News Stories for March 2012
Stories for Saturday, March 31
Critical health violations fall at area eateries
By Justin McClellandStaff WriterCritical health code violations are down in restaurants and food service facilities across Butler and Warren County in the six months since the Hamilton JournalNews first looked at the problem and detailed the most chronic offenders.The JournalNews examined health inspection reports from Middletown, Hamilton, Butler and Warren ...
Fire chief hangs up his helmet after 44 years
By Michael D. PitmanStaff WriterMONROE — Friday was the end of an era in the city as longtime fire Chief Mark Neu — who calls himself “a firefighter’s fire chief” — called it a career.Neu started on the force as a fresh-faced 18 year-old in 1968, just days after he ...
Italian eatery to open downtown in mid-April
By Eric SchwartzbergStaff WriterHAMILTON — A new business in the heart of downtown is hoping to be a part of the city’s revitalization efforts.Pappa Luigi’s, a 800-square-foot eatery at 23 N. Third St., will offer a variety of dining options, including pizza by the slice, pizza pies, pasta dishes, salads ...
Township serves fire chief with six disciplinary charges
FAIRFIELD TWP. — Fire Chief David Downie has been served with six disciplinary charges by the township, the township administrator said Friday. There are six charges listed against Downie in a letter to the trustees from Administrator Michael Rahall. The letter is signed with acknowledgement of receipt by Downie, who ...
Millions spent on switch to semesters
By Meagan PantStaff WriterSeventeen Ohio universities and community colleges are ready to become semester-based schools, ending decades of colliding calendars among the state’s 37-member higher education system.But the effort, which has taken years and millions of dollars to complete, is not universally liked by students, many who feel they will ...
Stories for Friday, March 30
Semi flips, strikes telephone pole
Staff ReportST. CLAIR TWP. — Butler County Sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a tractor trailer that has flipped striking a telephone pole on Oxford State Road today, March 30.The driver of the vehicle has reportedly suffered minor injuries in the accident, which occurred about 8:08 p.m. in ...
Two-vehicle crash involves children
Staff ReportLIBERTY TWP. — Butler County Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident at Cincinnati-Dayton and Wyandot roads today, March 30.Two kids are inside one of the vehicles involved in the crash that occurred about 5:45 p.m., according to a dispatcher with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
Stories for Wednesday, March 28
Statewide tornado drill aims to raise awareness
MIAMI VALLEY —This morning tornado sirens sounded across the Buckeye State and the Miami Valley, as many communities took part in a statewide tornado drill. Disaster response officials encouraged Ohio schools, businesses and other to participate in the morning exercise. Governor John Kasich urged Ohioans to practice their safety plans ...
Stories for Monday, March 26
Supreme Court ready to move to heart of health case
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Monday launched the first of three historic days of oral arguments as the justices attempted to determine whether a landmark health care law signed by President Barack Obama is constitutional. Although the justices won’t hear the heart of the case until Tuesday – which is ...
Stories for Sunday, March 18
15 public entities fully cover insurance premiums
By Andrew J. TobiasStaff WriterFifteen governments in the region cover 100 percent of their employees’ health care premiums, a JournalNews investigation has found.Those 15 are distinct locally as governments are trying to share more costs with their employees. Some that covered all costs last year have modified their plans this ...
Many teens sent to adult court
By Denise G. CallahanStaff WriterLance Tiernan is the fifth juvenile in five years to be charged with murder in Butler County.Tiernan, 17, was bound over to adult court in February and indicted last week, on charges he allegedly killed another resident, 16-year-old Anthony Parker, at the One Way Farm group ...
Facing prison, Fox says he feels ‘lousy’
By Lauren PackStaff WriterOXFORD — Former Butler County politician Michael Fox is awaiting a date to begin serving a 48-month federal prison term. He’s also searching for the next chapter in his life.Fox learned his fate Monday when U.S. Federal Judge Sandra Beckwith told him he would serve the time ...
St. Patrick’s Day festivities bring family, friends together
By Michael D. PitmanStaff WriterSt. Patrick’s Day is a time for fun, food and friends for many who celebrate the holiday honoring one of the most recognized patron saints of Ireland.On Saturday, owners of many area taverns, bars and pubs adorned their establishments with anything Irish or green — including ...
Hamilton schools adjust calendars
By Richard O JonesStaff WriterHAMILTON — School will be starting much earlier in the year for the Hamilton City School District.In creating the calendar for the 2013-14 school year, the district’s calendar committee set the first day of school for students at Aug. 13.“The calendar was designed to provide more ...
Fairfield fans embrace team’s tourney run
By Michael D. PitmanStaff WriterFAIRFIELD — Doing something that no other Fairfield High School boys basketball team has ever accomplished really can only be defined by fans and supporters with one emotion: excitement.The Indians earned a berth in the Division I state basketball tournament with a win over GMC rival ...
Stories for Saturday, March 17
Lakota to fill communications position
By Denise WilsonStaff WriterLIBERTY TWP. — There are no plans to eliminate the duties of the former executive director of school community relations in the Lakota Local School District, according to the district’s superintendent.Karen Mantia said even though she is not sure how or when the position will be filled, ...
Very little information released on two Butler County accidents
BUTLER COUNTY — One accident in Liberty Twp. late Friday night resulted in three people being transported to area hospitals, and the sheriff’s office have not released any details of an accident that happened 45 minutes earlier in Wayne Twp. Just before 11 p.m., emergency crews and sheriff’s deputies were ...
Stories for Friday, March 16
Fire erupts at Caesar Creek Flea Market
CLINTON COUNTY — A portion of Caesar Creek Flea Market on Ohio 73 near Interstate 71 erupted in flames Friday afternoon, requiring help from multiple crews from Clinton and Warren counties before it was put out. There were early reports of people being trapped inside the building, but Chester Twp. ...
Stories for Wednesday, March 14
City changes pay ranges for some administrators
By Ed RichterStaff WriterHAMILTON — The proposed reorganization of the city’s administrative departments could lead to some pay bumps for some officials.City Council will be considering emergency ordinances today that will amend the city’s salary schedule as well as the organizational structure.According to the proposed reorganization, Hillary Stevenson will go ...
Stories for Tuesday, March 13
Infant death ruled a homicide
By Ed RichterStaff WriterHAMILTON — The Feb. 29 death of a 4-month-old infant has been ruled as a homicide.The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office in Cincinnati released the ruling on Tuesday on the death of James Smith.Terry Daly, spokesman for the Coroner’s Office, declined to comment on any details of the ...
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