Middletown district debates staffing cuts and revenue ideas
Residents at a final public forum discussed saving money by raising teacher student and administrator teacher ratios. Proposals include boosting district wide ratio to 1 to 18 and administrator to teacher ratio to 1 to 10. Critics cite student achievement gaps and program eliminations in worst case budgets.
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Tikrit Prepares for Iraqi Elections as U.S. Forces Stand Ready
U S commanders emphasize months of training and increased coordination with Iraqi police and army units to ensure a smooth election in Tikrit. Maj. Gen. John Batiste cites thorough security planning while Lt. Col. Jeffrey Sinclair notes rehearsals and careful outreach to win local trust. Sunni residents fear a Shiite majority but local leaders express confidence that Tikrit will be calm. Coombs and other officers push loyalty checks at polling sites to ensure participation.
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Coombs
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Sentenced to 23 years for impersonating officer in Middletown
Raymon Williams known as Combs receives a 23 year term after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery burglary and counts of attempted kidnapping and impersonating a peace officer. Judge Spaeth cites public safety while noting mental illness and substance abuse history. Combs claimed old friends supplied a badge and influenced crimes.
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Butler County Common Pleas
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U.S
Middletown
Franklin man faces charges in obscenity case tied to op falcon probes
David Kinnison, 34, is charged with pandering obscenity involving juveniles after a state computer forensics expert found some files purported to be child pornography deleted prior to retrieval. The case stems from Operation Falcon and the April seizure of computers and evidence by Homeland Security. The judge planned to rule on remaining charges based on the prosecutor's list. If convicted, he could face up to eight years per count.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
World Trade Center
Casino project eyed for Monroe area off I 75
Developers optimistic about a $750 million casino complex on 150 acres near Interstate 75 in Monroe Ohio along with 600 nearby acres for offices dining lodging and entertainment. The plan hinges on Monroe approving an intergovernmental agreement and could yield 16 to 53 million in gaming and tax revenues over 10 years.
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Shelby County
Ohio
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