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Hively Acts as Enforcer and Liaison Between Students and Cops

Oct 14, 2019

Marietta City Schools school resource officer Dianna Hively talks to Marietta Middle School secretary Brandi Wittekind in the school office Thursday as seventh-grader Riley Allen, seeking help with a damaged backpack, stands at the counter. Hively stepped in as the…

Local School Resource Officer, Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl, Recognized by the State

Aug 22, 2019

Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl is this year’s Larry R. Cox D.A.R.E Officer of the Year. “I love doing what I’m doing. I love coming here to Otsego. Couldn’t imagine being anywhere else,” said Ruckstuhl. The D.A.R.E officer has been teaching D.A.R.E classes at Otsego Local Schools for 6 years…

County Sheriff and Deputies Address Preble Shawnee School Board

Aug 15, 2019

Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson and Deputies Brodie Holsapple and Greg McWhinney appeared at the Preble Shawnee Board of Education’s monthly meeting Aug. 8 to discuss the success of their School Resource Officer program…

Updated D.A.R.E. Program Going Strong in Twin Cities

Mar 29, 2019

A new generation of Twin City students is learning how to make good decisions through a revamped version of a classic youth drug and alcohol prevention program. Sixth-graders at Claymont Junior High this week are completing the final lesson of the 12-week-long D.A.R.E…

December 2018 KARE Donation to the Strongsville Police Department

Jan 2, 2019

Dear LLoyd:

We would like to extend our sincere “Thank You” for your generous donation of toys…

AIS Teams Up with D.A.R.E. for Bullying Prevention Month

Nov 18, 2018

D.A.R.E. officer David Potkonicki addressed third-grade students at Austintown Intermediate School on Oct. 29 for the end of Bullying Prevention Month…

Gabriel Inspired by Community Support of D.A.R.E. Program

Sep 14, 2018

VAN WERT – Van Wert County School Resource Officer John Gabriel said this past weekend that he has been overwhelmed by the support of the local community for the Van Wert County’s D.A.R.E. program. He cited the money raised through the D.A.R.E. car fund-raiser at the...

Streetsboro Officer is Top Cop

May 23, 2018

Streetsboro D.A.R.E. Officer Jason Fogleman dropped in to visit Debbie D’Amico’s fifth-grade class at Henry Defer Intermediate School last week. Streetsboro Police Officer Jason Fogleman isn’t looking for awards and recognition. But they’ve found him. Fogleman,...

Galion Sixth Graders Celebrate D.A.R.E. at Graduation Program

May 23, 2018

GALION — Warmer weather gives way to the graduation season for high school seniors. But it’s also a time for another type of graduation ceremony that focuses on younger students making a commitment to staying drug and alcohol free, and making good choices. Galion...

Lincolnview, Crestview Partner with Sheriff Department

Apr 13, 2018

Lincolnview Local Schools and Crestview Local Schools have teamed up with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office to equip themselves with a full-time School Resource Officer. Starting Monday, April 9, 2018…