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• Train catches fire in Carlisle

  Sat Mar 20, 11:18 am ET  

  A fire ignited on a train traveling through Carlisle Saturday morning. One of the train's cars was completely on fire, Warren County emergency dispatchers said. Full Story »

• Plane crashes in Turtlecreek Twp.

  Sat Mar 20, 11:04 am ET  

  The pilot of an "experimental plane" had to do an emergency landing in a field in Turtlecreek Township Saturday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Full Story »

• HamCo gets millions to fight fat

  Fri Mar 19, 5:38 pm ET  

  Hamilton County won $6.7 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fight obesity. | Our health blog Full Story »

• Man dies from fire injuries

  Fri Mar 19, 4:48 pm ET  

  A man rescued from a fire Wednesday afternoon in the 600 block of Pedretti Avenue died overnight Thursday at University Hospital, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. Full Story »

• Hamilton Twp. considers police levy

  Fri Mar 19, 4:34 pm ET  

  Hamilton Township trustees are considering placing a 1-mill, five-year police levy on the November ballot. Full Story »

The Kentucky Post

• House Dems Confident In Overcoming Abortion Rift

  50 mins ago  

  WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation. Full Story »

• Expected Red crest down another half-foot at Fargo

  1 hr 34 mins ago  

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped another half-foot. The National Weather Service updated its projection Saturday to 37 feet, or 19 feet above flood stage. That high mark is expected by midday Sunday. Full Story »

• Va. Tech police say threats do not pose danger

  2 hrs 5 mins ago  

  BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech police are saying that a person sending threatening e-mails and Internet posts is not a danger to the university's campus. Full Story »

• Small Plane Crash In Warren County

  2 hrs 34 mins ago  

  The Ohio Highway Patrol and the F.A.A. are investigating crash of an experimental plane. The crash took place around 9:00 AM Saturday morning. Full Story »

• Fargo officials: Don't celebrate flood victory yet

  Sat Mar 20, 11:50 am ET  

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo, N.D., officials are stressing that it is too early to celebrate even though they're confident that the city has been able to fight back the swelling Red River. Full Story »

WLWT-TV Cincinnati

• Plane Makes Rough Emergency Landing

  1 hr 39 mins ago  

  A single engine plane occupied by only the pilot made a hard landing into a field on State Route 48 in Turtlecreek Saturday morning, officials say. Full Story »

• Students Hold Dance-A-Thon For Charity

  2 hrs 9 mins ago  

  On Friday, the gym at Kilgour Elementary looked more like a dance club. Full Story »

• Train Carrying Cars Ignites In Carlisle

  Sat Mar 20, 10:16 am ET  

  Part of a train hauling cars ignites in Warren County, emergency dispatchers confirm. Full Story »

• Rumpke Landfill Continues To Burn

  Fri Mar 19, 11:46 pm ET  

  The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said increased says increased temperatures and abnormal emissions from the Rumpke Landfill mean it's on fire. Full Story »

• Woman Hopes To Thank Pair Who Saved Her From Choking

  Fri Mar 19, 6:16 pm ET  

  With her airway completely blocked and in the middle of traffic on a busy West Chester road, Amanda Mountel has only one thought. Full Story »

WCPO Cincinnati

• House Dems Confident In Overcoming Abortion Rift

  41 mins ago  

  Leaders worked into Friday night attempting to resolve the dispute over abortion, and Saturday morning they were increasingly confident it would not scuttle the bill. Full Story »

• Small Plane Crash In Warren County

  2 hrs 41 mins ago  

  The Ohio Highway Patrol and the F.A.A. are investigating crash of an experimental plane. The crash took place around 9:00 AM Saturday morning. Full Story »

• Train Fire In Warren County

  Sat Mar 20, 11:28 am ET  

  A train car caught fire this morning in Carlisle, OH. Full Story »

• Plane Crashes In Warren County

  Sat Mar 20, 10:43 am ET  

  A plane went down in a Turtle Creek field. Full Story »

