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🌱 Lebanon OSHP Post details deadly five-vehicle crash on I-75

Lebanon, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Lebanon! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lebanon OSHP Post details deadly five-vehicle crash on I-75
  • How a pulled park levy and key resignation could affect you
  • How Martin Russell’s quiet work reshaped Warren County before his exit

Also on today's calendar: Stories and Crafts and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A couple of t-storms; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lebanon OSHP Post investigating a five-vehicle fatal crash on I-75 in Warren County (highlandcountypress.com) — A fatal five-vehicle crash on I-75 near Franklin early Tuesday is being investigated by the Lebanon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, leaving one driver dead and several others seriously injured. The detailed report outlines how the chain-reaction collision unfolded, where victims were transported, and which local police, fire, EMS, and county agencies assisted at the scene.
   

2. Warren County Admin Resigns, Fair Results, And Park Board Discussed At Aug., 4th Meeting (warrencountypost.com) — Warren County commissioners meeting in Lebanon accepted County Administrator Martin Russell’s resignation, effective Aug. 28, and heard strong preliminary financial results from the 2026 county fair. They also discussed the park board’s decision to pull a proposed levy and how future park board appointments could shape any new tax requests affecting local residents.
   

3. A Quiet Hand Behind Warren County's Growth Has Taken A New Position In MIddletown (warrencountypost.com) — Lebanon and Warren County residents are seeing a key behind-the-scenes economic development leader, Martin Russell, leave his role as county administrator on Aug. 28 to become an assistant city manager in Middletown. The story explains how his work on projects like Warren County Sports Park, Peters Cartridge redevelopment, and local bond financing will continue shaping jobs, tourism, and public infrastructure long after his departure.
   

4. From the front row of Greater Cincinnati's arts scene (citybeat.com subscription) — Lebanon arts lovers can look forward to Lebanon Theatre Company’s new season, including August, October, and December productions at its South Mechanic Street venue. The broader guide highlights dozens of Greater Cincinnati theater, dance, music, and visual art events running through late 2026, giving Lebanon residents many options for nearby cultural outings.
   

5. 2 Lebanon Correctional Institution employees charged in connection with inmate's death (wcpo.com) — Two staff members at Lebanon Correctional Institution have been charged after inmate LaSelle Allen died following a fight with his cellmate, including allegations of excessive pepper spray use and delayed medical checks. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate, while Allen’s family in Lebanon’s orbit is pushing for more accountability.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 7
  • LJHS Open House (L-Z)
    Lebanon Junior High Lebanon, OH 45036
    8:30 am
    • Monday August 10
  • New Teacher Orientation (No School)
    Lebanon City Lebanon, OH 45036
  • Stories and Crafts →
    Lebanon Public Library, 101 S Broadway St, Lebanon
    1:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 12
  • Staff Professional Day (No School)
    Lebanon City Lebanon, OH 45036
  • ACT Prep Series →
    Lebanon Public Library, 101 S Broadway St, Lebanon
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • Teacher Work Day (Grades No School
    Lebanon City Lebanon, OH 45036
  • Conferences Grades 1-4, Kindergarten and Preschool
    Lebanon City Lebanon, OH 45036

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has someone lost a beautiful , well fed, loving, declawed cat?
    He has been on my back porch for a few days. Please help me find his family. He obviously is a families cat (Nextdoor Countryside Dr)
  • Well started working out in july at 520lbs now on August 4th i weigh 475.
    3 its not much but its better than nothing video on my new channel are coming. (Nextdoor Monroe Road)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lebanon. Apply here.
  • Cedarview Rehabilitation and Nursing posted a job opening for Housekeeper- FT/PT in Lebanon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lebanon here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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