Retirement of Butler County Common Pleas Judge Bressler Seeks New Bench
Retiring Butler County Common Pleas Judge Bressler recalls a career shaped by trial work and a changing court. He notes the eight years under his watch saw doubling caseloads and new technology as the court moved to the Government Services Center. He cites memorable cases including a 2004 capital murder trial and reflects on the emotional weight of life and death decisions.
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Common Pleas
Fred Kramer
George Elliot
Bressler
Common Pleas Court
Hamilton
Government Services Center
Anthony Mason
Mason
Sears
Hamilton High School
Maryland
National Security Agency
Ann
Miami
Holbrook and Johnson
Butler County
Court of Appeals
Ohio
Appeals Court
Steve Timmer
Timmer
Tammy Winkler
Winkler
Daniel
Andy” Nastoff
Nastoff
Community center fundraising eyed to cover project costs
Center plans reveal donation of 1 million with a public capital campaign target of 3.2 million. Barnhizer notes aging population growth pressures and the need for healthcare and education changes, while MASC expands to 68 staff and a 2.6 million budget. County commissioners will vote on suspensions at 9:30 a.m. in Hamilton.
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Barnhizer
Butler County
MASC
County Commission
Holweger writes for healing and social insight in memoir
The author describes trauma from past events and recovery through journaling which led to a book. She argues early intervention could prevent crime and that society’s breakdown starts long before incarceration. The memoir aims to foster self acceptance and peace, with sales via Xlibris and her contact in Ohio.
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Holweger
Xlibris.com
FLOWERS Program Closing in Middletown Center MRDD
Mann said she liked the program for time with Louella and keeps her busy. Mann Handy and Bros hear will find other work at the Middletown Center of MRDD, Smith said. No further orders are being accepted. outstanding orders due by Tuesday. Call 513 423 9496.
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Mann
Louella
Handy
Broshear
Middletown
MRDD
Smith
Officials warn of rise in heroin and cocaine in rural counties
NEW SALEM Sanford Starr of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services warns rural counties face rising heroin and cocaine use. Five men overdosed in Fairfield County. another death is under investigation. Officials call for treatment options, noting Fairfield County lacks long-term inpatient care. A May levy could fund more addiction and mental health services.
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New Salem
Sanford Starr
Starr
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
Fairfield County
Nathan W. Phillips
Lancaster
Phillips
Shawn Hinojos
Fairfield
John Postlethwaite
Fairfield-Hocking County
Marc Grodner
Offenders Linger Near Schools In Lucas County
The Blade analysis shows 147 of 611 registered sex offenders in Lucas County list addresses within 1,000 feet of a school. Officials say enforcement remains unclear as a new bill lets counties or cities decide how to act.
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Toledo
Lucas County
The
Blade
Ernie Lamb
Ohio
Bob Beasley
Jim Petro
Bob Taft
Obituaries: Sara Louise McElwee and others in Lebanon area
Four local obituaries note deaths in late January and early February. Sara Louise McElwee, 84, of Lebanon, will have graveside services February 1 at Lebanon Cemetery with Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home assisting. William T. Sanders, 86, of Harveysburg, died January 27. visitation February 1 with services at Sure Foundation Ministries, Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home handling arrangements. Jack D. Thomas, 88, of Monroe, died January 28, survived by family. graveside service February 1 at Woodside Cemetery with memorials to First Baptist Church Middletown. Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home in charge. Raymond H. Thacker, 81, of South Lebanon, died January 29. visitation and services at Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home.
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McElwee
Sara Louise
Lebanon
Oswald Hoskins
Sanders
William
Bill" T
Harveysburg
Sure Foundation Ministries
Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home
Thomas
Jack D
Monroe
Middletown Regional Hospital
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph
Emma (Snowden) Thomas
McGraw Construction
First Baptist Church
Middletown
Shriners
Jack
Billie (Hopper) Adkins Thomas
Jack Thomas Jr
Carolyn
Louisville
Alan Thomas Doyle
Larry
Murray, KY
Brian Doyle
Heather Doyle Ledford
Alisa Thomas
Matthew Thomas
Joanna
Ethan Ledford
Ashley
Chelsea Thomas
Ary
Robert
Gordon Thomas
Veda
Woodside Cemetery
Stan Gockel
Ken Fey
Riverview Ave
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home
Wilson- SchrammSpaulding.com
Thacker
Raymond H
South Lebanon
Bethesda North Hospital
Phillip
Lord
Terri Patterson
Gratis
Jamie
Heather
Priscilla
Callie
Judy Lang
West Elkton
Terry C
Robbie) McGuire
Ezel
Kentucky
Robert Patterson
Mae Patterson
Stella McGuire
Fairview Cemetery
Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Veterans and families mourn in Middletown area notices
Multiple obituaries note the deaths of aged residents including Harry McKenzie born 1920 in Farmers KY and John F O Connor born 1941 NYC. The listings outline military service, survivors, church ties, funeral details at Wilson Schramm Spaulding, and interment in Butler County Memorial Park or Woodside Cemetery with donation notes to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Funeral services occur Feb 1 and Feb 2 2005 with visitations prior.
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Middletown
Garden Manor
Farmers, KY
Harry and
Carrie (Craeger) McKenzie
McKenzie
United States Army
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Elma (Kielman) Thornton
C. McKenzie
Trenton
Carla Y. McKenzie
Matthew
Loren McKenzie
Acy
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
Roosevelt Blvd
Bonita Dr
Gene Leiter
Butler County Memorial Park
S. Broad Street
Wilson- SchrammSpaulding
Christine Clay Shaffer 83 former bank retiree dies in Orlando
Christine Clay Shaffer age 83 died Saturday January 29 2005 in Orlando Florida She was born May 10 1921 in Blamton Kentucky to Courtney and Stella Spears Retired from First National Bank of Middletown Survived by son Michael Clay Orlando daughter Judy Savage Orlando granddaughter Christina Savage and grandson Richard Savage Arrangements by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home Lake Ivanhoe Chapel Orlando Florida
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Shaffer
Christine Clay
Jack Clay
Walter
Happy) Shaffer
Satuday
Orlando
Florida
Courtney
Stella Spears
Blamton
Kentucky
First National Bank of
Middletown
Michael Clay
Judy Savage
Christina Savage
Richard W. Savage
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home
Lake Ivanhoe Chapel
Ivanhoe Blvd
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Eagles 528
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Joyce
Craft) O'Connor
Edna Smith
Trina
Dave) Grehl
Tracie
Ambrose) Watts
Franklin
John L. O'Connor
Jeremy Burns
Judy
Bill) Heater
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Mr. O'Connor
Joan Fields
Jeanette Fryer
Wegnesleg
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WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com
Creative Iron Works
Senior Citizens Hearing Aid Center
Woodman Dr
Dayton
Coxohio.com
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Florist and Garden Center
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