Latest Local News Headlines http://www.journal-news.com The latest headlines from Journal-News en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., Journal-News Mon, 8 Sep 2008 03:47:16 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/02/82/52/image_1352822.jpg Latest Local News Headlines http://www.journal-news.com 5 Local GOP women primed for Palin http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mccainvisitmain.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mccainvisitmain.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:41:17 EDT Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's scheduled visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 9, holds special meaning for some of the area's top elected Republican women and female party officials. McCain, Palin visit sparks feverish preparations http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:40:18 EDT LEBANON — When nominees for president and vice president come calling with just three days notice, area organizers say they face a daunting task to prepare for the visit. Road reopens after bridge replacement http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/mj090908monroebridge.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/mj090908monroebridge.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:34:49 EDT MONROE – Todhunter Road, which closed due to a needed bridge replacement, has reopened. Obama visiting Dayton area Tuesday http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808obamavisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808obamavisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:52:45 EDT DAYTON — Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will return to the Dayton area on Tuesday, Sept. 9, to campaign at Stebbins High School in Riverside. Michelle Obama to address Baptist convention http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808michellevisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808michellevisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:51:59 EDT HAMILTON — Michelle Obama is scheduled to speak this week at The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. in downtown Cincinnati. Auditor to explain reappraisals http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808PropValue.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808PropValue.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:44:54 EDT HAMILTON — Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds will now try to explain why property appraisals for tax purposes are going up an average of 5.95 percent countywide while many are seeing their homes' value drop. 21 educators up for Wilks award http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808educator.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808educator.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:40:25 EDT HAMILTON — Twenty-one local educators have been nominated in the sixth annual Harry T. Wilks "Hamilton Celebrates Education" awards, sponsored by the Hamilton Community Foundation. Mercy events to include 2 Bengals http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mercybengals.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808mercybengals.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:39:00 EDT FAIRFIELD — Because of the success Mercy Hospital Fairfield officials had with former Cincinnati Bengal defensive back Madieu Williams — now with the Minnesota Vikings — hospital officials are continuing their relationship with two Bengals. Marine Corps League forming in Oxford http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808marineleague.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/08/hjn090808marineleague.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:38:11 EDT OXFORD — Marine Corps veterans in the area are being invited to become charter members of a Marine Corps League chapter forming in Oxford. McCain/Palin visit sparks feverish preparations http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090808mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:09:32 EDT LEBANON — When the nominees for president and vice president come calling with just three days notice, organizers say they face a daunting task to prepare for the visit. MUH marks 40th birthday http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708muhanniversary.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708muhanniversary.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 22:13:24 EDT HAMILTON — Miami University-Hamilton celebrated its 40th birthday Saturday, Sept. 6, with a "Wizard of Oz" themed party. McCain, Palin plan area visit http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708mccainvisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 21:39:06 EDT LEBANON — Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, will be in Lebanon for a morning rally on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Zeroing in on Nov. 4 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/mj090708electiona1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/mj090708electiona1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:27:08 EDT Warren County Commissioner Pat South took a moment at a Republican fundraiser to kiss a smiling toddler before handing the boy back to his mother. Warren GOP, Dems gear up for races http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/mj090708electioninside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/mj090708electioninside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:26:13 EDT Whether Republican or Democrat, politicians in Warren County can agree on at least one issue: Nothing encourages a rousing discussion like a good meal. Democrats seek to narrow the gap with GOP; numbers are inconclusive. http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/mj090708electiondems.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/mj090708electiondems.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:25:26 EDT Is the Democratic Party growing in the traditional Republican stronghold of Warren County? Weather gives Great Miami River Days a sunny start http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708RiverDaysa1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708RiverDaysa1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:17:27 EDT HAMILTON — Great Miami River Days continues Sunday, Sept. 7, after a wet, wild and educational kickoff. 4-year-old becomes skiing star at River Days http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708riverdaysinside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090708riverdaysinside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:15:20 EDT HAMILTON — After an hour of barefoot waterskiing pyramids and daring jumps, little Kristin Roark took the aquatic stage at Great Miami River Days Saturday, Sept. 6. Great Miami River Days schedule http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090508rdsked.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/06/hjn090508rdsked.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:14:46 EDT HAMILTON — The following is a schedule of events for the Great Miami River Days, Sept. 6 and 7. Trauma care in the air http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708aircare.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708aircare.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:13:57 EDT FAIRFIELD TWP. — Michael Cox has new respect for his carpentry trade and the Air Care medical crew who transported him and three of his fingers to the hospital. Air Care now delivers ER-type care 24/7 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708aircareinside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.journal-news.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/09/07/hjn090708aircareinside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:12:49 EDT It takes a special kind of person to work on an Air Care medical helicopter.