News Stories for July 2009
Stories for Friday, July 31
Which Ohio politicians have received the most money this year?
COLUMBUS — Fundraisers, phone calls, well-placed connections and ideological generosity brought out more than $11 million in campaign giving during the last six months.Candidates, parties and legislative caucuses reported their fund-raising activities Friday, July 31. The reports give a glimpse at who is ahead and who still needs to shake ...
Stories for Friday, July 24
Todd Road scheduled for repaving
OXFORD TWP. — Todd Road in Oxford Twp. will be re-paved Monday, July 27, thru Wed, July 29, weather permitting, according to the Oxford Twp. Police Department.A lane will be open for traffic, however, motorists are advised to find another route to avoid long delays.
Stories for Thursday, July 23
Railroad garden tour Saturday
Many of us grew up watching a train set go around the tree at Christmas time. It was a yearly tradition, but the train usually made its last loop around the tree by New Years Day.For celebration of his retirement as a Miami University professor in 2004, Allen Pantle and ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 21
Sen. Brown ‘where are the jobs?’
According to an article in last week’s newspaper, Sherrod Brown is touting his support of the looming health care legislation by claiming that his committee is “... making major progress ...” on the plan.There are several concerns about Sen. Brown’s self-serving comments, which we all should consider.Why is it that ...
Stories for Monday, July 20
Oxford stop on garden railway society tour Saturday
The Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society’s Summer Layout Tour will include a stop in Oxford on Saturday.The Midwestern and Rainbow Tunnel Railroad at 111 Country Club Drive owned by Allan and Liz Pantle will be open to the public during the tour on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 6 ...
Stories for Friday, July 17
Porsches again heading to Oxford streets
This year, Porsches 2 Oxford – a casual Porsche party, is supposed to be nothing less than wonderful. The event is anticipating nearly 500 cars, and this year marks the event’s fifth anniversary. Attendees have been promised it will exceed last years’s festivities.The event kicks off July 24 with an ...
Contractors invited to be part of high school construction
The Oxford Chamber of Commerce, along with Talawanda schools, The Skillman Corporation and Steed Hammond and Paul, is hosting a contractors luncheon, welcoming all who are interested in getting involved with the completion of the new Talawanda High School.This luncheon will be at noon Thursday, July 23, at Kona Bistro, ...
Somerville Road closing for bridge replacement
The Butler County Engineer’s Office reports that Somerville Road in Milford Twp. will close beginning Monday, July 20. The road will be closed between Baker Road and U.S. 127 for a bridge replacement. The road is tentatively scheduled to reopen the week of Oct. 26.Eastbound Somerville Road traffic will detour ...
Stories for Thursday, July 16
Retirement of extension educator creates ‘void’
Steve Bartels was honored Sunday, July 12, on his retirement after 35 years of service to Butler County working as an OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources.Bartels’ open house was held at the OSU Extension office on Princeton Road in Hamilton where colleagues, family and friends joined in ...
2009 Primetime Emmy Award nominees
Outstanding Comedy Series Entourage • HBO Family Guy • FOX Flight Of The Conchords • HBO How I Met Your Mother • CBS The Office • NBC 30 Rock • NBC Weeds • Showtime Outstanding Drama Series Big Love • HBO Breaking Bad • AMC Damages • FX Networks Dexter ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 14
<b>‘Very lucky’</b>
My plans for the Fourth of July weekend this year changed, quickly and drastically, as I found myself in tremendous pain and was taken to the emergency room of Atrium Medical Center.While I was disappointed in a miserable end to a holiday, I wanted to express my gratitude for the ...
Stories for Monday, July 13
Share your apple pie recipes
Ever heard of a Ritz Mock Apple Pie using the crackers in place of the fruit? It's a unique recipe but we want to know what your favorite apple pie recipes and secret tricks are. Share them below.
Stories for Thursday, July 9
‘Illegal, obnoxious, dangerous, stupid’
Dear fireworks lovers: Guess what? Not everyone appreciates your all-day amateur bangs, pops, whistles and booms.Let’s see. In my neighborhood, there is a man with terminal cancer, and every time one of those cannon-like boomers you so enjoyed illegally lighting exploded, he was startled, causing adrenaline and pain to shoot ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 7
Emergency fund aids laid-off Miami employees
Approximately 60 Miami University employees were laid off July 1 and a fund has been set up to help them through the experience.Anticipating the current economic situation and the living situations of those employees laid off, Kate Rousmaniere and Terri Barr laid the foundations for the Miami University Emergency Fund ...
Stories for Monday, July 6
Wiseman passed over for judge appointment
WASHINGTON — Ohio’s two U.S. senators have asked President Barack Obama to send a Cincinnati-based magistrate judge to the federal bench. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and George Voinovich Monday, July 6, recommended Timothy Black for the vacancy in U.S. District Court for the state’s southern district. The decision makes Black, ...
Stories for Sunday, July 5
Cost of climate change, health care may have big impact on Ohio
WASHINGTON — While most of the focus in Ohio has been on state budget battles, video slot machines and endangered libraries, Ohioans might be wise to pay some attention to Congress as well.It has a to-do list that could have enormous impact on the state for decades to come.President Barack ...
In Congress, political scrapping has just begun
WASHINGTON — In the waning hours before Congress broke for its July 4 recess, House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-West Chester, stepped onto the House floor and spent an hour decrying a cap and trade bill that he had taken to calling “Nancy Pelosi’s energy tax.” His staff cleverly called ...
Stories for Thursday, July 2
Respect for Law Camp teaches leadership
The 15th annual Respect for Law Camp began its march Friday, June 26, at Butler Tech welcoming 112 campers to an intense weekend filled with fun, discipline and a focus on law enforcement. This year’s camp featured hands-on programs which enabled these 11- to 14-year-olds to meet and work with ...
<b>‘For Marcus’ sake’</b>
Last month, Marcus Fiesel would have celebrated his sixth birthday – maybe like other 6-year-olds, with family, friends and smiles, candles, cake and frosting on his face. But instead, we are reminded of his death in 2006 at the hands of his foster parents, David and Liz Carroll.The article in ...
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