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Boy Scouts National Council vote on gays
National leadership of the Boy Scouts of America vote Thursday to allow gay youth to join the organization, overturning a long tradition of excluding gays.Meeting in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, the 1,400 members of the BSA’s National Council approved a resolution to ban the policy that excluded youth from ...
Ross police officer, former county corrections officer arrested for child endangering in Florida
A Ross Twp. police officer and his girlfriend were arrested early Thursday for allegedly leaving young children in a pickup truck while they were in a Florida bar.Michael A. Webb, 35, of Collins Run Road, Oxford, and Staci Hall, 29, of Mendingwall Way, Fairfield, were charged shortly after midnight with ...
Bond lowered for suspect in Hamilton homicide
Bond was lowered Thursday for a Cincinnati man accused of a fatal 2009 shooting in Hamilton.Corey White, 23, has been behind bars since April 11 shortly after a Butler County grand jury returned an indictment charging him with murder and aggravated robbery for the death of Steven Denmark Jr. on ...
Two charged in robberies, dragging
The second time Amanda Robinson allegedly stole a purse in the same day, she got caught, police said.Robinson, 37, of Middletown, allegedly stole a woman’s purse Wednesday afternoon at Marsh Supermarket on University Boulevard, and seven hours later, stole another woman’s purse from a shopper at Kohl’s Department Store on ...
Oklahoma U. offers space for donations to tornado victims
It's a problem one would imagine is a good one to have -- so many donated items coming in to help tornado ravaged Moore and Oklahoma City they don't have any place to put it all. But actually, it's been a logistical nightmare, according to officials with the Red Cross ...
Van pushed sideways onto guardrail
Both drivers of a two vehicle crash were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Franklin Township fire crews responded to a report of a van on its side from a crash at the intersection of Manchester Road and Union Road.A fire fighter stated upon arrival, rescue crews found ...
Police reports: Someone loosens lug nuts on woman’s car
Middletown Division of PoliceMay 20Someone threw a large piece of concrete or rock through a side window of El Rancho Grande, 6601 Terhune Drive. Nothing was stolen from the restaurant and police found some footprints.About 70 gallons of gasoline were stolen from trucks that were parked in the 2500 block ...
No 4th trial for bathtub killer Widmer
Ryan Widmer’s state court appeals have ended with the Ohio Supreme court denying jurisdiction. Widmer was convicted in 2011 for drowning his wife, Sarah, in the bathtub of their Warren County home. The high court announced its decision in Widmer’s second appeal on Wednesday, denying jurisdiction in a 5 to ...
Local coverage: WSU staff member describes taking shelter
The cleanup continues in Moore, Okla. after a tornado ravaged the city Monday, May 20. The Dayton Daily News and WHIO staff remains there covering events.James Brown and Andy Sedlak spoke with a Wright State University staff member who made the trip to Moore for her granddaughters graduation this week ...
Cell phone pocket dial leads to murder arrest
Scott Simon will have a long time to think about his gaffe. Simon was furious over a disagreement he had at a Waffle House restaurant when he jostled the phone in his pocket and called 911 without knowing. A recording was made as Simon went on an anger fueled rant ...
Two charged following robbery, dragging
Two people have been charged with robbery and are in Middletown City Jail following an incident at Kohl’s department store and its parking lot.Amanda Robinson, 37, of Middletown, and Tim Brown, 39, of Franklin, were arrested Wednesday night, according to police.Police were called to Kohl’s on Roosevelt Boulevard at 9:45 ...
Turkey legs, fried Twinkies and other fair foods you should probably avoid
People say they hit fairs, carnivals and festivals for the music, crafts, rides and people watching. But judging from the lines at summertime concession stands in these parts, the fried Twinkies, funnel cakes and nacho cheese covered curly fries are really what packs them in. “(People) go because they remember ...
Creationism discussion slated in Springboro
A proposal to include creationism and other controversial topics in Springboro schools curriculum will be discussed at a school board meeting this evening.Several school board members want to include creationism in classroom instruction. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio said today they have sent a letter to the school ...
Kings Island: Free admission for military this weekend
MASON — In honor of Memorial Day, all active and retired members of the military this weekend receive free admission to Kings Island, the 364-acre amusement and waterpark. Members of the military can get free admission Friday through Monday. A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ...
Two naked children found near apartment
Middletown Division of PoliceMay 19Police found two young children, 2 and 1 years old, walking around in the 2400 block of Easton Avenue in the Midtonia Village apartments. The 2-year-old girl was wearing only a towel. The mother was found and she told police that she left the children alone ...
Lawmakers consider dropping statute of limitations for rape cases
State lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate Ohio’s statute of limitations on rape and sexual battery so that victims and prosecutors may seek justice in rape cases that occurred more than 20 years ago. State Sen. Nina Turner, D-Cleveland, who is sponsoring the bill, said, “Aside from being just ...
Tipp City pastor, Springboro native share tornado experiences
Two days after an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Okla., residents continued combing for their belongings and attempting to salvage what’s left. Volunteers from the Dayton area descended upon the region to aid in the efforts and distribute much-needed personal care items. The Oklahoma Insurance Department said Wednesday morning the preliminary ...
Air Force Museum unveils plans for major expansion
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will relocate a one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft collection to a new $46 million gallery in 2015, giving hundreds of thousands of visitors a chance to see both historic and futuristic air and space planes now closed off in a hangar from museum visitors. ...
Cordray vote delayed
Consumer watchdog Richard Cordray may have to wait until July before facing a Senate vote on his nomination to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Wednesday indicated through a spokesman that he will delay a vote on Cordray’s nomination. The move comes one week ...
House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of a House panel angry over the growing epidemic of sexual assaults in the military took a key step toward tackling the problem by passing legislation Wednesday that would strip commanding officers of their longstanding authority to unilaterally change or dismiss court-martial convictions in rape and ...
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