News Stories for December 2012
Stories for Monday, December 31
Suspect arrested in fatal Hamilton shooting
A man wanted by police in connection a slaying early Friday morning in the parking lot of a Hamilton bar is behind bars.Myron Lamar “Cowboy” Doby turned himself at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office late this afternoon.Doby, 54, of Hamilton, is charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Donnell ...
Diverse skills aid area company
A Butler County company aims to provide whatever is needed for commercial and residential customers during both good and challenging times. Premier Restoration & Mechanical Services started as a heating and cooling company but now provides a number of services, including disaster recovery and property restoration. Services include fire and ...
No one injured in Hanover Twp. fire
Multiple fire units responded to a fire at a duplex in Hanover Twp. about 11:15 a.m. today.Fire was discovered in the upstairs unit at a home in the 1800 block of Vanda Avenue by a resident, who called 911. Everyone got out of the structure safely, according to Hanover Twp. ...
Stories for Sunday, December 30
GE Aviation now a top Butler County employer
Butler County has a major company rising the ranks as one of its largest employers.GE Aviation this year became Butler County’s fourth largest employer, behind long-time heavyweights Miami University, Cincinnati Financial Corp. and AK Steel Corp.Previously, GE Aviation was the county’s sixth largest employer. It has moved up ahead of ...
Stories for Friday, December 28
Local unemployment little changed from October to November
Unemployment rates in Butler County in November came up by a tenth of 1 percent from October, as increases in holiday hiring were countered by decreases in employment in other industry sectors, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday. Butler County’s November unemployment rate was 6 percent, ...
Teacher sues church over pregnancy firing
A former first-grade teacher at Kettering’s Ascension Catholic School is suing the school, Ascension Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in federal court, saying officials discriminated against her a year ago when they fired the unmarried woman after she told the principal about her pregnancy. Kathleen Quinlan of ...
Winter storm to bring 3 to 4 inches of snow tonight
A winter storm warning will be in effect from tonight until Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.The warning, which means severe winter weather conditions are imminent or highly likely, will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 1 p.m. SaturdaySnow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches ...
Light snowfall expected this weekend
Many residents may be through with the snow, but the snow isn’t quite through with Southwest Ohio.Forecasts from the the National Weather Service are calling for 1 or 2 inches of snow today into Saturday.“We’ve got a trough of low pressure moving in on Friday, and it looks like you’re ...
Fresh accumulations expected by Sat. afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will go into effect at 7 p.m. Friday for the counties of Butler, Warren, Clinton, Greene, Montgomery, Preble, Darke, Miami, Clark, Champaign, Logan and Shelby counties in Ohio. Union and Wayne counties in Indiana also are included in the ...
Stories for Thursday, December 27
Commissioners pass first balanced budget in years
Butler County Commissioners approved the 2013 general fund budget of $79.3 million Thursday during their last meeting of the year.That budget is projected to be a balanced one for the first time in years after department heads and elected officials made cuts to hold down expenditures and vacancies went unfilled.The ...
Butler Tech names acting superintendent
An acting superintendent has been named at Butler Tech, following the resignation of its current leader last week.The Butler Tech Board of Education accepted the resignation of Brett Smith during a special meeting Dec. 22. At the same time, the board appointed Bill Miller as acting superintendent effective Jan. 1, ...
Man, 47, found dead next to his vehicle
A 47-year-old Morgan Twp. man was pronounced dead this morning by Butler County Sheriff Deputies who found him lying on the ground outside his vehicle.Deputies and medical personnel responded to a residence in the 6000 block of Wayne Lane and found Rob Ahrens lying unresponsive on the ground near his ...
Hazardous travel conditions, but quieter day ahead
The snow is over, according to Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek, but while the snow has finished falling across the area, blowing and drifting will create dangerous travel conditions for Thursday morning’s commute. “Blowing and drifting will still be an issue through the morning commute, even as winds lighten ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 26
Blowing snow to make travel difficult today
Depending on your location Wednesday in Butler County, the area’s first major snow storm in nearly two years either wreaked havoc or was a minor irritation during morning and afternoon commutes. Butler County received 2 inches to 6 inches of snow Wednesday, with western areas getting hardest hit, according to ...
Hamilton missing teen found safe
Hamilton police said Thursday morning a 13-year-old boy missing since Christmas morning has been located.Christopher Taggart is safe and no foul play is suspected, police said in a release.On Wednesday, police said Taggart left his residence in the 1100 block of Vine Street on Tuesday morning and had not been ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 25
Family cooks, serves Christmas breakfast for homeless shelter guests
With hearts full of gratitude and plates full of food, 28 men at a Butler County homeless shelter dined Tuesday on a breakfast organized, cooked and served by a single family. The Christmas morning feast at Hope House Center for Men in Middletown included an option of fried or scrambled ...
Logistics planning begins for Miami marching band
Travel plans were being made within hours of the Miami University Marching Band receiving an invitation last week to take part in the Presidential Inauguration Parade.When band director Dr. Stephen Lytle was notified Dec. 18 of the invitation, he said he knew planning of travel arrangements, hotel rooms and other ...
Stories for Monday, December 24
Winter Storm Watch issued
A winter storm watch is in effect from late Tuesday through late Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.A watch means there is potential for significant snow. Snow is expected to develop after 1 a.m. Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday before tapering off. Accumulations of 4-6 inches ...
Stories for Sunday, December 23
Health IT workers in high demand
The demand for health information technology workers is surging as the government pushes health care providers to convert to electronic medical records and the nation’s population grows older. Large health care organizations in the region report hiring increases this year as much as 37 percent for information technology workers with ...
Christmas tree recycling available for Butler County residents
Butler County residents can recycle their live Christmas trees using several community composting and chipping programs. Alternatively, area trash haulers can also remove trees at the curb for disposal with regular trash. All decorations should be removed before recycling or disposing of the tree. • Hamilton: Curbside collection for Christmas ...
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