http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at middletownjournal.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:30:26 GMT 2010-02-10T03:30:26Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/schools-already-delaying-canceling-classes-540294.html?cxtype=rss_local-news It’s another snow day Wednesday, Feb. 10, for many students, while thousands of others in Butler and Warren counties will get to sleep in a couple hours later. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:01:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/schools-already-delaying-canceling-classes-540294.html 2010-02-10T03:01:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/roadways-wet-but-passable-as-flurries-resume-540015.html?cxtype=rss_local-news People around Butler County will try to get back on a normal schedule Wednesday, Feb. 10, after Tuesday’s winter storm closed schools, businesses and municipal offices. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:57:24 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/roadways-wet-but-passable-as-flurries-resume-540015.html 2010-02-09T23:57:24Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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 23:50:26 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/road-crews-take-advantage-of-break-in-snow-538263.html 2010-02-09T23:50:26Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/police-boys-injuries-dont-match-defendants-claims-539925.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WEST CHESTER TWP. - A local 3-year-old who suffered injuries to his skull and genitals last month allegedly at the hands of his mother’s boyfriend is continuing to recover, but won’t let his parents out of his sight, his father said Tuesday, Feb. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:42:28 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/police-boys-injuries-dont-match-defendants-claims-539925.html Dave Greber 2010-02-09T23:42:28Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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, and can begin construction immediately, according to state officials. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:37:31 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/suncoke-receives-permit-from-ohio-epa-539559.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-09T23:37:31Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/former-butler-county-girl-on-sports-illustrated-cover-538881.html Rick McCrabb 2010-02-09T20:02:14Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/weather-prompts-closings-postponements-539132.html 2010-02-09T19:32:25Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lakota-to-put-6-9-mill-levy-on-may-ballot-539256.html Dave Greber 2010-02-09T18:45:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/quilt-and-fabric-show-returning-to-lebanon-538882.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Warren County Historical Society will host its annual Quilt and Fabric Arts Show March 5-7 at The Warren County Historical Society Museum, 105 S. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:40:05 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/quilt-and-fabric-show-returning-to-lebanon-538882.html Staff Report 2010-02-09T16:40:05Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/resident-questions-turtlecreek-twp-s-delay-in-zone-process-538859.html?cxtype=rss_local-news TURTLECREEK TWP. -The wait-and-see approach by trustees here to the township’s zoning has drawn the ire of at least one resident who said the delay is costing property owner’s money. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:32:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/resident-questions-turtlecreek-twp-s-delay-in-zone-process-538859.html Justin McClelland 2010-02-09T16:32:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/state-giving-500k-grant-to-local-company-536970.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-09T16:16:13Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/local-project-runway-contestant-featured-on-new-wii-video-game-536843.html Meredith Moss 2010-02-09T15:14:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/snow-covered-roads-close-schools-6-to-8-inches-expected-535880.html 2010-02-09T12:47:10Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/dog-park-coming-to-pool-at-sunset-park--537790.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - The pool at Sunset Park may be closed to two-legged customers indefinitely, but if one councilman has his way it will be packed with dogs instead. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:43:09 GMT rgauthier@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/dog-park-coming-to-pool-at-sunset-park--537790.html Ryan Gauthier 2010-02-09T12:43:09Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/kings-island-ticket-tax-rejected-by-mason-city-council-536605.html Denise G. Callahan 2010-02-09T12:34:03Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/power-road-crews-ready-for-round-2-of-snow-537949.html Josh Sweigart 2010-02-09T12:32:47Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/community-service-earns-teen-admiration-awards-537943.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MADISON TWP. - When Lacy Keith was 10 years old, she participated in a church effort to pack shoe boxes full of gifts to ship overseas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:36:03 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/community-service-earns-teen-admiration-awards-537943.html Marie Rossiter 2010-02-09T06:36:03Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/no-refund-for-illegal-tax-536638.html Josh Sweigart 2010-02-09T06:28:08Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lakota-to-seek-6-9-mill-levy-in-may-537735.html Dave Greber 2010-02-09T04:43:05Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/edgewood-board-oks-first-step-for-may-levy-537231.html Marie Rossiter 2010-02-09T03:42:36Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/united-way-leaders-say-lessons-learned-from-anti-merger-vote-537609.html Ed Richter 2010-02-09T00:57:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/spend-a-romantic-evening-at-white-castle-this-holiday-536933.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-08T23:37:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/miami-hopes-mobile-unit-will-change-college-health-537116.html Oriana Pawlyk Contributing Writer 2010-02-08T19:50:05Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/armco-ak-retirees-reunion-set-536782.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-08T17:10:07Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-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.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/clinic-promotes-pet-dental-health-through-raffle-536775.html 2010-02-08T17:04:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/empty-nester-finds-home-at-bungalow-535979.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Secondhand clothes gave Ann Bressler a second chance at life. Born in a small town in Georgia, she learned the importance of volunteering and being a part of the community at an early age from her grandmother. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:38:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/empty-nester-finds-home-at-bungalow-535979.html Jessica Heffner 2010-02-08T06:38:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/citizens-police-academy-in-session-535993.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - Residents curious about the inner workings of their local police department are participating in Middletown’s first Citizens Police Academy. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:26:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/citizens-police-academy-in-session-535993.html Lauren Pack 2010-02-08T06:26:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/bonds-aid-monroe-schools-525550.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Residents recently dug deep into their pockets to show their commitment to Monroe Local Schools. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:23:03 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/bonds-aid-monroe-schools-525550.html Denise Wilson 2010-02-08T06:23:03Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/councilwoman-wants-bike-trail-in-monroe-527745.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - One member of the Monroe City Council is seeking to improve connections between neighborhoods. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:21:04 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/councilwoman-wants-bike-trail-in-monroe-527745.html Denise Wilson 2010-02-08T06:21:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/exec-wears-dress-for-role-in-local-musical--535975.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN- Few men are willing to appear on stage in a dress. And of those that would, even fewer are directors of a local community foundation. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:06:00 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/exec-wears-dress-for-role-in-local-musical--535975.html Eric Robinette 2010-02-08T06:06:00Z