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Dayton Daily News, July 28, 2004

Obituaries

Commentary; Veteran Reporter Retiring

You have seen his byline on the pages of this newspaper during the past 31 years as he has literally fought for justice and fairness. Now 62, Wes Hills, a respected writer and a good friend to those of us who have worked with him since 1973, is retiring to a cabin he built in the place he was born in northern Michigan, where he will enjoy a much deserved quieter life.

Retire/Rehire Hearing Canceled

Miami County official wants department review TROY - Miami County commissioners canceled a Tuesday public hearing on a retired water/wastewater superintendent's request to be rehired, saying Sanitary Engineer Jim McGarry wants to review the department structure first.

Ex-Base Worker Guilty in Theft of $490,000

Diverted tuition refunds to her own use DAYTON - A former civilian employee at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $490,000 in tuition reimbursement payments during the same period she also stole $35,877 from NCR Inc.

Regional Headlines

ANOTHER NURSE AT STILLWATER FIRED DAYTON - A sixth Stillwater Center nurse was fired Tuesday after a state health department investigation into the failure of nurses involving care for a 12-year-old boy and the falsifying of his medical records.

Summer Trots Out Fall Temperatures

On Monday, the thermometer at the Dayton International Airport could only muster a reading of 68 degrees. That set a record for being the lowest high temperature recorded on July 26 in Dayton. It is quite impressive when you realize that records go back more than 100 years, and we broke the 1958 record of 74. Tuesday's high temperature of 65 was surprisingly not a record (63 set in 1968), but still almost 20 degrees below average.

Murder Suspect Sees Daughter Before Burial

Child killed by 5-year-old, officials say HAMILTON - In a secret operation and under heavy guard, a father jailed on a charge of aggravated murder was permitted to pay his last respects Tuesday to his 6-week-old daughter.

Indian Chief: Middletown 'Good Area' for Casino

Tribal leaders to decide where in state to build MIDDLETOWN - The chief of the Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma played it close to the vest Tuesday when asked about his visit to Middletown and the prospects for a casino.

Officials Downplay W. Nile Concerns

Hamilton man, 80, got virus from mosquito HAMILTON - The 80-year-old Hamilton man who became Ohio's first human fatality this year from West Nile virus died about 11 days ago, the city's public health director said Tuesday.

Butler County to Control Access to Public Highways

Plan aims at easing congestion in high-volume areas HAMILTON - A plan to reduce traffic congestion in Butler County by controlling access to public roadways will get a final public hearing Thursday before county commissioners.

Csu Loses Spot in Upward Bound Effort

Program prepares low-income kids for college WILBERFORCE - Darien Hemphill wanted to go to college on an academic scholarship like his older brother, Steven Sanders.

Terror Net Wide Enough to Catch Porn Buyers

Valley man charged as part of sweep LEBANON - No one is calling David Kinnison a terrorist.

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