Mi ami students die in early morning blaze
Hamilton coroner said three Miami University students died in a Sunday fire at 122 Main St. with alcohol in their systems. Stephen J. Smith had a blood alcohol near three times the legal limit for drivers, while Julia Turnbull and Kathryn Welling also showed alcohol in their systems. Toxicology results were pending.
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Airlines ban lighters. TSA forbids on planes starting Thursday
Mike Metzger, a builder from Larchville, Iowa, faced a TSA script at a security checkpoint after he placed a cigarette lighter in a bin. Officials announced that starting Thursday travelers must leave lighters at home, signaling an expected surge of confiscations at checkpoints nationwide.
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Larchville
Iowa
Lanham Signs Contract With Kent State
Kent State announced that star athlete Lanham has signed a new contract for the upcoming season. The agreement secures Lanham’s role as a key contributor on offense and special teams, with terms reflecting performance incentives and team investment.
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Reform bill passes with debt repayment plan looming
Tens of thousands face required repayment plans under the newly approved reform bill. A petition seeks housing restrictions in Warren, highlighted on page C1.
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Weather outlook: Sunny and mild with highs near 66
The forecast calls for a sunny, pleasant day with a high of 66 and a low of 38. Clear conditions are expected across the region, with no precipitation indicated. A2 Lottery is listed on the page.
Middletown residents weigh Middletown City Schools levy at forum
About 15 residents attended the Middletown forum at the Senior Citizens Ed Rusk Center to discuss a proposed May 3 operating levy. Superintendent Steve Price and Treasurer Eric Lotzing fielded questions on finances, district performance, and plans to bolster student achievement amid a five year emergency levy of 14.3 million dollars plus renewal and an increase.
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Butler and Warren Counties Lead Ohio Population Growth
Butler and Warren counties fueled rapid growth in Ohio with 14 000 new residents in Butler and 31 000 in Warren since 2000. The combined surge accounted for half of the state's growth, drawing people from Hamilton and other areas and boosting tax dollars and demand for services amid higher school enrollments and traffic.
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Susan Bruggeman
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Marriage definition debate continues
Warren County prosecutors join statewide clash over Ohio's marriage amendment and domestic violence laws. They appeal Lebanon judge Neal Bronson's dismissal of a domestic violence charge against Michael S. Carswell, arguing the amendment does not limit DV elements. Carswell was indicted Feb 28 on a third degree felony for allegedly pushing his live-in girlfriend.
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Ohio
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Common Pleas Court
Neal Bronson
Cuyahoga County
Stuart A. Friedman
Warren County
Tom Eagle
Friedman
Bronson
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