Middletown Lacks Citywide Tornado Warning Plan
Middletown remains the sole Butler County city without an official tornado warning system after 1974 Xenia tornado lessons. Fire Chief Vic Anvil says his department relies on limited, self contained measures and has not received official alerts. Franklin volunteers and hospital receive some warnings through ad hoc channels, but city officials have shown little momentum toward a formal plan.
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Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
Middletown
Franklin
National Weather Service
Canoeing Family Highlights Mack Kids Amid City Siren Debate
Jim Mack and family dominate as canoeists while Middletown debates a city warning system. Mrs. Lewis backs six outdoor sirens funded partly by a federal grant. officials cite cost and practicality. Police Chief Dwyer notes a need for a clear warning sound. The Mack clan, with four children racing in varied classes, plans to canoe during the Little Miami River race and summer Olympics viewing vacation.
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Karen Garloch
Hamilton
Fairfield
Oxford
Middletown
Butler County
Irene Lewis
Lewis
James Mack
Hobby Mack
United States Canoe Association
USCA
Livers
Wat
Oes
Mack
Chris
Kevin
Itor
Mary
Carolyn
Craig
Little Miami
Burglaries Strike Multiple Woodlawn Apartments and Businesses
Two Woodlawn Avenue apartments 1514 and 1516 were burglarized last evening with no forced entry. A television and a radio were taken from 1516 while 1514 lost a television. a nearby break-in at the Danner residence on Manley Street was interrupted by the resident. Additional incidents include a break-in at Vitori's Market garage and youths seen fleeing a Tytus Avenue home. A canoeing enthusiast Mack, with long local ties, discusses his passion and plans for the Little Miami National Cruise under club direction.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Rick Gustin
Woodlawn
Mark Richmond
Richmond
Gustin
Danner
Manley St
Danners
Don
Vitori
Tytus Ave
Lee
Mack
Proxmire criticizes wasteful government at Miami Hamilton talk
Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire urged reducing government waste while backing a strong military. He cited arms exports, named recent Golden Fleece winners, and praised civil rights advances. He also lauded women entering professions and urged learning to say no to government expansion. He avoided naming a Carter rival.
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Hamilton
Len Willam Proxmire
Wisconsin
Miami
Fae
Prox Mire
National Science Foundation
John XXIII School to Add Kindergarten Class
The John XXIII Board of Education approved a new kindergarten class at the east campus for the coming school year. The program will operate from September 8:30 to 11 am with a $170 tuition and $30 in fees plus a $10 deposit. Transportation may be provided to public school students. Principal Sister Josetta Weidner announced the plan.
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John XXIII Board of Education
St Mary's
St Ieee
Holy Trinity
John XXIII Eners
Josetta Weidner
Detecting a tornado on TV and radio guidance
The Ohio Insurance Institute warns Middletown lies in a tornado high risk area and provides steps to detect a tornado using a TV or radio. Tune channel 13, darken brightness, monitor for continuous visibility indicating a tornado within 20 miles, then seek shelter. If power fails switch to a battery radio and listen for continuous static.
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Ohio Insurance Institute
Middletown
Teen charged after alleged thefts and arrest
Police report Donesh teen Andrew Gomez of 6 W Ninth Ave charged with resisting arrest. He had fled from Marien Correctional Institution since March 19 19F4 and was a fugitive from justice, with prior drug conviction. Reports note thefts from vehicles on Hines Ave and German Road and a rack theft at Ray Ver Crewe store.
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Arnola Ginsen
Gerys Steak
Ray Ver Crewe
Yibern Raed
Roosevelt Bive
Thuredey
Eren Ng
Andrew Gomet
Ninth Ave
Perele Eng
Marien Correctional Institution
Mareh
Aec
Justice Gomez
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Woodwde Cemetery
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Bud) Steller
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