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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2005
Page
20
Valley View Schools seek renewal of a 0.75 percent income tax, extending five years and generating about $1.5 million yearly. Superintendent Sherry Parr says no new money, aiming to maintain current programs and maybe restore some cut services, while cautious about state budget impacts.
The council discusses a charter amendment to restore a 1.5 percent local income tax credit, warning it could trigger serious service cuts or layoffs if approved. A fire department budget shortfall and potential merging options loom as residents push back, with ties to street projects and police work.
Westlake city manager Tony Titterington, a 2002 Trenton leader earning about 80 000 annually, was named one of three finalists for the Kent post. Police Chief Rodney Hale praised his talent, noting Trenton benefited from his background. He holds a BA in public administration from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati, and previously led New Lebanon. He and his wife Kathy have three daughters.
Shelley Meehan, Middletown supervisor, praises dispatcher Gibson who grew up listening to scanners and favors midnight shifts. Gibson, a Middletown High School graduate with a husband and two children, notes the job’s stress and reward while a city report cites a car theft case involving a teen and several arrests.
In Lebanon a 6 year old boy died when a heavy collapsible table crushed him during an after school Prime Time program at Louisa Wright Elementary. The YMCA admits inspectors failed to flag the hazard earlier and notes staff directed children to stay clear while tables were moved. The Bennetts formed a foundation and pushed for safety bills though no suit against the school or manufacturers has been answered.
John Cunningham 74 of Middletown died April 20 2005 arrangements incomplete Hall Jordan Pretty Memorial Chapel contact Joseph Cunningham 513 424 9587 Frank "Frankie Baby" Drule 89 of York South Carolina and formerly of Middletown Ohio died April 20 2005 Greene Funeral Home assisting the family Leah H Riggle 68 of Eaton Ohio died April 19 2005 memorial service Saturday 10 AM Greenbriar Nursing Center Nein Thompson Funeral Home serving the family
Michael W Stange age 29 of Hamilton Ohio died April 18 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital Day ton Ohio He was born in Cincinnati January 29 1976 to Michael and Carolyn Stange He worked at Stange Tree Service and attended Our Lady of the Holy Name Tren ton He is survived by four children his parents his former spouse Janet Hughes and Everly Stange four siblings numerous relatives and friends A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name Church Trenton Ohio at 9 am Saturday April 23 2005 Burial at St Mary Cemetery St Bernard Ohio Visitation 5 to 8 pm Friday at Colligan Funeral Home Hamilton Donations may be sent to the family at 4068 Withrow Road Hamilton Ohio 45011
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