WikiLeaks case and related regional developments
Pfc. Bradley Manning faces up to 90 years for leaking hundreds of thousands of classified files to WikiLeaks and could be paroled in about seven years. The Sorg Opera House renovation fund raising via the Internet. County commissioners sign a contract to build a three story office building to aid the county court system. Middletown welcomes 38 Chinese students to the English Language Center Program. Doc's Place outdoor patio plans proposed for historic downtown.
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Facebook chief aims to connect 7 billion via mobile partners
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans a global push to bring all seven billion people online through collaborations with major mobile technology firms. Retailers like Wal-Mart and Toys R Us are already bracing for a tougher holiday season despite it being August.
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Cincinnati housing market climbs as sales rise in July
Home sales in the Cincinnati market jumped 31 percent year over year in July with 2,374 completed existing homes and condos, including Butler and Warren counties. Butler County sales rose 19 percent to 462. Mortgage rates are rising from historic lows, sparking watch for housing recovery impact.
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Local Housing Market Coverage Highlights Key Areas
The outlet emphasizes home sales values foreclosures new construction and government action as essential elements of the local housing market. It positions itself as the most comprehensive source for housing news in the area with broad coverage across multiple facets.
Great summer for blood donations at Community Blood Center
Donor response is high and transfusion rates are down as area blood centers report stronger summer donations. Lori Hickman of Trenton donated at the Middletown center while CBC spokesman Mark Pompilio notes schools absence and vacations typically hinder drives but this year has been unusually positive with rising blood supply across Butler County.
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Partnerships aim to close local skilled labor gap in Cincinnati
Cincinnati State teams with area employers to bridge the jobs gap by matching unskilled labor with manufacturers needing workers. Officials say the Workforce Development Center helps train entrants in high tech equipment, addressing perceptions of skilled labor and the training bottleneck.
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Ohio grads underperforming on college readiness
Ohio class of 2012 posted ACT scores above the U S average but only 28 percent were college ready in all subjects. State officials note gaps among minorities with just 4 percent of black students meeting readiness.
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