A new letter from the Cardington‑Lincoln Local School District adds another clear voice to the growing public pushback against the proposed U.S. 23 Connector in Morrow County. Superintendent Todd Spinner sent the message to State Senator Bill Reineke on March 9, outlining how the project would disrupt daily life for students, families, and the broader […]
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A 51-year-old Columbus man, who served as a volunteer teacher and youth minister in Worthington, has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in child pornography crimes. Andrew Brown, a Jamaican citizen who had overstayed his visa, was sentenced to 160 months (13 years and four months) in federal […]
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Ohio’s heart is heavy with the tragic loss of Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, a beloved four-year veteran fatally shot on May 26, 2025, while bravely responding to a domestic call. His death has unleashed a wave of profound grief across the state.
Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags to half-staff as law enforcement and communities united in sorrow. Sheriff John Hinton, his voice thick with pain, remembered Deputy Sherrer as a “godsend” who “always had a smile” and deeply loved his community, poignantly refusing to utter the suspect’s name to honor Daniel’s memory.
This devastating incident, where Deputy Sherrer heroically tried to de-escalate before gunfire erupted, serves as a stark, painful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice officers face. Tributes pour in, echoing the heartbreak of a community and the unbreakable bonds of the “thin blue line.” Deputy Sherrer’s dedicated service and the void he leaves are deeply felt by his loved ones and a grateful state.