Middletown approves operating levy for five years
Middletown City Schools win approval for a 13.4 mill operating levy, generating 14.3 million over five years. The measure includes renewing 6.3 mills and increasing 7.1 mills, with 57 percent in favor. Officials praise volunteers and vow to boost student achievement and state rating toward excellence.
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Valley View levy passes amid strong turnout
In Butler County turnout reaches about 30 percent as Valley View voters approve a replacement property tax for the fire department. Monroe residents back the measure overwhelmingly, while Trenton, Springboro, and West Chester defeat ballot issues. Economic versus conscience debates frame voters choices.
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Madison levy loses by three votes triggering recount
The Madison Local Schools failed to pass a 7.5 mill property tax levy of 1.1 million over five years by 1,359 to 1,356. The 0.3 percent margin triggers an automatic recount, heightening concern over potential elimination of extracurricular activities for the 2006-07 year. Superintendent Jan Kesselring and district officials express frustration as volunteers tally the outcome and await board of elections results.
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Franklin City Schools levy fails seventh time
Franklin levy supporters gather at Pisanello's Pizza as Warren County results show Issue 2-a a five year 9.79 mill emergency levy rejected 2 580 to 2 279. Franklin school board member Sherrie Myers expresses disbelief as final unofficial numbers come in.
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Edgewood schools tax rejected in Butler County vote
Edgewood district voters rejected a five year 6.9 mill emergency levy aimed at raising about 2.5 million dollars annually. Board President John Snyder voiced disappointment and the board will decide whether to pursue another measure in August after a community survey led to a shorter levy term.
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Reed Counted Out, Back to Watch Edgewood Win
Edgewood Cougars beat Monroe 4-2 as Jake Reed, hospitalized for six weeks after a March 9 car crash left him in a coma and blind in one eye, watched from the sideline and then cheered his teammates to victory. teammates and coach hail his emotional return and Reed recalls his long road back to the ballpark. Edwards, who closed out the win on the mound, wore an arm band with Reed’s name.
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Police pursuit spurs events at Camden gas station
A pursuing incident began at a Camden gas station and led to a dramatic halt when the police chief stopped to refuel, altering the course of the day.
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