http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at western-star.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:39 GMT 2009-11-21T01:06:39Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/child-injured-in-ohio-741-accident-413043.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A child was seriously injured today, Nov. 20, as a result of a two-vehicle accident in Turtlecreek Twp. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:45 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/child-injured-in-ohio-741-accident-413043.html 2009-11-20T19:48:45Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/mayor-against-waynesville-income-tax-413314.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Waynesville Council is pushing forward with plans for an income tax it says is necessary to save the village despite open hostility from residents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:59:29 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/mayor-against-waynesville-income-tax-413314.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-20T21:59:29Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lanes-to-close-as-traffic-shifted-on-interstate-75-412162.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Southbound traffic on Interstate 75 were to shift from the outside lanes to the inside lanes on a portion of Interstate 75 on Friday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:43 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lanes-to-close-as-traffic-shifted-on-interstate-75-412162.html 2009-11-20T14:16:43Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html?cxtype=rss_local-news How much more visitors will pay to park at and enter Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark and other Mason area attractions could be determined next week by Mason City Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:51 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html Denise Callahan 2009-11-19T17:19:51Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/school-bus-crash-under-investigation-410571.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - A school bus with one student aboard was struck by a car, sending both drivers to area hospitals. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:37 GMT dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/school-bus-crash-under-investigation-410571.html Dave Greber 2009-11-19T23:22:37Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LEBANON - The Hamilton Twp. house where Ryan and Sarah Widmer once lived will go on the auction block in January during a Warren County Sheriff’s sale. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:24 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html Ed Richter 2009-11-20T06:47:24Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/turtlecreek-twp-overpaid-retirees-state-audit-reveals-410821.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Turtlecreek Twp. overpaid three retiring employees by nearly $30,000 according to a report issued today, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:31 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/turtlecreek-twp-overpaid-retirees-state-audit-reveals-410821.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-20T05:05:31Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lebanon-hosting-first-tea-party-410881.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LEBANON - A conservative, grass roots political organization will soon be establishing a chapter in Lebanon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:06 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lebanon-hosting-first-tea-party-410881.html Staff Report 2009-11-19T19:12:06Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/business-soothes-away-ruff-day-for-canine-clients-410658.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A Hamilton Twp. business aims to pamper man’s best friend so thoroughly it makes their owners jealous. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:43 GMT eschwartzberg@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/business-soothes-away-ruff-day-for-canine-clients-410658.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-11-19T17:38:43Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/firefighters-called-to-rescue-cow-410426.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Mason firefighters had a “mooving” experience this morning when they were called to rescue a cow on a local farm. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:01 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/firefighters-called-to-rescue-cow-410426.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-19T15:57:01Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/resident-concerns-modify-road-plan-410261.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Plans for construction projects on Butler-Warren and Bethany roads have been tweaked to take into account residents concerns. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:48:03 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/resident-concerns-modify-road-plan-410261.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-19T14:48:03Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/bridge-now-open-on-wilmington-road-410226.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Wilmington Road Bridge in Washington Twp. is now open to traffic, according to the Warren County Engineer’s Office. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/bridge-now-open-on-wilmington-road-410226.html Staff Report 2009-11-19T14:39:00Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Thanks to new homeowners looking for a bargain, Butler County has increased the number of new homes constructed this year while the national average remains in a downturn. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:46 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T06:00:46Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/insurance-rift-to-hit-public-retirees-409672.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Edward and Ginger Seamon of Middletown took pride in the new Atrium Medical Center, volunteering there regularly. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:04 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/insurance-rift-to-hit-public-retirees-409672.html Ben Sutherly 
and Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T03:47:04Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/suspected-explosive-determined-to-be-firework-408460.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FRANKLIN - Police say a suspected explosive found in a vandalized car near a Franklin apartment complex was likely a commercially available firework. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:34 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/suspected-explosive-determined-to-be-firework-408460.html 2009-11-18T20:12:34Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/waynesville-institute-income-tax-or-abolish-village-406408.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Waynesville leaders say if they do not institute an income tax immediately, they will have no choice but to abolish the village. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:43 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/waynesville-institute-income-tax-or-abolish-village-406408.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-17T17:26:43Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/automotive-worker-back-to-work-after-accident-407481.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - A worker at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive was slightly injured Tuesday night when his hand got stuck in an oven. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:26 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/automotive-worker-back-to-work-after-accident-407481.html Staff Report 2009-11-18T15:22:26Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/student-why-cant-we-have-dance-at-high-school--407834.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A student is challenging the Little Miami Board of Education over its decision to not allow students to hold its annual winter formal dance at the high school. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:53 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/student-why-cant-we-have-dance-at-high-school--407834.html Marie Rossiter 2009-11-18T15:12:53Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new Honda dealership. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-18T05:38:25Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/trying-to-pass-even-higher-levy-concerns-residents-407570.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Cheri Bauer of Pleasant Plain has a daughter who is a junior at Little Miami High School. The looming consequences from the recent levy failure hits a little too close to home for her. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:57 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/trying-to-pass-even-higher-levy-concerns-residents-407570.html Marie Rossiter 2009-11-18T08:02:57Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - A local couple has been charged with animal cruelty and child endangering after police reportedly found a dog starved to death in their home. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:33:44 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-18T05:33:44Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html?cxtype=rss_local-news If she had not done a self-exam, if she had not gone in for annual screenings, Seven Mile resident Robin Middleton fears she would not have found her breast cancer until it was too late. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:38:27 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-18T04:38:27Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/man-claims-deputy-dressed-up-deer-antlers-relocated-pornography-404741.html?cxtype=rss_local-news An Okeana resident claims a Butler County sheriff’s deputy and a state wildlife officer looking for hunting violations at his home violated his civil rights when they moved his girlfriend’s sex toys and his pornography into plain sight, and dressed deer antlers in his home with a hat, Christmas lights and goggles. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:56 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/man-claims-deputy-dressed-up-deer-antlers-relocated-pornography-404741.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-17T00:37:56Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/several-apply-for-warren-emergency-position-406937.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LEBANON - Thirty people have so far submitted applications for the vacant director’s position at the Warren County Emergency Services Department. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:59:59 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/several-apply-for-warren-emergency-position-406937.html Ed Richter 2009-11-17T20:59:59Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/three-new-stores-to-open-in-deerfield-towne-center-406799.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Deerfield Towne Center will have two new stores in a time for the holidays and one shortly thereafter. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:02:13 GMT eschwartzberg@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/three-new-stores-to-open-in-deerfield-towne-center-406799.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-11-17T20:02:13Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/does-your-student-have-an-attention-disorder--406691.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Statistically, one to two students in each classroom have some form of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, according to national statistics. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:20 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/does-your-student-have-an-attention-disorder--406691.html Lindsey Hilty 2009-11-17T19:02:20Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/man-survives-bout-with-h1n1-virus-406655.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Union Twp. street superintendent Larry Allen is grateful he was not one of estimated 4,000 people who have died from the H1N1 virus in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:52:46 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/man-survives-bout-with-h1n1-virus-406655.html Linda Scott 2009-11-17T18:52:46Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FRANKLIN - An 87-year-old woman remained in critical condition late Monday night after being struck by a motorcycle this past weekend. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:51:01 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html 2009-11-17T03:51:01Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/health-department-begins-school-h1n1-vaccine-clinics-406355.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Lebanon schools began vaccinating students for the H1N1 virus last week during in-school clinics, according to school officials. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:21 GMT mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/health-department-begins-school-h1n1-vaccine-clinics-406355.html Marie Rossiter 2009-11-17T17:01:21Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/87-year-old-woman-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck--405869.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FRANKLIN - An 87-year-old woman remains in critical condition this morning after being struck by a motorcycle this past weekend. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:37:42 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/87-year-old-woman-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck--405869.html 2009-11-17T13:37:42Z