Franklin Board Moves Toward August School Levy Ballot
Franklin boards action follows voters rebuking a 9.79 mill emergency levy. The resolution of necessity seeks an additional 4,068,895 to cover a five year operating deficit. Millage amount to be set by Warren County Auditor before sending to Elections Board for the August 2 ballot. filing deadline 4 p.m. May 19. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday.
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Franklin
Board of Education
Warren County
County Board of Elections
Family displaced after morning blaze on Sycamore Springs Drive
Firefighters responded to a Thursday blaze on Sycamore Springs Drive that left a family of four homeless. A couple and two daughters escaped unharmed as Red Cross and neighbors provide shelter and aid. The homeowners association opened a fund via National City Bank to support the family.
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Springboro
Sycamore Springs Drive
Whiotv.com
Red Cross
Sycamore Springs
National Join Hands Day Event for MALACHI Youth
Youth members of MALACHI in Butler County will celebrate National Join Hands Day on Saturday. Ages 14 to 21 will take part in an inter generational friendship program to break down generation gaps at Hawthorne Glen retirement facilities located at 5414 Hankins Road starting at 10 a.m.
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Malachi
Middletown
Franklin High School student Kari Noble named AK Steel winner
Wednesday’s page B1 story on AK Steel Sons and Daughters winners omitted Kari Noble of Franklin. Noble, daughter of Lawrence and Donna Noble, will graduate from Franklin High School with multiple academic awards including the Reinartz Award and National Honor Society member. She participates in bands, academic and math leagues, Thespians, musicals, and French Club.
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AK Steel Sons and Daughters
Kari Noble
Lawrence
Donna Noble
Franklin
Franklin High School
Reinartz
National Honor Society
Ohio Math League
Journal
Big Hill
Bayh Urges Bipartisan Action at Butler County Dinner
U S Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana addressed more than 300 attendees at the Butler County Democratic Party Truman Kennedy Holcomb Dinner urging leaders to bridge the political divide. He warned current policy risks leaving future generations worse off and called for truthful outreach and common ground across red and blue states.
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Hamilton
U.S
Evan Bayh
Butler County
Bayh
Indiana
Bush Admin
Evan Bays
D-Ind
Hamiltonian
Auxiliary fundraiser at Berns Garden Center supports hospital
Alma Perkins selects marigolds at Berns Garden Center on Greentree Road as proceeds benefit Middletown Regional Hospital Auxiliary flower sale. Hospital volunteers assist customers and carryout while Marcy Andrews helps assemble boxes for the sale.
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Alma Perkins
Berns Garden Center
Greentree Road
Berns
Middletown Regional Hospital Auxiliary
Marcy Andrews
Middletown Regional Hospital
Fifth grader at Babeck Elementary suspended over gun threat
An 11-year-old Babeck Elementary pupil was suspended and recommended for expulsion after reportedly telling a classmate he would bring a gun to school. The student admitted the threat and was charged as a juvenile delinquent by way of menacing. Court appearance set for May 23. Police and district officials acted on the incident.
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Trenton
Rodney Hale
Hale
Edgewood
John Thomas
Local writer inspires Wildwood students with book journey
Middletown resident Kanani Whaley aka Chopper spoke to Wildwood Elementary second graders about writing for children. He discussed perseverance, publishing a first book The Lil Heroes about young friends with super powers who stop bad guys and hinted at a planned continuing series.
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Middletown
Kanani “Chopper” Whaley
Wildwood Elementary
Whaley
Trenton Council votes to close fire station and park
City council moves to shut Fire Station No. 2 on Cypress Avenue and shutter Trenton Community Park to trim spending after ballot measures cost more than 500000 in annual tax revenue. Fire truck sale planned to offset losses. amphitheater and maintenance costs cited. Council aims to cut about 82000 in expenses this year.
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Trenton
Patrick Titterington
Cypress Avenue
Titterington
Thomas Puckett
Sandra McDowell
Cat With Arrow Survives Cruel Attack In Middletown
Humane Officer Liz Lucas found a six month old black and white cat on Riverview Drive with an arrow protruding from between its shoulder blades. Taken to Animal Friends Humane Society, surgery removed the arrow but infection leaves recovery uncertain. authorities seek information and potential adopters or donors.
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Lizzy
Middletown
The
Humane Society
Liz Lucas
Riverview Drive
Animal Friends Humane Society
Trenton
Leland Gordon
Gordon
Lucas
Trenton Rd
Ohio
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