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1 day ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
The 1976 Fairfield High School graduate said he won’t seek a second term as mayor, run for city council nor ask to be put on a city commission or board. “I’m ready to give it up. I’ve achieved my goals. I’ll probably be playing more pickle ball,‘’ Rhodus said. The owner of Halo Branded Solutions, a global promotional product company, Rhodus said he plans to semi-retire – ‘You can’t really retire when you own a business’ – to spend more time with his grandchildren and wife, Lois.
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3 days ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
“These distinguished leaders exemplify the dedication, vision, and hard work that have been instrumental in the growth and success of our region along the I-75 Corridor,” said Joe Hinson, the chambers president and chief executive officer.
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5 days ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
Items will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – or until all the dumpsters are full, said Chuck Goins, assistant township administrator. Proof of township residency is required at both locations. “The community always comes out for this event – the residents mark the date on their calendar,‘’ Goins said.
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5 days ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
“The current system is nearly 25 years old and past the end of its useful life.”Police Chief Steve Maynard said the sirens have been tested and are all functioning properly. Replacing the sirens is a proactive measure to ensure reliable coverage. “There are no gaps, the entire city is covered,” Maynard said. “The equipment is antiquated and replacement parts are difficult – if not impossible – to find.
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1 week ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
ExploreThe store opens on Wawa Day, the 61st anniversary of the first Wawa store. Stores in Fairfield, Colerain Twp., Deerfield Twp., Huber Heights, Lebanon, Mason, Springdale, and Union Twp., are all slated to open before the end of the year as part of the Pennsylvania-based company’s expansion into Ohio. The next Wawa will open by the end of June in Fairfield at the intersection of Tylersville Road and Ohio Bypass 4. No other opening information is available, company officials said.
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1 week ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
“When one buys a house in a residential zone, they should be able to count on the property next door being used as a residence, not a business, Wesolowski said. “(They) don’t foster community. They don’t offer the opportunity for neighbors to know each other or form lasting relationships.
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2 weeks ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
“Anytime you go from a ‘R’ to a ‘B’, I’m excited,‘’ said Trustee Steve Schramm. Located on the south side of Princeton Road, east of Ohio 747, the project is being developed by Princeton Liberty LLC. There will be 49,500 square feet of space spread over five buildings. The three, one-story, buildings planned for the site range in size from 4,500 to 9,000 square feet each.
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2 weeks ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
The Erlanger-based home builder is sending a team to the Pickle Lodge in West Chester Twp. May 2 for its inaugural Cincinnati Corporate Clash. Up to 56 teams of two men and two women – including Fishcher Homes, GE Aviation and TEKsystems – are guaranteed to play at lease three games, said Mitch Dunn, co-founder of the lodge. “It will be interesting to see companies competing against one another. I expect it to be pretty competitive,‘’ Dunn said.
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2 weeks ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
“I think it’s important to Hamilton and Fairfield both to have this road open,‘’ Snyder said. “There are a lot of businesses and schools there that use the bridge. “People are tired of the detour and are happy to have it opened.” The road closed last June while contractor Sunesi Construction replaced the bridge deck, modified abutments and replaced their bearings, repaired and then repainted the steel beams and did other structural work.
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2 weeks ago | 
journal-news.com | Sue Kiesewetter
It was the middle level of three options presented to trustees in December, ranging in price from $3.2 million to $10 million. It is an increase from past paving budgets of around $3 million. “With inflation, $3 million is yielding less and less (in paving),” said Mike Huxsoll, community services director. Last year the township purchased Pavement Management Group’s software to help it evaluate the township’s 240 miles of roads, with an overall road condition rating of 64 out of 100.
