Capt. Scott Anger received the Meritorious Service Award for capturing a murder suspect on Easter.
XENIA - The Xenia Police Division's 21st Annual Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday evening, May 17, 2012 at the Greene County FOP Lodge. Among those honored and receiving the department's highest honor is five-year veteran Officer David A. Wilson who received the Casey Elliott Memorial "City's Finest" Award. This award is given each year in recognition for either an outstanding accomplishment in police work, bravery in the line of duty, or a humanitarian deed. Leadership Awards were presented to Officer Gerald Merriman for displaying continued leadership within the organization throughout the year. The Meritorious Service Award was presented to Captain Scott Anger, Officer Harold Matheson, Officer Jeff Moore, Officer Robert Stouffer and Officer Anthony Vitale for acts which resulted in the attempt to save a life and were above and beyond the call of duty. The Communications Operator of the Year Award was presented to Kimberly Parker for her dedication and support of the Xenia/Greene Communications Center. Community Policing Awards went to Officer Dean Margioras and Officer Harold Matheson for establishing and maintaining closer ties between police, the schools and the members of the community. The Silver Shield Commendation was presented to Officer Jacalyn Masur for the highest level of overall patrol operations within the patrol section. Friday, May 18, 2012
XENIA - The newest vehicle added to the fleet of the Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center (XARSC) is a 2012 Ford F-350. The 12-passenger, wheelchair-equipped vehicle was delivered to the center last month. The vehicle was procured through a grant program administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The center was required to provide a 20 percent match (almost $10,000) and sought that funding through Del Mar Healthcare via The Dayton Foundation. Del Mar approved the grant request and provided 100 percent of the required funding. Del Mar is a non-profit corporation whose charitable purpose is to meet the housing, health and financial security needs of seniors. Friday, May 18, 2012
OLD FORT - Sheila DeWeese has joined Old Fort Banking Company as Sugarcreek Financial Center Manager in Bellbrook.
"Sheila brings an extensive background in retail and commercial banking serving the financial industry for 30 years. Her dedication and leadership abilities will further enhance our commitment to Sugarcreek Township." said The Old Fort Banking Co. President & CEO Michael Spragg. Thursday, May 10, 2012
CEDARVILLE - Rev. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association challenged more than 650 graduates at Cedarville University's 116th commencement ceremony on May 5, 2012 to live their lives unashamed of the power of the Gospel.
"You have one life to live," shared Graham. "Make it count for the King of kings and the Lord of lords." Thursday, May 10, 2012
GREENE COUNTY - Former Cedarville University basketball coach Dr. Don Callan will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame tonight at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. The induction dinner and ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and today is designated as Military Mental Health Awareness Day. In an effort to educate and inform our citizens on mental health issues, I joined as an original co-sponsor of a House Resolution recognizing May 2012 as Mental Health Month. While more than 57 million Americans suffer from mental conditions, it is little known that as many as a quarter of our troops suffer from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Tuesday, May 15, 2012
JAMESTOWN - More than 100 alumni and friends gathered at the Greeneview Intermediate Gymnasium for the Greeneview Annual Alumni Banquet on May 12. Seventy-five years of alumni were represented as we enjoyed a meal served by McCoy's Catering of Wilmington. Marthena Sinkhorn, Class of 1937 was honored as the Eldest Female and Leonard Nelson, Class of 1940 was also honored as the Eldest Male. Attendees included Bill Bowermaster, Class of 1962, traveling the farthest as he lives in Texas. Also acknowledged was the 10-year classes with representatives present from 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982 and 1992. Friday, May 18, 2012
WILBERFORCE - Xenians and Wilberforce residents will be joining forces with Wilberforce University and walkers from other states on Saturday, May 19, when the university holds the inaugural edition of the Colonel Charles Young National Walk-A-Thon. According to Sonseeahray Ross, the director of the Wilberforce University Annual Fund, the purpose of the event is to increase awareness about Wilberforce University and raise funds for student and academic programs. Participants in Greene County will meet at the Xenia Station. There will, however, be participants walking at other locations in and outside of the state. Monday, May 14, 2012
