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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 2005
Page
9
Central Avenue between Gideon Road and Breiel Boulevard fully reopened Friday morning after Middletown crews finished repairs from a Tuesday 12 inch water main break. The leak flooded yards, the roadway, and Fire Station 5, causing the road to crumble during the incident in the 4400 block of Central Avenue.
Carolyn Blanton, 34, of Farmersville, ran a red light at the Ohio 122 Dixie Highway intersection around 9:50 a.m. Friday, colliding with a truck driven by James Patrick, 39, of 1402 Woodlawn Ave. Both were taken to Middletown Regional Hospital. Patrick was treated and released. Blanton’s condition was unavailable.
Middletown firefighters responded to a Friday 3500 block Jewell Avenue incident where a semi tractor trailer burned under the sleeper and cab. Fire Marshal Khayo investigated suspected arson after a prior dispute. vehicle damage is estimated at 6000 dollars with 2500 dollars contents loss.
Former Hood's Market at the junction of Eighth Avenue and Yankee Road was demolished on Friday. The item appears on Page B2 along with Bishop Fenwick High School winning the 22nd Annual High School Mock Trial Competition in Hamilton and advancing to the state level.
Madison Board of Education moves to place a property tax levy on the May ballot seeking 1.1 million annually for five years, about 7.5 mills certified by Butler County auditor. Treasurer Bill Richardson notes prior income tax proposals failed, adding funds are needed to cover operating costs and avoid 2006-07 cuts. Superintendent Jan Kesselring says a second November ballot option is required by law.
First place winner Ayanna Morgan correctly answers a question as James Smith listens during the African American History Achievement Contest at Taft Elementary School in Middletown. Morgan answered more questions correctly and was named this year's winner.
Springboro school officials vow an 80 day campaign to persuade voters to approve a 10.46 mill emergency operating levy in May. The levy funds 7.2 million for ongoing operations and district growth, with two new elementary schools expansions and extra teachers. If rejected, cuts may follow. homeowners could pay about 320 more annually for a 100 000 dollar property, totaling 499 including bond costs.
Lebanon Ohio Dave Gully Deputy Administrator effective May 1 will become Warren County administrator after Bob Price retires June 16. Salary about 94000 dollars, slightly above Deerfield Township pay. Gully moved from West Chester after boosting growth in southwest Ohio communities.
The Rev. Charles Mentrup, principal at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, announced he will leave at year end after eight years. He will remain as pastor at St. Mary Church in Franklin, a feeder parish to Fenwick. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will appoint a replacement principal with input from faculty and alumni.
A 4 year old known as Lil D was shot in the head and killed Friday inside a home at 749 Taylor St off Keowee Street in Dayton's McCook Field. Homicide detectives investigate a basement shooting as several children played in the house. the full name was not released.
A Hamilton County Common Pleas Court jury spared Richard Miller from the death penalty for the 2002 robbery and murder of Paul Brown. Miller, 21, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, with Judge Matthew Crehan set to formalize the verdict on February 16. The panel could have imposed life with parole after 25 or 30 years or the death option had the jury recommended it.
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