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Trenton’s part-time fire department plans to start Jan. 1
Trenton City Manager John Jones called passage of the fire levy Nov. 6 one of the city’s “greatest accomplishments” in the six years he has been the city manager. The levy funding will allow the fire department to move from an all-volunteer, paid on-call department to a part-time, three-person staff ...
Christmas in Trenton event Dec. 1
The 2012 Christmas in Trenton event is planned for Dec. 1, according to city officials.Activities will commence at noon with the annual Santa Parade, which will travel through the city along State Street to Barn-N-Bunk on Wayne-Madison Road. Other activities throughout the day include a scavenger hunt, children’s holiday crafts, ...
JEMS to hold special meeting
The Joint Emergency Medical Services Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 20 to discuss options on how to proceed with funding the organization since voters did not approve a property tax levy on Election Day.The meeting will be held at the JEMS ...
Springboro schools cancel Friday meeting
The Springboro Community School District has cancelled a Compensation and Evaluation Committee meeting that was scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday.
Franklin commission cancels Thursday meeting
The Franklin Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, has been cancelled.
Public hearing on Trenton’s 2013 budget
Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2013 budget during its regular council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15.The meeting will be held at the Trenton Civic Hall, 11 E. State St.
Johnson family still providing “quality” printing
Quality Publishing Company has withstood many adversities in continuing the family’s legacy in the commercial printing business.One of those adversities was the sudden loss of owner Tim Johnson in 2002, shortly after the company moved to its present location at 3200 Symmes Road.Johnson’s wife, Jane, and son David continue the ...
Local insurance agency family-owned for more than 60 years
Insurance Associates is a family-owned and operated agency in Middletown, owned by several third-generation business partners, including Gregg Grimes, whose grandfather started his agency in the 1940s.Grimes said his grandfather Ralph Grimes was a mail carrier in town when a man on his route — who was in the insurance ...
Franklin developing project on the river
The city is partnering with the Miami Valley Conservancy District on a project that will allow more people to enjoy the Great Miami River.City manager Sonny Lewis said Franklin will spend $3,000 to $5,000 to construct a parking area and ramp that will allow citizens to put small boats — ...
Future uncertain for closed Carlisle company
While the Carlisle Business Park is currently witnessing ongoing construction of two new businesses, Village Manager Sherry Callahan was upset Friday about another that has closed its doors.Vork Motor Transport, Inc., which was the first business to locate in the Business Park in 2002, abruptly closed its doors Thursday laying ...
JEMS board to consider second levy try
The Joint Emergency Medical Services organization is considering a second try for a 2.61-mill property tax levy.Voters on Tuesday defeated the measure by 830 votes, or 6,216 to 5,386 against the issue, which would have generated approximately $733,000 and cost an additional $80 per year for the owner of a ...
Voters abolish ward system in Carlisle
Carlisle residents will see a change in the way they elect members of council next year.Voters approved three of four proposed charter amendments Tuesday night, according to final, but unofficial results from the Warren County Board of Elections.One issue calls for the elimination of the ward system in Carlisle. Rather ...
Voters defeat JEMS levy
The Joint Emergency Medical Service district’s 2.61-mill property tax levy failed Tuesday night, according to final unofficial results from the Warren County Board of Elections.“Obviously, we’re a little disappointed,” JEMS chief Andy Riddiough said.The levy would have cost the owner of a $100,000 home an additional $80 per year. Residents ...
Planning Commission meeting moved
The Franklin Planning Commission has cancelled its meeting on Nov. 12 because city offices will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. The meeting has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Franklin Administration Building, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way.
Trenton police chief retiring after 31-year career
Trenton officials have begun the search for a new police chief to succeed Tim Traud, who is retiring Jan. 31.City manager John Jones said the position has been advertised both internally and externally, with a deadline of Nov. 9 for submitting applications.Jones said he has received 10 applications so far. ...
Duke customers can get cash for old appliances
Duke Energy is partnering with JACO Environmental to recycle older refrigerators and freezers, and in return, area residents can earn $30 by scheduling to have the items picked up.Duke Energy customers can recycle as many as two units per year, and the only requirements are the units must be between ...
Franklin Twp. Trustees to hold special meeting today
The Franklin Twp. Trustees will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today at the Administration Office, 418 Fairview Ave. in Carlisle.The meeting will be for discussion of road maintenance and any other business that may be necessary.
Carlisle residents to decide fate of ward election system and more at polls
Whether or not to abolish the ward election system is among four charter amendment issues to be decided by Carlisle voters on Nov. 6.The seven-member council consists of a directly-elected mayor, three ward representatives and three at-large representatives. Residents in each ward currently vote on the mayor, three at-large representatives ...
Brothers hit “grand slam” with drive-thru business
It’s been a “grand slam” of a first month for Madison Twp. brothers Andy and Matt Stephens, owners of the new Marion’s Grand Slam Drive Thru that opened on Sept. 28 at 249 Middletown-Eaton Road.“It feels like it’s been more than a month,” Matt Stephens said. “We’ve had a steady ...
JEMS levy will sustain services to Carlisle, Franklin Twp. residents
Carlisle and Franklin Twp. residents will vote on a 2.61-mill permanent tax levy Nov. 6 that, if approved, will provide the Joint Emergency Medical Services organization the means to continue providing emergency medical services to those residents. The levy will generate approximately $733,000 and cost the owner of a $100,000 ...
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