http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at springfieldnewssun.com. en-us Copyright 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:25:00 GMT 2012-02-10T14:25:00Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/moyno-union-agree-to-halt-talks-1326386.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Moyno Inc. and employee members of United Auto Workers local 902 have agreed to stop negotiations for some time after two weeks of unsuccessful talks. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:29 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/moyno-union-agree-to-halt-talks-1326386.html Everdeen Mason 2012-02-10T14:05:29Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/1-2-inches-of-snow-expected-today-1326377.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Up to two inches of snow is expected to fall across the region tonight prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:09:52 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/1-2-inches-of-snow-expected-today-1326377.html Katie Wedell 2012-02-10T05:09:52Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-10-1326420.html?cxtype=rss_local-news urbana Retired teachers to host candidates Members of the Champaign County Retired Teachers will meet from 
11:30 a.m. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-10-1326420.html 2012-02-10T04:33:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-10-1326419.html?cxtype=rss_local-news German twp. Trustees elected, meetings set The German Twp. trustees held their organizational meeting and elected Joseph Clark as president, Charles Metzger as vice president and Rodney Kaffenbarger as member. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:31:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-10-1326419.html 2012-02-10T04:31:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/settlement-bucks-will-help-fund-demolition-1326418.html?cxtype=rss_local-news COLUMBUS - Ohio cities and non-profits will soon have a $75 million pot of money to knock down blighted and abandoned properties that often drag down housing values and become neighborhood nuisances. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:26:07 GMT lbischoff@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/settlement-bucks-will-help-fund-demolition-1326418.html Laura A. Bischoff 2012-02-10T04:26:07Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/child-care-fraud-forces-costly-fix-1326385.html?cxtype=rss_local-news An overhaul for a $600 million taxpayer-subsidized day care program will be less susceptible to abuse than the old paper billing system, state officials say, but some JFS directors say it doesn’t go far enough to stop fraud. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:00 GMT andrew.tobias@coxinc.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/child-care-fraud-forces-costly-fix-1326385.html Andrew J. Tobias 2012-02-10T04:24:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/northwestern-proceeding-with-construction-project-1326384.html?cxtype=rss_local-news GERMAN TWP. - Northwestern Local Schools will move forward with its building project this spring after a second round of bids came in more favorably than the 19 percent over-budget estimates from June, said Superintendent Tony Orr. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:23:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/northwestern-proceeding-with-construction-project-1326384.html Megan Gildow-Anthony 2012-02-10T04:23:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cities-may-get-federal-help-for-expensive-sewer-fixes-1326405.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The city of Springfield’s combined sewer system overflows untreated storm water and sewage into local waterways after heavy rains, a problem that could cost $160 million to $260 million to fix and increase customers’ utility bills. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:21:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cities-may-get-federal-help-for-expensive-sewer-fixes-1326405.html Brandon Smith-Hebson 2012-02-10T04:21:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/hundreds-line-up-for-high-skill-air-force-jobs-1326417.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Hundreds of people lined up Thursday for the chance at 50 to 100 high-tech job openings with defense contractor Intelligent Decisions. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:20:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/hundreds-line-up-for-high-skill-air-force-jobs-1326417.html Barrie Barber 2012-02-10T04:20:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/emphasis-on-stem-fields-helps-students-businesses-1326396.html?cxtype=rss_local-news DAYTON - In the past two weeks, Ohio has been lauded for receiving good grades in K-12 science education, listed as one of the states driving the nation’s recovery from the recession through manufacturing and singled out as a reinvestment site for U.S. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:43:01 GMT jikelley@DaytonDailyNews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/emphasis-on-stem-fields-helps-students-businesses-1326396.html Jill Kelley 2012-02-10T03:43:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-leaders-preparing-defense-of-bases-amidst-closures-1326394.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WASHINGTON - Days before President Barack Obama releases a budget expected to call for two rounds of military base closures within the next five years, the Ohio delegation has begun coordinating how to spare Ohio bases. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:36:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-leaders-preparing-defense-of-bases-amidst-closures-1326394.html Jessica Wehrman 2012-02-10T03:36:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ovi-checkpoint-slated-friday-1326261.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The Clark County OVI Task Force has announced an OVI checkpoint for Friday. Checkpoints are designed to deter impaired driving and remove drunk drivers from the road. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:43:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ovi-checkpoint-slated-friday-1326261.html 2012-02-09T22:43:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/birth-control-mandate-causing-major-stir-1325831.html?cxtype=rss_local-news House Speaker John Boehner vowed Wednesday that Congress would reverse the Obama administration’s new rule requiring religious affiliated hospitals and schools to offer contraceptives in their insurance plans to their employees. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:47 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/birth-control-mandate-causing-major-stir-1325831.html Jack Torry 2012-02-09T16:38:47Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/legal-experts-analyze-verdict-in-fatal-hit-skip-trial-1325766.html?cxtype=rss_local-news By Tiffany Y. Latta Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD - Prosecutors had video of James A. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/legal-experts-analyze-verdict-in-fatal-hit-skip-trial-1325766.html 2012-02-09T16:33:06Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-agrees-to-mortgage-settlement-deal-1325980.html?cxtype=rss_local-news DAYTON - Ohio is one of 42 states that have agreed to sign a $26 billion proposed settlement with the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:26:10 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-agrees-to-mortgage-settlement-deal-1325980.html 2012-02-09T14:26:10Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/450-new-jobs-could-come-to-springfield-airport-1325816.