Free Coyle voting machines scooped up by 900 in Butler County
Butler County commissioners gave away 90 Coyle voting machines but 900 people lined up for free souvenirs. The machines, made by Martin A. Coyle, are being replaced by the Votomatic system for the June primary. Some buyers plan to store or use them in recreation rooms while others may scrap or repurpose them.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Votomatic
Computer Elections Systems
Coyle
D. Russel Lee Vocational School
Martin A. Coyle
Banners Displayed At Downtown Mall For Bicentennial
A joint Middletown effort by the Bicentennial Committee Mall Merchants Association Senior Citizens Center and mall management decorated the downtown mall rotunda with 12 foot banners. Bicentennial cloth and striped bunting were donated and 16 seniors sewed the pieces together for display through July 4.
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Middletown
Seniority drives Middletown teacher contract nonrenewals
The Middletown Board of Education plans not to renew 40 teachers for the next school year. Memos were mailed and about half were visited by Marion McEvoy, director of personnel. Notifications apply districtwide by seniority, with some newer staff possibly affected more in certain buildings. Attrition and leaves will extend into August, with some teachers potentially called back.
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Middletown Board of Education
Marion McEvoy
McEvoy
Police brief reports multiple thefts and incidents in area
A Citizens band radio valued at 999 was stolen, with burglars attempting three times to fake the unit at Hunter’s residence on Neverlander Lane. A 90 year old Eck Road resident reported an assault case, transport to hospital listed as fair. A ladder and two 14 foot extensions were reported stolen, and a tape player plus two tapes from a car. A Blue Ball Historical Society meeting invites locals for Bicentennial year history. A Cincinnati motorist faced a fault after a two car crash, damages estimated. School layoffs projected with 15-20 teachers on reduction in force lists across Middletown schools. notices indicate rehire by seniority, with varying impacts across campuses.
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Morris Hunter
Neverlander Lane
Hunter
WEGON
Park Street
Ramage
Eck Road
Weran
Hom
D. Jane Masselbach
Geer
Allied Transport
Vickie Burton
Grand Ave
Blue Ball
Cincinnati
Antoinette Larkin
Odell Marvin
15Th Avenue
Curtis
Marvin
Middletown Hospital
Larkin
Wassel
Youths Charged After Fatal Franklin Crash Involving Stolen Car
Franklin police charged 17 year old David A Johns of Aburndale Florida with involuntary manslaughter reckless operation failure to comply with order of police and receiving stolen property in Warren County Juvenile Court. The car fled a Winter Haven correctional center and crashed at Sixth and Main killing 17 year old Thomas F Kohler of Winter Haven.
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Franklin
David A Johns
Warren County Juvenile Court
Johns
Aburndale
Fla
Middletown Hospital
Lebanon
Thenger
Thomas F. Kohler
Winter Haven
Dismissal Policy in Teacher Bill Across Middletown Schools
Middletown city schools weigh Senate Bill 208 provisions that would expand hearing rights for nontenured teachers and make teacher evaluation standards negotiable. Local contract already mirrors much of the proposed law, with educators and administrators split on standard changes and potential costs. Charlies Caudill supports reform while Sam Dalton cautions about legal and financial impacts and stresses fairness in dismissal procedures. Ohio Education Association lobbyist Sandy Schwartz notes potential professional gains if teachers help shape standards.
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Ohio
House of Representatives
Boards of Education
House
Senate
Board of Education
Middletown Teachers Association
Sam Dalton
Ems
Charlies Caudill
Sandy Schwartz
Middletown Area News Highlights Local Events
In Middletown and surrounding area on Saturday April 10 1976 residents report community happenings. Officials announce developments, schools note activities, and local groups prepare for weekend events.
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