Becker Named City Manager After Unanimous Council Vote
Interim City Manager Bill Becker is approved on a permanent basis by Middletown City Council with a unanimous vote. The one year contract keeps his salary at 85280 and follows his leadership during a city budget era of revenue challenges.
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Middletown
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Noah Powers
Ron Olson
Olson
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David Schiavone
Gary Stelzer
Middletown Journal
Becker to mark 32nd year as Middletown officer chief since 1995
Middletown retiree Becker will begin his 32nd year with the city in May after joining as a patrol officer in 1973. A former military police officer, he rose through the ranks to become police chief in 1995, earning 400 plus hours of continued education in management and leadership. He is married to Jennifer with children Matthew Melissa Julie and grandchildren Alexis McKennan. He also voices Fenwick Falcons basketball and enjoys boating since age 16.
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Middletown
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Fridley, Minn
Three Middletown Majors Eligible for Police Chief Job
Middletown Police Chief Bill Becker will become city manager, opening the top post to three police majors. Deputy Chiefs Mike Bruck, Mark Hoffman, and Greg Schwarber may test for chief under civil service rules, with lieutenants possible if not all apply. Becker expects a three to five month selection process after written tests and interviews at an outside assessment center.
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Mark Hoffman
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Former Middletown City Managers List and Tenure
A historical roll of Middletown city managers since 1950 outlines nine individuals who served in the role. It tracks names, service dates, prior positions, and notable career moves including Ron Olson, William Klosterman, William Burns, Dale Hessel, Dan Rothe, Charles Thompson, Howard H. Kramer, Herbert Starick, and Bill Becker.
Butler County Third in Ohio Concealed Carry Licenses
Ohio counties issued 45 497 concealed handgun licenses in the first nine months of the new law. Clermont 2 285, Montgomery 2 249, Butler 2 095 led southwest Ohio. Warren 556, Preble 545. Some sheriffs added application limits prompting residents to seek nearby counties. Less than 0.4 percent of Ohio's 11.4 million residents licensed.
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Butler County
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Clermont
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Warren County
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Chad Baus
Hamilton
Cuyahoga
Baus
Toby Hoover
Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence
Suspect in Erica Baker case in court today
A suspect connected to the Erica Baker case appears in court today as prosecutors seek formal charges. The proceedings sit on page B1 with updates on the case timeline, legal representation, and anticipated testimony.
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Erica Baker
Amy Rezos to speak in Columbus on DV bond bill
Amy Rezos is set to speak in Columbus about a bill that would tighten bond requirements in domestic violence cases. The page notes the announcement of a new vice president position in the organization.
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Columbus
Bill Law
Anthem extends coverage for Middletown Regional patients
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield offers to cover Anthem-represented Middletown Regional Hospital patients at least through year end. hospital leaders must study the written offer, with an April 15 deadline looming. Anthem notes continued coverage affects patients using Premier Health facilities like Miami Valley and Good Samaritan in Dayton.
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Kinkaid Says He Will Seek Elections Director Role
Hamilton voters and Butler County Republicans urged against Kinkaid taking the elections director post. Kinkaid, community relations deputy for the county auditor, was elected Thursday by a 3 to 1 vote led by Judy Shelton. He plans to run the office and do his best, expressing cautious optimism.
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Butler County
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Butler County Auditor's Office
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Elections Board
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