Obama says disability claim backlog shrinking for veterans
President Barack Obama told veterans that disability claim backlogs are easing and requests for aid have fallen about 20 percent since a peak of over 600000. Open houses this week prepare for the 2013 14 school year in Middletown as big Gerald Lucas is noted. Auction will feature items from Middletown High School star and 1960 Olympic gold medalist. Ohio AG reviews Canton mayor traffic stop for possible action.
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Al-Qaida in Yemen scrutinized amid post closures
The article considers how closing diplomatic posts abroad fuels questions about Al-Qaida in Yemen as a capable transnational terrorist threat. It references the Fort Hood shooting trial and the courtroom portrayal of a deadly attack at an Army base, noting the impact on U.S. security perceptions.
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Banks rely on fewer tellers as customers go mobile
Banks cut teller stations as customer migration to mobile and online platforms grows. Institutions expand branches with fewer tellers to speed service and reduce payroll while maintaining customer access and performance targets.
Public Safety on the Highway Patrol expands staff as tickets rise
Ohio Highway Patrol issued nearly 363000 speeding tickets last year, a 12.8 percent increase from 2011 and 11.8 percent above the five year average. Staffing has risen to about 1600 troopers, its highest since 2006, despite a recent retirements surge. The 70 mph rural Interstate limit may slightly ease pressure, but tickets remain high with peak holiday enforcement. TheMemorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day periods produced the most tickets, led by dates in 2012 such as May 25 and Aug 31.
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Anne Ralston
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Steve
Opez
Middletown Eyes Dispatch Consolidation To Cut Costs
Middletown officials consider merging the police and fire dispatch center with a neighboring county agency to offset a projected 1 million funding loss by end of 2014 as two federal grants expire. Police Chief David VanArsdale says the plan is exploratory and aimed at preserving professional dispatch service for officers firefighters and residents.
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Middletown Finance Subcommittee Begins Budget Talks
The Middletown Journal notes the city council finance subcommittee has started initial budget discussions and pledges ongoing in depth coverage of budget decisions and their impact on residents.
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