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Winter energy assistance gearing up at local Non-profit

Submitted by ctevis on Wednesday, October 6th, 8:21 pm

Lebanon, OH (FOX19) – The Emergency HEAP Assistance Program (E-HEAP) is gearing up for a busy season.  E-HEAP, administered by Warren County Community Services, Inc. (WCCS), is preparing to assist families and individuals who are faced with a disconnection notice, have had their utilities turned off, or have less than a 10 day supply of bulk fuel.

From October 18, 2010 through April 15, 2011, customers may use the Winter Reconnect Order to maintain or connect utility service for a maximum payment of $175.  All regulated natural gas and electric companies – Duke and DP&L - must comply with the Winter Reconnect Order issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). 

There is no income eligibility requirement to use the Winter Reconnect Order (“winter rule”).

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Mason man one of six finalists in Snuggie contest

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, September 24th, 2010, 4:15pm

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Six finalists are competing in the Snuggie Choice Film contest, including a Mason man. Scott O' Lone entered his video called "Do the Snuggie Dance."

The Ohio University student made the finals for his rap song about the blanket with sleeves. Voting began Thursday and ends October 15. Each finalist will be flown to the Snuggie Choice Film Awards premiere event in New York City on October 20, where the winners will be announced. Each finalist receives the entire 2010 Snuggie blanket collection. The best director will take home a $5,000 prize, with second- and third-place winners receiving $2,500 each.

Cast your vote at http://www.snuggiefanclub.com/

Copyright 2010 FOX19. All Rights Reserved.

 

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11 MHS Seniors Named 2011 National Merit Semifinalists

Submitted by Mason City Schools on Friday, September 24th, 10:25 am

MASON, OH (FOX19) - The 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program recognized eleven Mason High School seniors for their academic achievement and success.

Charlotte Eads, Cassi Lawless, Jenny Liao, Lynne Liao, Abraham Muhlbaum, Nikitaa Nath, Pushkaran Palani, Morgan Schneider, Benjamin Stecher, Tara Traxler, and Linda Yao were named National Merit Semifinalists. They are among 16,000 of the nation's top students, less than 1 percent of high school seniors nationally, who will go on to compete for the prestigious National Merit Scholarships.

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Seven Mason Manta Rays earn college swimming scholarships

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, 9:10am

MASON, OH (FOX19) - The City of Mason’s Manta Ray Swim Team is proud to announce that the following seven 2010 seniors have been awarded over $300,000 in athletic scholarships to swim at the following colleges this fall:

                               Forrest Behne - Washington & Lee University

Cari Caprio - Tulane University

Simonne Dubois - Tufts University

Danielle Jansen - University of North Carolina

Maegen Krugler - University of Toledo

Kayla Wiemers - University of Toledo

Brandon Williams - Michigan State University

 

The Mason Manta Rays swim team is a nationally ranked City of Mason Parks & Recreation program.

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Mason woman talks with FOX19 about AZ death mix-up

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, July 29th, 2010, 10:27am

By Stefano DiPietrantonio – bio |email|Facebook

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A local woman tied to a bizarre case of mistaken identity in Arizona talks exclusively with FOX19.

Her name is Susan McKinley and she is from Mason, OH. She will be a senior at the University of Evansville, IN and is Captain of the women's soccer team there.

An Arizona hospital is trying to explain a case of mistaken identity, which led one of her teammate's families thinking it was their daughter who was alive.

Her father, who was hoping for his daughter's safe recovery, is now planning her funeral all because of the mix-up.

Last week Abby Guerra and Marlena Cantu were in an SUV with five other people, when the rear tire blew causing an accident.

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Welcome to the Show

Submitted by boyscout97 on Wednesday, July 28th, 5:45 pm

 

Today, 45,000 Scouts woke up early in the morning and started heading out to the first of two Arena shows during 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Only a few knew what it would be like, but within 2 hours, they all found out.

Starting at 9:00, the Arena was alive with games, music, speeches, and demonstrations. The 2,000,000th Eagle Scout, Anthony Thomas of Troop 3471, was the MC with a past winner of Survivor and a past contestant in the Amazing Race (both Boy Scouts) as the co-hosts. Other speakers included Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Miss Virginia 2009 Caressa Cameron, the governor of Virginia Bob McDonell, Bob Mazzuca, the Chief Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, and Sergeant Slaughter of the WWE.

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Boy Scout Jamboree Troop 1313 in D.C.

Submitted by boyscout97 on Monday, July 26th, 11:48 am

Joshua Roberson Hometown Correspondent

Article 2 7/24/10

After 10 hours of driving across the Midwest, Boy Scout Troop 1313 has finally arrived at Washington D.C., the 3-day stopping point before embarking to the main attraction of the summer, the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree.

Leaving from Cincinnati at 5 a.m., the troop arrived in the D.C. area by 4:00 and still had time to explore the National Air and Space Museum. The next day, they checked out the National Holocaust Museum, had a guided tour of the Capitol, stopped by Arlington National Cemetery, and did a night tour of some of the national monuments.

Despite the grueling drive, morale is still running high. Many Scouts are looking forward to seeing the Spy and Navy Museum. The fact that the troop gets to see the grand city of Washington D.C. is an added bonus.

And the 4-star hotel doesn’t hurt either. - Joshua Roberson  

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