Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Hancock County: Key Guidelines for Growers Issued

Findlay, Ohio — Law enforcement authorities in Hancock County have clarified the regulations surrounding marijuana cultivation following a recent operation that uncovered multiple illegal grow sites. On August 5, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Hancock-METRICH Drug Task Force, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Division, executed a Marijuana Eradication Operation in the region. During the operation, officials identified 42 marijuana cultivation sites containing a total of 289 plants. Additionally, they discovered a site with six plants exceeding legal limits. The investigation led officers to … Read more

Karen Read Trial Enters Critical Phase: Lawyers Debate Charges and Jury Guidelines

BOSTON — The high-profile trial of Karen Read delved into its final stages as lawyers focused on jury instructions and the implications of the charges during deliberations. The case, which has drawn significant public attention, centers on the events surrounding the death of Read’s former boyfriend, John O’Keefe, whose body was discovered in a snowy driveway in 2022. Defense attorneys argued that key evidence pointed to Read’s innocence, claiming there was a lack of concrete proof tying her to the scene. They emphasized that the prosecution had failed to present a compelling case, relying instead … Read more

Judge Imposes Strict Media Guidelines Ahead of Brooks Houck’s High-Profile Murder Trial

Bowling Green, Ky. — A Nelson County Circuit Court judge has implemented strict regulations ahead of the upcoming trial of Brooks Houck, one of three individuals charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers. The trial is scheduled to commence on June 24 at the Warren County Judicial Center. Judge Charles Simms issued a formal order that delineates comprehensive guidelines for media coverage, citing significant public and media interest in the case. He expressed concerns about creating a “circuslike atmosphere” within the courtroom, acknowledging that the case has attracted extensive attention from … Read more

Delco Times Announces Updated Obituary Submission Guidelines and Expanded Expressive Options

Media, PA – For those looking to submit obituaries to the local newspaper, it’s important to be aware of the specific deadlines and procedures that have been put into place. Obituaries can be submitted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling the designated number at 610-915-2226. During the weekend and on holidays, submissions are accepted only via email from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Obit@delcotimes.com. Procedural changes mean that proofs, provided to ensure accuracy of the information, will not be formatted like the final published product. Furthermore, no proofs are … Read more