BUTLER — A man with an active arrest warrant was hospitalized July 11 after Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus hit him with his car, according to an investigation by the Bellville Police Department. Bellville police Chief Jon Fletcher shared the department’s findings during a press conference Monday morning. Fletcher was accompanied by Bellville Mayor Teri Brenkus and […]
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Bellville police investigating vehicle-pedestrian crash involving Butler employee
BUTLER — The Bellville Police Department is investigating an incident in Butler after a man was hit by a vehicle in that village on Friday night. Bellville Police officers responded to a call for assistance at approximately 7:05 p.m., according to a press release from the department. The Bellville Police Department is handling the investigation to […]
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Grand jury: Shelby man could face life sentence on sex charges
David Irwin, 44, has been indicted on 20 charges by a Richland County grand jury — which include rape and sexual battery among others.
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Here’s what you’ll see on 2024 Richland County primary ballots
The Richland County Board of Elections certified its list of candidates and issues for the upcoming primary election.
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Mack reopens former bank at Butler’s cornerstone
BUTLER — The Village of Butler welcomed Deborah Mack’s law office to town in a historic building on Saturday.
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GALLERY: 2023 Prairie Peddler Festival opens in Butler
The Prairie Peddler Festival, nestled in the woods just outside of Butler, drew a large crowd Saturday as attendees browsed more than 200 craft and food vendors.