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Man carrying child killed by train

35 min 16 sec ago

TRENTON - A man carrying a 4-year old child across railroad tracks today was struck and killed by a train, according to Trenton police.

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Miami University puts regional director of admission, financial aid on paid leave

2 hours 30 min ago

OXFORD - Miami University’s regional director for admission and financial aid has been placed on paid leave while university officials investigate an alleged violation of university policy.

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Dayton library to seek $230 million bond

7 hours 7 min ago

The Dayton Metro Library system is planning to ask residents to support up to a $230 million bond issue in November.

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Kenton Ridge locked down again

7 hours 13 min ago

MOOREFIELD TWP. - Authorities briefly put Kenton Ridge High School on lockdown this morning for the second consecutive day to investigate a “general threat” they later deemed unsubstantiated, said Lou Kramer, superintendent of Northeastern Local Schools.

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Police: Begging incidents up 400%

8 hours 10 min ago

Centerville is the latest area community to crack down on aggressive panhandling, responding to what police chief Bruce P. Robertson said has been a “400 percent increase in complaints since July 2011.”

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$4.4M project to rebuild, resurface Brown Street approved

8 hours 37 min ago

DAYTON - The City Commission has approved a $4.4 million contract to rebuild and resurface Brown Street from Miami Valley Hospital to Irving Street at the south end of the University of Dayton campus.

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Commission expected 
to OK Brown Street funds

11 hours 7 min ago

DAYTON - The City Commission is expected this morning to approve a $4.4 million contract to rebuild and resurface Brown Street from Miami Valley Hospital to Irving Street at the south end of the University of Dayton campus.

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Body found at industrial site ID'd as missing woman

12 hours 27 min ago

DAYTON - The body of a young woman found on an industrial site in East Dayton Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Tiffany Meek.

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Informant’s killer gets life

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:13

DAYTON - An Indiana man convicted of killing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration confidential informant at an Englewood ambush was sentenced Tuesday to life without the possibility of parole.

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Fire in duplex blankets neighborhood in smoke

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:09

DAYTON - Smoke billowed from a two-story duplex on Illinois Avenue on Tuesday afternoon following a fire the owner of the house said can be traced to a malfunctioning refrigerator.

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U.S. commerce reps: New transportation bill needed for economic growth

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:04

DAYTON - Continued gridlock in Congress is harming the nation’s ability to fix crumbling highways and bridges and plan for new projects vital to the economy, a U.S.

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Deep cuts expected if Carlisle can’t pass levy

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 21:59

CARLISLE - In less than three weeks, the Carlisle Local School District will ask voters to pass a bond issue and an income tax for operations.

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Former RTA local president indicted

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 17:53

The former president of a union representing Dayton Regional Transit Authority drivers has been indicted in federal court on one count of allegedly stealing union funds.

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Ohio voters may get say on ‘right to work’

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 09:32

In the wake of Indiana’s recent passage of a right-to-work law, opposing sides in Ohio are preparing to battle over the same issue.

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Concern growing about pet treats

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 09:20

SPRINGFIELD - Holly McCutcheon is convinced chicken jerky treats from China sickened her 5-year-old dog, Jack, and another dog she cared for earlier this year.

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Unseasonably warm weather will continue

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 09:03

DAYTON - Unseasonably warm temperatures stick around through Thursday followed by a chance of snow to start the weekend.

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Pursuit of Ohio sex offenders falls short

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 08:54

DAYTON - Convicted sex offenders have found a way to avoid mandatory laws that force them to register with authorities on a regular basis: leave the state, knowing that authorities might not track them down to face charges for failure to register.

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Vandals slash 13 vehicles’ tires

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 21:47

RIVERSIDE - Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for slashing tires on 13 vehicles in one night.

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Portman stands by Romney as campaign hits area

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 21:46

CINCINNATI - Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, stood at the side of Mitt Romney Monday as the Republican presidential candidate touted his leadership qualities to a group of workers here.

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Beavercreek board to vote on discrimination deal

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 21:39

BEAVERCREEK - The Beavercreek City Schools Board of Education could soon approve a settlement for a sexual discrimination lawsuit filed by a female employee against a male employee and the board.

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