West Chester faces vote on $33 million recreation center
West Chester Township trustees prepare for a November referendum on a proposed $33 million community and recreation center funded by tax increment financing. Supporters argue the center will boost downtown activity and benefit Lakota West students, while opponents warn of costs and operating questions. Local groups vow petitions to place the measure on the ballot and residents weigh affordability and impact on the community.
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West Chester Township
George Lang
Lang
West Chester Road
Lakota West High School
Catherine Stoker
Stoker
Lakota West
West Chester
Community Foundation of Liberty
Competitive Pool Action Committee
West Chester 75 Inc
Community Foundation
FitWorks
Greater
Cincinnati
Let Us Vote
Citizens Out
Dan Wagner
David Gully
Freeway landing lands pilot in jail
A single engine plane attempting an emergency landing on a freeway clipped a van and overturned. Pilot Marc South, 53, of Eloy, Arizona, was arrested for flying under the influence. He was treated for minor injuries before custody. The van driver, 58, uninjured.
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Santa Clarita
Calif
Marc South
Eloy
Ariz
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
South
Brian Joy
California Highway Patrol
Joy
Interstate 5
David White
Ohio State approves same sex partner benefits for employee
Ohio State University's Board of Trustees approved full health benefits for the same sex domestic partners of faculty and staff and their children, costing about 1 million dollars annually. The university will cover 85 percent of the cost. students and their partners will be eligible for coverage but the university will not fund their coverage.
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Ohio State
Columbus
Ohio State University
Barbara Snyder
Snyder
Douglas J. Whaley
OSU
Miami University
Ohio University
Cleveland State University
Tami Longaberger
Karen A. Holbrook
Miami University IMS program hosts Business After Hours
The Interactive Media Studies program at Miami University will showcase its student consulting services including e commerce development and entrepreneurial strategy consultation during a Business After Hours event from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Wednesday in King Library. Tours of the facility will be offered with appetizers and beverages and a view of past client work. RSVP by calling the chamber at 513 523 5200 fax 513 523 2308 or email exec oxfordchamber.org.
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Miami University
King Library
IMS
Chamber
Oxfordchamber
Bob Ratterman
Cox
Oxford Chamber of Commerce
JoNell Rowan
Dana Kerns
Rowan
Glenn Platt
Chris Starkey
Phil Abshire
Coyotes not falling for Fairfield traps
Fairfield officials trialed non lethal coyote traps after changing the hunting ordinance in March. Three Collarum devices were placed with locations kept secret to protect children. After months with few captures and diminished sightings, animal control officer Chuck Geurin praises reduced coyote activity and urges continued resident vigilance and pet protection.
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Fairfield
Chuck Geurin
Geurin
Dave Greber
Cox News
Fairfield Council
Community program fosters trust between police and youth
COP officers host youth through gang resistance courses and community outings, emphasizing trust and transparency. Living Water volunteers share how programs empower teens, with youths praising counselors for listening, guidance, and support to stay drug free and stay confident.
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COP
Webb
Hurwitz
Crishna
Brittaney Tipton
Mary Franklin
Shana Andrews
Living Water
Demery Higgins
Higgins
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