http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at journal-news.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:34:46 GMT 2010-03-20T14:34:46Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/rotary-clubs-longest-serving-member-dies-at-age-96-608023.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Hamilton Rotary Club’s longest serving member, Ryan Hall, died Thursday, March 18. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:51:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/rotary-clubs-longest-serving-member-dies-at-age-96-608023.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2010-03-20T02:51:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-third-graders-recreate-titanics-tale-609624.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TRENTON - For about an hour on Friday, March 19, every third-grade classroom at Bloomfield Elementary transformed into the first-class dining room on the historic ship Titanic. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:22:49 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-third-graders-recreate-titanics-tale-609624.html Marie Rossiter 2010-03-20T02:22:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/author-helps-students-say-good-bye-to-their-school-609631.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Next school year, Cleveland Elementary School will be no more. And even though most of the students there will be going to the shiny new Brookwood Elementary being built next door, there’s still some sadness and trepidation, said librarian Jane Haight. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:17:23 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/author-helps-students-say-good-bye-to-their-school-609631.html Richard O Jones 2010-03-19T23:17:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ross-fields-its-first-robotics-team-609622.html?cxtype=rss_local-news ROSS TWP. - The Rambots, Ross High School’s first robotics team, is discovering the advantages and challenges of going to a smaller school. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:57:25 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ross-fields-its-first-robotics-team-609622.html Richard O Jones 2010-03-19T22:57:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/grant-applications-for-history-related-projects-now-being-accepted-609365.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Grant application forms for 2010 proposals for history-related projects qualifying for funding from the W. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:30:07 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/grant-applications-for-history-related-projects-now-being-accepted-609365.html Staff Report 2010-03-19T20:30:07Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ambassador-to-haiti-to-speak-at-miami-commencement-608845.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - The United States ambassador to Haiti will be Miami University’s spring commencement speaker. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ambassador-to-haiti-to-speak-at-miami-commencement-608845.html Staff Report 2010-03-19T16:15:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-wont-open-this-season-607408.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - Kings Island says The Son of Beast will remain closed this season. The park's GM said the roller coaster is sound but he's not pleased with its performance. Last year, a woman reported she broke a blood vessel in her brain as a result of the ride. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:31:22 GMT dcallahan@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-wont-open-this-season-607408.html Denise G. Callahan 2010-03-19T15:31:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/precipitation-expected-all-weekend-snow-possible-sunday-608374.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - Snow rumored to be hitting the region Sunday will likely be negated by temperatures into the upper 50s, according to forecasters. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:55:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/precipitation-expected-all-weekend-snow-possible-sunday-608374.html 2010-03-19T12:55:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/grant-brings-romeo-and-juliet-productions-to-students-607990.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” may be 400 years old, but students at the Hamilton Freshman School have found out the story of the star-crossed lovers is still full of life and humor. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:18 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/grant-brings-romeo-and-juliet-productions-to-students-607990.html Richard O Jones 2010-03-19T12:26:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/police-dog-retires-now-a-family-pet-608005.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Hamilton police dog Regret, a drug sniffing specialist, has traded the back seat of a cruiser for life as a full-time family pet after he retired from the department earlier this month. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:59:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/police-dog-retires-now-a-family-pet-608005.html 2010-03-19T07:59:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/board-saves-7-jobs-as-it-slashes-budget-607738.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - Over the sobs of teachers and the protests of students wearing arm bands who lined up outside Fairfield High School, board members, not without tears of their own, told the crowd of 200 that the district must live within its means. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:17:25 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/board-saves-7-jobs-as-it-slashes-budget-607738.html Lindsey Hilty 2010-03-19T02:17:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commissioners-clash-over-butler-county-pay-cuts-606614.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - A discussion on public employee pay raises turned personal today, March 18, with Butler County commissioners trading accusations of who and what was responsible for ballooning pay in recent years. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:09:45 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commissioners-clash-over-butler-county-pay-cuts-606614.html Josh Sweigart 2010-03-18T23:09:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bald-eagles-nest-spotted-in-warren-county-607128.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Bald eagles have been spotted nesting in Warren County - the first such recording the state has made. Sightings of the birds are common, but this is the first time a pair has been confirmed to be nesting, said an Ohio wildlife official. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:58:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bald-eagles-nest-spotted-in-warren-county-607128.html Jessica Heffner 2010-03-18T22:58:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/if-voters-reject-lakota-levy-deep-cuts-will-be-made-quickly-606288.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - If Lakota voters say no to a levy this May, cuts to the budget will be aggressive. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:31:12 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/if-voters-reject-lakota-levy-deep-cuts-will-be-made-quickly-606288.html Lindsey Hilty 2010-03-18T14:31:12Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-twp-questions-fire-range-permits-604554.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD TWP. - Due to a lack of response, township officials believe Hamilton city officials didn’t acquire the proper permits for property improvements at the Hamilton Police Department shooting range. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:15:18 GMT mpitman@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-twp-questions-fire-range-permits-604554.