Republicans again sweep Statehouse seats in Butler County: What to know about the winners
Butler County voters have overwhelmingly said they want to continue to see conservative lawmakers represent their interests in Columbus, according to unofficial election results.
The Republicans running in three contested races ― the 4th Ohio Senate District and the 52nd and 53rd House Districts ― had decisive leads on Election Night when all precincts reported, and though there are still votes to be counted, including Election Day provisional votes and late-arriving mail-in ballots, it’s not expected to change the results.
Butler County election officials will certify the Tuesday election on Nov. 18, according to the board.
Man charged in connection with catalytic converter thefts in multiple Butler County cities
A Middletown man has been arrested on charges connected to catalytic converter thefts in the city, according to police.
Last week, detectives identified Christopher Lucarelli as a suspect in thefts of the car parts that earn a high price for scrap.
On Monday, Lucarelli was arrested at police headquarters after inquiring about the warrant for his arrest, according to police. Lucarelli, 26, of Wilbraham Road, is charged with petty theft, possession of criminal tools, aggravated trespass and criminal damaging, first-degree misdemeanors. He is scheduled to be arraigned today in Middletown Municipal Court.
Coach thanks Middletown firefighters who saved him from in-practice heart attack
One year ago, Phil Keegan didn’t know where he would be today.
While coaching the Fenwick High School lacrosse team at the Forest Hills Sports Plex in Middletown, Keegan, 58, suffered a heart attack. Instead of being one of the 800,000 in the U.S. who die from cardiovascular disease each year, Keegan survived.
On Monday, he met his “heroes,” the Middletown firefighters/paramedics responsible for saving his life.
Suspicious Butler County house fire under investigation
Police and fire investigators were looking for more evidence this morning for the cause of a suspicious house fire Wednesday evening.
Middletown Fire Chief Paul Lolli said firefighters responded to a fire just before 8 p.m. Wednesday to a two-story house under renovation at 1807 North Ave.
Lolli said when Middletown and Monroe fire crews arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke coming out of the unoccupied structure. About 25 firefighters from both departments found fire in the living room on the first floor and knocked it down. He said firefighters also found more fire on the second floor and that it spread into the attic. Lolli said there were no injuries reported at the scene.
Coronavirus: 3 Butler County care facilities report at least 6 active cases this week
The state of Ohio provides an update on coronavirus cases at individual long-term care facilities each Wednesday on its coronavirus website.
In this week’s update, three facilities in Butler County showed double-digits in active cases. They are:
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Love of animals led to unexpected career path for Hamilton humane society director
Tara Bowser grew a love for animals from her earliest days.
Her parents owned at least one indoor or outdoor cat throughout her childhood. Various reptiles and amphibians were allowed, sometimes encouraged, but never dogs.
“I longed for a dog my entire life and couldn’t wait until I was older and living on my own to finally get one,” Bowser said.