Bush nominates Roberts for high court
President Bush named John G. Roberts Jr. to the Supreme Court, a move that pleases Republicans and unsettles some Democrats. Roberts, a 50 year old federal appeals judge, would replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O Connor if confirmed. He called the nomination an honor and humility, noting his lifetime commitment to justice.
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Locals React to Bush Supreme Court Nominee Roberts
Reactions split among local Democrats and Republicans after President Bush announced Judge John G. Roberts Jr. as a Supreme Court nominee. Conservatives hope for a firm pro life stance while liberals want balanced rulings without extreme bias.
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Bomb threat at Middletown Library prompts evacuation
Authorities investigate a fake bomb at Middletown Public Library on Tuesday. Police closed a nearby street and brought in the bomb squad as an aluminum foil wrapped box containing a clear liquid and wires was found. The device was later deemed harmless.
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Middletown Police Probe Suspicious Package Near Library
Middletown police say a 911 call reported a man on a bicycle placing a yellow bag outside an emergency entrance on the library’s south side facing Second Avenue. The anonymous caller described the package and actions as suspicious, Detective David Swartzel said.
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Ohio Workers' Comp data questioned amid unverified investments
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation oversight panel heard consultant claims that investment returns were based on unverified data. The review aims to reconstruct 10 years of returns for a 14.3 billion portfolio, with private equity stakes posing the toughest challenge amid missing assets from Lucas County dealer Tom Noe's funds.
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Texans Evacuate as Emily Gains Strength Near U S
Emily strengthens heading from Mexico toward the United States prompting evacuations in Texas. The storm’s approach raises alerts along Gulf Coast as officials monitor likely landfall timing and potential impacts on communities and infrastructure.
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Middletown weighs tax district to aid senior center plan
Middletown City Council backs a $7.3 million senior center on Central Avenue and discusses using a residential tax increment financing district to reduce construction costs. Officials warn against diverting funds from other development while exploring how much money such a district could raise for infrastructure. The plan targets a 37,000 square foot facility replacing the former John XXIII site with public amenities and a potential mix of services.
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