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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
9
Kay Hurston resumes her former role as parking control officer patrolling the downtown area on a three wheel motorcycle. Yellow tickets are issued as metered parking and 90 minute zones are enforced from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. after a long staffing gap since December 1975.
Break in at Central Elementary on First Avenue and Garfield Street ransacked offices including nurse and janitor areas. lounge machine opened, only change stolen. Mayfield Elementary door found open but no intrusion. Air Way store on University Boulevard netted five cases of motor oil valued at 75 dollars. Big Muffler Shop on First Avenue damaged with 18 inch hole. $15 in desk change stolen from a pop machine.
A 22 year old motorcyclist James Cummings of 4534 Shawnray Drive was injured in a collision with a pickup near Winton Street and Lefferson Road. He was treated at Middletown Hospital for chest injuries. the truck driver was uninjured. The vehicles were badly damaged.
Two girls ages 1 and 12 say an older boy pulled a switchblade and threatened them for 15 cents on Charles Street last evening. He left then returned with the knife as officers searched the area.
After seven months in operation, Middletown police report little measurable crime reduction from the Neighborhood Watch program, though 455 residents are now blockwatchers and many assist the narcotics bureau. Captain Kon VanArsdale aims for 500 and seeks a $40,000 grant for expansion.
Ed Cox reports 30 499 swimmers across Sunset Yankee and Douglas pools in July up 10 percent from June and higher than July 1975. Sunset accounts for 21 606, Yankee 7 438, Douglas 1 455 with June total 27 332. Peak days hit Sunset 1 250 and Yankee 461 on July 15. Douglas 130 on July 11.
Village leaders hear solicitor opinion that Harlan Hedger of Franklin remains responsible for paving extensions in Hedger's Addition except High Street. A 1960 ordinance may apply. Hedger’s 1954 plat and owner signatures cited. Fire Chief post discussed as 24 firefighters back Larry Hollenbaugh. voting planned. Sewer project hearing noted with $200,000 cost and $150,000 federal aid. Bids sought for old police cruiser. Mary Kay Drive dedication tabled pending inspections.
Cincinnati fire chief accuses three Riverfront Coliseum leaders Brian Heekin Richard Morgan and James Madgett of failing to follow ten safety orders. About 2 000 ticketless revelers caused a 45 minute disturbance with 10 arrests as doors and aisles were reportedly blocked. Court appearance set August 16 in Hamilton County Criminal Court.
A Middletown man was among 10 people arrested by Butler County deputies at the I 75 southbound rest area just south of Ohio 63. The group, mostly from the Hamilton Cincinnati area, faced charges including public indecency sexual imposition soliciting prostitution and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after a stake out following complaints of sexual activity at the site.
The Lebanon Citizens National Bank seeks the largest expansion in its 100 year history filing with the comptroller of the currency to open three branches in Warren County Mason Ohio 42 Maineville Ohio 48 and Roachester Ohio 123 US 22 serving Morrow Roachester area Bank president Howard Wilson cites convenient service and clearer market definition The plan would mark the third expansion in two years following a 1974 branch and a South Lebanon location 1977 openings anticipated.
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