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Butler County Fair opens Sept. 28
MICHELLE STYRON/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Can you hear that? Do you smell it in the air? The gears are cranking and the aroma of fried batter covered in sweet confectioner’s sugar is in the air; well not quite, but it is approaching rapidly. Planning for the Butler County Fair has been underway for months now…
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TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Fast and Furry Car Show was a success Saturday raising money for the Greenville Animal Shelter. Approximately 350 spectators attended the event, which had 60 cars and motorcycles entered as well as 14 vendors with whom to shop. “I think the event went very well,” said Kayla Garlock, car…
Read MoreMarshals warn of jury duty scam
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of an ongoing jury-duty phone scam. The scammer poses as a U.S. Marshal, deputy marshal or other law enforcement officer. The scammer calls the victim to advise that he or she has missed federal jury duty, but can avoid arrest by paying a…
Read MoreGPD to work with Auburn PD
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Last Monday night, the Greenville City Council approved for the City of Greenville to enter into a professional service contract with the City of Auburn. The City of Greenville will provide law enforcement support services to the City of Auburn. The support will include crowd control and traffic direction at Auburn…
Read MoreCareer Academy open to public
TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD In the second year of offering classes, Butler County Career Academy has grown to offer courses to 10th-12th grade students at all Butler County Schools. According to Otis Grayson, Butler County School Career Coach, “The academy began last year when…
Read MoreLBWCC/Camellia City Classic is Sept. 16
SUBMITTED The LBW Community College Foundation is gearing up for the 10th annual LBWCC/Camellia City Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 14 at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville. “We are in the process of lining up sponsors for the event, with all the proceeds to be used for student activities and scholarships at LBW in Greenville,” said…
Read MoreDuncan honored by Bucky P. Fund
NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard When Caleb Duncan first starting going to the doctor with shoulder pain, cancer was the last thing on his mind. In March, that was the diagnosis. Doctors first told Caleb that the pain he was experiencing was tendinitis. The pain however returned and an MRI revealed a spot. Bone…
Read MoreLangston arrested twice in 24 hours ***UPDATE***
NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard According to Capt. Justin Lovvorn, in May the Greenville Police Department received a call in reference to internal theft and possible fraudulent activity from the Greenville Motor Company. Agents began investigating the suspicious activity by auditing the company’s financial records. During the investigation it was discovered that a single…
Read MoreFoster families sought
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Butler County Department of Human Resources will be holding foster parent and adoptive parent training classes starting on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at the DHR’s new office in Greenville. According to DHR Director Jennifer Dunkin, there is a definite need for more foster families in the county. “Butler…
Read MoreLibrary gets more than a face lift
TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD All summer, residents have not been able to visit the Greenville-Butler County Library. They have viewed the work trucks and dumpsters outside, but now the renovation is complete and the residents of Greenville and Butler County will be in awe of the newly remodeled library. Last Thursday night, the library…
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