Float parade prizes awarded by American Legion group
Nine floats won trophies in yesterdays Fourth of July parade with awards in fraternal, civic and youth categories. Sertoma Club led fraternal honors, Aeroncaettes won civic top prize, Middletown Summer Theater and YMCA Indian guide and princesses claimed silvers, while 14 floats were among 52 units. Sunset Park ceremonies hosted by Lt. Earl Smith featured a poster contest prize for three youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sertoma Club
University-Middletown
YMCA
Middletown High School
Humane Association
Sunset Park
Earl Smith
Middletown
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
Mark Roberts
Don Roberts
Lee Court
Monroe
Verity Park
Ric Brewer
Paul Brewer
Barnitz St
Wildwood Park
Mora Robinson
Charles Robinson
Linden Ave
Crawford Street Park
Stan Sorrell
Franklin
Eagles Auxiliary
Shockley Landscaping
Carlisle
Hailstorm Devastates Farmland Near Seven Mile and Trenton
A brief, severe hailstorm Thursday night tore through Seven Mile and nearby Trenton, lasting under five minutes. Farmers report extensive crop damage and potential losses as fields were battered by hailstones, with lingering effects on late-season yields and repair needs. Local officials assess insured and uninsured damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sewell
Journal
Seven Mile
Trenton
Storm devastates Middletown area crops with golfball hail
Farmers describe a one mile by ten mile path of destruction from a July 4 hailstorm. Corn and soybeans suffered heavy losses with damaged fruit and four inches of rain in minutes. Many lack crop insurance and face uncertain harvests as growers assess per acre costs and potential yields. Bob Hester reports major damage to 250 acres of corn and 150 acres of soybeans, with break‑even yields far below expectations.
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Tolbert Road
Taylor School Road
Ralph Bartels
Cotton Run Road
Ralph
Bartels
Bob Hester
Hester
Ohio Landmark Inc
Multiple minor injuries and transports across city report
At 522 Boyleston St Carl Rhinehart 58 was admitted in serious condition with breathing trouble and chest pains. Colburn Burgess 52 at 2217 Lamberton St reported upper abdominal pains and was treated and released after hospital care. Ottis Leslie 67 at Curtis St suffered a nosebleed and was treated on scene. Andy Sims 23 at 606 Lincoln St was dazed and sent to hospital for evaluation. Asa Gibson 50 at 3915 Vannest Ave had internal pains and was treated and released after private transport. Violent incident noted near Glencoe Ave and Scott St with a fireing closure. Viola Hon 61 at 1823 Lamberton St bled from a cut above the right eye and was transported after bandaging. Jasper Combs 9 at 1109 Second Ave had difficulty breathing but declined treatment.
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Boyleston St
Carl Rhinehart
City Building
Colburn Burgess
Lamberton St
Curtis St
Ottis Leslie
Lincoln St
Andy Sims
Vannest Ave
Asa Gibson
Glencoe Avenue
Scott Street
Germantown Road
Notified Electric Company
U.S
Viola
Second Ave
Jasper Combs
Middletown bus drivers sue to block fleet sale
Six Middletown school bus drivers sue the city and school board in Butler County Common Pleas Court to stop the sale of 48 buses planned for auction on July 15. They argue the move violates the Ohio Revised Code and state constitution by eliminating civil service jobs via private contracting. The suit seeks a temporary injunction with a final hearing later for a permanent injunction.
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Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Virginia Mays
Aeronca
Julia Johnson
19Th Ave
Carolyn Davis
Johns Road
Loris Turner
Seneca St
Alberta Brashear
Yankee Road
Dafinence Johnson
S. Verity Parkway
General Revenue Fund
State of
Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Wanda S. Burks
Eight hurt in Franklin four vehicle crash
Four vehicle wreck at Dixie Highway and Pennyroyal Road yesterday afternoon sent eight people to Middletown Hospital. Hospitalized in fair condition are Roberta Schneider 16 Donna Hilton 21 and David Waddell 21. Police from Warren County continue investigation with remaining victims listed.
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Franklin
Warren County
Dixie Highway
Pennyroyal Road
Franklin Life Squad
Middletown Hospital
Roberta Schneider
N. Leibee St
Donna Hilton
Springboro
David Waddell
Park St
Bradley Clark
Miamisburg
William
Police Briefs Report Drug Arrest And Robbery Incidents
A man was arrested at 1225 Jackson Lane on drug charges after police smelled marijuana at a foud party. John Justice, 21, allegedly hid nine packets of white powder and possessed marijuana, a narcotic, and narcotic for sale. Two boys reported a robbery at Calumet Street, with rocks thrown as the suspect fled. Juvenile officers probe a possible child abuse case after a 12 year old suffered severe burns. Two youths were arrested for attempted grand theft at Rink's department store over two tape players and ammunition valued at 243 dollars. A 10 speed bicycle stolen from McGee's market remains missing.
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Jackson Lane
Apt. 135
John Justice
Middletown Hospital
Rink
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City Parks Department
Aeronca Ettes
Sheckler
Area News
Oris Hazelwood
Withrow Road
Hazelwood
Dave
Warren County Police
Calumet Street
Tom McGuire
Fairmount Ave
Dwayne Perry
Young St
McGuire
Shelley Haddix
Dix Road
McGee's Market
Manchester Road
Nic-Nic
Wrangler
Off
BankAmericard
Middletown Malle Park
Mid-town Center
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