http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at journal-news.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:11:52 GMT 2009-11-21T02:11:52Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/checkpoint-tonight-412928.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Tonight, Friday, Nov. 20, the Butler County OVI Task Force will operate low manpower OVI checkpoints in Fairfield and Hamilton. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/checkpoint-tonight-412928.html 2009-11-20T19:03:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/lifestyle/pets/animal-clinic-collecting-food-to-feed-hungry-family-pets-400445.html?cxtype=rss_local-news While there will be a big focus on feeding financially strapped people this holiday season, some area residents are concerned for the family pets as well. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/lifestyle/pets/animal-clinic-collecting-food-to-feed-hungry-family-pets-400445.html Lindsey Hilty 2009-11-20T17:11:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/holiday-tree-lighting-tonight-408441.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The City of Hamilton will conduct its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony today, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:08:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/holiday-tree-lighting-tonight-408441.html 2009-11-20T07:08:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-training-prepares-for-terrorist-attack-412365.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The Butler County Emergency Management Agency will start the holidays by preparing for a terrorist attack or hazardous materials spill. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-training-prepares-for-terrorist-attack-412365.html 2009-11-20T15:33:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/butler-county-dems-name-new-leader-411150.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - A new leader has taken the reins of the Butler County Democratic Party. Frank Cloud, business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 648, was named the party chairman Thursday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:57:29 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/butler-county-dems-name-new-leader-411150.html Tiffany Y. Latta Josh Sweigert 2009-11-20T02:57:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html?cxtype=rss_local-news How much more visitors will pay to park at and enter Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark and other Mason area attractions could be determined next week by Mason City Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html Denise Callahan 2009-11-19T17:19:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/district-puts-brakes-on-block-scheduling-decision-411657.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - The Fairfield City School District has put the brakes on its analysis of block scheduling. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/district-puts-brakes-on-block-scheduling-decision-411657.html Lindsey Hilty 2009-11-20T03:17:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/school-bus-crash-under-investigation-410571.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - A school bus with one student aboard was struck by a car, sending both drivers to area hospitals. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:37 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/school-bus-crash-under-investigation-410571.html Dave Greber 2009-11-19T23:22:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/churches-will-dish-up-free-holiday-dinners-411864.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Area churches are defining the spirit of the holiday season with hot meals and volunteer opportunities. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:02:13 GMT rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/churches-will-dish-up-free-holiday-dinners-411864.html Richard Wilson 2009-11-20T07:02:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/moving-blazing-couch-likely-spread-the-flames-410067.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - A Middletown residence sustained an estimated $100,000 in structural damage during a fire Thursday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:29 GMT rgauthier@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/moving-blazing-couch-likely-spread-the-flames-410067.html Ryan Gauthier 2009-11-20T06:51:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LEBANON - The Hamilton Twp. house where Ryan and Sarah Widmer once lived will go on the auction block in January during a Warren County Sheriff’s sale. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html Ed Richter 2009-11-20T06:47:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-students-gather-to-plan-the-citys-future-411771.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Hamilton’s future leaders gathered Thursday, Nov. 19, to share their view of the city and get some practice in governance for the annual Civic Day. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:47:48 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-students-gather-to-plan-the-citys-future-411771.html Richard O Jones 2009-11-20T04:47:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commissioner-questions-payments-to-company-owned-by-trustee-410956.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Butler County Commissioner Charles Furmon is concerned the county has been paying a company for employee benefits for almost a year without proper approval. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:29 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commissioner-questions-payments-to-company-owned-by-trustee-410956.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-20T01:18:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tedia-company-needs-your-help-411261.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Fairfield-based Tedia Company is looking for people to donate food items or new, unwrapped toys for its annual Christmas fundraiser. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tedia-company-needs-your-help-411261.html 2009-11-19T22:18:50Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-turkey-trot-5k-to-benefit-charity-397684.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The ninth annual Fairfield YMCA Turkey Trot 5K will benefit “Livestrong at the YMCA.” The 5K is a run and walk set to begin at 9 a.m. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:21 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-turkey-trot-5k-to-benefit-charity-397684.html 2009-11-19T20:12:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/chamber-honors-women-who-help-shape-community-408807.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Each year, the West Chester Chamber Alliance honors 10 local women who have had an influence in shaping the community. