/tags/townships Townships en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:26:28 GMT /news/2025-06-23/mifflin-township-police-officer-injured-in-late-may-shooting-released-from-hospital The Mifflin Township police officer hospitalized for the past several weeks after being shot multiple times was released Monday from OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in downtown Columbus. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:26:28 GMT /news/2025-06-23/mifflin-township-police-officer-injured-in-late-may-shooting-released-from-hospital George Shillcock /news/2025-06-06/sheriffs-office-still-not-giving-reason-for-daveonte-dixon-traffic-stop-in-mifflin-township The Franklin County's Sheriff Office still has not said why the car Daveonte Dixon was a passenger in was pulled over by Mifflin Township Police last week. Dixon allegedly shot and injured two Mifflin Township Police officers and led national, state and local police on a three-day manhunt. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:06:53 GMT /news/2025-06-06/sheriffs-office-still-not-giving-reason-for-daveonte-dixon-traffic-stop-in-mifflin-township George Shillcock /news/2025-05-30/suspect-accused-of-shooting-2-mifflin-township-police-officers-is-in-custody Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 President Brian Steel says Daveonte Dixon was captured by police Friday evening. Sat, 31 May 2025 02:28:25 GMT /news/2025-05-30/suspect-accused-of-shooting-2-mifflin-township-police-officers-is-in-custody George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-30/mifflin-twp-police-shooting-reignites-debate-on-suspects-criminal-history-and-prosecution Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 President Brian Steel thinks Franklin County prosecutors may have mishandled a prior criminal case involving Daveonte Dixon. Dixon pleaded guilty in 2024 to multiple felony charges, but was only given community control. Dixon allegedly shot and injured two police officers during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. Fri, 30 May 2025 19:36:05 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-30/mifflin-twp-police-shooting-reignites-debate-on-suspects-criminal-history-and-prosecution George Shillcock /2025-03-25/more-than-1-2m-in-late-fees-and-penalties-paid-by-ohio-township-and-village-officials-since-2019 Ohio’s auditor says in the last six years about $1.2 million was paid out in late fees, interest and penalties by township or village officials. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:26:54 GMT /2025-03-25/more-than-1-2m-in-late-fees-and-penalties-paid-by-ohio-township-and-village-officials-since-2019 Karen Kasler /politics-government/2024-12-10/former-blendon-township-official-found-liable-for-more-than-100-000-in-improper-payments The Ohio Auditor's Office found former Blendon Township Administrator Bryan Rhoads was improperly paid and misused township credit cards. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:46:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-10/former-blendon-township-official-found-liable-for-more-than-100-000-in-improper-payments Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2024-07-31/union-county-jerome-township-sign-development-agreement The agreement opens up 750 acres in the southern part of the township for development in the fast-growing area. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:37:37 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-31/union-county-jerome-township-sign-development-agreement Mark Ferenchik /wvxu-stories/2021-03-23/ohio-townships-urge-treasury-to-confirm-eligibility-for-stimulus-funding Ohio townships are asking to be included in funding under the federal American Rescue Plan . A terminology difference between the House and Senate... Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:52:24 GMT /wvxu-stories/2021-03-23/ohio-townships-urge-treasury-to-confirm-eligibility-for-stimulus-funding Becca Costello