Charter schools score poorly in national test comparison
Washington reports show charter school students trailing peers in reading and math across fourth grade, with only 25 percent proficient versus 30 percent in traditional public schools. Urban charters also underperform, prompting quotes from Middletown educators about students arriving already behind and efforts to close gaps.
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Washington
Education Department
Middletown-area
Eric Kaufman
Life Skills Center
Middletown
Kaufman
Ed Lemmert
Summit Academy Community School
Woman Survives Dual Shooting by Husband in Hamilton
Amy Rezos, 35, survived two gunshot attacks by her estranged husband Christopher Rezos in Liberty Township. He is jailed on two counts each of attempted murder kidnapping and felonious assault plus one count aggravated burglary, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with a court date set for September 14.
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Amy Rezos
David
Liberty Township
Rezos
Christopher Rezos
Butler County
Hamilton
Christopher
Earli
Middletown
Income tax bump back on Nov ballot
Middletown City Council voted 6 to 1 to place a 0.25 percent income tax increase on the November 2 ballot. The proposal would raise about 2.9 million annually, sunset after 10 years, funding road repairs and matching funds for Issue II projects. Council members argued over duration to balance credibility and benefits for 20 to 25 road segments, while some stressed the measure must go to voters.
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David Schiavone
Noah Powers
Schiavone
Powers
David Mick
Middletown
Nancy Nix
City Eyes Red Light Cameras To Enforce Traffic Rules
A city proposes installing red light cameras to catch violators and improve intersection safety. Officials say the program would require funding, procurement, and citizen input before deployment on major corridors.
Ohio Seniors Boost ACT Scores Amidst Math Science Gaps
Ohio class of 2004 shows a small rise in the ACT composite to 20.9, beating the national average slightly while revealing persistent weaknesses in science and math. Ohio’s average hits 21.4, unchanged for six years, as college officials note ongoing preparedness concerns and increased campus support.
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Cial
ACT
Ohio
Sinclair Community College
Wright State University
Middletown native promotes new CD on country tour
Middletown native Otis Gobbs launches a nationwide swing to promote his CD One Day Our Whispers. A page C1 feature notes the tour as part of the Journal's entertainment scene and highlights his hometown roots.
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Otis Gobbs
Ex-wife leads cops to Middletown bank robbery suspect
Daniel Waggoner, 31, accused of robbing the Fifth Third Bank branch at Kroger on Towne Boulevard in Middletown. His ex wife spotted his black truck near the scene and later led detectives to Xenia, where he was arrested before afternoon. Waggoner has prior bank robbery convictions.
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Middletown
Xenia
Fifth Third Bank
Kroger
Towne Boulevard
Waggoner
Frank Hensley
Ohio 122
Hendrickson Road
Hensley
Elliott Drive
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