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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1978
Page
9
Middletown High School orchestra and symphonic band Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. was canceled due to high absenteeism and energy crisis. The event will not be rescheduled.
A Parents Care Group has been organized to promote expanded facilities for the Lafayette Avenue child day care center. The group, consisting of current parents, will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Middletown Community Center, and new members are welcome.
Butler County commissioners voiced opposition to a Ohio legislature proposal to expand boards in Butler and 10 urban counties from three to five members. They argued the change would not improve citizen services and rejected related staffing and law library relocation plans pending review of a 39 page report by consultant Bernard D Reams.
Madison Indiana's economy benefits from historic restoration led by Historic Madison Inc. and the South Main Preservation, Restoration and Improvement group. The eight restored buildings and garden anchor a broader effort across Middletown, with private funding and National Register prospects shaping future protection and growth for the community.
Public hearing on the 1978 county budget is scheduled in Hamilton A highlighting fiscal planning. Officials will present the proposed budget and answer questions from residents. The session aims to outline allocations and revenue estimates for the coming year.
A University of Cincinnati student is the citys first confirmed Russian flu case and the 11th in Ohio. The CDC verified the strain from UC students who fell ill, with the victim unnamed and not living in a dorm. Cincinnati schools face a flu epidemic with 63,000 absences. The county budget session to discuss federal funds and a $800,000 reduction is set for March 9 at the Center in Hamilton.
Middletown post office, part of the Cincinnati district, will open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. District officials say the eight hour day and locked lobbies after closing aim to reduce electricity use.
Miami University Middletown campus announces updated hours to save energy. The Gardner-Harvey Library will open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday February 26 adds 2 to 6 p.m.Closure extends for Presidents Day Monday.
Gas fumes forced the evacuation of the Surgical Arts Building at 500 S Breiel Blvd yesterday. Local responders contained the leak and cleared the area as a precaution for workers and nearby businesses.
The Arts in Middletown building at 130 N Verity Parkway will close Fridays through Sundays to conserve energy, effective Feb 24 and continuing through March except Sunday March 12 for a Thomas L Taylor exhibition reception. Open Mon 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thu. Art classes will be rescheduled as needed.
Cincinnati Gas and Electric reports its coal stockpile at 43 days, after hovering near 44 days since Saturday. Voluntary conservation by businesses and households has cut average electrical use by about 12 percent. once 40 days remain, CG&E will order its 512 largest users to reduce consumption by 25 percent.
The Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and the Ken Cornella Memorial Award were presented at the Manchester Inn banquet. City Commissioner James Choppy Saunders was praised for community leadership and Bob Wilson said he has “pinned his faith to men.” Erlandson, 4006 Fisher Ave., active in Armco’s Steel Credit Division, led projects like the lobster sale and Sebald Self Reliance Awards. he has completed degrees, serves as Army Reserve captain, and was lauded for steady Jaycee service.
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