Franklin Board hires Dora Kunz as elementary principal
Interim Superintendent Steve Buerschen announced the hiring of Dora Kunz as an elementary principal at the June 27 Franklin Board meeting after Kunz chose resignation over dismissal by Columbus Public Schools over a three year old allegation of failing to report child abuse. Buerschen said he learned of the case earlier that day and spoke with Kunz by phone and in his office. He stated support for Kunz while noting two sides to the story.
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Dora Kunz
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Kunz
Franklin Schools Discuss Hiring and Reporting Concerns
More teachers say they are discouraged to report possible crimes in the wake of an incident. The interview process included two elementary principals and two teachers from each building. Dora was unanimously recommended by the hiring committee. Tentative plan placed Kunz as principal at Schenck Elementary School based on references.
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Dora
Franklin City
Kunz
Schenck
Shuttle on pad as debate over shuttle lifespan rises
Kennedy Space Center Florida stands by as Discovery prepares for launch the first shuttle flight since Columbia 2003 with debate over retirement by 2010. NASA chief Michael Griffin aims to end the program move to a Crew Exploration Vehicle risking a multi year gap in U S spaceflight while Russia and China continue. Some lawmakers and scientists oppose early retirement citing loss of prestige and research. Storms threaten today’s launch.
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Columbia
America
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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China
Hamilton Ohio bill targets life terms for sexual predators
State Rep Courtney Combs and Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones released a proposal to imprison violent sexual predators for life without parole. They outlined the motive at a joint media conference, citing harmed children.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Courtney Combs
Combs
Butler County
Richard Jones
Oil prices may rise as storm halts Gulf production
Oil prices could climb as Tropical Storm Emily jeopardizes Gulf of Mexico output with possible production shutdowns. Evidence points to attackers in bombings suggesting self-inflicted actions near the incident sites.
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Emily Page
Suspected killer Grubb captured after police tip
ERTON Needius Grubb, 41, linked to the death of 34 year old Barbara Mullins, was arrested Tuesday night near Hamilton after being found behind a propane tank. He faces felonious assault charges and an aggravated murder charge to be filed. arraignment in Eaton Municipal Court is planned this week pending autopsy results.
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Barbara Mullins
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Preble
Butler County
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Preble County
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Middletown Transit Terminal Sparks Ridership Upturn
Middletown Transit System reports higher ridership and revenue since the 2003 terminal opening. From January to June 2004 revenue reached 41,800 with 94,391 trips, rising to 53,280 and 116,029 trips in the same period in 2005. Officials cite the air conditioned, organized facility as a key factor while fares cover 11 percent last year and an estimated 13 to 14 percent this year. Entrepreneurs have proposed snack shop leases for the terminal.
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Murphy
Ohio Department of Transportation
Middletown
Jennifer Stellman
Middletown Transit sees 21 percent ride rise in first half 2005
From January through June 2005 Middletown Transit logged 116,029 trips, up 21 percent from 94,391 the year before, with revenue of 53,280 dollars, a 27 percent increase from 41,800. Fixed routes cost 70 cents, seniors and disabled travel half, ADA vehicles 1.40 with reservations. Connie Lynch waits at Broad Street terminal as a longtime rider.
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Middletown
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Broad Street
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