Stolen car crash kills youth in Franklin street collision
A 17 year old from Florida was killed when a reportedly stolen car crashed at Sixth and Main in Franklin. A second youth with minor injuries fled the wreck and was taken to Middletown Hospital. The occupants had been pursued by police after leaving a gas station with a full tank without paying. The car, later found to be stolen in Florida, was last seen in Franklin after eluding officers in Middletown.
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Murder trial begins as McClain faces Huff stabbing case
Jurors visited 905 Lincoln Ave in Middletown where Wallace Huff was stabbed to death. Fred McClain, 48, of 1303 Yankee Road, Middletown, is on trial for murder. Three witnesses testified they were at the Lincoln Street address the day of the slaying and that McClain and Huff argued. Witnesses described knife injuries and conflicting movements as Huff chased McClain. Judge Robert L. Marrs presides, with proceedings expected to continue tomorrow.
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Butler County Common Pleas
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Unclear local incident report with medical responses
Five individuals reported medical issues or distress incidents yesterday. Richard LeForce Colonel Breathing assistance and transport to hospital. Harriet Young admitted with serious chest pains. A spill near 2900 Central Ave triggered a system alarm. Hershel Ave and Weediewn Ave entries record hospital visits or declined aid.
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Grass blaze at Middletown High School
Dry brush fed a grass fire behind Middletown High School on Breiel Boulevard yesterday afternoon. Firemen arrived at 2 50 p.m. with limited access due to trees and terrain. Chief Vic Anvil credited the Jeep for aiding efforts and an ambulance provided manpower in fighting the blaze. Herbert Pfaff, 33, was treated at Middletown Hospital for an arm cut. no damage estimate was given.
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Butler County grand jury returns 35 indictments
Hamilton The April session of the Butler County grand jury returned 35 indictments after questioning 104 witnesses. Indictments include Middletown cases bound over from Municipal Court and charges against Roger Lee Waye, Percy M. Green, Larry Baker, Darrell Winkfield, Daniel W. Richardson, David M Riley, Spencer Ware, David L Ferguson, Allen Turner for offenses such as grand theft robbery rape breaking and entering and escape.
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Locust St
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Baltimore St
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Weaver Ave
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Woodside
Iddietown
Daniel W. Richardson
Roosevelt Ave
David M Riley
S. D St
Spencer Ware
S. Fourth St
Franklin
David L Ferguson
Victory Motel
Dayton
Drug defendant pleads guilty to single charge
Thane N. Lee, 33, of Middletown, admitted possession of heroin after three other drug counts were dropped in a Middletown case tied to a February 20 raid led by BCI and city officers. Lee testified for the state in its case against Charleston Quinn, who was convicted on four counts of selling heroin. Lee faces a minimum six months and up to five years, with sentencing set for April 21 after a presentence investigation.
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Frank Church Restored To Ohio Ballot In Primary Fight
Idaho Senator Frank Church was restored to Ohio's statewide primary ballot after a signature dispute. He remained on the ballot in 19 congressional districts. The issue centered on petitions with signatures from multiple counties. 122 signatures were added, lifting him above the 1,000 required. Alabama Governor George Wallace and former California Governor Ronald Reagan also gained some signatures but remained under the threshold. A ruling on Wallace and Reagan protests was scheduled next Wednesday.
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Parents of Tanya Wright Corrected in Journal Note
Wednesday's Middletown Journal notes the correction that Tanya Wright's parents are McCoy Wright and Mrs. John Maple, following her third place in the Middletown Noon Optimist Club girls oratorical contest.
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Middletown Noon Optimist Club
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John Maple
Crying for Help Task Force Planned for Dixie Heights
Two city commissioners propose a Dixie Heights task force after touring the neighborhood to study truck parking housing and zoning violations. City Manager Helsel will convene department heads as improvements to drainage and street conditions near Breiel Boulevard are planned.
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Ray Fening
Stanley Sorrell
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Dale Helsel
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Breiel Boulevard
Batsey Drive
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City Planning Commission
Roy White
Mary Lord
Breiel
Steve Dyer
Robert White
New City Building Parking Plan Sparks Pushback
City commissioners discussed landscaping and paving for the new city building A proposal to shift downtown parking to the city garage drew a chilly reception Commissioner Ray Fening proposed removing two co parking lots and directing staff and visitors to use the garage He argued against paving more land when the Recreation board already handles spaces
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Franklin Recreation Board Meeting Redirected To Next Week
The Franklin Recreation Board meeting, set for 7:30 p m next Thursday, was postponed from Saunders. Commissioner Mary Alice Mack weighed allowing park access in a city garage and suggested offering free closer parking for visitors. A parking lot paving project and use of federal Block Grant funds were discussed.
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