Council Pursues Master Plan Amid Downtown Revitalization Debates
At a council meeting residents pressed for answers on city pools and a 20 year master plan while questioning downtown revitalization. Mayor Powers acknowledged limited leverage over Anthem Premier. City Attorney Landen said crisis was not in council’s plans when relocating the hospital. Councilman Tyus urged more community involvement and supported the master plan to guide city direction. Conversations with Council will resume in the 2nd Ward, likely in June.
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Powers
Les Landen
Anthem/Premier
Greg Tyus
Tyus
Pizzazz Show Choirs Build a Dynasty in Competition
Pizzazz, a 40 member Pur ple Pizzazz show choir with an eight member band, blends dance and music with backdrops and costumes. They have earned first place in Myrtle Beach show choir division and a fourth runner-up at St. Clairsville, as parents fund backdrops and a tech crew supports production.
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Minge
Myrtle Beach
S.C
St. Clairsville
Fairfield Crystal Classic Show Choir Competition Report
Fairfield High School hosts the Crystal Classic with Middletown and Edgewood show choirs performing. Tickets cost 5 to 10 dollars as groups prepare after school and on weekends, aiming for precision and teamwork amid standings and recent awards.
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Fairfield
Minge
Emily Lattimore
Middletown
Emily
Reynolds acquitted in involuntary manslaughter verdict
A three crew jurors found Reynolds not guilty of murder but convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of 17 year old Brandon Mitchell. Reynolds, now 17, cried as the verdict was read and his mother thanked the jury for “the truth.” The judge denied self defense as a factor and the family mourned Mitchell while praising the jury system.
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Brandon Mitchell
Reynolds
Mitchell
Clyde Bennett
Bennett
Leethel Hannon-Reynolds
Kim Mitchell
Meredith Drive
Danube Drive
Fairfield
Greg Lawson’s inspirational fight and legacy at MUM
Brenda and Greg Lawson inspired others through cancer battle and generosity. Greg, a Dickerson Distributing sales manager and MUM coach, walked his illness with dignity, sharing faith and humor. His fight spurred community support, as friends recall his positive impact on colleagues and family. After surgeries and a final wish to watch Middle football, he died eight days later, leaving Brenda to raise their kids, keep her job, and honor his memory.
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Brenda Lansaw
Greg Lansaw
Greg
Dickerson Distributing
MUM
Wildwood
Jim Sliger
Sliger
Dickerson
Greg Lawsow
John Dickerson
Greg Lawson
Brenda Johnson
Roosevelt Junior High School
MHS
St. Joseph’s College
Indiana
Brenda
Greg Lanson
Barnitz Stadium
Lawson
Brenda Law
Cambridge Drive
God
Obituaries Notice From Monroe and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries report Lenore Brother 98 of Monroe died March 10 2005 widow of Lee J. Brother. Hazel Childers 89 Middletown died March 10 2005 widow of Robert Childers. Donald DeFrates 80 Franklin died March 9 2005 born 1924 son of Charles and Lenora DeFrates. machinist and union leader at Aeronca and Chemineer. decorated World War II veteran with Purple Heart. survived by six daughters two sons and many grandchildren. services at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery. John Jacob Fuhr Sr 75 Franklin died March 9 2005. funeral March 14 2005 at Anderson Funeral Home Springboro.
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Lenore
Monroe
Lee J. Brother
Peat
Breitenbach McCoy Leffler Funeral Home
Franklin
Middletown Regional Hospital
Peoria
Illinois
Charles Daniel DeFrates
Lenora (Smith) DeFrates
Manchester Machine
Aeronca, Inc
Chemineer
Dayton
Ohio
Don
Bobbie Evingham
Donna Freiberg
Marcy Wood
Middletown
Linda
Steve) Zulock
Beth
Glen) Lowman
Kristin
Donald) Haskins
Springboro
Michael
Jewell) DeFrates
Mark
Dorothy Uncy
Canal Fulton
Robert DeFrates
Sedrick McGuire
Betty Hogsten
Gertrude DeFrates
Red Bluff
California
Spring Hill Church
Fuhr
John Jacob Sr
Anderson Funeral Home
N. Main St
Obituary Notices for Donnalea A Mick and Teresa Louise Nouri
Obituaries note the deaths of Donnalea A Mick 58 of Trenton Ohio on March 2005 at home after a long life in Middletown and Trenton with Toys for Tots work, a 30 year Asphalt Blended Products executive, and survivors including fiancé Jamie Phillips son Matthew Slusher daughter Jynefhr Slusher and others. Teresa Louise Tina Nouri 44 of Middletown Ohio died 2005 after a breast cancer battle, survived by husband Majid Nouri, children Michael Parveneh and Sarah, mother Dorothy and father Norman, and many relatives. funeral plans reference Mission Park Funeral Chapels North and an online guest book.
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Trenton
Ohio
Middleton
New York
Middletown
Robert
Bettylou Clem
Jamie Phillips
Matthew A. Slusher
Jynefhr D. Slusher
Evan
Maddie Slusher
Jake
Cate Siy
Boomer
Baker-Stevens Funeral
Woodside Cemetery
American Cancer Society
McKnight Drive
Nouri
Teresa
Tina
Louise
Norman
Dorothy Hoskins
Madison High School
Miami University
San Antonio
Texas
Amy
Majid Nouri
Michael
Parveneh
Sarah
Dorothy
Fairbanks
Alaska
Melinda Puente
Deeie
Springfield
Melanie Culveyhouse
Salem
Oregon
Amy Seitz
Lavon
Deborah Johnson-Powell
Cincinnati
Mission Park Funeral Chapels
Missionparks.com
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Middletown Journal
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Curt
Coxohio
Armbruster
Florist and Garden Center
Vaarmbruster
Mick, Donnalea A
Middletownjournal.com
Memoriam
Dale
Rosalie
Rose) Barnes
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