🎃 Halloween fun doesn't have to involve alcohol at Miami University. The Miami Student offers alternatives for those who prefer sober celebrations during Halloweekend, including pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and a drag show. Sports enthusiasts can catch hockey games against Arizona State, while film buffs might enjoy watching "Frankenstein" with live orchestral accompaniment. For homebodies, hosting a fall-themed dinner party provides a perfect excuse to dress up while avoiding the crowded Uptown scene.
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🗳️ Conservative PACs battle for influence in local school board races. The national 1776 Project PAC has endorsed five Miami Valley school board candidates who align with its conservative education priorities. Local parents expressed concern about outside influence, with one Miamisburg parent stating boards should represent local families, not DC-based political committees. Meanwhile, opposing endorsements came from Ohioans United For Public Education PAC, which has contributed over $430,000 to the state's largest teachers union. The 1776 Project has raised $2.2 million this year and endorsed over 70 candidates across 10 states.
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💰 Ohio superintendents warn against unbalanced property tax reform. Preble County school leaders are pushing back against proposed funding cuts that would strip $4.4 million from local education budgets. They argue that decades of state policy has unfairly shifted the tax burden from businesses to farmers and homeowners, who now pay 70% of school property taxes compared to 47% in 1991. Despite inflation, state education funding has declined since 2000, while schools face increasing costs for special education, transportation, safety, and mental health services. The superintendents call for balanced reform that protects both taxpayers and essential community services.
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