesman Bill Torok said, " He might have been diluting ...
Husted, Strickland Back State Bond Issue
Among all of the other candidates and ballot issues voters will face in November, they will also decide on a request from state government for more money to clean up the environment.The $400 million Clean Ohio Fund request is a renewal of an existing program.Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted, R- ...
Dayton Women Accused of Bringing Drugs To Jail
Two women from Dayton are accused of taking drugs into the Warren County jail.The Ohio State patrols aid Richetta Worthy and Shameka McIntosh were arrested after allegedly taking drugs onto the grounds of the Warren County Jail on Thursday.The two were apparently visiting Worthy’s boyfriend. She reportedly had heroin in ...
UD Football Player Will Serve Jail Time
An athlete with plans to play football at the University of Dayton, must serve a jail sentence first.21-year-old David Ghysels is spending seven days in jail. He started the sentence on Monday.Ghysels was originally charged with raping a 16-year-old girl, but after authorities confirmed that the sex was consenual, the ...
Road Improvements To Enhance Miami Twp.
Shaky economic times are not stopping development in Miami Township.The Montgomery County Road Department is expanding several streets to support a retail giant’s latest expansion.In addition to all of the activity at the Wal-Mart site, the county is about to start a huge road project to widen the streets. WEB ...
Local Doctor Found Not Guilty
Dr. Suresh Gupta was found not guilty Thursday evening after being accused of inappropriately touching several female patients.The jury heard testimony from numerous witnesses, including Gupta himself. On Thursday he took the stand in his own defense, and admitted to touching the women, but only in a professional manner.While on ...
Bond Set For Bradford Man Charged With Rape
A Bradford man, charged with the rape of a severely handicapped male, appeared in court on Thursday morning in Miami County.Scotty Reineke, 27, was charged with three counts of rape and a single count of sexual battery. The magistrate set his bond at $175,000. Steve Baker Reports On Reaction To ...
1 Injured After Being Struck By Car In Darke Co.
Deputies in Darke County said they were called to a two-vehicle accident late Wednesday night.The crash happened around 11:25 p.m.. on Horatio-Creek Road east of Arcanum-Bears Mill Road..Deputies said Tyler Hart, 23, of Bradford, was headed eastbound on Horatio-Creek Road riding a 2003 Manco Scooter and had run out of ...
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