Man trapped in Middletown silo at Central Ready concrete plant
Rescue crews worked at Central Ready, 4714 Oxford State Road, Middletown, to free a man buried up to his neck inside a 60 foot silo. CareFlight circled the grounds while ladder trucks were sought. at 8:15 p.m. a rescue basket reached a ledge but then several workers came down for unknown reasons as lights aided the operation. No official statement issued.
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Ohio food stamp trim could devastate families
A supplement to the federal food stamp program ends Nov 1, risking impact on 1.8 million Ohioans, per a Miami University think tank. The item highlights potential widespread hardship and cites the university’s analysis.
Obama backs mortgage overhaul to curb government risk
President Obama outlines ideas to overhaul mortgage finance entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce government risk in future credit crises. A government study notes that in 18 states low income preschoolers show at least slight declines in obesity rates.
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Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Barack Obama
U.S. car fleet ages to record 11.4 years
The average age of American cars has risen to 11.4 years, a record high, according to a research firm. The figure marks a sharp increase from 2007, when the Great Recession began, underscoring aging vehicles on U.S. roads.
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Weatherwax Golf Course price talk grows in Middletown
Middletown officials weigh a potential sale price for the 41 year old Weatherwax Golf Course as budget strains tighten. The city notes it is not seeking to sell now while evaluating options with the finance subcommittee and City Council.
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Middletown
Nick Daggy
Weatherwax
City Council
City Eyes Weatherwax Golf Course Sale
Reporter Michael D. Pitman examines whether selling the city owned Weatherwax Golf Course makes sense as budget pressures grow. A subcommittee seeks potential sale price and extra costs, with Weatherwax subsidized this year by about 375000 to 425000 dollars including a 220000 debt payment for 1990s renovations.
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Michael D. Pitman
Weatherwax
Middletown Journal
Voters approve two Warren tax levies in 2013 election
In Warren County, voters backed two of three tax levy requests on the August 6 special ballot. Franklin City Schools suffered a defeat on a 7.92 mill operating levy that would have raised about 3.1 million annually, costing a $100,000 home roughly $242.55 more yearly. Local resident Todd Dieringer criticized election signs for not clearly announcing the vote. Board of Elections Director Brian Sleeth said many residents called about the election.
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Lebanon
Warren County
Franklin City
Warren County Board of Elections
Todd Dieringer
Board of Elections
Brian Sleeth
Franklin
Dieringer
Voluntary furloughs grow at major Ohio employers
Ohio employers beyond the federal scene offer voluntary unpaid time off. Premier Health, parent of Atrium Medical Center, and GE Aviation in Evendale report popularity. Premier Health, Ohio’s 12th largest employer with about 14 000 staff, recently reintroduced a voluntary time off option for salaried employees allowing up to 10 days off without pay per year. Wright Patterson Air Force Base remains Ohio’s largest single-site employer.
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Dayton
Premier
Ohio
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Premier Health
Bill Linesch
Murder charges filed in Benghazi attack
Federal authorities filed murder charges against Ahmed Abu Khattala, a Benghazi militia leader, in connection with the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission that killed the ambassador and three other Americans. At least two others have been charged. arrests remain elusive amid Libyan instability and limited government control.
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Benghazi
Libya
U.S
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