Middletown Fire to review final report tonight
Union leaders contest Matrix Consulting Group findings in a study on the Middletown Division of Fire proposing reducing on duty ambulances from three to two and cutting on duty staffing from 22 to 19. Local 336 VP Paul Lolli warns the city cannot cover the area with 22 per shift. Fire Chief Sauter says current staffing covers five fire units and three ambulances. times likely unchanged for one unit but pressured if multiple incidents occur.
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Bushs wartime leadership lauded
At the New York convention the Republican Party praised President Bush as a wartime leader echoing Churchill and Reagan and challenged John Kerry on national security. Giuliani and McCain extolled Bush after the Sept 11 attacks, framing him as decisive and steadfast in a dangerous world.
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Rove urges Ohioans to work hard
Karl Rove and Ken Mehlman spoke to the 179 member Ohio delegation at the GOP convention urging intense effort to reelect Bush. Rove emphasized registering voters and mobilizing base with 64 days left as Ohio is framed as ground zero. Taft Pryce and others joined speeches as coverage noted undecided voters shrinking.
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Springboro teacher resigns amid conduct allegations
Douglas R. McBrierty, 27, a freshman English teacher and adviser at Springboro High School, resigned Aug 24 after district officials accused him of inappropriate conduct with female students on a spring NYC field trip. Allegations include backrub to a student, water poured on a female student, a pool game with students on shoulders, alcohol in view of students, unsupervised supervision, and lying during investigation.
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Man decapitated as drunken friend drives away
Police report a Georgia man was decapitated after a friend, allegedly intoxicated, drove off with the victim’s headless body hanging from a pickup. The incident ended with the driver returning home and sleeping.
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Probation Officer Indicted Over Sexual Contact Case
Douglas E. Moore 32 of Eaton faces two counts of sexual battery a third degree felony after a Preble County grand jury indicted him for alleged sexual contact with a 17 year old under his supervision while a probation officer with the Preble County Juvenile Court. The May or June 2000 incidents prompted a residence search and computer seizure now at the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab. Further charges may follow as forensics continue. Police urge tipsters to call (937) 456-5531.
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