Officials block judge at door in Warren County
Judge Dallas Powers loses access to Warren County Court offices after commissioners deactivate his swipe card through February amid sexual harassment complaints. New judge Donald Oda II had already ordered Powers to stay out during work hours. Powers previously confronted staff, prompting a court shutdown and the refuge of employees in a victim’s lounge.
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Carlisle Indians Defeat Dixie 67 50 On Late Dunk Tally
The Carlisle Indians edged Dixie 67 to 50 as a technical foul on Johnny Adams after a dunk shifted momentum in the host team’s favor. Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with the Cooperstown announcement continuing on the sports pages.
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Franklin to Texas for new life sparks sale of old building
A Franklin resident plans a move to Texas for a new life stage while a city auctioned an old building on eBay selling to a buyer who plans to repurpose it into a grand room.
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Southern Cal stakes claim on No. 1
Southern Cal coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Matt Leinart embrace after a 55-19 Orange Bowl win over Oklahoma in Miami. Leinart threw a record five touchdown passes as USC overwhelmed Oklahoma, securing a No. 1 finish and a share of the national crown.
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Citys budget balance hangs on next council vote
Middletown 2005 budget remains balanced for at least two weeks but non union pay raises could require dipping into funds at the Jan 18 meeting. An emergency 2.5 percent raise for non unions was defeated by Mayor Powers and two others. The council 4-3 approved a plan to pass the measure next meeting to aid non union staff, costing about 230000 with unions still in talks. Thatcher urged postponing raises mid year pending union contracts.
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Powers Named Middletown Mayor After Council Vote
Local attorney Noah Powers was unanimously elected Middletown mayor Tuesday night, succeeding Bob Wells. Powers will prioritize communications, inter-municipal relations, and economic development during his tenure, as Nancy Nix becomes vice mayor.
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Iraqi immigrants face voting hurdles in homeland election
Thousands of Iraqi immigrants in the United States face confusion over absentee voting for the homeland elections. Details stretch across five host cities Detroit Chicago Washington Nashville and Los Angeles with unclear polling sites and eligibility. Registration runs January 17 to 23 and voting January 28 to 30. Iraqi born adults need Iraqi birth proof and two IDs, while second generation Iraqis with Iraqi born fathers may vote.
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Ohio volunteers fly med aid to tsunami victims from Cyprus
In Nicosia Cyprus Dr James Laws and Ed Artis coordinate Ohio volunteers delivering emergency medicine and supplies to India and Sri Lanka after the December tsunami. They raise funds online, tracking donations with satellite phones and laptops, planning to shelter and educate orphans while distributing resources to affected areas.
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