💰 Montgomery County leaders reject tax cuts in favor of state-funded relief. Officials are pushing the Ohio General Assembly to expand statewide property tax relief programs rather than cutting local services. County Auditor Karl Keith opposes the "piggyback option" recently used by Butler County to cut $20.1 million in property taxes, arguing it would force schools and local governments to reduce services. Instead, Montgomery County officials support expanding homestead exemptions, limiting school levy growth, and creating targeted relief programs. Commissioner Judy Dodge suggests using the state's $3 billion rainy day fund to help homeowners struggling with last year's 34% property value increase.
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💔 Two men charged after pregnant woman's body found in plastic tote. Ricky Sheppard and James Rothenbusch face multiple felony charges including tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse following the death of 28-year-old Brittany Fuhr-Storms. According to investigators, the men left her body in a shower for days before placing it in a plastic container and abandoning it in Jackson Township, Ohio. Both suspects, currently held in Butler County Jail on bonds of $40,000 and $45,000 respectively, reportedly knew the victim was pregnant. The cause of death remains undetermined as the investigation continues.
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📅 Community events fill Preble County's fall calendar. Tickets are now on sale for the Eaton Fire/EMS Association Chicken Barbecue on October 5, with proceeds benefiting local emergency services. Other upcoming events include a Senior Resource Fair at Salem Church on October 4, Track 'N Treat at the ASK Playground on October 7, and the Black Walnut Festival in Camden on October 18-19. Residents should also note the city's leaf collection schedule beginning October 13, alternating weekly between east and west sides of Barron Street through November.
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Rustic cabin needs loving updates: This A-frame cottage at Lake Lakengren is listed at $129,900 and offers renovation potential with a total of .883 acres across two parcels, featuring a 2022 water heater but requiring updates throughout.
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