Cruise Ins To Be Held Fridays
Cruise Ins will be held every Friday night in Blanchester. These events will begin this May.
More information will be posted soon.
Blanchester Historical Society Studies Houses
The Blanchester Area Historical Society held it's meeting on Feb. 26 at the Blanchester Public Library. The main topic of conversation was finding information relating to the age of houses in the area.
The museum and library are open from 11 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Another interesting topic was the subject of Catalog Houses, which were sold by Sears and other companies from 1908 until about 1940.
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State Wrestling Update
Blanchester's Jake Howe and Alex Panno at state wrestling tournament:
UPDATED:
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Tournament Brackets - 119-pound Class
Won 1, Lost 2
Alex Panno Matches:
Won 7-5 against Mitchell Dandurand
Loss to Mike Kovach pin in 4:40
Loss to Travis Wooten Major Decision 12-2
Tournament Brackets - 145-pound Class
Won 3, Lost 2, Finished 8th Place
Jake Howe's Matches:
Won Major Decision 13-2 against Alex Betts
Loss to Zach Nelson pin in 3:39
Won Major Decision 16-5 against Lou Leiby
Loss to Aaron Hunter 15-12
Loss to Zachary Kosky 6-2
State Wrestling Update
Blanchester's Jake Howe and Alex Panno won their first matches in Thursday's state wrestling tournament.
At the 119-pound class Alex Panno defeated Mitchell Dandurand of Bascom Hopewell-Loudon by a 7-5 decision. Panno will now take on Mike Kovach of Bedford St. Peter Chanel.
At the 145-pound class Jake Howe earned a 13-2 major decision over Alex Betts of Bloomdale Elmwood. Now, Howe faces a big challenge taking on Madison Plains’ Zach Nelson in the quarterfinals.
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And Two Wrestlers Remain...
In keeping with the tradition of Blanchester wrestling, two young men advanced this weekend to the State Tournament. Alex Panno, at the 119-pound weight class and Jake Howe, at the 145-pound weight class, both finished third.
Also worth mentioning, Jeff Panno, at the 160-pound weight class, finished sixth.
The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center will host the event on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Blanchester FFA at National Convention
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Blanchester Wrestling Takes 1st Place
Congradulations to the following ten wrestlers who qualified for the District Tournament:
Alex Panno (119) - 1st Place
Jake Howe (145) - 1st Place
Jeff Panno (160) - 2nd Place
Doug Smith (285) - 2nd Place
Josh Cioca (125) - 3rd Place
Kaleb Runyon (152) - 3rd Place
Jeff Richardson (171) - 3rd Place
Tim Smithson (189) - 3rd Place
Thomas Deaton (103) - 4th Place
Brandon Shoemaker (215) - 4th Place
They will compete on Friday at Kettering Fairmont High School.
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Tournament Game Postponed
The Blanchester boys basketball tournament game tonight has been postponed, according to BHS athletic director Ron Duncan.
The Wildcats will now play 8 p.m. Thursday night against Felicity at Sycamore High School.
Wrestling Results-Southern Buckeye Conference
Blanchester goes home with two 2nd Place finishes.
103-pound division - Thomas Deaton 2nd Place with a loss of 8-6.
Heavyweight division - Doug Smith, 2nd Place with a loss of 3-1.
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Local Champs
Wilmington News Journal
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Basketball Page Updated
The scores have been updated. Click here for the best and most complete Blanchester basketball scores and articles.
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Blanchester Wrestling
Reading-Blanchester finale pitting No. 1 vs. No. 2
Enquirer Article
Habitat Homes Dedicated
New homes dedication Sunday afternoon. The homes are on North Broadway in Blanchester.
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Ready for Uniforms?
The school board discussed the idea of requiring uniforms for Blanchester students. The goals for 2008 were also discussed.
WNJ Article
First Meeting Held Since Election
Committee Appointments discussed
WNJ Article
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Administrator Served in Iraq
Steve Casper, administrator of the Continental Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Blanchester, was one who saw some of the beauty.
