Monroe still pursues casino project despite opposition
Monroe officials and developers press ahead with a proposed Indian casino and entertainment complex after a city council vote tabled the agreement with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. About 150 residents attended, voicing concerns as the Monroe Religious Council seeks alternative financing via income tax to fund city coffers. The council is delaying a second reading while Mayor Boutson and officials weigh questions and possible Feb 8 agenda inclusion.
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Making violence obsolete in Middletown community forum
About 50 residents met at Middletown City Building to plan violence prevention. The forum, sponsored by the Middletown Area United Way and others, identified six problem areas and set two priority goals to improve youth relations and life-skill opportunities within a year.
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Residents discuss deficit at final Middletown forum
Citizens packed the Middletown Community Center to speak with Middletown City Schools officials about a projected deficit and its impact on programs. The final in a four part series on Lafayette Avenue gauged residents wishes on items to cut to reduce the May tax issue.
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Man sentenced 23 years for posing as marshal in Middletown
Raymon Combs, 37, of Bridge Street, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after impersonating a U.S. marshal to rob two Middletown residences and terrorize occupants. He cited mental issues and claimed his attorney misled him about plea outcomes.
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Two proposals aim to bolster struggling opera company
In today’s Journal, business group honors Faith in the Future and two proposals on page B1 could help the local opera company survive and continue offering culture in the area. Former UC Bearcat Ryan Fletcher builds a career across Europe Asia and the American CBA on page C1. Mostly sunny forecast and temperatures appear on A2.
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U S troops back Iraqi police for election day in Tikrit
In Tikrit Iraq American Capt Aaron Coombs praised Iraqi policemen securing a polling site and pledged American support while stressing accountability for any post abandonment. Iraqi police will guard 16 polling places with U S troops patrolling and ready to back them up if violence erupts.
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