Franklin levy campaign focuses on neighbor to neighbor outreach
The Franklin City Schools levy committee aims to pass a five year 9.79 mill emergency operating levy by contacting residents directly this weekend. Co chair Ron Ruppert notes a shift from public rallies to personal outreach with 15 team captains recruiting 15 volunteers each while opposing messages from Citizens for Accountability prompt a counter mailing and phone reminders to vote yes.
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Franklin
Levy Committee
Franklin City
Levy
Ron Ruppert
Citizens For Accountability
Chris Sizemore
Trenton man found dead. suspect charged in murder
Police identified Steve Akin, 49, a homeless man living by a pond near the Great Miami River, as the victim of a homicide in Trenton. Johnny Ray Watkins, 32, of Middletown, is charged with the crime as authorities seek two additional suspects.
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Trenton
Steve A. Eakin
Great Miami River
Eakin
East State Street
Johnny Ray Watkins
Pershing Ave
Middletown
Butler County
Barry Moore
Rodney Hale
Public outcry spurs multi state drug network indictments
An 18 person federal indictment reveals a drug trafficking ring stretching from Los Angeles to Ohio. Middletown police credited citizen outrage for triggering the investigation that began with a warrant on North Avenue where Jeffrey Remble was found with meth and crack. The probe tied Remble to Clarence Remble, leader of the Dodge City Crips, and linked cases across Ohio including Coshocton Reynoldsburg and Zanesville.
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Los Angeles
Ohio
Middletown
Rodney Mitterspaw
North Avenue
Jeffrey Remble
Remble
Muterspaw
Clarence Remble
Dodge City
Middletown Greek Fest draws near 500 attendees on opening day
Nearly 500 people crowded Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Middletown for the annual Greek Fest as Pavlo prepared to perform. Jennifer Mathews traveled from Macedonia with her Greek heritage shaping her favorite food—spanikopita. The festival runs today from noon to 11 pm and Sunday noon to 7 pm with admission $2 today and $1 Sunday.
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Grand Ave
Middletown
Jennifer
Mathews
Macedonia
Pavlo
Canada
Cincinnati
Miami University
Greece
Georgiana Karahalios
Avecia Zik
Evzonakia
Police and suspects of failed London attacks
Police and suspects in a thwarted London attack case unfold with officers denying firing any shots while investigative actions continue. Authorities identify remaining suspects and coordinate with counterterrorism units as the incident develops.
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London
Pleasant with Lots of Sun Forecast A2
Pleasant day ahead with abundant sun and warm temperatures from the forecast. High near 85 degrees and a low around 60. A2 Lottery notes appear nearby in the page section.
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