Butler County News Of Note

Miami University students scared by ‘creepy clowns’

Oxford, Ohio —Cincinnati Enquirer reported on Sept. 30 that Greater Cincinnati had “multiple episodes of clown-related mischief,” following similar crimes around the country. Police made seven arrests and officials in Fairfield Township and Sycamore Township investigated threats. On Sunday night, multiple students were reported to have called the Oxford Police Department with sightings of people dressed as clown harassing students. This is an ongoing investigation.

Miami football loses 17-7 to Ohio University

Oxford, Ohio —Wdtn.com reported Miami University football team’s 17-7 loss against Ohio University Saturday afternoon during Parent’s Weekend. Miami allowed a 33-yard field goal with 11:52 remaining in the first half. Ohio Bobcats then made a 9-yard touchdown rush to put the score at 10-0 with 8:14 left in the half. Miami’s RedHawks came back stronger in the second half, completing a 12-yard touchdown pass with only 4:09 left in the third quarter. Going into the last quarter Miami trailed Ohio 10-7. But with 1:30 left on the clock, Ohio’s defensive end recovered a fumble, resulting in a touchdown.

Jungle Jim’s Pharmacy creates program to help heroin addicts

Butler County, Ohio —Jungle Jim’s Pharmacy wants to help heroin addicts, according to the Hamilton Journal-News. The retailer offers “comfort packets” with medications that treat the symptoms heroin addicts face during withdrawal.

According to the Journal-News, Butler County is close to passing the 189 overdose-related deaths of 2015. Jason Groves, the director of addiction services for Jungle Jim's Pharmacy, assembled these packets along with his associate Taylor Hutcheson. Each contain treatments and medications that doctors and hospitals around the state can quickly give patients.

“The packet contains Vivitrol, a drug that is really helping fight addiction,” said Groves. “A person gets the injection once a month and it stops cravings and blocks the body’s opioid receptors, so even if users try to get high they don’t feel it.”

"Comfort packets” are covered by some insurance plans and Groves said uninsured persons won’t be turned away.

Enquirer’s ‘Accused’ podcast about Miami student murder hits No. 1 on iTunes

Cincinnati —“Accused: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes,” a podcast series that reinvestigates the 1978 murder of a 23-year-old Miami University student, Elizabeth Andes, published the final podcasts on Thursday. This eight-episode podcast reached the No. 1 spot on iTunes podcasts nationwide. The first true-crime podcast from The Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com has been downloaded more than 430,00 times on Soundcloud.

On Sunday, The Enquirer published a 16-page special section that includes much, but not all, of the podcast script. The online presentation of the project includes multiple links and exhibits related to the case.

Middletown parachute jump breaks world record for cancer awareness

Middletown, Ohio — The Journal-News covered the world record for jumping with the largest flag flown under a parachute. Larry Compton and Team Fastrax jumped with a 18,000-square-foot, purple flag in honor of cancer awareness. The lavender flag was chosen so that the jump would bring awareness to all cancers. “The biggest concern is the shear weight of the pack,” Compton said. The jump was in honor of Team Fastrax members John Hart II, David Hart, John Hart III and Alex Hart’s sister, Jennifer Rose Schaffer, who died in April from pancreatic cancer.

Miami recognizes October as National Cyber Security Month

Oxford, Ohio — National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins Tuesday at Miami University's Armstrong Student Center (ASC). IT Services wants students and faculty to know how to protect their personal information. The whole month will focus on security, creating awareness about the threats and vulnerabilities of computer systems, and understanding how to protect data information and systems. The Oxford, Hamilton and Middletown campuses will offer information booths from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on:

• Oct. 4 at ASC slant walk, 2nd floor.
• Oct. 11 at Middletown campus, Johnston Hall.
• Oct. 19 at ASC slant walk, 2nd floor.
• Oct. 26 at Hamilton campus, Schwarm Hall.