The Tyrone Borough Council voted to terminate police officers Tracy Winters and Austin Miller, and appointed interim manager Kim Gurekovich to a permanent role, prompting significant community backlash. WJAC News reports that, despite residents connecting the firings to a previous, contentious meeting regarding a K-9 officer’s retirement, Mayor John Harlow reportedly denied that public comments led to the dismissals. Also, the council’s actions, including the manager appointment without public interviews, left residents questioning the process.
Sunday 19th April 2026
