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Richard Jones covers schools and education for Cox Media Group Ohio. He graduated from Ross High School and Miami University, claiming that he became interested in journalism "by accident."
He is the father of two children, both of whom are pursuing careers in musical theater.
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Sgt. Griffis’ close call
The Butler County Historical Society’s treasure trove includes a tattered black scrapbook from World War I, compiled by Hamilton resident Lawrence B. Fritsch. The label says that Fritsch was a field artillery Sgt. Major, and the yellowed newspaper clippings that tell the stories of fellow Hamilton soldiers and their heroic ...
Wounded Butler County soldier wants to help others
Staff Sgt. Sam Shockley, who sustained horrific injuries in an explosion in Afghanistan this weekend, is already thinking about how he can help other wounded soldiers once he recovers, according to his mother. Shockley, a 2006 Ross High School graduate, was critically injured when he stepped on and triggered an ...
Pete Conrad, long-time sports journalist, dies at 56
Pete Conrad will be remembered as a “gentle giant,” a kind, softspoken man and a journalist who always gave everyone a fair shake. Conrad, editor of The Oxford Press and longtime Miami University sports reporter, died March 4 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Born March 22, 1956, in Hamilton, Conrad ...
Warren County woman subject of Oscar-nominated documentary
Kori Cioca joined the U.S. Coast Guard for the challenge, but she didn’t know the ordeal would include prolonged sexual harassment, rape and assault. While the fall-out from her struggle has been overwhelming at times, and she is still recovering from the physical injuries, she takes comfort that some good ...
Stakes high for new teacher evaluation system
School districts across Ohio are preparing to implement the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System next school year, which will rate teachers based on how well their students learn. Evaluations currently follow no strict guidelines and are based almost entirely on a teacher’s performance. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, two areas ...
Miami initiates $99 million summer construction projects
The Miami University Board of Trustees approved seven resolutions to spend nearly $99 million this summer on various construction and renovation projects. “It is an on-going challenge to maintain our building, grounds and utility infrastructure in a way that not only meets today’s needs but will meet the needs of ...
Miami sets new record for applications
Miami University has received a record number of applications for the fall 2013 semester. The deadline for applications was Friday, so those have yet to be counted, said Michael Kabbaz, associate vice president for enrollment management, but through Jan. 31, his office has processed 21,593 applications. That beats the previous ...
Miami U. band in inauguration parade today
Miami University’s marching band will marching near the beginning of the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday. “The parade is divided into five divisions according to the different branches of the military,” said Stephen Lytle, Miami athletic band director. “We are in the first division, the Army’s, and as such, ...
IceFest takes a spin around the world
It took New York City two years to build the art deco Chrysler Building. Artic Diamond’s sculptor John Michael did it in about two hours. His rendition will join crystal-clear reproductions of the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Mount Rushmore and more than 70 other ice sculptures that ...
Miami students may face charges for rape flier
The Butler County prosecutor’s office has determined a flier found in a Miami University residence hall is not constitutionally protected speech and charges may be filed against two male students. A “Top Ten Ways to Prevent Rape” flier was removed Oct. 8 from McBride Hall, according to Matthew Dwyer, a ...
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