http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Dave Greber covers the townships of West Chester and Liberty, Ohio, government, business and local residents just like you for The Pulse-Journal and Hamilton JournalNews. He wants your suggestions and questions for more news stories. Leave a comment here, e-mail Dave at dgreber@coxohio.com or call (513) 820-2112. en-us dgreber@coxohio.com 2010-02-08T10:57:11-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/02/08/west_chester_trustees_meeting.html Here’s the agenda for trustees’ regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9. See anything interesting? Draft Agenda 020910... 16597303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ West Chester Twp. Government 2010-02-08T10:57:11-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/02/08/foundation_celebrates_decade_o.html Story from last week’s PJ: WEST CHESTER TWP. — In an effort to help bring awareness to its gifts and givers, the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty will highlight its most unique and generous services during the next two months.... 16597203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Around West Chester 2010-02-08T10:54:48-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/02/07/local_connection_to_super_bowl.html Here’s a story by sports writer Steven Matthews, who previewed Sunday’s match-up between the Saints and Colts from the perspective of Lakota grad and Saints player Troy Evans. There will likely be more from Matthews in the coming days as... 16597103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ 2010-02-07T10:50:17-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/20/trustees_daughter_not_going_to.html Trustee George Lang was a proud papa Tuesday night, Jan. 19, as he watched his daughter perform in front of the infamous “American Idol” judges and guest judge Shania Twain. Lakota East High School grad Amy Marie Lang, now 27,... 16408103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Locals in the News 2010-01-20T11:54:53-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/19/did_local_company_receive_too.html The following press release passed across my desk late last week regarding a recent study by the Washington D.C-based non-profit, Good Jobs First, which says it “focuses on economic development efforts for high-tech jobs in Pennsylvania and six competing states,”... 16404603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ 2010-01-19T07:43:07-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/16/wong_wont_run_for_commissioner.html Less than 24 hours after being named president of the West Chester Twp. Board of Trustees, Lee Wong pulled a petition to run for county commissioner. Less than 24 hours after that, he took his name out of the running.... 16380503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ West Chester Twp. Government 2010-01-16T21:06:16-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/13/trustees_release_2010_meeting.html 16328603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ West Chester Twp. Government 2010-01-13T10:13:54-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/12/trustee_to_decide_on_subsidy_i.html At their meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 12, West Chester trustees were presented with a proposed lease agreement they will likely enter into with Partners in Prime on Jan. 26. In addition to the lease, trustees also heard from Township Administrator... 16327803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ West Chester Twp. Government 2010-01-12T21:01:41-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/08/new_addition_to_federal_stimul.html So I’m driving along Tylersville Road Wednesday, and I noticed an addition to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act sign, which notifies drivers that local construction is being paid for through stimulus dollars. The sign’s located on the south side... 16282003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ 2010-01-08T11:23:42-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2010/01/05/former_trustee_candidate_dismi.html CINCINNATI — The West Chester Twp. resident who filed a federal lawsuit late last year alleging the township and its police department abused its power when it charged him with a crime in 2007, had the case dismissed last month.... 16252403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Crime, Courts, Police 2010-01-05T16:30:29-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2009/12/29/investigation_shows_officers_s.html The investigation into the accident that nearly claimed the life of West Chester officer Nicholas Gattermeyer was released Monday, Dec. 28. (A copy of the investigation is below). The investigation shows Gattermeyer was driving more than 101 mph down Dimmick... 16181803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Crime, Courts, Police 2009-12-29T08:38:57-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2009/12/16/liberty_leaders_to_tackle_toug.html This story has so far generated a lot of attention on our site over the past 24 hours, even though Liberty Trustees aren’t likely to be making a final decision until sometime next month. My first question was whether any... 16076903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Liberty Twp. Government 2009-12-16T13:25:10-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2009/12/16/local_light_show_impressive.html Liberty Twp. resident Tim Bateson’s planning and tinkering paid off earlier this month when he flipped the switch on a 35-minute light show at his Four Bridges home. Here’s the story: (For the corresponding video, click here.) LIBERTY TWP. —... 16076403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Locals in the News 2009-12-16T12:50:39-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2009/12/16/16_ovis_not_enough_local_man_g.html This is an interesting story that I found going through police reports in West Chester. Apparently, Kevin Ante, 45, of Mason has been making a habit of drinking and driving since the 1980s. He was picked up again Sunday, Dec.... 16076003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Crime, Courts, Police 2009-12-16T08:00:29-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/entries/2009/12/05/liberty_fire_station_maustown.html Call it a lesson learned for Liberty Fire Chief (and local history buff) Paul Stumpf. A supposed time capsule he recently found in the old Station No. 1 off Ohio 747 has given him an idea to prevent any kind... 15964803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/westchesternews/ Liberty Twp. Government 2009-12-05T08:44:22-05:00 dgreber@coxohio.com