Hutzel Observatory Construction Progress at Camp Joy
Work on the Rachel A. Hutzel Observatory at Camp Joy advances as tem tion pours foundation and structural steel. outside walls and telescope pedestal parts are ordered. Photo shows contributors C Jim Voorhis and others as trades begin site work and the observatory’s founder awaits school restart for full construction.
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Rachel A. Hutzel
Camp Joy
Warren County
C. Jim Voorhis
Grey Curtis
Arla Tannehill
Mike Geygan
Bernie Utchman
Bill Thornton
Butler County to receive nearly $600K for workforce branding
District 12 counties Warren and Clermont will share just under $600,000 to fund Workforce One branding updates across Butler County. Officials say the rebranding aims to boost job placement as six months are allowed for agencies to implement changes, with Policy Matters Ohio citing obstacles like Internet access and language barriers.
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Butler County
Fairfield
Derickson
Jones
Warren
Clermont
Policy Matters Ohio
Hannah Halbert
Expansion benefits debated in Ohio Medicaid study
Ohio lawmakers face a 2014 ballot question if action stalls. A Health Policy Institute of Ohio Ohio State University assessment compares costs under no change, expansion with 4 percent growth cap, and 60 percent federal share after 2017. Sen. Capri Cafaro advocates expansion with a 3.5 percent cap, arguing a balance of more covered lives and lower per‑capita costs.
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Ohio
Stitute of
Ohio State University
Washington
Capri Cafaro
D-Hubbard
Cafaro
Lakota considers security upgrades and levy funding
Lakota district outlines a 6 million security upgrade for 22 buildings with enhanced surveillance and new entrances, plus 13.5 million for tech infrastructure and wireless access across facilities. The plan also doubles armed officers from three to 10 funded from operating levies while reducing activity fees to boost participation. Mantia and Pesula discuss impacts on students and families amid upcoming surveys.
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Mantia
Lakota
Pesula
Angel
Plains Jr
Joan Pow
PAWS launches fundraising as new shelter plans take shape
PAWS announces a capital campaign to fund a new shelter after selling the old property to avoid costly clearance. A two phase downtown fundraiser Paws-A-Palooza includes an 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. obstacle course and child safety demos at Manchester Avenue and Verity Parkway, followed by a 6 to 11 p.m. concert at Governor's Square featuring Stagger Lee, the Swamp Bees, and the Exploding Toads. The event replaces Dog Fest, with plans to start small and rebuild. For info contact 513-705-3826 or Eric Robinette at coxinc.com.
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PAWS
Paws- A-Palooza
Manchester Avenue
Verity Parkway
Governor’s Square
Stagger Lee
The
Swamp Bees
Exploding Toads
Teller
Paws-A-Palooza
Eric
Robinette
Coxinc.com
Fewer precincts eyed in county plan amid costs
Kinkaid says precincts may shrink with implied savings unclear as equipment costs persist. Warren County uses GIS mapping for district lines, with director Sleeth praising precision. Contact Amanda Seitz at Coxinc for details.
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Warren County
Board of Elections
Brian Sleeth
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