Republicans seek to dismantle No Child Left Behind rules
In a Friday vote the House Republicans moved to roll back the No Child Left Behind framework for evaluating students and schools. They argued states and local districts should set education standards rather than Washington. Affected areas include how schools are assessed and funded, with potential shifts in accountability and reporting requirements.
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Officer Faces Hearing Over Release Of Tsarnaev Photos
A Massachusetts State Police sergeant was relieved of duties after supplying a magazine with images from the capture of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. DNA tests confirm the man once linked to the Boston Strangler case killed the last victim and likely other victims. Officials urged patience as bankruptcy recovery proceeds in Detroit.
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Countywide rise in child pornography cases amid enforcement push
Butler County has indicted 28 people on felony counts involving nude images of minors since 2009. Officials cite tougher enforcement and broader Internet access as contributing factors. In April, Roger L. Fox Jr., 50, of Hamilton, received five years of community control after pleading guilty to seven counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. Fox previously served as a Little League District 9 administrator.
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Unmatched coverage from Middletown Journal on county safety
The Middletown Journal highlights law enforcement efforts to protect Butler County children. Sheriff officials, including Chief Deputy Anthony Dwyer, emphasize the impact of crime on officers and the community, underscoring ongoing safety initiatives.
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Obama speaks on Trayvon Martin case in race healing plea
President Barack Obama issued a rare, candid reflection on race after the Trayvon Martin shooting and George Zimmerman acquittal. He said the slain teen could have been him 35 years ago and urged soul searching, noting a history of racial injustice that does not easily fade.
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Ohio State Rep Pete Beck Indicted on Securities Fraud Counts
Columbus reports State Rep Pete Beck of Mason indicted on 16 felony securities fraud counts for allegedly fleecing investors of about 200000. Former partner John Fussner faces seven counts. Ohio House Speaker Batchelder calls for Beck to resign, stressing public trust in legislators. Beck was appointed in 2009 and reelected twice.
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Mega retail center in Liberty Two faces extra sales fees
Liberty Two trustees seek county approval for a community authority to collect an extra 0.5 percent sales fee on shoppers and a 10 cent per $1,000 property tax on part of the building for the Liberty Center. The levy would run for 30 years, generating about $62 million for tenants and shoppers and nearly $2 million annually by 2020. The seven‑member authority would include four members named by the Butler County Commissioners and three by Steiner Associates.
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