Number of young people with hypertension rising today
A regional health briefing notes a rising share of hypertension among younger residents, urging early screening and lifestyle interventions. Health officials emphasize accessible checkups, community outreach, and risk factor awareness to curb future cardiovascular disease.
Education board delays cafeteria outsourcing decision
The Middletown Board of Education asked Sodexho School Services Monday to prepare a proposal to run school cafeterias while keeping current servers as district employees. The board postponed a final decision on outsourcing, noting sensitivity to loyal staff and a break even guarantee with potential forfeiture of up to 97000 dollars if goals aren’t met.
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Vacant board of education seat filled in Franklin
Paul Hillard was appointed Monday to fill the vacancy on the Franklin Board of Education. A former board member and past president, Hillard was nominated by Ben Miller who highlighted his active support of Franklin Schools. Hillard will finish the final six months of Sherrie Myers term after Myers resigned earlier this month. Lori Ra leigh, Hillard’s niece, abstained from the 3 0 vote.
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Bobby Brown Whitney Houston Enter Reality TV Takeover
Entertainment briefs report Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston expanding into reality television. The duo pursue a show capturing studio sessions and family life, offering fans intimate access while navigating public scrutiny and personal reunion rumors.
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BTK suspect pleads guilty to 10 murders
The accused serial killer pleads guilty to ten murders, providing details of the killings. The confession arrives as authorities outline the case's scope and victims through the interview.
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Warm weather health warnings linger after Monday storms
The region faced severe weather Monday evening with storms that toppled power lines lights and struck a home. Health officials warn that rising temperatures combined with humidity can trigger heat related illnesses while the community remains in a heat wave, urging residents to stay hydrated and seek shelter from the sun.
Severe storm knocks out power to Butler County homes
A daytime storm weakened by heat and humidity swept through Butler County Monday night, leaving about 10 000 homes without electricity as 5 30 to 6 p m outages hit Hamilton Middletown Trenton Fairfield Liberty New Miami Oxford St Clair Township and Seven Mile. Gusts reached 35 mph with 1 to 2 inches of rain. The Warren County Communications Center ran on backup power after outages and a Franklin home sustained an electrical fire. Red Cross aided residents while a New Miami fire truck was towed due to flooded streets.
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Cities scramble to update services as residents seek help
Spanish speaking residents meet with frustration as cities scramble to update services. Officials promise improvements amid language access gaps, community groups press for translation, outreach, and clearer information in public programs.
Tribe Files Suit in Casino Land Claim in Ohio
The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma sues in Toledo federal court for ownership of about 93,000 acres across western and southern Ohio including a stretch of I 75. It seeks hunting rights across 36 counties and money damages while aiming to negotiate casino sites invited by Ohio authorities.
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Man pleads guilty in deputy shooting case
Mark Kendrick, 25, of Hanover Township, entered a guilty plea to 16 counts in Butler County Common Pleas Court. He faces up to 108 years in prison when sentenced August 9 by Judge Charles Pater after the April 20 shooting of Deputy Brandon Roberts in Milford Township.
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Brandon Roberts
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