Good morning, Holmes County. A life-saving dose of quick thinking unfolded Sunday when a Loudonville police officer recognized his own fentanyl exposure symptoms and self-administered Narcan. This remarkable example of emergency preparedness highlights why all officers in the department carry this medication, despite Chief McCauley noting such exposures remain rare in our area. The officer has since been discharged from the hospital and is expected to return for his next scheduled shift.
Meanwhile, a rear-end collision on US 36 sent 43-year-old Darrell Lanham to Genesis of Coshocton with non-life-threatening injuries after 21-year-old Chase Chaney crashed into his vehicle near CR 495. In state news, Ohio's budget process continues generating discussion as lawmakers pushed through 160 changes to the $61 billion state budget in just 24 hours, raising questions about transparency in the legislative process.
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💊 Officer's quick thinking saves his own life after fentanyl exposure. A Loudonville police officer recognized symptoms of accidental fentanyl exposure and self-administered Narcan after responding to a call Sunday. He was transported to an Ashland hospital and has since been discharged, expected to return for his next scheduled shift. All Loudonville officers carry Narcan as a precaution, though Chief Brian McCauley notes fentanyl exposure is rare in the area. An investigation into the source of the fentanyl at the scene is ongoing.
🚗 Rear-end collision sends one to hospital in Jackson Township. A 21-year-old Chase Chaney crashed into Darrell Lanham's vehicle on US 36 when Lanham stopped to make a left turn. The incident occurred around 9:02 p.m. on April 24 near CR 495. Lanham, 43, was transported to Genesis of Coshocton with non-life-threatening injuries, while Chaney and his passenger, 18-year-old Caleb Johnson, reported no injuries. Emergency responders from Coshocton County EMS, Jackson Township Fire Department, and REACT assisted at the scene.
📝 Ohio lawmakers rushed 160 budget changes in just 24 hours. The $61 billion state budget includes major policy shifts on public records, vehicle fees, and elected positions without public input. House amendments were adopted en masse with no transparency about which lawmaker proposed each change. The Senate will likely make its own last-minute revisions, followed by more changes in closed-door committee meetings. Critics argue this process lacks transparency and prevents meaningful input from Ohio citizens on how their tax dollars are spent.
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