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The Pocahontas Times · Dayton, OH

Nearby: Dayton, OH

John Hall Jr.

John William Hall Jr., 77, of Huntersville, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home. Born February 1, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, he was a son of the late John William Sr. and Lelia Jean Lawson Hall. John spent most of his life working at his family-run company, Gem City Metal Spinning, as a… Read the full story

Voice of America · Russia, OH

Nearby: Russia, OH

US-based Russian activist sentenced to 6 years in absentia for "military fakes"

Editor's note: this story was translated from the original VOA Russian article. A court in Ulan-Ude, Russia, has sentenced U.S.-based activist and researcher Maria Vyushkova in absentia to six years in prison on a charge of allegedly “spreading knowingly false information” about the Russian armed forces. "The kind of persecution in absentia and then attempts to put pressure on relatives who remained in Russia" are now becoming more widespread, Vyushkova VOA's Russian service. The case...

The Madison Messenger · London, OH

Nearby: London, OH

Madison County Senior Citizens Center to Host Thanksgiving Lunch and Coffee with a Cop

By Ciera Bierbaugh Madison Messenger LONDON, Ohio — The Madison County Senior Citizens Center is inviting community members to gather for good food, gratitude and great company during its annual Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The holiday gathering will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, located at 280 W. High St. in London. The event offers an opportunity for attendees to celebrate the season of thanks while enjoying a warm meal and spending time with friends and neighbors. A Thanksgiving lunch special will be available for $6, with a cost of $6.50 for guests ages 55 and younger and for all carryout orders. In addition to the holiday meal, the center will host Coffee with a Cop in partnership with the London Police Department on the same day.

The Madison Messenger · London, OH

Nearby: London, OH

Law Enforcement Leaders Reconnect at Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Breakfast

By Ciera Bierbaugh Madison Messenger A recent gathering of law enforcement and community leaders provided an opportunity for two longtime colleagues to reconnect and reflect on more than a decade of service and friendship. West Jefferson Police Department Lieutenant Detective Conley recently attended the annual Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Breakfast, where he reunited with Chief Deputy David Wiseman of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. The two share a professional relationship dating back more than a decade, when they worked together on the night shift. At the time, Wiseman served as a sergeant with the London Police Department, while Conley was an officer with the West Jefferson Police Department. Wiseman has deep roots in Madison County law enforcement, having also served as London’s chief of police before taking on his current leadership role in Delaware County. His influence extends beyond the departments where he has served.

The Madison Messenger · London, OH

Nearby: London, OH

London Offers Curbside Pickup and Drop-Off Options for Fall Leaves

By Ciera Bierbaugh Madison Messenger As autumn leaves continue to fall, the City of London is reminding residents of two available options for disposing of yard leaves. According to Mayor Patrick Closser’s November 5 update, residents may arrange for curbside collection or bring their bagged leaves to a designated city drop-off location. For curbside pickup, residents must place leaves in biodegradable paper bags and set them along the street where their trash containers are normally collected. Unlike regular trash collection, leaf pickup must be scheduled in advance by calling the city at 740-852-3243. Residents who prefer to transport their leaves can use the former Sanitation Department site at 233 Jenkinson Avenue. Regular drop-off hours are Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Additional Saturday collection hours will be offered November 21 and November 28, from 8 a.m. until noon. The leaf disposal service is available exclusively to London residents.