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - State and local economic development offices anticipate up to 450 new private-sector jobs at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in the next few years, according to internal state budget documents. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22:38 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/450-new-jobs-could-come-to-springfield-airport-1325816.html Brandon Smith-Hebson 2012-02-09T13:22:38Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/broadband-expanding-to-lure-jobs-to-ohio-1325205.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Ohio will invest more than $10 million to boost its current broadband network speed tenfold to boost research and job growth statewide, Gov. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:59:53 GMT dlarsen@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/broadband-expanding-to-lure-jobs-to-ohio-1325205.html Dave Larsen 2012-02-09T12:59:53Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/police-headlines-reward-offered-in-walmart-arson-1325822.html?cxtype=rss_local-news URBANA - Officials have ruled an early Monday night fire in the Urbana Walmart automotive section arson. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:40:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/police-headlines-reward-offered-in-walmart-arson-1325822.html 2012-02-09T03:40:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-9-1325786.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD New HEAP income guidelines set Income guidelines in the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) have been increased to allow for more aid for residents. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:37:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-9-1325786.html 2012-02-09T03:37:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-9-1325821.html?cxtype=rss_local-news urbana Council to raise funds with bad art The Champaign County Arts Council’s “Bad Art by Good People” fundraiser is under way. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-9-1325821.html 2012-02-09T03:35:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/judges-disciplinary-hearing-postponed-1325764.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Judge Douglas Rastatter’s hearing about alleged misconduct on the bench has been rescheduled to July 9-10. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:20:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/judges-disciplinary-hearing-postponed-1325764.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2012-02-09T03:20:06Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/school-reform-plan-may-be-hurt-by-similarities-to-sb-5-1325762.html?cxtype=rss_local-news COLUMBUS - Gov. John Kasich loves Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson’s ambitious plan to overhaul the city’s failing public schools, but its similarities to the ill-fated “SB 5” collective-bargaining bill may affect its chances of becoming a statewide model. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:17:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/school-reform-plan-may-be-hurt-by-similarities-to-sb-5-1325762.html Laura A. Bischoff and Megan Gildow-Anthony 2012-02-09T03:17:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/air-force-union-sign-new-labor-agreement-1325673.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - The Air Force Materiel Command and a union for 35,000 employees across bases that the command oversees have signed a new labor agreement that is to take effect April 1. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:57:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/air-force-union-sign-new-labor-agreement-1325673.html 2012-02-08T22:57:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/first-mercy-hospital-union-contract-ratified-1325176.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The first union contract between hospital employees and Community Mercy Health Partners has been ratified after years of labor organizing efforts. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/first-mercy-hospital-union-contract-ratified-1325176.html Everdeen Mason 2012-02-08T16:26:06Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/kasich-education-will-lead-to-new-jobs-1325179.html?cxtype=rss_local-news STEUBENVILLE - Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday said that jobs in manufacturing, logistics and other industries are moving back, but the state needs to revamp public education and align work force training to match job openings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:52:52 GMT lbischoff@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/kasich-education-will-lead-to-new-jobs-1325179.html Laura A. Bischoff 2012-02-08T13:52:52Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/pit-bull-shot-in-the-leg-during-domestic-dispute-1325104.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A Dayton woman is crediting her pet pit bull with saving her family from gunfire in January. Chelsey Welsh said her dog Rella, short for Cinderella, was shot in the leg during a domestic dispute involving Welsh’s son’s father. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:50:52 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/pit-bull-shot-in-the-leg-during-domestic-dispute-1325104.html Katie Wedell 2012-02-08T13:50:52Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/county-may-now-reduce-parks-funding-by-68--1325212.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Clark County commissioners are considering cutting funds budgeted for local parks and recreation by nearly 68 percent just weeks after approving the 2012 budget. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:43 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/county-may-now-reduce-parks-funding-by-68--1325212.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2012-02-08T13:45:43Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/police-headlines-driver-arrested-in-two-car-collision-1325231.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Lindsey C. Stockdale, 45, of Tremont, was arrested on charges of endangering children, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crash, driving without a license and several previous warrants. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/police-headlines-driver-arrested-in-two-car-collision-1325231.html 2012-02-08T04:29:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-8-1325208.html?cxtype=rss_local-news URBANA Urbana University hosts brown bag “Slavery, Abolitionism, and Civil War in the Ohio Valley” by J. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:28:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-feb-8-1325208.html 2012-02-08T04:28:06Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-8-1325230.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SOUTH CHARLESTON Local semifinalist in quilting show Cindy Ladig, a South Charleston quilter, has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2012 AQS Quilt Show & Contest to be held March 14-17 at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:27:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-feb-8-1325230.html 2012-02-08T04:27:01Z daytondailynews_news