WNJ Article-The beauty of Iraq
Mayor/Council Sworn In
Wilmington News Journal
Chad Hollon was sworn in as Blanchester's new mayor on Saturday night at Blanchester High School. He will take office on January 1, 2008.
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Community Christmas Dinner (UPDATED)
The third annual Blanchester Community Christmas dinner was a great success with the largest number of persons being served, said Jim Johnson, who helps plan the dinner each year.
Link:
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Original:
Blanchester citizens are invited to the 3rd annual Community Christmas Dinner. The dinner will be served from 11 AM to 2 PM on December 22 at the Community Center. The meal is free of charge.
Link:
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Local Business Helps Needy
American Showa associates, participated in the drive to help Blanchester area needy for Christmas.
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Chase Ends in Midland Crash
After the driver of a Suburban stopped at the scene of a truck in the ditch at Carter Howell Road near Blanchester, his own vehicle was stolen.
The chase entered Wilmington, Clarksville and then onto U.S. 22 from Clarksville Road.
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Midland Levys...a Tie?
Just another example that every vote counts!
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A new restaurant may be coming to Blanchester?
Annoucement made to council...
A developer has purchased a 7 1/2 acre parcel of land on state Route 28, between the Kroger Superstore and the Blanchester schools.
WNJ Article
Council Meeting Notes
Blanchester bank donates $10,000 for playground equipment
Other business...
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Blanchester Senior Citizens Christmas Party
The Blanchester Senior Citizen will hold a short meeting at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The meeting will be held at the Senior Center 707 N. Broadway in Blanchester and will be followed by a Christmas party and dinner.
Coping with Loss during the Holiday Season
Debbie Culberson discusses how she copes with loss during the holiday season:
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A Historic Ride
Cincinnati, Milford & Blanchester Traction Co., 1906
A passenger and freight line that started near SR 133 and SR 123 and ran along SR 133 toward Woodville and Edenton.
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Blanchester Wrestling Finished 2nd at Roger Bacon
The Blanchester High School wrestling team finished second at the Roger Bacon Duals this weekend, going 5-1 in the event.
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Blanchester's Brent Keith
Keith is a 1998 Blanchester High School graduate. The country artist sings Looking for a Road, the theme song of the new movie, Dale.
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Blanchester Chamber Awards Presented
Mike Cottle - Businessman of the Year
Sandy McDonald - Businesswoman of the Year
Tina Fischer - Citizen of the Year
Elmer Williams and Chad Hollon were presented service awards for their contributions to the community. Jim Krusling, chamber president, presented the awards.
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FFA Honored at Council Meeting
Mayor Tom White presented a proclamation declaring the week of Nov. 11 as Blanchester FFA Chapter Week in the village of Blanchester.
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Blanchester Elects New Mayor
After serving on the Blanchester Council for the past 10 years, Chad Hollon was elected mayor of Blanchester Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007.
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Carrie Culberson Case in News Again
Local 12 News aired a story about the latest in the search for Carrie Culberson... Could Vince Doan Go Free? Maybe, if he gives details of the murder.
UPDATED: 11/02/2007 - Links to video and story
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| State Route 28 to be Closed Starting Friday
State Route 28 near Blanchester will be
closed for three days beginning 6 p.m. Friday
until 6 a.m. Monday. The road will be closed
from Gustin-Rider Road to state Route 123
to install new drainage across state Route 28.
The detour is: westbound state Route 28 traffic
to east on state Route 132 to south on state
Route 123 and eastbound state Route traffic
to north on state Route 123 to west on state
Route 132.
Bill Martin No Longer a Chrysler Dealership
Many other Greater Cincinnati dealerships have either consolidated or closed.
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Inabnitt named new Goshen football coach
Former Blanchester football coach, Nick Inabnitt was named head football coach of the Goshen Warriors March 5, 2008.
