http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at middletownjournal.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:58 GMT 2009-11-20T23:14:58Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/board-to-review-superintendent-applicants-saturday-413380.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Middletown Board of Education is scheduled to meet Saturday, Nov. 21, to review 25 applications for a new superintendent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:23 GMT rgauthier@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/board-to-review-superintendent-applicants-saturday-413380.html Ryan Gauthier 2009-11-20T22:53:23Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/mayor-against-waynesville-income-tax-413314.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Waynesville Council is pushing forward with plans for an income tax it says is necessary to save the village despite open hostility from residents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:59:29 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/mayor-against-waynesville-income-tax-413314.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-20T21:59:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/child-injured-in-ohio-741-accident-413043.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A child was been seriously injured today, Nov. 20, as a result of a two-vehicle accident in Turtlecreek Twp. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/child-injured-in-ohio-741-accident-413043.html 2009-11-20T19:48:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/checkpoint-tonight-412928.html 2009-11-20T19:03:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/entertainment/ohio-theater-arts/young-performers-held-to-high-standards-in-saturday-show-411030.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Mother Goose stories and fairy tales seem so lively and bouncy, it’s easy to forget their characters often lead pretty miserable lives. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:46 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/entertainment/ohio-theater-arts/young-performers-held-to-high-standards-in-saturday-show-411030.html Eric Robinette 2009-11-20T17:06:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/local-training-prepares-for-terrorist-attack-412365.html 2009-11-20T15:33:06Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lanes-to-close-as-traffic-shifted-on-interstate-75-412162.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Southbound traffic on Interstate 75 were to shift from the outside lanes to the inside lanes on a portion of Interstate 75 on Friday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:43 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lanes-to-close-as-traffic-shifted-on-interstate-75-412162.html 2009-11-20T14:16:43Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/butler-county-dems-name-new-leader-411150.html Tiffany Y. Latta Josh Sweigert 2009-11-20T02:57:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html Denise Callahan 2009-11-19T17:19:51Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/moving-blazing-couch-likely-spread-the-flames-410067.html Ryan Gauthier 2009-11-20T06:51:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html Ed Richter 2009-11-20T06:47:24Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/suspected-drug-dealers-agree-to-quit-409782.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - Four young males have been offered the chance to redirect their lives and stay out of jail. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:04 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/suspected-drug-dealers-agree-to-quit-409782.html Lauren Pack and Ryan Gauthier 2009-11-20T06:17:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/turtlecreek-twp-overpaid-retirees-state-audit-reveals-410821.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Turtlecreek Twp. overpaid three retiring employees by nearly $30,000 according to a report issued today, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:31 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/turtlecreek-twp-overpaid-retirees-state-audit-reveals-410821.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-20T05:05:31Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/commissioner-questions-payments-to-company-owned-by-trustee-410956.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-20T01:18:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/chamber-honors-women-who-help-shape-community-408807.html Dave Greber 2009-11-19T21:19:08Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/arts-center-hires-development-coordinator-410717.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Wanting to ensure its viability and increase its visibility, the Middletown Arts Center has created a new part-time position of development coordinator. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:34 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/arts-center-hires-development-coordinator-410717.html Eric Robinette 2009-11-19T18:40:34Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/bank-exec-2010-should-go-from-less-bad-to-better--409766.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T04:52:40Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/trenton-promotes-lieutenant-to-police-chief-409642.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-19T06:15:21Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T06:00:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/butler-county-administrator-to-resign-409169.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-19T05:39:57Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/worker-air-lifted-to-hospital-after-fall-at-school-408851.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-19T04:03:40Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/officers-could-get-tasers-back-soon-408349.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-19T03:52:09Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/insurance-rift-to-hit-public-retirees-409672.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Edward and Ginger Seamon of Middletown took pride in the new Atrium Medical Center, volunteering there regularly. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:04 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/insurance-rift-to-hit-public-retirees-409672.html Ben Sutherly 
and Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T03:47:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/waterline-a-safety-measure-for-rockies-express-pipeline-408747.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - The city of Monroe has decided to accept $200,000 from Rockies Express Pipeline and to use the money to install a waterline on Greentree Road to ease residents’ concerns in case of a fire at the gas pipeline facility. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:43:41 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/waterline-a-safety-measure-for-rockies-express-pipeline-408747.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-19T03:43:41Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/fundraiser-to-benefit-dream-center-409602.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - The Recognition Awards Program, a million “Penny Crusade” fundraiser, will be held next month at the Bethel A.M.E. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:34 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/fundraiser-to-benefit-dream-center-409602.html Samantha Friedman 2009-11-19T03:00:34Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/suspected-explosive-determined-to-be-firework-408460.html 2009-11-18T20:12:34Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/waynesville-institute-income-tax-or-abolish-village-406408.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Waynesville leaders say if they do not institute an income tax immediately, they will have no choice but to abolish the village. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:43 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/waynesville-institute-income-tax-or-abolish-village-406408.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-17T17:26:43Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/fate-of-chickens-in-the-city-decided-408557.html Ryan Gauthier and Meagan Engle 2009-11-18T16:42:50Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new Honda dealership. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-18T05:38:25Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/find-out-what-is-ahead-in-2010-today-407808.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - Twice as many people plan to attend the local business chamber’s Economic Forecast Luncheon to get a glimpse of what’s to come in 2010. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:51:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/find-out-what-is-ahead-in-2010-today-407808.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-18T05:51:45Z