Luncheon highlights mental health support in Butler County
Fairfield hosts appreciation luncheon for mental health supporters with keynote speakers Ohio Auditor Betty Montgomery and advocate Moses Armstrong stressing community impact. Butler County Mental Health Board seeks renewal of a 0.5 mill operating levy, first approved 1985, renewed 1994, up for renewal again. Armstrong calls mental illness a social justice issue and warns funding loss could cost care.
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Betty Montgomery
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Knothole case reveals theft period and arrest
Detective said theft occurred in a four month span ending with Howard's June arrest. Unaccounted checks exceed $26,000 with about $7,000 in cash possibly missing. Only Howard had access to the checkbook during the period. Howard was ousted as Knothole club president last month and is free on bond.
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Purple footballs drugs seized in large case arrest
Drug carriers have moved millions of pills known as purple footballs toward southwest Ohio. Upjohn 90s are produced outside the United States, smuggled from Mexico. In Cincinnati federal court 13 suspects face conspiracy charges, including Kenneth Ridenour and Paul Lawwill II. The January seizure included 11 000 Upjohn 90s and large quantities of marijuana cocaine methamphetamine ecstasy methadone oxycodone and cash. The investigation began after detectives bought cocaine in Springboro. Burke says more arrests may follow as sources abroad are pursued.
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Father seeks visitation at funeral for infant homicide victim
Goens seeks to attend either the funeral or visitation for Cardasia, the infant who died in a homicide case. Howard said Goens is not married to Cardasia’s mother and was jailed when she was born. A motion was filed Thursday. Judge Patricia Oney may decide. Cardasia’s funeral is set for 1 p.m. Monday at Hall Jordan and Green Memorial Chapel with visitation at 11 a.m. at the same chapel.
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Biker Dennis Sees 100000 Miles On Quiet Bike Journeys
Dennis, 68, celebrated 100000 miles on a bicycle, recalling rides from Columbus to Portsmouth with 5000 bicyclists. He notes a tired hound dog guarding a farmhouse and cherishes quiet country mornings. A former Armco Steel worker, banker, pianist, and youth pageant organizer, he stays active for health and mental well being. Connie Dennis supports his wandering life as he follows his nose to new routes.
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Butler weighs free wireless hot spot at government center
Butler County officials consider a no cost wireless hot spot installation from Innovative Fiber Optic Solutions Inc. I-Fiber would fund setup and ongoing maintenance in the Government Services Center in exchange for limited public advertising. Administrators favor placing access in the fourth floor conference and training areas.
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Butler County
Innovative Fiber Optic Solutions Inc
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Derek Conklin
Hearing delayed in impostor case in Hamilton
Franklin man Raymon Combs 36 known as Raymon Williams faces aggravated robbery burglary and multiple impersonation and kidnapping counts. A judge postponed a competency hearing after defense sought a second opinion while a psychological report found him competent to stand trial. Combs allegedly impersonated a U S marshal to rob Middletown residents and tried to handcuff a family during a home invasion.
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Middletown
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