Web site informs what tax issues cost you

Property owners in the two Hamilton County cities and three school districts with tax issues in Tuesday's special election can find out on a county Web site how much more the levies would take from their wallets.

By accessing the site of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes, www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org, property owners in Norwood and Mount Healthy and the Mount Healthy, Sycamore and Winton Woods school districts can see estimates of what the levies would cost them.

After accessing their property records on the Web site, homeowners can click on "levy info." That will provide levy cost estimates.

Deerfield trustee puts her point of view online

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP - Trustee Barbara Wilkens Reed is making sure her point of view is getting across loud and clear.

Reed has started a new column, "Don't Confuse Me With The Facts," that's being distributed via e-mail to residents and media. She says it is "where you can learn the truth about what is happening in Deerfield Township."

West Chester offers recycling in September

WEST CHESTER TWP. - Another hazardous waste and appliance recycling day is being planned for late September at the Voice of America Park on Tylersville Road.

Chemicals, pesticides, paint, motor oil, computers, appliances, air conditioners and old propane tanks would be accepted at the one-day event, said Fire Chief James Detherage.

Township trustees cut the recycling from the budget this year, but recently allocated up to $20,000 for the event.

Lebanon replaces outdated cardiac gear

LEBANON - This Warren County city's fire department is replacing some outdated equipment.

City Council approved purchasing five new cardiac monitors/defibrillators and the required support equipment. The total cost is $68,000.