Good morning, Darke County. Triple-digit speeds and alcohol created a devastating impact when a 38-year-old driver slammed into Miami County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Thobe's cruiser in September. The driver later admitted his actions were a suicide attempt, though he hadn't intended to harm others. Both men suffered serious injuries in the high-speed collision that also left K9 Officer Vello with minor wounds—a sobering reminder of how personal crises can escalate into public danger.
Meanwhile, smoke billowed from the eaves of an abandoned strip mall Monday evening as firefighters from six departments battled flames at the vacant former Kmart building. While crews contained the blaze, the deteriorated structure has complicated damage assessment. On a brighter note, creative spirits can find holiday joy at YWCA Piqua's upcoming Christmas ornament workshop, where participants will craft mosaic suncatchers designed to capture the magic of twinkling tree lights—a perfect antidote to November's darkening days.
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🚗 Drunk driver crashed into deputy while attempting suicide. A 38-year-old man admitted to drinking heavily before slamming into Miami County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Thobe's parked cruiser in September. "I was trying to hurt myself, not injure anyone else," the driver stated, with witnesses reporting his vehicle was traveling over 100 mph before impact. Both the deputy and driver sustained serious injuries, while K9 Officer Vello suffered minor wounds. Charges are pending as blood samples undergo testing at the state crime lab.
🔥 Abandoned strip mall erupts in flames, drawing multiple fire departments. Piqua firefighters responded to a fire at the vacant former Kmart building on West US Route 36 Monday evening around 6 p.m. Fire crews from Covington, Bradford, Lockington, Fletcher, and Troy assisted at the scene, where smoke was seen coming from the eaves of the strip mall section between the old Kroger and Kmart. Captain Vance McCulla reported they quickly extinguished the fire with minimal water, though the building's deteriorated condition made it difficult to assess damage or determine the cause. No injuries were reported as the building was unoccupied, and crews remained on scene for several hours.
🎨 Get crafty with a Christmas ornament class at YWCA Piqua. The November 3rd workshop invites participants to create unique mosaic suncatchers using colorful glass fragments on acrylic backings that allow tree lights to shine through. The finished ornaments, approximately four inches in diameter, will be grouted for a polished appearance. The two-hour class runs from 6-8pm at the YWCA facility on North Wayne Street, costing $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Early registration is recommended as classes fill quickly.
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