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Meeting held over possible Lunken Airport expansion

Meeting held over possible Lunken Airport expansion

EAST END, OH (FOX19)- Lunken Airport officials discussed the idea of a major expansion and a possible deal to bring a low-cost airline to the Tri-State. 

Dozens of residents were in attendance at the Linwood Community Council Meeting Tuesday night. Many of them expressed concern about the potential noise, traffic and pollution that an expansion would bring.

That expansion could include a lengthened runway and commercial flights out of Lunken Airport.

Officials said talks are still in the early stages of a deal with the low-cost airline, Allegiant Air. The airline has flights to many destination spots, including Las Vegas, Hawaii, Florida and California.

Lunken says in order to complete the deal, a dramatic makeover would need to take place at the airport.

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Mariemont to formally appoint new Superintendent

Mariemont to formally appoint new Superintendent

MARIEMONT, OH (FOX19)- The Mariemont Board of Education will formally appoint Steven Estepp to his new position as Superintendent.

Estepp will formally take on his new position at a board meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at Mariemont Elementary School.

The district's former superintendent, Paul Imhoff, accepted an offer to serve as superintendent of the Upper Arlington City School district, a suburb of Columbus, beginning the 2013-14 academic year.

Estepp comes from the Hilliard City School district, having served as the executive director of K-12 curriculum & instruction.

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Walnut Hills HS best in Ohio, according to study

(FOX19)- U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the Best High Schools in America, and Ohio's top three are in the Cincinnati area.

Walnut Hills, Wyoming and Indian Hill were ranked 1-3 as the best high schools in Ohio. Walnut Hills ranked 87th nationally, Wyoming 98th and Indian Hill 134th.

U.S. News teamed up with Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research (AIR) and analyzed 21,035 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. This is the total number of public high schools that had 12th-grade enrollment and sufficient data from the 2010-2011 school year to analyze.

Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college.

Oakley playground closed for resurfacing

Oakley playground closed for resurfacing

OAKLEY, OH (FOX19) - The grounds have been pulled up at the Oakley Playground.

Crews are resurfacing the playground and there is nowword on when the project will be complete.

 

Runners to participate in 2.62 mile 'Fun Run/Walk' for Boston

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Bob Roncker's Running Spots will be participating with running stores throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and across America in "Runners for Boston" fun runwalks on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.

The idea is to bring the community of runners and walkers and those who want peace and solidarity together to show support for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15.

Participants are encouraged to wear the iconic blue and yellow of the Boston Marathon or any race tee shirt.  All donations are encouraged to be made to The One Fund, http://onefundboston.org.

Bob Roncker's Running Spot has location sin O'Bryonville, Glendale, Loveland and Newport.

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School of Rock raises funds for scholarships

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Rolling stones were all part of a special anniversary celebration in the Tri-State Sunday afternoon.

The real band members weren't there, but students rocking out to their famous jams were as part of the one year anniversary for the School of Rock Mason.

The school teaches students all about rock music, and gives them a chance to perform live.

These musicians weren't even born when the songs they played were first released.  But, thanks to this school, they're getting a firsthand look at some music they probably won't learn in the high school marching band.

"When they have their music programs, it's typically concert bands, marching bands, maybe a jazz band or an orchestra.  But to be able to play rock, which all these kids are doing, is just not something schools offer," said Tim Garry, owner of the School of Rock Mason.

Blanchester man indicted on 10 counts of rape

Jason White (Source: Hamilton County Sheriff's Office)

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- A Blanchester man was indicted on Friday following several counts of rape in
Hamilton County.

Jason White, 32, has been indicted on 10 counts of rape.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says White assaulted a male juvenile
numerous times between January 1998 and December 2000 in Anderson Township. The
victim was under the age of 13.

White confessed after being read his Miranda Rights.

According to Blanchester Police, White is a registered sex offender who had
been living with his parents on Wright Street in Blanchester since 2008. He was
paroled after serving prison time for another sex offense involving a child in
Clermont County.

His bond has been set at $200,000.

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