• Cyndee's Forecast: Spring Begins

  Sat Mar 20, 8:58 am ET  

  A beautiful start to spring, but what's next? There's snow from Chicago to Oklahoma City. Find out our forecast inside. Full Story »

The Hamilton Journal News

• Author helps students say good-bye to their school

  Fri Mar 19, 7:22 pm ET  

  HAMILTON - Next school year, Cleveland Elementary School will be no more. And even though most of the students there will be going to the shiny new Brookwood Elementary being built next door, there’s still some sadness and trepidation, said librarian Jane Haight. Full Story »

• Edgewood third-graders recreate Titanic’s tale

  Fri Mar 19, 7:07 pm ET  

  TRENTON - For about an hour on Friday, March 19, every third-grade classroom at Bloomfield Elementary transformed into the first-class dining room on the historic ship Titanic. Full Story »

• Ross fields its first robotics team

  Fri Mar 19, 7:07 pm ET  

  ROSS TWP. - The Rambots, Ross High School’s first robotics team, is discovering the advantages and challenges of going to a smaller school. Full Story »

• Grant applications for history-related projects now being accepted

  Fri Mar 19, 4:37 pm ET  

  OXFORD - Grant application forms for 2010 proposals for history-related projects qualifying for funding from the W. Full Story »

• Rotary’s longest-serving member dies at age 96

  Fri Mar 19, 3:52 pm ET  

  HAMILTON - Hamilton Rotary Club’s longest serving member, Ryan Hall, died Thursday, March 18. Full Story »

Middletown Journal

• Injury forces veteran firefighter to retire

  Fri Mar 19, 10:57 pm ET  

  MIDDLETOWN - The number eight holds special significance for retired firefighter Karl Gaston. Full Story »

• Edgewood third-graders recreate Titanic’s tale

  Fri Mar 19, 7:12 pm ET  

  TRENTON - For about an hour on Friday, March 19, every third-grade classroom at Bloomfield Elementary transformed into the first-class dining room on the historic ship Titanic. Full Story »

• Grant applications for history-related projects now being accepted

  Fri Mar 19, 4:42 pm ET  

  OXFORD - Grant application forms for 2010 proposals for history-related projects qualifying for funding from the W. Full Story »

• Accident on I-75 injures one

  Fri Mar 19, 11:12 am ET  

  FRANKLIN TWP. – Emergency crews are responding to an accident that occurred today, March 19, at the 35 mile marker of southbound Interstate 75, between the exits for Ohio 122 and 123. Full Story »

• Accident on I-75 injures one

  Fri Mar 19, 10:57 am ET  

  FRANKLIN TWP. – Emergency crews are responding to an accident that occurred today, March 19, on Interstate 75, between the exits for Ohio 122 and 123. Full Story »

Local 12 Cincinnati

• Plane Crashes in Warren County

  Sat Mar 20, 11:41 am ET  

  OSP investigating Saturday morning plane crash Full Story »

• Funeral Arrangements For Father Ed Rudemiller

  Fri Mar 19, 5:11 pm ET  

  Familiar face at Elder High School dead at 77 Full Story »

• Confessions Of A Serial Killer

  Fri Mar 19, 4:41 pm ET  

  Detective talks with Local 12 Full Story »

• Man Arrested In Mount Airy For Execution Style Murder

  Fri Mar 19, 4:26 pm ET  

  Kenneth Kendrick accused of murder in Detroit Full Story »

• Drug Bust Latest Step In New Richmond Cleanup

  Fri Mar 19, 4:11 pm ET  

  Community pulls together for progress Full Story »

Community Press & Recorder

• School forms online

  2 hrs 50 mins ago  

  A wide variety of school forms are available for downloading on the Sycamore Community Schools' Web site. Full Story »

• Car dealer has April court date

  2 hrs 50 mins ago  

  No one else has come forward claming to be victims of a Blue Ash used car dealer indicted on theft and forgery charges. Full Story »

