Democrats gain more school funding in urban districts
Ohio school funding in the two year budget shows statewide basic aid up 4.5 percent while districts of Democratic lawmakers rose about 7.6 percent and Republican districts about 1.1 percent. Analysts attribute the disparity to the funding formula and city demographics. Democratic Senator Tom Roberts notes the result reflects formula weighting more than political bargaining.
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Ohio
Bill Phillis
Coalition For Equity and
Tom Roberts
D-Trotwood
China's rising steelmaking power reshapes world markets
China drives a rapid steel demand surge as its economy expands at about 9.5 percent annually. The growing appetite for steel reflects a shift in global markets, with massive construction and manufacturing growth fueling consumption and reshaping trade patterns.
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China
Shanghai
Mao Zedong
Global steel rise shifts markets and prices in China
The AP series notes China produced 273 million tons of crude steel last year and is jumping toward 300 million tons this year, lifting prices for iron ore and coal. Analysts warn China’s size could disrupt global steel markets, as Baosteel leads state backed capacity on the Yangtze.
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The
Associated Press
China
United States
Japan
Russia
Shanghai Baosteel Group
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Wausau Paper weighs Middletown expansion plan
Wausau Paper Corp studies whether to expand production at its Middletown Bay West plant possibly creating new jobs. VP Richard Early says the review focuses on capacity and will finish by year end, but may not lead to construction or hiring. The Middletown plant is one of two mills, with Harrodsburg, Kentucky, also in the group.
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Wausau Paper Corp
Middletown
Bay West
Richard Early
Wausau
Bay West Brands
Columbia Ave
Early
Contech Construction Products Inc
Grove Street
West Chester
Wausau Paper
Towel and Tissue Group
Harrodsburg
Mosinee
Wis
Franklin man dies in car crash near Miami River Park
Franklin 18 year old Lar ry Logsdon a new full time worker at Hamilton Caster and Manufacturing died in a crash on North Verity Parkway near the Miami River Park. Police said speed may have been a factor and no skid marks were found as detectives investigate.
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Larry Logsdon
Franklin
Hamilton Caster and Manufacturing
Dixie Highway
Logsdon
North Verity Parkway
Don Owens
Miami River Park
Owens
Patricia Vickers
Fairfield sol dier fights for life after Iraq blast
Pfc. Tim Hines, 21, a gunner on a Humvee in a three vehicle convoy, was badly wounded by a Baghdad blast on June 19. His driver and another soldier were injured less severely, and Iraqi civilians including a baby and a boy were hurt or killed. Hines remains at Walter Reed Army Medical Center with family prayer and support from Cincinnati.
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Fairfield
Iraq
Pfc
Tim Hines
Baghdad
Jim Wessel
Hines
Wessel
Tim
Cincinnati
Army Pfc
Lily
Katy
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Old Post Office Under Renovation Aimed at Restoration
Contractors are fixing up the historic Old Post Office, starting a renovation project described as a restoration of the landmark. It details ongoing work and aims to preserve the building’s historical significance.
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Beijing
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China Steel
Peter Morici
University of Maryland
Mao
Franklin Man
Miami
Today’s Journal
Liberty
JEDD
Rts
Cox Ohio Publishing
Middletownjournal.com
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