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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 08:34 pm

Franklin News

Local news for Franklin, OH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

6 hrs ago | MiddletownJournal

Child safety a priority

A malfunctioning horn, a torn seat cushion and sagging floors are just some of the reasons local school buses will need a second inspection before students catch a ride again in August.

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Related Topix: Monroe, OH

Fri Jul 04, 2008

MiddletownJournal

Parades, fireworks highlight July 4

If gas prices are stifling your travel plans this weekend, consider heading to one of the local Independence Day events.

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Related Topix: Middletown, OH

Wed Jul 02, 2008

MiddletownJournal

Bus proposal would link Warren County cities

A proposed new bus route would help shuttle Franklin and Carlisle residents to and from Lebanon.

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Related Topix: Warren County, OH, Carlisle, OH, Lebanon, OH

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Dayton Daily News

Rapper Coolio coming to JD Legends in Franklin

More... TV Online COMEDY scene By Eric Robinette Coolio will turn JD Legends into a "gangsta's paradise" with a concert at the bowling alley/eatery Saturday June 28.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Coolio, Rap, Dayton, OH, Music, Entertainment

MiddletownJournal

Two men in standoff freed on bond

After being led into the courtroom wearing faded orange and white striped uniforms and shackled around the ankles and wrists, the two Carlisle men arrested after a three-hour standoff with police were released ...

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Related Topix: Carlisle, OH, Warren County, OH

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Advocate

Heath's Star-Spangled Celebration coming Wednesday

Heath's Star-Spangled Celebration begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Geller Park. In case of rain, it will be Thursday.

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Related Topix: The National, Entertainment, Television, Southeast Asia, World News, Vietnam, Youngstown Metro

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Ashtabula Star-Beacon

They aim to serve

Hundreds of teens, some from hundreds of miles away, have started making a difference in the lives of dozens of northeast Ashtabula County residents.

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Related Topix: Ashtabula County, OH, Jefferson, OH

Tue Jun 24, 2008

News Journal

Former Ohio strip club hostess charged with election fraud

FRANKLIN, Ohio -- A former hostess at a southwest Ohio strip club has been accused of falsifying eight names on an election petition seeking to put liquor sales on the ballot last year.

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Related Topix: Warren County, OH

Sun Jun 22, 2008

MiddletownJournal

City submits applications for future road projects

Prior planning helps to promote solid applications to the state's capital and transportation improvement programs for funding in future years.

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Related Topix: Cincinnati, OH

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Journal-News

How will you save gas?

Motorists didn't get to enjoy Ohio's lower fuel prices for long, as regular gas spiked above $4 for the first time this summer in Butler and Warren counties.

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Related Topix: Butler County, OH, Warren County, OH, Ohio, Hamilton Metro, Middletown, OH

Wed Jun 18, 2008

MiddletownJournal

Man reports finding glass in cheeseburger

A diner reported Tuesday, June 17, that a small shard of glass got stuck in his tongue as he ate a double cheeseburger from the McDonald's restaurant on Second Street.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Hamburger, Middletown, OH

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Dayton Daily News

Man accused of raping woman in hotel bathroom

More... TV Online Woman reports assault at hotel Kentucky man accused of rape stemming from incident in restroom.

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Related Topix: Middletown, OH

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Palladium-Item

Thunderstorm watch now includes Preble County area

The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm watch to include the following areas until 11 tonight: 7 counties In East Central Indiana - Fayette, Union, Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, ...

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Related Topix: Preble County, OH, Weather

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Journal-News

Firefighter 'overcome' by smoke at flea market blaze

A firefighter was "overcome by smoke" while battling a massive blaze at the Turtle Creek Flea Market that broke out at about 3 p.m. today, June 12.

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Related Topix: Monroe, OH, Hamilton Metro, Middletown, OH, Trenton, OH

Wed Jun 11, 2008

MiddletownJournal

Safety lesson pays off for girl in abduction attempt

A 6-foot-8 man weighing nearly 300 pounds met his match when he allegedly tried to grab a 9-year-old Middletown girl off her bicycle.

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Related Topix: Middletown, OH, Huber Heights, OH

Tue Jun 10, 2008

WHIO-AM Dayton

Truck Shoves Car Into Restaurant

FRANKLIN, Ohio -- A dump truck with a blown tire crashed into two parked cars at a McDonald's on Ohio 123 this morning pushing one of the vehicles through a plate glass window at the side of the restaurant.

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Sun Jun 08, 2008

MiddletownJournal

Storms strike again

For the second day in a row, the area has been pummeled by severe weather. A thunderstorm with driving winds and rain Wednesday, June 4, blew tents, signs and road markers, forcing the Broad Street Bash to shut ...

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Related Topix: Weather, Middletown, OH, Warren County, OH, Butler County, OH, Monroe, OH

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Free Republic

Tornado Warning- Butler County, Ohio

I grew up in Butler County. Played softball in College Corner many times. Prayers up for everyone there.

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Related Topix: Weather, College Corner, OH, Preble County, OH, Ohio, Carlisle, OH

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Nbc4i.com

Severe Storms Hit, Tornado Watches Extended

Strong thunderstorms continued to batter southern and Central Ohio Wednesday, and power outages, lightning fires and flooding were reported across the region.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, OH, Ohio, Montgomery, OH, Ross, OH, Weather

Roadracing World

More From Last Weekend's Other Various Races

" Ron Ruppert of Franklin, Ohio riding a Suzuki GSXR600 set the pace Saturday in the opening race of the second round in Fasttrax's endurance series.. Ruppert completed 24 laps in the 30-minute solo ...

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