It’s still a hard life, Smitchger said. Right now, he’s worried about drought after particularly dry months in May and June.

Jamin Brenner was indicted by a Darke County grand jury on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated arson in connection with the death of 86-year-old Beverly Lees.

After a six-month-long investigation, the 36-year-old man was indicted in connection with the 2024 crime, officials said.