Early Bird Newspaper 11-29-20

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The value of mentors

Leaving a legacy

New Chamber president

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LOCAL • 1B

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Custer leaving Darke County extension Taking new post for all OSU extension branches By Nathaniel Kubik DarkeCountyMedia.com

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OSU Darke County Extension Educator Sam Custer speaks to a group at a gathering in 2016. Custer recently announced he will be leaving his post as Educator on Agriculture and Natural Resources to focus full time on his position of Interim Assistant Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources for all OSU extension branches in Ohio.

DARKE COUNTY — After a tenure as OSU Darke County Extension Educator on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Sam Custer is leaving his post to focus full-time on his position in Columbus as the Interim Assistant Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources for all OSU extension branches in Ohio. The change will be enacted over the next six weeks.

Custer has long been a major force in the Darke County agriculture industry. From educating young farmers, to acting as the connection between Darke County and OSU’s best agriculture minds, Custer’s time in Darke County has been as helpful as it is inspiring. “The past 8 years have been amazing, as we have had the opportunity to work together to advance the productivity, profitability and stewardship of our land and water, not only in

Darke County, but across Ohio and the Midwest,” Custer noted in a statement released about his career shift. “I want to thank you for giving me the chance to serve you and thank you for being a catalyst in the advancement of agriculture.” With Custer leaving, OSU’s extension branch in Darke County is searching for a qualified candidate to fill Custer’s former role as Educator on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Custer noted that the position has been an incredibly joyful experience, See CUSTER | 3A

Veterans Memorial Christmas wreath dedicated

Murder suspect makes his first court appearance By Nathaniel Kubik DarkeCountyMedia.com

GREENVILLE — Lawrence Hill, 55, of Greenville, appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning to be arraigned on one count of aggravated murder, an unclassified felony, and one count of aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided with Darke County Prosecutor R. Kelly Ormsby present. Hill is suspected of murdering his son, Vincent Hill, 31, during the eveHill ning hours of Nov. 11 at a private residence located in the 2100 block of St. Rt. 502. It is alleged that Hill entered the residence and shot the victim approximately five times with a shotgun before leaving. Officers located the body on Nov. 13, and the ensuing investigation involved personnel from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville Police Department, and Darke County Coroner’s Office. As a result of the investigation, Hill was found to be the primary suspect and was arrested and booked into the Darke County Jail in the early morning hours of Nov. 14. Officers were able to take Hill into custody following a brief encounter outside of his residence located in the 600 block of Treaty Way in Greenville. Police then remained at the residence for an extended period of time to collected evidence. On Nov. 19, the Darke County Grand Jury issued the previously mentioned indictments of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary. Both of the charges against Hill have a firearm specification that requires mandatory prison time. If convicted, he faces a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 3 years, referencing the firearm specification attached to the charges, and a potential, but not mandatory, prison sentence of life without parole, and fine of $20,000. Other jail-time possibilities include 20, 25, or 30 years to life. The aggravated burglary charge carries a maximum, but not mandatory, prison term of 11 to 16.5

Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ladybug Garden Club held a Christmas wreath dedication at the Darke County Veterans Memorial, located at the Darke County Courthouse. Pictured are Ladybug Garden Club members Kim Cromwell and Charlene Thornhill, Darke County Commissioner Matt Aultman, and DAR members Karen Burkett, Linda Riley, Shirley Hughes, Doris Aultman, Regent Brenda Arnett, Sherri Jones, and Debbie Nisonger.

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Arcanum discusses village safety, utilities amend the agenda to tackle new and old business first, and handle committee ARCANUM — The Arca- reports after. In old business, the council reviewed num Village Council met Tuesday evening to primar- an ordinance adopting a ily discuss topics related to new job description for the village safety, utilities, and village utilities superintendent, and an ordinance service and leisure. The meeting began with enacting an animal control code for the village. a request by the Arcanum In new business, they Mayor Bonnie Millard to

By Nathaniel Kubik DarkeCountyMedia.com

reviewed ordinances authorizing the hiring and appointment of the administrative positions of village solicitor, fiscal officer, and administrator. They also voted on a resolution that would allow Millard to gift certain property in Arcanum to the Arcanum Preservation Society. This resolution is most notably

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