Mayor Wells praised for leadership as council weighs direct election
A six point plan guided May or Wells through a challenging year as he bids farewell thanking the council and the city. Council members praised his work unifying a previously divided group and maintaining a positive outlook for the community. A charter review committee proposes direct mayoral elections possibly on the November ballot.
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Ohio court faces probes as Powers faces harassment claims
The Ohio Supreme Court is investigating Powers amid lawsuits by eight county employees and one corrections officer alleging hostile work environment and sexual harassment. James Manning and James Piergies were appointed to fill in through February. Libbie Sexton testified she had no special ties to Powers who is under multiple inquiries. No charges filed. a special prosecutor was deployed for Iraq-related matters and the case could take up to a year to resolve.
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Terri Smith
State Attorney General's Office
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Supreme Court
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Davey
Lebanon
Smith
Middletown grapples with snow removal shortfalls after holiday storm
Middletown City Council and staff graded the snow removal effort from the December holiday storm from B to appalling, noting two feet of snow and equipment strain. Interim City Manager Bill Becker cited a $100,000 overtime bill, sought a federal grant covering up to 75 percent, and called for tougher parking rules and GPS tracking to ensure plow coverage. Council criticized main streets and pledged to review policies at future meetings.
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Budget: Pay raises discussed in Middletown council
Schiavone and Councilman Tyus push for raises matching bargaining units with retroactive pay to January while J Nix warns a balanced budget may prevent increases and potential layoffs. A first reading could pass at the January 18 meeting. non union staff include water and wastewater plant workers, clerical and management.
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Plane carries medicine to aid South Asia relief effort
Volunteers from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy travel with Global Peace Initiative on a Houston owned plane loaded with nearly 2 million dollars in antibiotics. Evander Holyfield joins the mission to highlight needs in South Asia while Carl Lindner funds fuel. The team aims to deliver relief to Sri Lanka and India, arranging helicopters and ground support for orphaned children and civilians amid regional unrest.
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Middletown Fire Union proposes 20 on-duty staff to cover Station 5
The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 336 says 20 on-duty firefighters could operate a fire truck and ambulance at Station 5 without brownouts, though 22 is preferred. A labor meeting explored shifting 117000 from a building fund to operations to fund the increase, with council undecided on a temporary fix amid budget pressures.
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Jon Harvey
International Association of Fire Fighters
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Bill Becker
Les Landen
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David Schiavone
Perry Thatcher
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