Franklin fire union reaches binding arbitration agreement
Fire and EMS divisions in Franklin reach a negotiated settlement after a binding arbitration ruling. JEMS and Franklin EMS report mutual aid remains strong as asset divisions near completion. The conciliation award raises firefighter pay by 2 percent and adds 0.5 percent to the insurance premium with a one time $325 bonus for EMT paramedics.
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Westendorf
Franklin Ems
Atrium Medical Center
Middletown
Kettering Health Network
Sycamore and
Kettering Hospitals
Jems Board
Franklin
Council
JEMS
Andy Riddiough
John Lenehan
Dayton
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3742
Sonny Lewis
Tony Abston
Mosquito numbers surge as drought followed by heavy rain
The Associated Press reports a unusually severe mosquito season across the United States. Experts cite drought followed by heavy rain and heat, with threefold or greater averages in states like Connecticut Minnesota and California. Public health officials warn of disease risk and discuss resistance to repellents and insecticides.
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Washington
Ryan Miller
Arlington
U.S
Jonathan Day
Uni
James Logan
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Florida
Connecticut
Minnesota
California
Tom Wilmot
The
Mosquito Control Association
Michigan
Mos
Iran to have Zarif lead nuclear talks signaling softer stance
Iran names Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as lead nuclear negotiator in talks with the P5 plus Germany, a shift from the Supreme National Security Council. The move under President Rouhani aims to project moderation and reduce confrontation with Western powers, though Tehran defends its right to peaceful nuclear activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Tehran
National Security Council
Mohammad Javad Zarif
Tor
Supreme National Security Council
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Islamic Republic
Hasan Rouhani
U.N. Security
Ahmadinejad
U.N
Saeed Jalili
Rouhani
Khamenei
Middletown District adopts Community Eligibility Option
Middletown City Schools switch to the Community Eligibility Option and waive all meal fees as 6 800 students become eligible for free breakfast and lunch. Reimbursements rise with more students eating free meals, funding more fresh fruits and vegetables. extracurricular fees remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Andrew
Middletown City
Andrew
Sam Ison
Middletown
Ison
Kelley Thorpe
Weather-driven rate hikes hit Ohio insurance costs
Ohio homeowners pay about 619 dollars on average for premiums, auto and homeowners rates rising amid weather damages and higher building costs. 2012 figures show homeowners 685 and auto 648 against national averages of 968 and 848. Five of Ohio’s six costliest weather catastrophes since 2007 total over 3.3 billion dollars. Nationwide and state insurers cite severe weather, inflation, and claims trends as drivers of higher premiums.
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Mary Taylor
Ohio Insurance Institute
Ohio
Nationwide
Farmers Insurance
State Farm
Taylor
Home Insurance
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Seth Borenstein
Associated Press
Sociated Press
Miller
Houston
Midwest
Los Angeles
Hannah
Poturalski
Coxinc.com
Gokavi
Tom Faulkner
BIG Al's
Middletown Security Systems Inc
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