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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1977
Page
7
Madison school board moves toward a November bond issue that would keep funds in the district without raising taxes, with millage dues to the state unless a local bond is approved. The plan aims to raise about 50 000 for repairs while noting possible uses for heating upgrades and building improvements.
Chris Chengalis of Industrial Mining Co. was reelected president of the Ohio Mining and Reclamation Association at the group’s annual Columbus meeting. OMRA, formed in 1945, reports 112 coal using firms and 75 supplier members. The report notes enrollment effects on state aid and district funding tied to senior year attendance, with about 300 students graduating early this year and 5 to 10 not attending a fourth year. Board actions include budget hearing set for July 14, security estimates for isolated school areas, summer classes approved, resignations accepted, retirement approved, hiring of a new distributive education teacher and head wrestling coach, and fencing completion plans by the athletic boosters club.
Madison school board kept the half day kindergarten plan amid budget worries. Superintendent Clyde Roush warned that without more funds, operations could be at risk, even as some members urged voter approval before any change. The board did not vote, and president Homer Weikel said they would continue as long as possible.
City Hall weighs switching water sewer and refuse bills from quarterly to monthly to ease finances. City Manager Melvin Ryder cautions increased personnel costs could keep quarterly billing. Treasurer Gregory Watson to study and recommend. Public hearing set for July 14 on the 1978 city budget with a special meeting to follow.
Cincinnati AP report notes the University of Cincinnati transitions to state university status, marking the last major midwestern municipal school to be absorbed. The move places UC under state control, signaling a shift in governance and funding expectations for the institution.
A sparrow fluttered through the House chamber as aides chased it, landing on a press chair before pages freed it from a second floor window. The episode followed years earlier skunk removal at the Statehouse basement and amid Ohio university funding woes. UC President Warren G. Bennis commented on state university affiliation and funding declines as he prepared to depart. a new board appointed by Gov. Rhodes took over.
Sgt. Arnold Smith and his police dog Baron tracked and captured John Sparks an 18 year old from 200 Front St Morrow after a week long escape from Morrow jail. Sparks surrendered in a crawl space at 100 Front St and faces an escape charge.
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