Ex Miami student pleads in rape case
A former Miami University senior, Jason Landis, 25, of Troy, pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to a 10 count indictment in Butler County. He faces one rape charge and eight drug charges plus receiving stolen property tied to a stolen license. The trial was delayed to August 29. The defense cites possible insanity and incompetency, while the prosecution hints at steroid influenced aggression known as roid rage.
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Hamilton
Miami University
Jason Landis
Landis
Troy
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Ex-captain's DUI hearing postponed in Hamilton
Former Butler County Sheriff’s Office captain Greg Blankenship, 47, of Hanover Township, has a rescheduled Hamilton Municipal Court appearance set for May 31 on one count of operating a vehicle under the influence. He was arrested Feb 20 after passing out in his vehicle near Steak N Shake on Main Street. He resigned from the sheriff’s office the same day after failing sobriety tests and refusing a Breathalyzer. This is his second DUI arrest in two years.
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Hamilton
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Greg Blankenship
Hanover Township
John “Jack” A. Garret
Scott Blauvelt
Blankenship
Sheriff's Office
Main Street
Sheriff’s Office
Butler officials push to clarify access to CSB leaders
County officials voice concern over an apparent lunch meeting policy affecting access to CSB staff and leaders. They urge a work session to address openness, communications, and the agency's ability to serve children and families.
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Hurwitz
Heffner
Fox
CSB
Commission
Charles Furman
Gregory Jolivette
Dr. Bunger
Bunger
Jewett
Jewett and Bunger
Goens pleads to lesser charge in Watson killing case
Goens pleads to a lesser charge in the Watson homicide case after DNA linked Watson to the scene. Ruffin and Benson have been sentenced. Watson's sister Cassandra Taylor rejects the apology. The prosecution cited uncertainties in a potential trial and the plea avoids broader kidnapping allegations.
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Goens
Milford
Preble
Watson
Ruffin
Benson
Glenn Rossi
Rossi
Tony Ruffin
Taylor
Jeffrey
11Th Street
Smith & Wesson
Ohio budget plan trims income taxes and expands local levies
Ohio House Republicans unveiled a $51 billion budget that mirrors Gov. Taft’s tax changes but eases some cuts. It would slash personal income taxes, halt a penny sales tax increase, prevent any school district funding loss, and let voters raise levies annually. The plan restores Medicaid dental and vision care, reduces county cuts if consolidations are studied, but cities and libraries still face reductions. Democrats argued the measure favors the wealthy while offering little relief to low earners.
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Columbus
Calvert
Taft
Dale Miller
Cleveland
House Finance Committee
Fairfield grandfather receives three year term in child molestation case
Norman G. Andrews, 66, of Gail Avenue, was sentenced to three years in prison for gross sexual imposition involving a 10-year-old girl in his care. He was also designated a sexually oriented offender and must annually register for 10 years after release. The judge cited the offender victim relationship and noted another accuser testified to similar conduct. Andrews denied the charges.
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Hamilton
Fairfield
Norman G. Andrews
Gail Avenue
Sheriff's Office
Andrews
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Wayne Staton
Inci
Andrew Nastoff
Nastoff
Teen art show winners announced with multiple youths lauded
The Best of Show exhibit ongoing through April 28 at 130 N Verity Parkway features teens from Cincinnati Okeana Fairfield Franklin Middletown Morrow Hamilton and others earning First Second Third and Honorable Mention in oil acrylics and mixed media. Notables include Charlie Wagers Katie Cook and Lindsay Heisler with various placements. Center hours listed and contact details provided for more information.
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Meredith Christopher
Cincinnati
Shepard Boy
Cassie Ziegler
Okeana
True Colors
Charlie Wagers
Fairfield
Katie Cook
Franklin
Matthew Sliger
Middletown
Lindsay Heisler
Victor Wise
Christine Barilleaux
Hamilton
Atlantic Light
N. Verity Parkway
Dorothy Bell obituary in Middletown at 87
Dorothy Trebel Bell of Middletown died Friday April 8 2005 at Sycamore Hospital aged 87 Funeral arrangements are complete at Wilson Schramm Spaulding Funeral Home
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Bell
Dorothy Trebel
Middletown
Sycamore Hospital
Wilson Schramm Spaulding Funeral Home
Burg-Paterson Barbara Jean obituary in Middletown Ohio
Barbara Jean Burg-Paterson, born March 8 1931 in Middletown Ohio, died April 2005. She leaves a brother Arthur Burg, three daughters Jennifer Carter Jacqueline Good Julia Thomas, two sons Robert Patterson and Lawrence Patterson, plus many relatives and friends. Funeral held April 11 2005 at Greater Faith Baptist Church Middletown with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Arrangements by Hall Jordan Pretty Memorial Chapel.
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Middletown
Ohio
Arthur
Jennifer
William) Carter
Jacqueline Good
Julia
Larry) Thomas
Eeery
Alabama
Robert Jr
Patsy) Patterson
Lawrence
Sandra) Patterson
Montgomery
Lillian Patterson
Claudia Burg
Roberta
Ruby Holder
Anne Bright
Greater Faith Baptist Church
Popular Street
Steven McGee
Woodside Cemetery
Hall Jordan & Pretty Memorial Chapel
S. Main Street
Estelle Hart 81 dies in Dayton April 7 2005
Estelle L Hart age 81 of Dayton died April 7 2005 at Dayton Heart Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Pretty Memorial Chapel.
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Hart
Estelle L
Peebles
Dayton Heart Hospital
Hall Jordan & Pretty Memorial Chapel
Howard Wofford 79 Dies April 8 2005
Howard Wofford aged 79 died April 8 2005 at The Residence of Kensington Place. Arrangements are incomplete at Hall Jordan & Sons Funeral Home.
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Wofford
Howard
Kensington Place
Hall Jordan & Pretty Memorial Chapel
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