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In Warren County, there were two significant races the Warren County Commission seat and Warren Couny Auditor.  There were no independents or democratic opponents  in either of these races.

Former Warren County Sheriff Tom Ariss won the Republican election in the five person race.  He narrowly edged out Tom Grossman, former Mason mayor.  Ariss obtained 37.2 percent of the votes to Grossman's 34.58%.  Other candidates were Chris Koch who drew a solid 20.25% of votes, Sandra Tugrul with 5.44% and Carlisle Mayor Tim Humphries with only 2% of the votes.

In the Warren County Auditor race Nick Nelson convincingly won over Clearcreek Township Fiscal Officer Linda Oda.  Nelson earned 69.11% of voter support in the race.  This is the second time that Nelson has nudged out Oda.  In 2006, Nelson defeated Oda in the primary.

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Franklin, Ohio - Bradley A. Shonkwiler, the son of Chad and Tracey Shonkwiler,  has been accepted to receive a service dog from 4 Paws For Ability, Inc.  Based in Xenia, Ohio 4 Paws for Ability, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, strives to provide service dogs to families and children that struggle with life's daily challenges and who would otherwise be turned away by many other agencies.  The service dogs are obtained by familites through fund raising efforts for 4 Paws for ability.  In order for Bradley to receive his dog he has to earn 13,000 points, one dollar equals one point.  Bradley also has his own website dedicated to fund raising efforts at http://4Paws4Bradley.webs.com

Bradley's scheduled fundraisers are coming up and as follows:

June 5th, 2010:  The Tropical Smoothie Cafe has scheduled a fundraiser for Bradley located at 222 West Central Avenue Springboro, Ohio 45066

June 12th, 2010:  The Springboro Eagles have donated their hall for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

The family also is seeking donations (food, drinks, plates, cups, flatware, etc) for the event.  In addition, we are seeking items to raffle at the event from local area businesses and organizations. Anything that you or your organization could do to assist with Bradley's fundraising efforts would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns to Tracey or Chad Shonkwiler @ 937-743-9146
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The Panthers Helping Panthers Par 3 Charity Challenge will be on Saturday, May 15th with a 8:00am Shotgun start.  The 4 person scramble is geared up to raise money for the Melton family.  All proceeds will go to the "Melton Family Fund" to offset medical expenses associated with caring for their son.  The Melton family is struggling with HUGE medical costs after an accident that left their son paralyzed last year.

The Par 3 Charity Challenge will be held at Clearcreek Par 3 off I-75 @ Practice Center.  The cost of the scramble is $25/person includes donation, prize money, door prizes, and complimentary pizza at The Springs Bar & Grill aftwerward.  ($20 for 18 holes of golf to be paid by the golfer on the day of event..Carts included)

For more information please contact Fred Brown (513) 205-2593 or springsbarandgrill@gmail.com

Prizes will include "Closest to Pin", Skins Game, & Top Finishing Teams!!

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We just spoke with the JD and Molly Gore's granddaughter, Missy Lainhart Urban.  She informed The Voice that the Gore's would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who has called, reached out, and have been willing to help in the loss of their home on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

Missy has told us that they are doing great and are looking to move forward.  The Gore's are not in need of food or clothing at this time.  The family is looking to set up a bank account though in the interim.  Missy said she will let us know when that is accomplished with the details.

The one thing the family is looking for in Springboro is a condo/apartment single floor to stay in while their home is being attended too.  If anyone has any information on a place for them to stay in the interim it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again to the Springboro Residents who have responded so quickly to help one of our own!

We will keep the City posted, as we work with the family to assist them.  Thank you!
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On Wednesday morning, the Springboro Planning Commission rejected a general plan for a proposed commercial development on Lytle-Five Points Road.  The plan included the potential of a day care center.  The rejection is not the final say. The vote was simply a recommendation for City Council to reject the plan.

On the agenda for tonight's Regular City Council Meeting is to decide on to approve this plan or reject upon recommendation of the commission.  The plan proposed is a rezoning of six acres on Lytle-Five Points east of 741.  The council could approve the plan even though it was rejected by the commission.  It will be interesting to see how Council votes.

There are many neighbors and residents of Springboro that are opposing such a plan.  Leslie Marsh, resident of Springboro, has submitted a letter to City Council and to The Springboro Voice.  Here is the letter that Marsh has submitted for Council and Residents to consider.




For a full story concerning the matter by Lawrence Budd of DDN click here.
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Today around rush hour of 5pm, an elderly couple from Springboro lost their home to a massive fire.  The fire was fought by four different departments but it destroyed their little one story brick home.  The home on 215 W. Market Street was owned by D.J. and Molly Gore, according to Middletown Joural's report, which you can read by clicking here.

The home was cited to have been a total loss.  In reading the report in the Middletown Journal we pay attention to comments left by concerned residents of Springboro.  One in particular, mentioned how as a community we may rally and help this couple.

Our plea is to do just that.  It is about 1 a.m. on Thursday morning.  We are looking for ways we as a community can contribute to this family.  We will be making phone calls first thing to begin the process of setting up something in town.

Does anyone know how else the community is responding?  Please let us know in the comment section.  Let's rally and help one of our in Springboro.
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Just a reminder....there are three city meetings tomorrow night Thursday, April 15, 2010 for the City of Springboro, Ohio.

5:00pm  Finance Committee Meeting
6:00pm  Council Work Session
7:00pm Regular City Council Meeting

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