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Midland Levy Fails Again
As you may remember, this levy failed, then tied in November of last year. As reported in the Wilmington News Journal on Dec. 14, when an uncounted stack of ballots were counted, the levy ended in a tie. The levy was then put on the March Primary ballot. See the link below:
Count before absentee: (Fails by 7)
Midland Village Current Expenses
(Vote For Not More Than ) 1
(WITH 1 OF 1 PRECINCTS COUNTED)Count % of vote
FOR THE TAX LEVY. . . . . . . . . 15 40.54
AGAINST THE TAX LEVY. . . . . . . 22 59.46
Count after absentee: (Fails by 1)
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Midland Village Current Expenses
(Vote For Not More Than ) 1
(WITH 1 OF 1 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
FOR THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . . .. 21
AGAINST THE TAX LEVY. . . . . . . 22
Previous Vote
Three Coldwell Banker Realtors Honored
According to the Wilmington News Journal:
The Clinton County Board of Realtors recently held its annual dinner where recognition was accorded to those who attained the highest level of sales performance. Among those recognized were Troy Brown, Tony Falgner and Carmen Brown of Blanchester, sales associates of Coldwell Banker Roger’s Realty. “The Award of Distinction designation is the highest honor our sales associates can achieve here in Clinton County,” said Roger Brown, broker of Coldwell Banker Roger’s Realty.
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Historic House Discussion
“An Introduction to the Styles of Houses in Blanchester” will be held at the Blanchester Public Library at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Dates in Blanchester History
Summary of the Blanchester area from 1782 to the present:
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Chamber to Hold Special Planning Meeting
The Blanchester Public Library will host a special planning meeting for the Blanchester Area Chamber of Commerce.
The area businesses are invited to this planning meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 where they can provide input on how the chamber can better serve you.
New Officers for 2008 are:
President - Chris Owens (Blanchester Public Library)
Vice-President - Steve Casper (Continental Manor)
Treasurer - Peggy Scott (National Bank and Trust)
Secretary - Jeff Weiner (Blanchester Care Center)
For more information on the meeting or about becoming a member, call Chris Owens at 783-3585.
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Blood Pressure Clinic in Blanchester
The Clinton County Health Department will hold blood pressure clinics from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Blanchester Friendship Acres.
Clinics also will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday at the county health department.
The health department will be closed Feb. 18 for Presidents’ Day.
Blanchester Parks and Recreation IS BUSY!
Wilmington News Journal
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Blanchester Area Historical Society to Meet
WHAT:
Review of historical society activities during 2007.
Election of officers and five positions on the Board of Directors will be filled during the meeting.
Plans for 2008 will be shared and will include programs for meetings and tours planned and other projects.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Blanchester Municipal Building - Community Room
CONTACT: Blanchester Area Historical Society, 206 W. Main St., Blanchester, OH 45107
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Basketball Coverage
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High School Boys & Girls Scores!
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UPDATED: 11/07/2007 - Counts Posted
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Blanchester FFA is No. 1
UPDATED: 11/1/2007
See page 8A of the Wilmington News Journal for pictures and full coverage.
The Blanchester FFA has been named the Number 1 chapter in the nation. The FFA won the national honor with its Models of Innovation in Community Development program. This is not the first time Blanchester's FFA has won top honors. In 2003, the Blanchester FFA was named the No. 1 chapter for its Models of Innovation in Student Development.
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Changes at Bill Martin’s
Bill Martin's Auto Center, located at 204 South Broadway in Blanchester will no longer own a GM franchise representing Chevrolet, Buick, and Pontiacs. For 23 years, since 1984, Bill Martin’s has sold and serviced many cars and trucks in the area.
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BHS Band Receives Donation
Check for $1,000 to the Blanchester High School Marching Band...
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Annual Chamber Board Meeting to be Held Nov 12
On November 12 the businessman, businesswoman, and citizen of the year will be honored at the annual board meeting of the Blanchester Area Chamber of Commerce.
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