http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at journal-news.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:34:16 GMT 2010-02-09T22:34:16Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/suncoke-receives-permit-from-ohio-epa-539559.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - SunCoke Energy has received its air permit to build a new $360 million coke oven facility in Middletown, Gov. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:32:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/suncoke-receives-permit-from-ohio-epa-539559.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-09T22:32:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/road-crews-take-advantage-of-break-in-snow-538263.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - As the afternoon rush hour approaches today, Feb. 9, local road crews are taking advantage of a break in the snow to get the streets ready for commuters heading home. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:42:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/road-crews-take-advantage-of-break-in-snow-538263.html 2010-02-09T20:42:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-chamber-provides-extra-networking-time-539489.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - Networking can be an important tool in business, and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is adding to that tool box. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:17:28 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-chamber-provides-extra-networking-time-539489.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-02-09T20:17:28Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/former-butler-county-girl-on-sports-illustrated-cover-538881.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - Model Brooklyn Decker has gone from Madison Twp., to the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:02:14 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/former-butler-county-girl-on-sports-illustrated-cover-538881.html Rick McCrabb 2010-02-09T20:02:14Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/weather-prompts-closings-postponements-539132.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The snowstorm today, Feb, 9 has led to the following closings/schedule changes: • All Butler County offices are closed this afternoon, according to a recording when calling the Butler County Government Services Center. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:25 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/weather-prompts-closings-postponements-539132.html 2010-02-09T19:32:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lakota-to-put-6-9-mill-levy-on-may-ballot-539256.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - The Lakota Board of Education Monday night, Feb. 8, agreed to proceed with placing a relatively new type of levy on the May ballot. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:45:02 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lakota-to-put-6-9-mill-levy-on-may-ballot-539256.html Dave Greber 2010-02-09T18:45:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/state-giving-500k-grant-to-local-company-536970.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - A local paper mill has been awarded almost $500,000 from the state for a new boiler water treatment system which will reduce its energy and water usage. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:16:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/state-giving-500k-grant-to-local-company-536970.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-09T16:16:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-project-runway-contestant-featured-on-new-wii-video-game-536843.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Oakwood native and University of Cincinnati graduate Althea Harper who advanced to Fashion Week at Bryant Park after competing on TV’s “Project Runway,” will be featured in Atari’s new “Project Runway Wii” game in stores March 2. Harper, who placed second in the television competition, is one of eight contestants from season six appearing in the game. Also included are celebrities Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:29 GMT mmoss@daytondailynews.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/local-project-runway-contestant-featured-on-new-wii-video-game-536843.html Meredith Moss 2010-02-09T15:14:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/snow-covered-roads-close-schools-6-to-8-inches-expected-535880.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Snow came early and steady this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 9, putting down a layer of snow on most roads before plows and salt crews got out, and causing most area schools to close. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:47:10 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/snow-covered-roads-close-schools-6-to-8-inches-expected-535880.html 2010-02-09T12:47:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-ticket-tax-rejected-by-mason-city-council-536605.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - With more than 200 people in attendance, Mason City Council, with the exception of the biggest proponent of the taxes Councilman Tony Bradburn, voted against both the proposed 3 percent ticket and 5 percent parking tax legislation for Kings Island. If the tax had passed, its revenue would have gone toward infrastructure improvements and emergency services. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:03 GMT dcallahan@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-ticket-tax-rejected-by-mason-city-council-536605.html Denise G. Callahan 2010-02-09T12:34:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/power-road-crews-ready-for-round-2-of-snow-537949.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Liz Hartford keeps her hands in her pockets whenever she can. Last weekend, she clipped the fingertips off her right glove to make it easier to work the register. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:32:47 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/power-road-crews-ready-for-round-2-of-snow-537949.html Josh Sweigart 2010-02-09T12:32:47Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-working-on-ways-to-retain-citizens-537954.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - City Council was given a big picture look at the city’s economic and development goal Monday night, Feb. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:32:25 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfield-working-on-ways-to-retain-citizens-537954.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-02-09T12:32:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/no-refund-for-illegal-tax-536638.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - It may have been collected illegally, and the individual amounts may be “piddling,” but Butler County property owners still aren’t getting their money back. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:28:08 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/no-refund-for-illegal-tax-536638.html Josh Sweigart 2010-02-09T06:28:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lakota-to-seek-6-9-mill-levy-in-may-537735.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - The Lakota Board of Education Monday night, Feb. 8, agreed to proceed with placing a relatively new type of levy on the May ballot. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:43:05 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lakota-to-seek-6-9-mill-levy-in-may-537735.html Dave Greber 2010-02-09T04:43:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-board-oks-first-step-for-may-levy-537231.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TRENTON - The Edgewood City Schools Board of Education took the first formal step toward an emergency renewal levy Monday, Feb. