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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2005
Page
1
Gov Taft proposes a 20 percent reduction in state support for area cities. The plan targets Local Government Funds, affecting municipal budgets across the region. Graphic credit Brian Glass Cox News Service accompanies the brief summary of the proposal and its implications for local governments.
Ohio counties cities and villages face sharp funding reductions under Gov Tafts 51.4 billion general revenue plan. Local Government Funds would fall 20 percent for cities and counties 10 percent for townships and villages and 5 percent for libraries starting Jan 1. Final budget due by June 30 could force restructuring and further revenue shortfalls for municipalities relying on the fund.
A suspect in the February 12 killing of Dorothy Stang, a 73 year old nun with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who worked to protect the Amazon, surrendered to police in Altamira, Brazil. Authorities said two gunmen remain at large.
Memorials to the deceased placed in the public right of way will not be permitted in Middletown after February 28. Officials remind residents of the upcoming deadline as part of a city effort to clear public spaces and enforce regulations.
Ohio lawmakers show little talk of casino gambling though backers push for five to seven sites. The Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma aim to build a multi-site complex including a $750 million Monroe project near I-75 and Route 63. Other sites eyed in Botkins Lorain and a likely location at Lordstown. consultant Terry Casey says plan seeks broad gaming expansion.
Former President George Bush and Bill Clinton embark on a humanitarian air odyssey to aid tsunami victims. They travel from Houston to Los Angeles then Phuket and Banda Aceh Sri Lanka and the Maldives. No spouses accompany them on the trip.
The Middletown Area Senior Center plans an early next year opening with functions beyond meals, including a post office, bank, conference and banquet space, gift shop, and more. A capital campaign targets at least 3.3 million dollars to fund a 5.3 million, 32 400 square foot, single story center on the former John XXIII Elementary School site on Central Avenue. The 2002-acquired property will host a broader senior services complex. John J. Stagmyer emphasizes it will be more than a card club.
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