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-03-18T13:15:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-senior-housing-community-to-open-in-trenton-606083.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TRENTON - The Franklin Foundation in partnership with the Freedom House Church of God announced its 24-unit Freedom Village senior housing community will open in mid-May. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-senior-housing-community-to-open-in-trenton-606083.html 2010-03-18T13:00:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tavern-goes-green-on-happy-holiday-605666.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - About 1,000 people were expected to pass through Ryan’s Tavern to celebrate St. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:53:53 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tavern-goes-green-on-happy-holiday-605666.html 2010-03-18T12:53:53Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/congregation-gives-away-church-building-605706.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - One city congregation is putting the Christian principle of giving into practice in a big way. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:12:55 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/congregation-gives-away-church-building-605706.html Amanda Seitz 2010-03-18T05:12:55Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/auto-service-center-expands-to-hamilton-605705.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Pfefferle Tire & Auto Service will expand into Hamilton with a new location at 990 Main St. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:10:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/auto-service-center-expands-to-hamilton-605705.html Jessica Heffner 2010-03-18T05:10:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/prep-assemblies-help-sophomores-focus-on-tests-605703.html?cxtype=rss_local-news ROSS TWP. - Schools will frequently hold a pep assembly before a big game to get everyone excited. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:06:02 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/prep-assemblies-help-sophomores-focus-on-tests-605703.html Richard O Jones 2010-03-18T05:06:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/hamilton-jrotc-takes-third-at-competition-605663.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Even though the Hamilton High School JROTC squad finished second place in seven of the eight events, they took home third place overall in the Area 3 East Academic, Athletic and Drill Championships, held March 12 and 13. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:20:03 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/hamilton-jrotc-takes-third-at-competition-605663.html Richard O Jones 2010-03-18T04:20:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/council-members-listen-to-community-concerns-605436.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The city needs to redouble its efforts when it comes to keeping streets and neighborhoods free of trash and other debris, provide additional funding for youth programs and community methods of collaboration, residents told council members Wednesday, March 17. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:45:01 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/council-members-listen-to-community-concerns-605436.html Dave Greber 2010-03-18T01:45:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-superintendent-search-to-be-a-team-effort-604551.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TRENTON - Edgewood City Schools administrators announced Wednesday, March 17, they will partner with the Butler County Educational Services Center for their upcoming superintendent search. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:03:08 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-superintendent-search-to-be-a-team-effort-604551.html Marie Rossiter 2010-03-18T01:03:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/election/auditors-error-could-have-led-to-invalid-may-4-vote-for-middletown-schools-605311.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - A last-minute discovery of a Butler County Auditor’s Office calculation error on Middletown City Schools’ levy millage rate saved the district from a potential invalid vote in May. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:19:05 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/election/auditors-error-could-have-led-to-invalid-may-4-vote-for-middletown-schools-605311.html Marie Rossiter 2010-03-18T00:19:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/familys-home-destroyed-in-fire-604417.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - It could be “awhile” before investigators figure out why a Cheryl Drive family’s home caught fire. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:11:10 GMT mpitman@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/familys-home-destroyed-in-fire-604417.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-03-17T19:11:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beasts-opening-in-question-at-kings-island-603110.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - It’s unlikely the Son of Beast will open at King Island's opening day in April, but it could open sometime in 2010, park officials said. The coaster was shut down after a woman reported she had a burst blood vessel in her brain as a result of riding the coaster. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:09:32 GMT dcallahan@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beasts-opening-in-question-at-kings-island-603110.html Denise G. Callahan 2010-03-17T19:09:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/chemical-leak-shuts-down-road-sends-four-to-hospital-604784.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON TWP. - A leaking compressed gas tank forced fire officials Tuesday, March 16, to shut down a road near the former Peters Cartridge factory and send four firefighters to seek medical attention. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:30:01 GMT rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/chemical-leak-shuts-down-road-sends-four-to-hospital-604784.html Richard Wilson 2010-03-17T18:30:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/council-mulls-tv-for-some-sessions-604716.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - Councilmen Mike Oler and Mitch Rhodus want to see the City Council televise some of its public work session discussions. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:04:02 GMT mpitman@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/council-mulls-tv-for-some-sessions-604716.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-03-17T18:04:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/doctor-named-physician-of-year-604309.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - Dr. Greg Hall was looking for a Valentine’s Day card for his wife and kids when Mercy Hospital Fairfield’s medical director told him he was named the 2009 Physician Employee of the Year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:23:02 GMT mpitman@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/doctor-named-physician-of-year-604309.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-03-17T14:23:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/situation-is-dire-levy-committee-tells-voters--604262.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - This summer, more than half of Lakota voters surveyed said they would vote “no” on a November levy. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:01:04 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/situation-is-dire-levy-committee-tells-voters--604262.html Lindsey Hilty 2010-03-17T14:01:04Z