Mechanicsburg News

John Brinkerhoff might best be described as the patron saint of education in the city's formative years.

Chicago WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION V-049 Feb. 13, 1997 CONTACT: Brad Mitchell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deirdr Zongker OFFICE: 353-6976 U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST MECHANICSBURG, OHIO, COMPANY ...

For first time since 2002 facility operates for a month without overages For the first time in seven years, the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg had a break from inmate overload.

MECHANICSBURG, Ohio -- Mechanicsburg Village Council members will be talking a lot in the next few weeks about the direction of their police department.

Former Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fullback Pete Johnson has been found guilty for writing a bad check to buy a pickup truck.

“The aesthetic appeal of a turbine is inherently subjective”

GREEN INC. A monthly look at companies embracing sustainability JW Great Lakes Wind This could be a common Ohio scene in the next few years as several firms are planning wind energy projects, primarily in the ... via Cleveland.com

Finding silver linings can be tedious work. Especially when the search comes after a tragedy like the death of a family member. via Springfield News-Sun

“Why did he wait so long to come forward? He knew what he did. It was all over the news”

A Columbus man turned himself into police last night in connection with the death of Nickolas E. Foss earlier this month in an Arena District street fight. via Columbus Dispatch

“We believe the number is actually lower than what the 2000 census said”

More... Mechanicsburg prepares for survey of residents By Matt Sanctis Staff Writer MECHANICSBURG - Mechanicsburg lost out on a grant that would have allowed it to purchase a $30,000 backup generator for the ... via Dayton Daily News

“The guy took off running down the street”

Nursing student Nickolas Foss, 29, was knocked out "instantly" after an altercation over a beer. via Columbus Dispatch

“If you were friends with him, you were his friend forever”

MECHANICSBURG, Ohio -- A Mechanicsburg man died in a Columbus hospital this week after he was apparently assaulted outside a bar during the weekend, and family members are searching for clues in the case. via WHIO-AM Dayton

A man who police say was injured last weekend in a fight outside an Arena District bar died early today. via Columbus Dispatch

“That's the biggest fear for us, is the grain dust explosion. It's the nature of the beast.”

The history of the damage and loss of human life attributed to grain silo explosions made Wednesday's fire at Champaign Landmark a touchy situation. via Marysville Journal-Tribune

“In her field, she's right at the top.”

More... Springfield native helping restore printmaker's legacy By Andrew McGinn Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD -- It's hard to believe a block of wood could be so horribly uncool. via Dayton Daily News

“What we do on Monday nights and on weekends, it's a life-affirming thing”

If Kyle Heffner needs his eyes checked or his back adjusted, he only needs to show up for band practice. via Springfield News-Sun

An unrelated Union County pair is facing nearly a decade in prison. Donnie Lee West, 42, and Kathleen Marie West, also known as Kathleen Marie Kephart, 30, have both been charged by a Union County Grand Jury ... via Marysville Journal-Tribune

CLARK COUNTY, Ohio -- A funnel cloud is spotted yesterday evening in Clark County. via WHIO-AM Dayton

I ran for the position of sheriff against David Deskins in the 2004 primary. The final outcome of the vote was close, with only 213 votes deciding that he was to stay in office. via Springfield News-Sun

After Adam Grove had his custom motorcycle helmet stolen, he turned to eBay. Turns out, so did the thief. via Ohio.com

“His wife lived until 1934 and all of his grandchildren still live in the community”

More... Season of Lent begins Masses were held all over the world for Ash Wednesday, including this one at Dayton's Our Lady of Mercy Church. via Dayton Daily News