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:08 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/chamber-honors-women-who-help-shape-community-408807.html Dave Greber 2009-11-19T21:19:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/road-closures-planned-for-next-week-411121.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Central Avenue from Hanover Street to Pershing Avenue will be closed during the daytime to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:44 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/road-closures-planned-for-next-week-411121.html 2009-11-19T21:06:44Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/building-upgrades-estimated-at-1-4m-408269.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Officials from Hamilton-based Partners in Prime are proposing more than $1.4 million in improvements to the former West Chester Twp. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:38 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/building-upgrades-estimated-at-1-4m-408269.html Dave Greber 2009-11-19T13:20:38Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bank-exec-2010-should-go-from-less-bad-to-better--409766.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - In terms of the economy, one analyst said it’s a matter of going from “less bad” to “better.” Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:52:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bank-exec-2010-should-go-from-less-bad-to-better--409766.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T04:52:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/trenton-promotes-lieutenant-to-police-chief-409642.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TRENTON - After nearly 30 years with the Trenton Police Department, Lt. Tim Traud has been named the city’s new police chief. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:15:21 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/trenton-promotes-lieutenant-to-police-chief-409642.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-19T06:15:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Thanks to new homeowners looking for a bargain, Butler County has increased the number of new homes constructed this year while the national average remains in a downturn. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:46 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T06:00:46Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/butler-county-administrator-to-resign-409169.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Butler County Administrator Tim Williams is resigning next month as the county struggles to stave off a fiscal crisis. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:39:57 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/butler-county-administrator-to-resign-409169.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-19T05:39:57Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/main-street-tunes-up-for-music-fest-409732.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Main Street turns into Music Street for the 16th time Friday, Nov. 20, with the Main Street Music Fest. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:19:22 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/main-street-tunes-up-for-music-fest-409732.html Eric Robinette 2009-11-19T04:19:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commemorate-loved-one-with-lights-of-love-living-memorial-409717.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The Colleagues of Fort Hamilton hospital are holding the annual Lights of Love ceremony, a living memorial dedicated to friends, family and community leaders. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:15:42 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/commemorate-loved-one-with-lights-of-love-living-memorial-409717.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T04:15:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/center-names-dance-studio-for-longtime-benefactor-409686.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The Fitton Center for Creative Arts asked the community on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to tie its resources together and donate $225,000 to this year’s fundraising campaign for the arts, called “Common Threads – Celebrating Arts Education.” Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:12:38 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/center-names-dance-studio-for-longtime-benefactor-409686.html Eric Robinette 2009-11-19T04:12:38Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/worker-air-lifted-to-hospital-after-fall-at-school-408851.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MADISON TWP. - A construction worker was flown to an area hospital after he fell from scaffolding at the construction site of the future Madison Elementary School. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:03:40 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/worker-air-lifted-to-hospital-after-fall-at-school-408851.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-19T04:03:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ross-middle-school-fields-engineering-team-409678.html?cxtype=rss_local-news ROSS TWP. - Ross Middle School students are taking building blocks to a higher plane as they prepare for a FIRST LEGO League competition in December. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:57:30 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ross-middle-school-fields-engineering-team-409678.html Richard O Jones 2009-11-19T03:57:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/officers-could-get-tasers-back-soon-408349.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Every Oxford police officer could soon begin carrying a Taser again after City Council gave final, favorable comments on a revised policy and expressed a desire to get them back in officers hands as soon as possible. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:52:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/officers-could-get-tasers-back-soon-408349.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-19T03:52:09Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/suspected-explosive-determined-to-be-firework-408460.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FRANKLIN - Police say a suspected explosive found in a vandalized car near a Franklin apartment complex was likely a commercially available firework. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:34 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/suspected-explosive-determined-to-be-firework-408460.html 2009-11-18T20:12:34Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fate-of-chickens-in-the-city-decided-408557.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - The issue of having chickens inside the city limits scratched by this week as council enacted a formal policy in favor of the poultry in a 4-3 vote. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fate-of-chickens-in-the-city-decided-408557.html Ryan Gauthier and Meagan Engle 2009-11-18T16:42:50Z