Public Safety
A department audit uncovered Lt. Walter Cordes' alleged misuse of Sharonville's Flock camera system, leading to a felony indictment and raising questions about oversight of the city's 24-camera network.
Public Safety
David A. Cohen, 34, accused of fatally shooting a coworker at Carter Lumber in Mason on July 22, was ruled incompetent to stand trial Oct. 15 after Springdale police used Flock license plate readers to arrest him on I-275 within 30 minutes of the shooting.
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Ohio lawmakers passed HB 519 on Sept. 30, suspending the state's 38.5-cent gas tax and 47-cent diesel tax for 90 days, with $725 million from the general fund replacing lost road revenue. Gov. DeWine is expected to sign it Thursday, Oct. 1.
Flock Safety license plate reader cameras remain active in Evendale, Sharonville, Springdale and Woodlawn as Monroe City Council voted Sept. 22 to shut down its system, joining a growing list of tri-state communities cutting ties with the surveillance technology.
Ohio lawmakers are set to reconvene Sept. 30 to vote on a 90-day suspension of the state's 38.5-cent gas tax and 47-cent diesel tax, a move that could lower fuel costs for Sharonville, Springdale, Evendale and Woodlawn commuters but would strip $640 million to $700 million from road-maintenance funding.
Springdale City Council voted 7-0 on Sept. 2 to support a state brownfield grant application for demolishing the former Tri-County Mall and to extend a related TIF agreement, while also opening a redistricting discussion and hearing a county children's services levy briefing.
Sharonville, Evendale, Woodlawn and Springdale residents must register or update their voter registration by Monday, Oct. 5, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Sharonville City Council took up a resolution consenting to a Hamilton County Enterprise Zone agreement that would bring Baker Construction Enterprises' headquarters and 216 employees to the city, alongside an emergency ordinance to seek state infrastructure funds for the Creekview Culvert Repair Project.
The Village of Woodlawn hosts its "Falling in Love Wedding Expo 2026" on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring a $20 private chef tasting, a bridal runway show from four boutiques, a hat display honoring Jessie Shropshire and free dresses for teens.
The Village of Evendale is distributing free leaf bags to residents at its new Service Department building on Reading Road across four Saturdays and two Wednesdays in October, with a 75-bag-per-household limit on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale opens its two-day Sunflower Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, with pick-your-own sunflowers, live music, food trucks, hayrides and a vendor market on the 122-acre nonprofit farm.
Stewart Elementary School postponed its Garden Gallop Games from Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 after a high heat index made outdoor activities dangerous for students, families and volunteers.
Ohio holds $10.1 million in unclaimed funds for zip code 45215, which covers Woodlawn, ranking it 32nd statewide, and residents can search for their share at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov.
Superintendent Dr. Mari E. Phillips sent a message to Princeton City Schools families on Friday, Sept. 11, honoring the victims of the 2001 attacks and urging educators and parents to help students understand the day's significance.
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Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.
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