Mandela progress fuels hopes for homecoming on birthday
On the eve of Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday, daughter Zindzi says the anti apartheid hero has shown dramatic progress and could be discharged soon after five weeks in hospital with life support reportedly in use. Meanwhile, a Hamilton County grand jury is poised to indict State Rep. Peter Beck on securities fraud. Local governments’ new investment option has yielded nearly 85 thousand dollars in interest for Butler and Warren counties, and Craig Edward Roark of Liberty Township is named Butler County Veteran of the Year by the county Veterans Service Commission.
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Congress clashes over NSA spying database plan
Congress and officials clashed over National Security Agency spying as lawmakers said they never intended a database of every American phone call. The report covers the debate amid other national news including Cordray’s CFPB confirmation and health care delay votes.
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Heat wave lowers turnout for Middletown food program
In Southwest Ohio a heat advisory and triple digit heat index reduced turnout for the Family Service of Middletown summer food program. Heat expected to ease by Sunday with temperatures in the mid 80s as social services continue to meet demand for power, food and water.
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Heat advisory warns Butler County as heat wave nears
The National Weather Service issues a heat advisory for Butler County through 9 p.m. Friday. Three days of 90 plus degree weather define a heat wave while today will bring hot, humid conditions with highs in the low 90s. Heat index may reach above 100 degrees through Friday afternoon with nighttime temperatures staying above 75.
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Historic Rose Furniture building eyes salvage in Middletown
A group calling itself Historic Rose Furniture LLC seeks to save the 109 year old downtown structure at 36 S. Main St. from demolition. The city has considered demolition since 2011, with options to preserve the facade or tear it down, both estimated above 300000 dollars due to connected adjacent buildings.
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Middletown seeks 11 new liquor permits for downtown
Downtown Middletown Inc seeks 11 D-5 liquor permits to allow on premise consumption or carryout in sealed bottles until 2 30 a m as part of a downtown redevelopment push led by Mike Robinette. The group targets a community entertainment district to attract sit down restaurants. Continued on A4.
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Downtown Redevelopment Under Private and Nonprofit Drive
The Middletown Journal tracks ongoing downtown redevelopment efforts led by private investors and nonprofit groups, detailing projects, funding, and community impact as the city reshapes its core through collaboration and investment.
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Tenants defend need for Section 8 in Middletown
In Middletown a woman receiving Section 8 housing vouchers says she cannot pinpoint what is wrong but notes discrimination rumors and backs a review of Middletown Public Housing and the city’s voucher program. Section 6 continued on AS.
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