Blackwell outlines tax reform plan to curb Ohio spending
Cincinnati mayor and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell pitched a constitutional amendment to cap state spending at a 3.5 percent growth rate with a 10 percent surplus refund, arguing Ohio's rising budget and stagnating population require fiscal guardrails. He cited Census trends and urged making tax policy drive growth while opposing critics who warn of underfunding education and services.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Ken Blackwell
Greater
Florida
Blackwell
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Coalition For Ohio
Future
Girls camp exposes eighth graders to math and science
113 campers attended a week long camp teaching ecology physics astronomy and environmental science to seventh and eighth graders. Students like Habash enjoyed experiments and explosions while Linda Weavers of Ohio State inspired career ideas in engineering medicine and counseling.
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Benseler
Habash
Richard Palmer
Middletown
Linda Weavers
Ohio State University
BE Wise
Putt Tractor Event Sparks Competition
Tim Beiser of Hamilton and his cousin compete in a stock appearance tractor pull for 1959 model or newer machines. John Johnston Extinguishers standby for fires as drivers chase a trophy and cash while relishing the thrill of pulling farther than rivals.
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John Johnston
Johnston Extinguishers
Tim Beiser
Hamilton
Beiser
Deer Run residents oppose open throughway in Monroe
Residents of Deer Run fear opening a through street will invite higher traffic and lower home values. Supporters cite faster emergency access and safety, citing studies showing a two minute and 19 second route difference. City will study traffic impact and prepare an engineering plan within about 60 days.
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Brandon
Monroe
Richard Naber
Brittany Woods
Deer Run
Naber
Winding Brook
Bill Brock
Britton
Neu
Stewart
Susan Bailey
Bailey
Robert Kelley
Split unions aim for common goals amid divides in Ohio
In Ohio, SEIU Local 1599 president Dave Regan and Teamsters align with AFL-CIO on goals despite split. Regan says continued collaboration remains vital for local and state labor politics as four unions boycott the Chicago convention and consider forming a parallel labor group.
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Columbus
Afl-Cio
Ohio
Teamsters
Service Employees International Union
Aflcio
Dave Regan
SEIU
Regan
West Virginia
Kentucky
William Burga
United Food and Commercial Workers
Unite Here
Chicago
Burga
Panel on freedom of information promoted by AP editors
A Dayton Daily News panel at the Print Technology Center, part of an AP managing editors effort, discussed freedom of information. Dick Chema, assistant U.S. attorney, argued checks and balances apply to the press. Jeff Bruce defended civil disobedience for sources, while Bill Hershey urged using reliable anonymous sources to verify tips.
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Associated Press
Dayton Daily News
Steve Sidle
Dick Chema
U.S
Ohio
Chema
Daily News
Jeff Bruce
Bruce
Bill Hershey
Columbus
Hershey
DNA linked Mason rape suspect across multiple cases
DNA links a Mason suspect to three local rapes in 1998 and 1999 near Butler Warren Road and Tylersville Western Row. A 14 year old girl, an 11 year old girl, and a 27 year old woman were victimized, with matching evidence in two Hamilton County crimes. Police and prosecutors discuss possible grand jury action and cross county coordination.
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Mason
Butler-Warren Road
Tylersville
Essex Drive
Brookcrest Drive
Broadview Drive
Ron Ferrell
Ferrell
Hutzel
Scott Doughman
Doughman
Hamilton County
Montgomery
Colerain Township
Strunk
Warren County
Hamilton
Clinton
Ohio sues over voting system in federal court
A coalition led by the League of Women Voters sues Ohio officials including Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell and Governor Bob Taft. They allege the state’s voting system fails to protect the right to vote, citing registration, poll worker training, provisional ballots, and machine distribution issues. The suit seeks a finding that equal protection and due process rights and the Help America Vote Act are violated.
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Toledo
Ohio
Kenneth Blackwell
Bob Taft
Bush
League of Women Voters
U.S
Jon Greenbaum
Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law
Carlo LoParo
Blackwell
LoParo
Peg Hull Smith
Greenbaum
Two Teens Charged In Fairfield Arson Case
Two juveniles are in custody in Butler County after a roadside car arson damaged the Wessel home on a Saturday dawn. Authorities say 20 to 30 flags were stolen and set ablaze under Sara Wessel’s car. A reward of up to $5,000 was offered by the Fairfield Fire Department as investigators continue.
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Hines
Cincinnati
Wessel
Fairfield Fire Department
Don Bennett
Sara Wessel
Colburn
Butler County
Obituary notices list local deaths and services
Douthett Linda Lou age 65 with sister Faye Hester noted. Robert L. Crooks Funeral Home listed. Kathryn Ann Jones age 62 of Harrison died July 27 2005 with visitation Saturday at 9am and service at noon at First Presbyterian Church Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home. Martha A Kyle age 85 of Hamilton died July 25 2005 with services July 28 at Zettler Funeral Home 2646 Pleasant Ave Hamilton.
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Douthett
Linda Lou
Faye
Larry) Hester
Jacksonville
Florida
Robert L. Crooks Funeral Home
Kyle
Martha A
Hamilton
Zettler Funeral Home
Pleasant Ave
Riley Calvin C. 80 Trenton Ohio dies July 27 2005
Calvin C Riley age 80 of Trenton Ohio died July 27 2005 at Garden Manor Extended Care Center Middletown Ohio Born December 4 1924 in Breathitt County Kentucky to Richard and Polly Riley He was a GM machinist and WWII Army veteran He married Daphne Riley after 23 years survived by daughter Brenda Kay stepchildren Debra Hill Brenda Lentz David Bond Lisa Berry and others Visitation July 30 2005 11am to 1pm Baker Stevens Funeral Home services at 1pm Interment Hickory Flat Cemetery Hamilton Ohio Baker Stevens Funeral Home handling arrangements
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Trenton
Ohio
Garden Manor
Middletown
Breathitt County
Richard and
Polly
Stamper) Riley
General Motors
Calvin
Apostolic Church
Lebanon
Daphne Riley
Brenda Kay Riley
Debra Hill
Brenda Lentz
David Bond
Lisa Berry
Tildi Johnson
Jessie Banks
Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Hickory Flat
Hamilton
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