⚖️ Man gets 18 months after rape charge reduced to strangulation. Dustin Large Sr. pleaded guilty to the lesser felony charge, avoiding his original charges of rape, kidnapping, and vehicle theft. The 35-year-old had been accused of holding a knife to a woman's throat, sexually assaulting her, and forcing her into a vehicle before she escaped. He received credit for 504 days already served in jail and may face up to two years of post-release control after prison.
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🏙️ Brookville seeks public input on city's future growth plan. The third comprehensive land-use study public forum is scheduled for September 10 at Brookville High School auditorium. City officials will present draft plan highlights and request feedback on recommendations that will shape the city's development. City Manager Jack Kuntz emphasized the plan's significance in identifying priority areas for resources and assets. The consulting firm Envision will provide detailed documentation with key recommendations displayed at stations throughout the auditorium for citizen input.
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💻 Middletown's city services remain crippled by cybersecurity attack. A week after the incident, residents face closed offices, unavailable phone lines, and disrupted email services at the city building. While the Municipal Court continues normal operations, many departments have established secondary phone lines for emergency contact. The Health Department has reopened with new laptops and phones, offering essential services like birth certificates despite longer wait times. City officials revealed that employee information may have been compromised, though the full extent of the breach remains under investigation by local, state, and federal agencies.
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