Village Manager Accesses Fire Chief's ID | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

In New Lebanon, Ohio, a fire chief’s personal account was accessed by the village manager after the chief went on leave — sparking a firestorm of controversy. The manager, Shannon Bemis, claims she needed to approve a fire department request and admits to logging in, but the fire chief’s wife calls it a cyber breach demanding accountability. While the Law Director insists it was legal and state officials downplayed the issue, the village council is deeply divided — with three members calling it unacceptable and three silent. The showdown is set for the August 4th council meeting, where the…