Hours after a 16-year-old was killed Sunday, the Newberry Police Department said officers responded to another shooting nearby where three more teenagers died.
MINGO JUNCTION The village of Mingo Junction is hiring.
Village Administrator Bob Smith informed council during his report that the village is still seeking a park manager for the village pool and two more life guards.
He said the last information he had there were four applicants for life guard, he would like two more, though filling the manager position is “the biggest concern.”
Council also approved the police and fire departments to add to their staffs following executive sessions with each.
Police Chief Willie McKenzie said his department will be advertising to hire three additional officers, two part time, and those interested can reach the department at (740) 535-1186.
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MINGO JUNCTION Bruce Riley appeared before Mingo Junction Village Council with a clear message make sure what happened to him does not happen to anyone else.
Riley, a village resident, was the owner of one of the homes on Commercial Avenue that burned to the ground during a multi-structure fire in the early morning hours, Friday.
Issues with fire hydrants in the area complicated the response to the blaze, he indicated.
It was clarified during the discussion that the hydrants in question are tied into the village’s water lines, but the area the fire occurred in falls in the Brilliant Fire Department’s coverage area.