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Financial health of local school districts varies considerably, driving levy debates
How school levies, state funding and property taxes impact schools’ bottom line. Some area school districts have enough cash in reserve to fund operations for a whole year while others have barely enough to get through a month, a Dayton Daily News investigation found. And those with cash running low are looking to levies and cuts stay in the black.
Weekly entertainment guide: Upcoming local things to do
The following is a list of things to do in Butler and Warren counties. Submit events to journalnews@coxinc.com or visit journal-news.com/events. Fridays by the Lake, at Marsh Lake, 6440 River Road, Fairfield. 6-8 p.m. Acoustic music, food trucks and beer. Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute and Angela Combs,...
Victims of defamation get more time to sue, Ohio Supreme Court says
A tale of fraudulent emails, local real estate deals and false allegations of kickbacks wound its way from Warren County to the Ohio Supreme Court, which decided to give victims of defamation more time to file lawsuits. Ohio's statute of limitations on slander and libel cases typically runs out after one year. But...
Sheetz invites Warren County Special Olympics Athletes to Second Grand Opening
FRANKLIN, OH -- Athletes from the Warren County Special Olympics were invited to speak again at Sheetz’ second grand opening in Warren County. On April 17, 2024, Sheetz opened its first Warren County location and hosted a grand-opening with speakers from Special Olympics, which included a $2,500 donation to the local program that provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and activities.
Taxpayers spent $135M to keep Cincinnati Open tournament. Will it be worth it?
MASON, Ohio – Thousands will flock to the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament next week, which Mason was able to hold on to thanks to a partially government-funded, $260 million campus renovation set to be completed next year. The total cost to the taxpayers? $135 million, according to Enquirer calculations based on city, county...
2 fined after snatching dead deer off of man’s property
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — Two individuals were found guilty after taking the body of a dead deer off of a property. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports an unidentified landowner called the organization to report a dead deer in his backyard. ODNR said that the man told wildlife officials that the deer appeared […]
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old: Warren County Prosecutor
A 46-year-old Florida man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to sexually assaulting a 6-year-old in Warren County in 2018, authorities said.Cameron Scrudato pleaded guilty to sexual assault prior to the completion of his trial, Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picione, Acting Chief of Detective…
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