Tuesday, September 18 2012 9:10 PM EDT2012-09-19 01:10:58 GMT
The director of Butler County Children Services is on paid administrative leave. Jeff Centers was told on Tuesday that his leave is for an indefinite period of time. The move comes amid allegations thatMore >>
The director of Butler County Children Services is on paid administrative leave. More >>
Tuesday, September 18 2012 6:26 PM EDT2012-09-18 22:26:48 GMT
The Middletown couple charged with child endangering after allegedly locking their daughter in a basement was in court on Tuesday. Joanna and Shawn Blackston both pleaded not guilty to charges of childMore >>
The Middletown couple charged with child endangering after allegedly locking their daughter in a basement was in court on Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, September 13 2012 2:33 AM EDT2012-09-13 06:33:17 GMT
BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Commissioners office discovered that many errors were made in a Middletown case where a father and step-mother locked their 12-year old daughter in a basementMore >>
Butler County Commissioners are calling for a complete reorganizing of Children Services.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 6:16 AM EDT2012-07-17 10:16:17 GMT
A Middletown couple is set to appear in court Monday afternoon for allegedly locking a child in an unfinished basement. Joanna and Shawn Blackstone will have their preliminary hearings at the MiddletownMore >>
A Middletown couple is set to appear in court Monday afternoon for allegedly locking a child in an unfinished basement.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:01:42 GMT
An Akron man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Tuesday and ordered to pay more than $15 million in restitution for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme.More >>
An Akron man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Tuesday and ordered to pay more than $15 million in restitution for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:46:23 GMT
Cavs fans are invited to gather at Bar Louie in downtown Cleveland (1352 W. 6th St.) for the Official Cavaliers 2013 NBA Draft Lottery.More >>
Cavs fans are invited to gather at Bar Louie in downtown Cleveland (1352 W. 6th St.) for the Official Cavaliers 2013 NBA Draft Lottery Night presented by Budweiser on Tuesday, May 21 starting at 6:00 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:03 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:03:23 GMT
Tuesday and Wednesday, City of Akron attorneys will be at different Akron community centers to talk to residents about what they can do if they are on the list of people whose information was compromisedMore >>
Tuesday and Wednesday, City of Akron attorneys will be at different Akron community centers to talk to residents about what they can do if they are on the list of people whose information was compromisedMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:55:47 GMT
The Lorain County Coroner says the body found on Lexington Avenue near 37th Street Friday has been identified as that of 17-year-old Deandre McDowell.More >>
The Lorain County Coroner continues to investigate the cause of death for a 17-year-old boy.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:06:59 GMT
The Beachwood City Council made it clear, the increase will happen. But it's not official just yet. So how big of an issue is this to local residents? Judging by the number of people speaking out atMore >>
The Beachwood City Council made it clear, the increase will happen. But it's not official just yet.
So how big of an issue is this to local residents? Judging by the number of people speaking out at the city council meeting here -- not that big.More >>
HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) -
The Butler County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to appoint a new director of Butler County Children's Services.
The former director, Jeff Centers, is currently on paid administrative leave after officials discovered several errors were made in the Middletown case involving a father and step-mother who allegedly locked their 12-year-old daughter in a basement.
Jerome Kearns, who is the current director of Butler County Job and Family Services, is now also the Director of Children's Services, effective immediately.
Joanna and Shawn Blackston, the couple involved in the basement case, have pleaded not guilty. They are scheduled to go to trial on Nov. 12.
FOX19's Cory Stark will have more on this story on the FOX19 Evening News at 6:30 p.m.
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:09:12 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:20:55 GMT
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back. The credit card offers never stop coming, however,More >>
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:14:26 GMT
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses. Doctors say one of the most important tests for women is the mammogram. Over the pastMore >>
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses.More >>
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Jerome Kearns (Source: Butler County Job and Family Services)
