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Cathy J. (Coler) Sparling

Cathy J. (Coler) Sparling, 65, of Waterford, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2023, after a strong fight with cancer. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Zanesville, Ohio and lived up to her birthday because she was a firecracker and sparkled. She grew up in Malta, Ohio with her ...

Illinois prison guard gets 20 years for inmate beating death

By John O’Connor AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois state corrections officer was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in federal prison for his role in the beating death of a prison inmate in May 2018. Alex Banta, 31, of Quincy was “caught up in the culture” of silence surrounding violence against inmates but there was no excuse for his treatment of 65-year-old Larry Earvin at Western Illinois Correctional Center, U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough said. In a statement to the court, Banta expressed regret and took responsibility for his actions, ...

Police Reports

Ohio State Highway Patrol ¯ A 2018 Warren Local School District bus driven by Errol Kent Mayle, 76, of 4065 Two Mile Run Road, Cutler, was southbound on Ohio 339 in Dunham Township March 8 when he struck a 2011 Kia Forte owned by Donald Earley of 13 McGill Road, Vincent, and driven by a 16-year-old juvenile. The impact forced Earley’s vehicle into a 2003 Toyota Solara driven by Cole Christopher Clatterbuck, 18, of 10 Northlake Court, Vincent, who was stopped to make a left turn onto Township Road 1245. Mayle was charged with failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead. ¯ ...

Property Transfers

The following property tranfers were recorded in Washington County in November 2022: ¯ Jeannie M. McAlarney and Garry E. Rogers to Jeremy and Erin Sue Harper, $27,000, warranty deed, Fearing Township. ¯ Jeannie M. McAlarney and Garry E. Rogers to Jeremy and Erin Sue Harper, $27,000, warranty deed, Fearing Township. ¯ Jeannie M. McAlarney and Garry E. Rogers to Jeremy and Erin Sue Harper, $27,000, warranty deed, Fearing Township. ¯ Jack D. Harding Jr. and Ryan K. Harding to Ryan K. Harding et al, $0, quit claim, Grandview Township. ¯ Jack D. Harding Jr. and Ryan K. Harding ...

Real Estate Transfers

November 2022 property transfers, Washington County Courthouse ¯ Alice Chapman to John Martin Chapman, $0, certificate of transfer, Adams Township. ¯ State of Ohio Forfeited Land to Historic Marietta Development Co. LLC, $0, warranty deed, Marietta Corp. ¯ State of Ohio Forfeited Land to Historic Marietta Development Co. LLC, $0, warranty deed, Marietta Corp. ¯ State of Ohio Forfeited Land to James F. and Gina A. Williams LLC, $0, affidavit, Marietta Corp. ¯ State of Ohio Forfeited Land to James F. and Gina A. Williams LLC, $0, affidavit, Marietta Corp. ¯ State of Ohio ...

German gunman kills 6 at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall

By Pietro de Cristofaro, Geir Moulson and Frank Jordans Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany, killing six people before taking his own life after police arrived, authorities in the port city of Hamburg said Friday. Police gave no motive for Thursday night’s attack. But they acknowledged recently receiving an anonymous tip that claimed the man identified as the shooter showed anger toward Jehovah’s Witnesses and might be psychologically unfit to own a gun. Eight people were wounded, ...