News Stories for December 2010
Stories for Thursday, December 30
<b>‘Negative impact’</b>
I continue to be astonished by the “evolution of attitudes” our political officials seem to believe that the citizens of our country have accepted.I do not think that the comments by our president concerning the failure of the passage of the “Dream Act” and our vice president relating to the ...
<b>Simple solution</b>
So this is my take on the health-care issue that the people of this country are so deserving of. I’m trying to understand why it is acceptable for all of our elected officials to be entitled to the best health care available, yet the common, working individuals and their families ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 28
<b>‘A paid shill of the ultra-liberal left’</b>
I’m running a little behind in my reading, but after reading the column by former candidate Justin Coussoule, I feel compelled to respond.Mr. Coussoule wrote a letter on Dec. 1 that was tantamount to calling the voters of Ohio’s 8th Congressional District ignorant and uninformed. Then, when he was bashed ...
Stories for Friday, December 24
Ryan says Mangini should stay
BEREA — Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has some free advice for Mike Holmgren if the Browns president is planning on firing Eric Mangini and the rest of the coaching staff after the season ends a week from Sunday. “If they break it up – I’m not going to farm anybody’s ...
Expect white Christmas as snow moves in overnight
Staff Report Butler and Warren counties should see a white Christmas as snow moves into the area starting tonight around 8 p.m. One to two inches of snow could fall during a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Saturday, according to ...
Stories for Thursday, December 23
Hamilton man found in Tennessee
HAMILTON — A Hamilton resident who went missing Wednesday was found in Tennessee by Nashville police on Thursday.Homer L. Hinkle, 74, decided to get on bus at approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and travel down to Tennessee following an argument with his wife. Hinkle wanted to go down to Tennessee to ...
‘Best handled by qualified health care professionals’
As the president of the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, representing more than 1,800 athletic trainers, I want to convey our strong support for the education of parents, coaches, athletes and the public on concussions, as well as the utilization of Ohio Licensed Athletic Trainers at sporting events in response to ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 22
Buy what’s ‘Made in the USA’
If you wonder where our American jobs went, look no further than the cash registers.Almost everything in dry goods, knickknacks, etc. are “Made in China.” Items such as clothes look good until they are laundered. Then they are often very shoddy.You say, “We can’t afford the prices on items made ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 21
Sound Off for Wednesday
I am curious if the Middletown Journal is hiring any proofreaders or is that what the editor’s job is supposed to be? It seems like every time I read the Middletown Journal, there are constant misspellings, improper grammar and mistitles. I can see that once in a blue moon, but ...
Stories for Friday, December 17
<b>No ‘real answers’</b>
Last week’s deal between the Congressional Republicans and the White House — to extend the Bush-era tax cuts — illustrates poignantly the Republican Party’s true priorities. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged to block every piece of legislation before the Senate until the tax cuts are extended.The White House ...
Stories for Sunday, December 12
Browns' Hillis breaks 1,000 yards, but three fumbles undermine effort
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It was supposed to be a career-defining game for Peyton Hillis. During the first drive Sunday, that's exactly where he was headed as he rushed the ball seven of nine times and broke the 1,000-yard barrier for the season while pounding the ball down to the ...
Hillis not in jubilant mood despite breaking 1,000 yard mark
ORCHARD PARK , N.Y. – Peyton Hillis was in no mood to celebrate going over for 1,000 yards Sunday, not after his errors were a major reason the Browns were spanked by the Bills, 13-6. Hillis rushed for 108 yards to raise his season total to 1,070 yards. It was ...
Browns offense sputters in dreary loss to Buffalo
ORCHARD PARK , N.Y. – The way the Browns play on offense sometimes, they could walk into their favorite department store with a $5,000 gift certificate and walk out with only a pair of socks. On a miserable afternoon in Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Bills handed the Browns gifts and ...
Stories for Friday, December 10
<b>‘Building blocks’</b>
... This letter is in response to the (Butler County) Commission’s intent to cut the necessary funding to the county OSU Extension Service which would, in turn, eliminate our county youth programs. This could have greater consequences beyond stopping our 4-H and youth programs, but essentially could damage the county’s ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 7
Parents, what's in your kids' school lunches?
Parents, what do you pack for your kids’ school lunches to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition? How do you shake things up when your kids get the brown-bag blues? What are some tasty upgrades to the standard turkey sandwich? We’re looking to interview local parents who have found healthy ...
<b>‘Slap in the face of every citizen’</b>
The commissioners have once again shown that they are more interested in serving the interest of their political party than that of the citizens of Butler County. Their recent decision to scrap the discussions on whether or not to raise the sales tax (rate) 0.25 percent is a slap in ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 1
Has your job been out-sourced abroad?
Has your job in the Dayton/Hamilton/Middletown/Springfield area been eliminated in the past two years because of foreign out-sourcing or relocation of your job abroad? If so, please contact staff writer Steve Bennish at sbennish@coxohio.com or (937) 225-7407. Please relay your complete name, email, and telephone numbers and times of availability ...
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