Former MU coach to lead Middies in Ohio turnaround
Ron Johnson, 40, named head football coach at Middletown High School after Edgewood declined the offer. Johnson, who coached at Cleveland Westlake, emphasized building a program and bringing talent to compete with top Ohio teams. Middletown seeks a quick revival following Dick Martin’s resignation.
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English teacher pleads guilty to sexual misconduct
A former Monroe Local Schools English teacher Peter Howard, 24, pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition and three counts of sexual imposition for touching three 13 year old female students. Sentencing set for August 29. he will be classified as a sexual offender. The case follows the resignation of a second Monroe teacher, David Barber, under investigation for inappropriate comments.
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Arson Probe Expands in Hamilton Neighborhood
ATF joins investigation into a fire on 730 Sycamore Street after a rape alleged to involve a 9 year old girl. Neighbors describe an unusually quiet Fourth Ward as families keep children indoors and worry about further attacks. Residents note tension and fear persists, despite pauses in street activity.
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Prominent Middletown Lawyer Faces Domestic Violence Charge
Middletown criminal defense attorney Jerry Bryant, 60, and his wife Tammy Bryant, 33, were arrested after a verbal altercation at Middletown Regional Hospital Tuesday night. Both filed domestic violence complaints against the other, each claiming the other threatened to kill them. Troy Wohlman from hospital security escorted Tammy to the police lobby around 9:50 p.m. to pursue a DV filing. Tammy cited verbal curses and threats in her statement.
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Fenwick High Holds Annual Summer Festival Fun and Raffles
Fenwick High hosts a summer fundraiser featuring food, games of chance, raffles, and family activities as part of its annual festival. Community members gather for a day of entertainment and support for school programs.
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Middletown edges toward direct mayor election
Middletown City Council moved toward letting voters elect the mayor by approving a city charter change path. Despite a seven to five council split and a rejected proposal, support grew for direct mayoral election if ballot language and readings align, potentially placing the issue on the November 8 ballot.
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