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Conn. Commuter Trains Collide; 60 Go to Hospital

Conn. Commuter Trains Collide; 60 Go to Hospital

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (May 17)

A flamingo walks along the beach on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Friday, May 17, 2013.  Richard Branson, the adventuring CEO and founder of the Virgin Group of companies is co-hosting a two-day meeting at Necker Island, his home in the British Virgin Islands, where he has developed an ultra-exclusive eco-resort that showcases renewable energy technology, reintroduced flamingoes, imported lemurs and other creatures. (AP Photo/Todd Vansickle)

Branson's Island, May 2013

Richard Branson hosts a conference on his island about conservation in the Caribbean.

Coffee Run Leads to Hatchet Hitchhiker Arrest

Coffee Run Leads to Hatchet Hitchhiker Arrest

Life on the run for the Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker ended when he asked for a cup of coffee. A Starbucks employee recognized Caleb McGillvary after authorities say he was wanted in the death of a lawyer. ...

Sheriff won’t support school levies unless districts look at armed personnel

Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones declared this week that he “won’t support a school levy again that doesn’t address school safety with armed personnel.” Jones’ comments were fueled by his disappointment that not a single county school district has adopted his proposal to use retired police officers as armed ...

A transvestite walks on all fours imitating a tigress in a parade marking the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, May 11, 2013. About 500 people marched through the Cuban capital to the rhythm of conga drums in an early celebration of the international day against homophobia, commemorated annually on May 17. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Cuba's LGBT community celebrates

A week of drag shows, colorful marches and social and cultural events in Havana culminated Friday with the International Day Against Homophobia.

Fire layoffs part of city’s plan since December, city manager says

The city of Hamilton is laying off six firefighters June 5, a month later than expected, thanks to a 30-day extension of a federal SAFER grant procured in April. But that number is one-third of the 18 layoffs council members approved.That led to some confusion earlier this week, as the ...

Ross teacher accused of sexual misconduct with student resigns

A Ross High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student has resigned.Ross Local School District officials received Friday the resignation of Steven Morio, a high school social studies teacher. He had been with the district for 13 years, according to Ross Superintendent Greg Young.Morio had been placed on ...

Kaitlin Sunderhaus, who has Huntington’s Disease, along with her mother, Tina Sunderhaus, are hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, at the Fairfield Church of Christ to raise awareness for their 5th annual Walk and 5K in September. May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness month.

Ross Twp. family organizes dinner for Huntington’s Disease awareness

Kaitlin Sunderhaus woke up to a big, friendly surprise Friday morning: The long driveway to the family’s Ross Twp. home was lined with more than 50 colorful paper-plate flowers.They were a gift from the Fairfield Church of Christ, the Sunderhaus family’s home church, as part of their “Petal Patrol” ministry. ...

Butler County Auditor’s Office employees wear their team shirts in the office Friday, May 17, as they prepare for the Lakota East Relay for Life walk against breast cancer later that evening. With two employees battling breast cancer, the Butler County Auditor’s office has turned into a fund-raising machine.

County employees bond over fundraising efforts

The camaraderie in the Butler County Auditor’s Office has been off the charts lately as its employees rally around cancer-stricken co-workers.According to Chief Deputy Auditor Dawn Mills, the 48 employees raised nearly $5,000 going into a Relay For Life event at Lakota East High School Friday night, and were confident ...

Austin Hall, 15, practices his baseball skills in his backyard in Middletown. Hall is seeking a Big Brother and has been on the waiting list for three years.

Little Brothers wait in line for mentors

Franklin High School freshman Austin Hall likes sports and French.He makes As and Bs in his honors classes, and likes French best because he’s learning not just about the language but also the people who speak it.But having been raised by a single mother and a father who lives out ...

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