• Students shave principal's head as fundraising reward

  2 hrs 50 mins ago  

  Although he knew it would mean a bald spring break, Felicity-Franklin High School Principal Guy Hopkins issued a challenge to his students. Full Story »

• Candy store gives presentations

  2 hrs 51 mins ago  

  Esther Price's chocolateir and food technologist will be on hand at its newest store in Bridgetown to explain how their distinctive chocolates, which have become a southern Ohio favorite, are made and can be part of a healthy diet. Full Story »

• Colerain Twp. retreat March 26-27

  2 hrs 51 mins ago  

  Colerain Township residents who want to follow Colerain Township trustees, administrators and department heads to Hueston Woods Lodge for the township's overnight planning retreat need to get an early start. Full Story »

The Western Star

• ‘Working’ comes to the Kings stage March 25-27

  Fri Mar 19, 11:18 am ET  

  KINGS MILLS - A musical at Kings High School next week aims to convey the humanity and connectedness of all people in all walks of life. Full Story »

• Accident on I-75 injures one

  Fri Mar 19, 11:03 am ET  

  FRANKLIN TWP. – Emergency crews are responding to an accident that occurred today, March 19, at the 35 mile marker of southbound Interstate 75, between the exits for Ohio 122 and 123. Full Story »

• Precipitation expected all weekend; snow possible Sunday

  Fri Mar 19, 9:03 am ET  

  MIDDLETOWN - Snow rumored to be hitting the region Sunday will likely be negated by temperatures into the upper 50s, according to forecasters. Full Story »

• Son of Beast won’t open this season

  Thu Mar 18, 7:04 pm ET  

  MASON - Kings Island says The Son of Beast will remain closed this season. The park's GM said the roller coaster is sound but he's not pleased with its performance. Last year, a woman reported she broke a blood vessel in her brain as a result of the ride. Full Story »

• Bald eagles nest spotted in Warren County

  Thu Mar 18, 5:03 pm ET  

  Bald eagles have been spotted nesting in Warren County - the first such recording the state has made. Sightings of the birds are common, but this is the first time a pair has been confirmed to be nesting, said an Ohio wildlife official. Full Story »

Cincinnati CityBeat

• Butch Jones and The Poor

  Wed Mar 17, 11:39 am ET  

  BUTCH JONES: The University of Cincinnati’s new football coach will get a contract valued at $1 million this year and will receive guaranteed increases of $50,000 annually through his new five-year pact. He also gets other perks like a car, a country club membership and a $700,000 interest-free loan. Full Story »

• NKU Students Angered by Firings

  Wed Mar 17, 11:39 am ET  

  Critics: University could do more to attract, retain black students Some students at Northern Kentucky University are upset by turmoil in the school's Office of African American Student Affairs, including the firings of top personnel. Combined with NKU's low rate for retaining black students, they question the institution's commitment to diversity. Full Story »

• Fear and Loathing on the Far Right

  Wed Mar 17, 11:39 am ET  

  Molly Ivins, the late syndicated columnist from Texas, got it right when she wrote, “Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse.” For the truth of that statement, look no further than the agenda for an April 17 "Bringin' Back Conservatism: Doin' It Again in 2010" event planned by the Springboro Tea Party just north of Cincinnati. Full Story »

• A View from Abroad

  Tue Mar 16, 4:39 pm ET  

  BBC reporter Katty Kay’s take on U.S. politics Katty Kay is a worldly Brit who's covered our nation for more than a decade, though a "strange duality" continues to puzzle her: The more highly respected an American politician is abroad (such as President Obama), the more suspect he is at home; and Americans want some kind of health care reform but refuse to learn anything from "socialistic ... Full Story »

• Covering the Science Beat for an Increasingly Anti-Science Audience

  Mon Mar 15, 9:24 pm ET  

  In today's cultural, intellectual and financial world, I can't imagine a media job with less potential than science reporter. When your sources become objects of public scorn and ridicule, what's to write? In a nation accustomed to seeking simple answers to complex questions and a culture increasingly driven by belief rather than evidence, scientists today often are trying to communicate with ... Full Story »