Voter registration deadline nears for Nov 2 election
Three days remain to register in Butler and Warren counties. A full list of registration sites is online at butlercountyelections.org and co.warren.oh.us/bdelec. To get an absentee ballot apply by Oct 30 via the boards or mail. Contact Butler Elections Board at 513-887-3700 or Warren Elections Board at 513-695-1358 for details.
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13 year old crash victim returns home
Bryant Mowen, 13, returns home from Children's Medical Center nearly two weeks after a multi vehicle crash on Gratis Enterprise Road Sept 21 that killed his mother Carolyn Mowen, 50. The trailer he pulled was struck by a GMC Jimmy driven by Denise Michael. she was hit by a van driven by Gary Spitler. Michael and Spitler were released from Miami Valley Hospital last week. Funeral for Carolyn Mowen was held Tuesday in Gratis. investigation not yet complete.
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Gratis
Children’s Medical Center
Bryant Mowen
Gratis Enterprise Road
Carolyn Mowen
Preble County
Michael Simpson
Jimmy
Denise Michael
Camden
Gary Spitler
West Alexandria
Michael
Spitler
Miami Valley Hospital
Mowen
Simpson
David Lindloff
Baptist minister charged in child sex abuse case
A Baptist minister in Maineville is charged with gross sexual imposition of a minor. Rev. Claude Harmon, 47, of the Maineville Baptist Church, was arrested by Hamilton Township police and held without bond. A 12 year old was involved during a school field trip. Police seized church equipment during a search.
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Warren County
Hamilton Township
Claude Stephen Harmon
Maineville Baptist Church
Eugene Duvelius
Harmon
Duvelius
John Reynolds
Shane Johnson
Funeral services for Monroe City Councilman Eric Detcher
Funeral arrangements for former Monroe City Councilman Eric Detcher were corrected after a production issue. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Breiel Boulevard Church of God with the Rev. David Colp officiating. Visitation occurred Friday.
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Monroe City
Eric Detcher
Breiel Boulevard Church of God
David Colp
Officials challenge deadbeat parent ads in county poster program
Ohio state officials question Butler County’s practice of publishing the names of parents in back child support in local newspaper ads. The state cites confidentiality rules but county officials defend the routine, noting a combined state and county Most Wanted poster exception.
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Butler County
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CSEA
Dan Cade
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Pilat
Cade
Franklin's top cop to hang up his badge
Franklin Police Chief Bob Rockwood will retire in June after 21 years with the Franklin Division of Police, 10 as chief. He may stay with the city in another capacity, possibly as Public Safety Director, a post created but unfunded this year. He plans to explore options while remaining connected to community service.
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Police Academy
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Landmark
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Jonathan Westendorf
Kat Fahrer
Middletown Journal
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Kids Need Someone to Care in Butler County Forum
Rob Clevenger of the Butler County Juvenile Justice Center warns that without love and support some youths in the juvenile system may resort to crime. He cites the impact of a caring adult as crucial to breaking cycles of behavior, urging community members to step in.
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Hamilton
Rob Clevenger
Butler County Juvenile Justice Center
Clevenger
Butler County Commissioners’ Forum
Best B4
The Ohio Elections Commission is asked to investigate J Michael Best Fairfield Republican running for Butler County Commission for labeling campaign materials Republican. Donald Carpenter Fairfield charges Best misleads voters by claiming Republican status without GOP endorsement or primary run. Best faces incumbent Michael Fox and Catherine Stoker in the race.
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Ohio Elections Commission
J. Michael Best
Fairfield
Butler County Commission
Elections Commission
Donald Carpenter
Best
Carpenter
GOP
West Chester Township
Catherine Stoker
Michael Fox
County Commission
Fox
Mike
Carlisle Haunted House Fundraiser Raises Spearheading Charity
Carlisle High School juniors seniors staff present a month long haunted house on Fairview Drive to raise funds for school and student organizations. NHS member Lindsey Blackmore and Mindy Frazee star as inners of the fright show guiding visitors through a morgue themed tour with crime scene elements and surprise appearances. Proceeds support school groups and projects amid a new 2004 theme.
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Carlisle
Fairview Drive
Lindsey Blackmore
National Honor Society
Project Serve
Blackmore
Mindy Frazee
Frazee
Middletown
Rick Pearson
Carlisle High School
Community rallies for shooting victim and fundraiser success
Community stands with Amy Rezos hurt in an attempted murder by her estranged husband. A fundraiser and silent auction raised 10000 to aid her recovery and legal costs. Butler County officials weigh state budget cuts impacting counties. Obituaries on page B4. City Editor Bob Irvin coordinates coverage.
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Amy Rezos
Butler
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