Snow emergency downgraded but counties still warn driving risks
Butler County remains in Level 2 while urging motorists to stay home unless necessary. Roads are still hindered by abandoned vehicles and ongoing stow delays as deputies cope with staffing gaps and continued disruption from overnight snow. No serious injuries were reported, but several vehicles and trailers remain stuck, deterring emergency responses.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Mike Grimes
Harold Gabbard
Grimes
Sheriff’s Office
Stillwell Beckett Road
Liberty Township
Kyles Station Road
Ohio 4
Michael A. Fox
Cambridge
Smith
Ohio 73
South Main Street
Hughes
Middletown
Monroe
Ohio 63
Takash
Snow Plows, Ambulance Stuck Highlight Middletown Crisis
A Middletown snow storm stranded an ambulance and left residents scrambling for transport as crews battled persistent outages. Public works reported trucks breaking down while SK Construction and Martin Excavating helped clear driveways and streets. Residents praised helpers for easing access and safety during the disruption.
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Ralph Hughes
Middletown
Christmas in Iraq marked by fear and emigration
In Iraq, Christmas 2003 felt tense as Christians face kidnap, assassinations, and church bombings. Estimates place Christians at 600,000 to 1 million of 27 million, with many families fleeing amid ongoing violence and emigration to Greece and Syria. Nabil Jameel notes relatives who left while he plans to stay.
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Tians
St. George Greek Catholic Church
Nabil Jameel
Greece
Syria
Jameel
Iraq
Markita Bales
Holiday Inn Express
Terhune Drive
Bales
Mike Patel
Best Western Regency Inn
Culbertson Road
Towne Mall shoppers face slow morning then pickup
At Towne Mall in Middletown shoppers faced a slow start as many stores opened late while Fan's 1st Choice and Hickory Farms booths reported steady moments. By afternoon many visitors sought last minute Christmas gifts amid a weather impacted week and snowstorm. Hotels reported stranded motorists seeking shelter during travel disruptions.
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Towne Mall
Dave Murr
Fan’s 1St Choice
Murr
Tracy Hensley
Hickory Farms
Middletown
David Bowman
Sally Foxx
Foxx
Fallujah Aftermath Deepens with New Attacks and Casualties
In Anbar province three Marines were killed in action as Fallujah’s November offensive is hailed as a tactical victory. Violence spreads to central and northern Iraq, including a deadly base bombing near Mosul that killed 22, largely Americans. A disguised attacker in Iraqi uniform triggered the blast. One U.S. soldier died in Baghdad from a roadside bombing, raising tolls since March 2003 to at least 1,325. Thousands remain displaced, seeking to return home.
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Anbar
Fallujah
Iraq
Mosul
U.S
Carter F. Ham
CNN
Baghdad
Associated Press
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Middletown Journal
Cox News Service
Terry Callahan
Robert Takash
Cou
Donald Turner
Turner
Cambridge Drive
Daniel Smith
SK Construction
Jesus
Mesopotamia
Baba Noel
Santa Claus
Chris
Larry Kaplowcox
Traqi Sa’ap IsHo Gaznakhl
Richard West
Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine
OSMC
United Health Care
Breiel Boulevard
Columbus Road
Lebanon
University Court
West Chester
Eryvan
Coxohio
Christ
Bethlehem
Mary Baker Eddy
WKRC
Sentinel
WSAI
First Church of Christ, Scientist
First Avenue
Fecsmiddoh
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