Newtown News

NEWTOWN - Two drivers were injured in a two-car crash early this morning on Round Bottom Road.

A crash in Newtown with several injuries Rescue crews had to call a medical helicopter to the scene of a serious accident in Newtown this morning.

The Gerard Masonic Lodge in Newtown officially began its fundraising for the Veterans Tribute Tower, which will be the first of its kind in Ohio.

Battered by fierce storms Tuesday and Wednesday that ripped off roofs, toppled trees and power lines and flooded roads and rivers, the region must now brace for several days of oven-like heat.

We activated the warning sirens at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday, and a funnel cloud was observed in Newtown at 7:50 a.m., which reportedly caused some significant damage at that location.

Women will gather weekly this summer to boost their spirituality as the popular Outpost Ministry series resumes next week in Newtown.

After severe storms and four tornado touchdowns battered the area Tuesday and Wednesday, a wave of unseasonable heat settled in today, blanketing the region with 90-degree temperatures.

At the Newtown Village Council meeting Tuesday, May 27, John Russell of Friends of Newtown said the group would help raise funds for a veterans' memorial, and the Gerard Masonic Lodge agreed to be a sponsor.

NEWTOWN - Police remain on the scene this morning of multiple break-ins in the downtown business district on Main Street, according to Hamilton County emergency communication reports. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“You're about to come into the most powerful military in history”

COLUMBUS - Like a nervous bride, Tavissa Granger darted out of an Army enlistment ceremony last month. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“They historically don't consider bike or pedestrian projects”

ANDERSON TWP. - The township has applied for $4 million in federal funding to extend the Little Miami Scenic Trail and to improve the Clough Pike business district corridor. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“Our goal is to make the decision by July”

MARIEMONT - The village has turned to two outside parties to evaluate a proposal to abolish its fire department and become part of the Little Miami Joint Fire & Rescue District. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

The heavy rains are causing severe problems in roads, homes and schools across the Tri-State. In Whitewater Township, two people had to be rescued from high water when mobile homes flooded. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

The heavy rain has moved off and things were starting drying out in some parts of the Tri-State Thursday morning. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

The heavy rains are causing severe problems in roads, homes and schools across the Tri-State, and now a death investigation. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

“At gunpoint?' Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Nadine Allen asked today, drawing laughter from the court audience. "What, 'We're going to do laundry or else?' ”

Robert Ennis said all he wanted to do was laundry. Instead, he wound up in handcuffs charged with aggravated burglary, and his potential in-laws angry at him. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“It's going to clean up what now looks like an abandoned lot”

NEWTOWN - To boost its business district, Newtown plans to convert a vacant lot it owns on Main Street into a landscaped 38-space parking lot. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“It's just being suspended for a few days ... for him to be with his family and go through the grieving process. He'll resume campaigning on Wednesday.”

Democrat Steve Black announced Thursday that he's suspending his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District for six days following the death of his father. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“I'm proud of all we've done here in Anderson.”

Three Republicans who describe themselves as bedrock fiscal conservatives are competing in the March 4 primary election for their party's nomination for the Ohio 34th House District seat being vacated by Tom ... via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“After review of the litigation, Duke Energy believes that the allegations are without merit and will vigorously defend itself.”

Federal law suit alleges kickback scheme that gave preferential electric rates to large corporate customers. via WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati