http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ Cox Ohio Publishing staff members report about Hamilton, Ohio politics, the city government and citywide issues for the JournalNews in Hamilton. They want your suggestions and questions for more news stories. Leave a comment here or e-mail butlercountynews@coxohio.com. Quick news updates by e-mail Start your workday informed by signing up for our e-mail local news headlines and breaking news alerts. Sign up en-us rwilson@coxohio.com 2009-03-24T15:33:08-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/03/24/fireworks_fund_gets_bigger_aft.html HAMILTON — Groups, organizations and individuals who want to see fireworks in the city on the Fourth of July have responded to a challenge to match the contribution from a local charity organization. The city’s Fourth of July committee now... 11774103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ Golf, pools and parks 2009-03-24T15:33:08-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/03/11/altrusa_challenges_other_group.html HAMILTON — Several people answered the call for donations to cover a downtown fireworks show at the July 4 celebration, but now the gauntlet has been thrown. Altrusa International, 5550 River Road, has offered $1,000 for the cause and is... 11488603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ Golf, pools and parks 2009-03-11T21:45:52-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/03/03/no_mention_of_job_losses_in_de.html Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc. and SMART Papers both released today, March 3, details of a deal between the two Hamilton paper companies. Mohawk is purchasing and taking over production of several brands of SMART Papers, and becoming the “exclusive marketer”... 11261303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ Local business 2009-03-03T08:01:39-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/02/25/hearing_to_be_held_on_rediscov.html City Council gave a first reading Wednesday, Feb. 25, to continue funding the Rediscover Hamilton program, a one-man show headed by Gary Richards who works with the city’s various business districts. The bulk of the entity’s budget will be funded... 11139903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ City Council 2009-02-25T22:38:11-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/02/23/small_edit_no_small_change_in.html The stimulus project list that was sent out Friday, Feb. 20, has already been adjusted. Referring to the change as a “small edit,” Planning Director Teri Whitmore said the cost to fix housing for both renters and owners was increased... 11055603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-02-23T10:03:09-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/02/20/citys_wish_list_for_stimulus_m.html They’re making their list, and checking it, then rechecking it and rechecking it… City department heads have been busy trying to prioritize which projects that they’d like to see get funding from the federal economic stimulus program. New information is... 11021803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ City planning 2009-02-20T23:51:36-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/02/11/council_oks_artspace_in_42_vot.html HAMILTON — A famous tree once grew in Highland Park, and despite liability concerns, an upstart will likely take its place. Residents of the West Side neighborhood were pleased by council’s unanimous decision Wednesday night, Feb. 11, to support their... 10791503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ City Council 2009-02-11T22:12:02-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/02/11/cleanup_committee_seeking_volu.html The date for the city’s annual clean up has been set for May 2, about two and a half months away. While there’s plenty of litter, old tires and discarded appliances that need to be removed from neighborhoods, there may... 10785803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ City organizations 2009-02-11T17:58:50-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/28/seniors_center_to_close_at_lea.html HAMILTON — Partners in Prime is moving its kitchen and offices to the Vora Technology Park while work gets underway on the extensive water damages caused by a frozen pipe that broke at the center. The Ross Avenue center could... 10391703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-28T11:51:09-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/26/rockies_express_pipeline_to_sk.html HAMILTON — Rockies Express Pipeline officials are providing a tour to media outlets today, Jan. 26, of a construction site where the natural gas pipeline is being installed. The tour is designed to update the public on the progress of... 10313203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-26T08:44:58-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/20/local_dems_celebrate_obamas_sw.html HAMILTON — A group of Butler County Democrats met at Riverbank Cafe to watch the Inauguration of President Barack Obama today, Jan. 20. Some made arrangements to be off from work and school to watch the historic moment. Kendall Dienno,... 10191403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-20T14:35:03-05:00 rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/19/jazz_musician_kicks_off_2009_s.html Stacy Mitchhart will be back in the area this weekend for a jazz performance at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. The show is part of the 2009 Sojourner Recovery Series. The jazz musician can regularly be seen at BB Kings... 10157903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-19T08:58:29-05:00 mgambrell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/15/more_charges_handed_down_in_bl.html A Butler County grand jury has handed down nine new felony charges against Hamilton pediatrician Dr. Mark E. Blankenburg. The charges are for the alleged sexual abuse of two former juvenile male patients. He is already facing 27 felony charges... 10099103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-15T15:33:09-05:00 mgambrell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/15/salt_trucks_everywhere.html It is my personal opinion the salt trucks in Hamilton are doing a great job so far this winter. I live in the German Village, and have seen them dousing the streets at appropriate times — waiting for rain to... 10083603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-15T09:51:18-05:00 mgambrell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/entries/2009/01/14/what_is_it_that_hamilton_needs.html With the recent announcement by Bon Ton that it plans to close its Elder Beerman store in Hamilton, a few residents have said they’re saddened, but not surprised. Is it the growth of Bridgewater Falls in Fairfield Twp. causing locals... 10076903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/hamiltonnews/ 2009-01-14T22:27:55-05:00 mgambrell@coxohio.com