Community Roundup highlights local events and activities
A dense list of Middletown area happenings covers Body Recall sessions at First Presbyterian Church and Miami University Middletown, various fitness programs, a Red Carpet Affair prom fashion show, a neuropathy support group meeting, a free health fair at The Gables, Life Skills Center Family Night, a college Transfer Fair at Miami University Middletown, nature talks at Bull's Run, a small business financing forum, blood donor movie ticket offers, Towne Mall card show, American Legion fish fry, Middletown Pet Expo details, and a local purse theft report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Central Ave
Miami University-Middletown
Miami University
Middletown
Wanda L. Williams
Johnston Hall
Michael Hieber
Miami-Middletown
E. University Blvd
Bull’s Run
Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary
Middletown Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Call
Fire damages Lind Street home in Middletown
Firefighters fought an apparent electrical blaze at 1210 Lind Street Monday night causing about 65,000 dollars in damages to Charlie Howard’s home. No injuries were reported. the fire was contained to one room and the family is displaced. The Butler County Red Cross will shelter the Howard family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Andy Lightner
Lind St
Charlie Howard
Dennis Sorrell
Butler County
American Red Cross
Howard
Burglary Report At 4440 Dixie Highway
Overnight theft from a vehicle owned by Steve Baker on Finley Street. Stolen items include a purse with a cell phone and credit cards totaling $5, two bowling balls valued at $330, bowling shoes $130, and a phone $100. Carlisle civic agenda notes 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Dixie Highway
Steve Baker
Finley Street
Franklin kindergarten registration set at Hampton Bennett
Franklin schools announce kindergarten registration and pre screening Wednesday at Hampton Bennett School Administration Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 30 p.m. Children must be five by Sept. 30. Bring birth certificate Social Security number custody papers shot record proof of residency. Call 937 743 8602.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Schools
Hampton Bennett School
Scouts Host 75th Anniversary Blood Drive in Madison
Cub Scout Pack 28 and Boy Scout Troop 29 from Madison Township sponsor a blood drive Saturday at Madison Primary School cafeteria in honor of 75 years of Scouting. Appointments from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Lori Clements at (513) 422-1772 for details or to book.
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Madison
Madison Township
Lori Clements
Dining with Diabetes cooking class comes to Monroe
A three session program titled Dining with Diabetes will run March 31, April 7, and April 21 from 11 am to 1 pm at Monroe Presbyterian Church 57 W Elm St. Participants receive recipe booklets enjoy low fat sugar and salt dishes and pay 30 for all sessions with need based scholarships available.
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Monroe Presbyterian Church
W. Elm St
Call
Easter Egg Hunts and Programs Across Local Churches
Various churches and groups announce Easter events this week including egg hunts, hunts with prize eggs, and Easter services. Middletown Senior Citizens Center hosts a 1 PM BYO basket hunt Wednesday, Armco Park hosts a 1 PM Saturday hunt with 5 000 eggs and 140 prize eggs, and many others schedule events from 8:45 AM to 11 AM Sunday and 10 AM Saturday. Reservations and contact numbers are provided for some hunts and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Park Pavilion
Blue Ball Church
Roosevelt Ave
Franklin
Breiel Boulevard
First Church of God
N. Breiel Blvd
Christian Enterprise Baptist Church
Gideon Road
Forest Hills Country Club
God’s Lighthouse
Seneca St
Shiloh
Candlestick Church
Malvern Street
Crescent Boulevard
Spring Hill Church of Christ
Breil Drive
Union Chapel
United Methodist Church
Keister Road
School Menus for Several Districts Across the Region
The list compiles weekly school meal options for Middletown Madison Monroe Edgewood Springboro and John XXill districts. It covers elementary to high school menus including items like Barbecue rib sandwiches nachos spaghetti pizza and tacos with sides and desserts. A note invites readers to check the Journal's community section each Saturday for menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
County study says tax from farmland subsidizes services
A Butler County study using 2001 to 2003 data shows residential land costs outpace taxes while commercial and industrial land cover 45 cents in services per dollar of revenue. Farmland and open space yield 49 cents in services per dollar paid, prompting calls to balance land use and protect agricultural economic value. County officials note utility in planning development costs and recouping impacts, with caveats about township detail.
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Hamilton
Butler County Commissioners
American Farmland Trust
Farmland Trust
Jimmy Doukas
Ohio Field
Sara Nikolic
Nikolic
Butler County
Michael Fox
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MUM
Middletown High School
MHS
CareView Home Health
Grand Ave
Betty Willis
Gables
Gables At
Middletown Assisted Living
Towne Blvd
Careview
Heartland
Jay Cavender
MP Home
Carl Beverly Gutmann
Life Skills Center
S. Breiel Blvd
Charles Hall
Showcase Cinemas
Middletown Community Blood Center
Roosevelt Blvd
Suite C. Call
Towne Mall
American Legion
S. Main St
Broad St
Middletown Police Department
Sams Pet Food Company
Lewisburg
Liz Lucas
Jim Cunningham
Melissa Stamper
Brookshire Lane
Carol
Town Journal
Lind Street
Carlisle
Carlisle Council
Town Hall
W. Central Ave
Germantown
Mantown
Municipal Building Council
Monroe
Overbrook Drive
Suite D
Monroe City
Lauretta Philhower
Lisbeth Wolner
Hope House
Manchester Road
the Oasis
Jefferson Road
Life Singer
Madison Primary
Salisbury
Edgewood
Springboro
Lebanon
John Xxill
Liberty
Reily
Smart Growth Coalition For
Greater Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky
Greater
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