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:42:36 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/edgewood-board-oks-first-step-for-may-levy-537231.html Marie Rossiter 2010-02-09T03:42:36Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/united-way-leaders-say-lessons-learned-from-anti-merger-vote-537609.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LEBANON - Leaders of the United Ways for Butler and Warren counties want to still look at ways to collaborate, but said lessons were learned at last week’s merger vote. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:57:29 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/united-way-leaders-say-lessons-learned-from-anti-merger-vote-537609.html Ed Richter 2010-02-09T00:57:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/spend-a-romantic-evening-at-white-castle-this-holiday-536933.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Craving a beefy romance this Valentine’s Day? Then reserve a steamy date at your local White Castle. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:37:48 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/spend-a-romantic-evening-at-white-castle-this-holiday-536933.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-08T23:37:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/miami-hopes-mobile-unit-will-change-college-health-537116.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Miami University has a new Mobile Health Care Unit that will be available to students and the Oxford community starting Feb. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/miami-hopes-mobile-unit-will-change-college-health-537116.html Oriana Pawlyk Contributing Writer 2010-02-08T19:50:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/emmy-winning-cliff-frazier-to-speak-at-oxford-naacp-banquet-next-week-536845.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - The Oxford Unit NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund Banquet honoring the 101 years the organization has fought to acquire “equal opportunity for all United States citizens.” Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:46:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/emmy-winning-cliff-frazier-to-speak-at-oxford-naacp-banquet-next-week-536845.html Staff Report 2010-02-08T17:46:09Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/armco-ak-retirees-reunion-set-536782.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - For 49 years, retirees of Armco and AK Steel have been gathering in Florida with their friends and fellow “steel” buddies to celebrate fond memories of working for a great company at a great time in their lives. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:10:07 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/armco-ak-retirees-reunion-set-536782.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-08T17:10:07Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/clinic-promotes-pet-dental-health-through-raffle-536775.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - As part of its Dental Health Awareness campaign, the Liberty Veterinary Hospital is conducting a gift basket raffle of dental treats and prevention products. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:04:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/clinic-promotes-pet-dental-health-through-raffle-536775.html 2010-02-08T17:04:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/russian-immigrant-finds-success-at-hamilton-high-school-535960.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series on local children who are succeeding. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:50:16 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/russian-immigrant-finds-success-at-hamilton-high-school-535960.html By Richard O Jones 2010-02-08T12:50:16Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lindenwald-home-damaged-in-overnight-fire-536183.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A two-story duplex at 668 Belle Ave. was damaged in an overnight fire, Feb. 8. The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a fire alarm was received at 1:47, according to Deputy Chief Robert Harmon. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:43:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lindenwald-home-damaged-in-overnight-fire-536183.html Staff report 2010-02-08T12:43:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-did-local-man-do-on-price-is-right-tune-in-feb-11-535953.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Todd Troxell came on down - he was the next contestant on “The Price is Right.” Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:14:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-did-local-man-do-on-price-is-right-tune-in-feb-11-535953.html Eric Robinette 2010-02-08T05:14:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/city-seeks-federal-aid-to-repair-u-s-27-526456.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - City Manager Doug Elliott will submit an application for 
$10 million in federal funding to pay for improvements to U.S. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:12:23 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/city-seeks-federal-aid-to-repair-u-s-27-526456.html Meagan Engle 2010-02-08T05:12:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/oxford-group-calls-for-end-of-braves-mascot-528110.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Talawanda schools proudly call themselves the Braves. But now that mascot is being questioned by a group who says it’s time to retire the blue and red American Indian symbol. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:07:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/oxford-group-calls-for-end-of-braves-mascot-528110.html Kevin Hern 2010-02-08T05:07:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/science-facility-to-move-to-a-more-stable-location-530103.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Miami University’s Pearson Hall shakes - yes, shakes. The average person may not notice it, but the building’s Electron Microscopy Facility does. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:05:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/science-facility-to-move-to-a-more-stable-location-530103.html Ariana Williams 2010-02-08T05:05:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfields-voices-of-youth-tells-black-history-through-music-535937.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD - The African American Voices of Youth will add a musical element to the discussion on black history. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:49:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/fairfields-voices-of-youth-tells-black-history-through-music-535937.html Michael D. Pitman 2010-02-08T04:49:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/harrison-elementary-teacher-receives-national-certification-535936.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Everyone at Harrison Elementary School was encouraged to wear the color green to school Wednesday, Feb. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:44:01 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/harrison-elementary-teacher-receives-national-certification-535936.html Richard O Jones 2010-02-08T04:44:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/skies-roads-clearer-but-snow-isnt-over-yet-534044.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Don’t put that shovel, snowblower or sore back medicine away just yet. Area residents dug out of more than 6 inches of snow that fell Friday night and Saturday morning, Feb. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:25:19 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/skies-roads-clearer-but-snow-isnt-over-yet-534044.html Rick McCrabb 2010-02-08T04:25:19Z