Franklin Municipal Court faces no plan to change clerks operations
Franklin Municipal Court officials say no changes are planned to clerks operations after a second deputy clerk was accused in two years of theft and record tampering. Jennifer Frisch, 54, of Middletown, was indicted by a Warren County grand jury on theft in office and tampering with records for allegedly stealing over 2300 dollars between October 2003 and November 2004. Diane Hayslett, chief deputy clerk, faced similar charges in March 2003 and was later convicted, receiving jail time, community control, and restitution totals.
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Franklin
Jennifer Frisch
Middletown
Warren County
Frisch
Diane Hayslett
James D. Ruppert
Ruppert
Rachel Hutzel
Sherry Mullins
Mullins
Ross Coulton
Snowy weather could bring up to three inches in area
Snowy weather may be on the way to the area with up to three inches of snow expected over the next two days. Page B2 reports a man in custody after a SWAT team standoff who is expected to be charged with inducing panic and resisting arrest. Page B3 lists deaths and funerals and Community News. Page B2 also provides contact details for City Editor Bob Irvin at (513) 705-2844.
Memorials to be removed from Middletown public rights of way
One day remains before memorials in Middletown are removed from public rights of way. A large four foot cross with purple flowers and a photo of Kimberly Weaver, 24, who died May 4 in a crash, was taken down at Roosevelt and Breiel Boulevard. City officials say the removal enforces a law prohibiting memorials in the public right of way, with stored items returned for 30 days before disposal.
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Middletown
Kimberly Weaver
Roosevelt and
Breiel
Weaver
Dodge
Mike Bruck
Ohio 73
Franklin
Hoffman
Public Works Department
Ice dippers brave polar plunge with hot sauce
In New Carlisle Scott Diamond led a six dip Polar Bear Plunge at Silver Lake aided by Tabasco to endure frigid water. The 2005 event drew 50 or more costumed swimmers, raised about $4,000 for Miami County Special Olympics, and drew spectators in 42 degree sunshine despite February cold.
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Bill Lackey
COX
Dick Heberling
New Carlisle
Silver Lake
Scott Diamond
Diamond
Dan Heberling
Miami County
Madison considers extra fees if levy fails
Madison district officials warn that paying for extracurriculars could become unaffordable if the 7.5 mill levy of 1.1 million dollars fails in May. The Board of Education moved to eliminate activities next year without levy support, citing utilities transport custodial and facility costs. Superintendent Jan Kesselring says every dime counts to keep budgets in the black. Vice President Scott Tinch notes some residents see the move as leverage to pass the levy.
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Madison
Board of Education
Jan Kesselring
Kesselring
Scott Tinch
Rain slows search for Jessie in Homosassa Florida
The search for 9 year old Jessica Marie Jessie Lunsford entered its fourth day hindered by rain and mud. Thick fog had complicated helicopter efforts and a store videotape tip fizzled. Volunteers with all terrain vehicles and horses pressed on despite showers as the community held hope for Jessica's return.
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Homosassa, Fla
Jessica Marie
Jessie” Lunsford
Homosassa
Citrus County
Jeff Dawsy
Mary Re
Stephen J. Coddington
Associated Press
Mark Lunsforp
Ruth Lunsford
Jessica Marie Lunsford
Fla
Lakota to cut six finalists for district supe job
Lakota School District narrows to six candidates for superintendent with first round interviews finished. Board President Sandy Wheatley says finalists may be named by Monday night after reference checks by the search firm DHR. Two district veterans in the running and four outsiders include Craig Bangston Philip Ehrhardt Jim Reilly and Thomas Gay. The board aims to hire in April amid Ohio funding constraints.
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Lakota
Sandy Wheatley
Wheatley
DHR
Mike Taylor
Mark Westendorf
Hopewell Elementary
Kathleen Klink
Lapeer
Mich
Ohio
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Lauren Pack
Lpack
Coxohio
Middletown Journal File
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Cox News Service
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Inhart
Lunsford
Reinhart
Jessica
Angela Bryant
Morrow
Jessica Lunsford
Whittle
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