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Final Input Meeting on Warren County Rural Zoning Code

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Sunday, June 12th, 2011, 10:50pm
Final Input Meeting on Warren County Rural Zoning Code

LEBANON, OH (FOX19) - The public is invited to participate in an upcoming community open house meeting where they can learn about the proposed Warren County Rural Zoning Code. The jurisdiction that the Rural Zoning Code governs is Harlan, Franklin, Washington, Union, and Turtlecreek Townships.  This will be the final public meeting before moving into the public hearings and approval process.

The county wants the public’s input for strengthening regulations and are providing these public meeting to receive comments and input important for moving the process forward.

The public meeting for input on the Warren County’s Zoning Code and Map has been scheduled for:

Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

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Governor and First Lady Join Military Families for Memorial Day Ceremony

Submitted by ctevis on Thursday, May 26th, 8:47 pm

COLUMBUS, OH (FOX19) - Governor Kasich, First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich, will join families of those who lost their lives while serving, members of the military, and friends.

Governor and First Lady will honor Ohio service members who have lost their lives while serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars with a public wreath-laying ceremony.  This event will take place on Friday, May 27, 2011, 12:00 p.m at the Ohio Statehouse, Veterans' Plaza

(In the event of inclement weather, it will be held in the Ohio Statehouse, Atrium)

 

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Beck and Driehaus duel on drilling in State Parks

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 12:09am
Beck and Driehaus duel on drilling in State Parks

COLUMBUS (FOX19) - The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to pass Substitute House Bill 133, which would create an Oil and Gas Leasing Commission and establishes a procedure by which the commission may enter into leases for oil and gas production on land owned by or under the control of a state agency.

The bill found two local representatives on opposite sides of the issue.  State Representative Denise Driehaus (D-Price Hill) voted against House Bill 133.

“Our predecessors had the foresight to set aside and invest in lands for public park use.  Investments were made then, and have been made since, to ensure that the public park system in Ohio would thrive into the future.  These individuals understood the value of parks, both from an environmental and an economic stand point.  Superior parks improve the quality of life in Ohio and in turn help drive economic growth.

As a member of the Cincinnati Recreation System for 16 years, I was pe

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Beck Announces Passage of Legislation to help Dyslexic Students

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011, 10:16pm
Beck Announces Passage of Legislation to help Dyslexic Students

COLUMBUS—State Representative Peter Beck (R-Mason) say the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 96, which identifies dyslexia as a specific learning disability and will establish a pilot project to provide early screening and intervention services for children with dyslexia.

House Bill 96 compels the superintendent of public instruction to administer the pilot project through voluntary partnerships among school districts and regional public libraries. The state superintendent will evaluate the project and report results to the General Assembly. Additionally, the bill specifies in state law that dyslexia is a learning disability for which a child may receive special education services.

“I am pleased to see the passage of House Bill 96 from the Ohio House as it will identify dyslexia as a learning disability and allow the necessary educational services to these children,” stated Rep. Beck.

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Democratic Chairman Tim Burke sent a letter Tea Party President

Submitted by ctevis on Tuesday, May 24th, 9:06 pm

COLUMBUS, OH (FOX19) - Hamilton County Democratic Chairman Tim Burke sent a letter to Mike Wilson, President of the Tea Party in Cincinnati, calling on the Tea Party to demand that Josh Mandel finally respond to questions from Ohioans and the media about his positions on Ohio Senate Bill 5 and the GOP budget sponsored by Paul Ryan. Burke also urged the Tea Party President to ask Mandel for an end to his pattern of dodging reporters and refusing to ask questions.

Below is the text of Burke's letter:

I write to request that your Cincinnati Tea Party formally demand that all Republican candidates for Senate in Ohio let Ohioans know where they stand on important issues like Ohio Senate Bill 5 and the GOP budget sponsored by Congressman Paul Ryan.

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Beck supports small business caucus

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 4:12pm
Beck supports small business caucus

MASON, OH (FOX19) - On Wednesday, May 25th the Ohio House of Representatives will host its first meeting of the small business caucus. The small business caucus is comprised of members of the Ohio House who are small business owners that would like to come together to make Ohio’s small businesses a priority in this legislature.

“As a small business owner myself, I see firsthand the importance of small businesses to the economic growth of the state of Ohio,” stated Represenatative Peter Beck of Mason. “The small business caucus within the Ohio House will help bring unique perspectives from legislators who are small business owners across the state to make Ohio more prosperous and business friendly.”

Two-thirds of the net new jobs in the U.S. annually are from the creation of small businesses.

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Mason offices closed Monday; other things still open

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, May 19th, 2011, 11:45pm
Mason offices closed Monday; other things still open

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Mason city offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. Trash collection in the City of Mason will not be affected.

Mason Community Center will be open from 6 a.m. to noon for all members and guests.  Masonians can stop by to use the fitness center, gyms, walking track, and locker rooms, or join one or both of the drop-in group exercise classes that will be held that morning: TRX Boot Camp at 9:30 and Yoga at 9:45.

The pool, the Edge (climbing wall and exergames) and Kids Korner will be closed.

The schedule for Mason City Council meetings has been altered for the summer.  The second meeting in May, May 23, has been changed to a work session.  The second meetings in June, July, and August have been cancelled. Regular Council meetings will take place only on the second Monday of the month for May through August.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m.

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