Hamilton High Rise Housing Land Deal Under Probe
County prosecutor John Holcomb says he will present to the April grand jury an alleged conflict of interest involving Hamilton figures in acquiring land for the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority. The $2.4 million S. B Street project, a senior citizens high rise near the Miami River, began in 1973 with Dillon Construction Co. as contractor. Expected witnesses include 20 to 30 federal and local participants. Norvin R. Detmer, former Hamilton councilman, is linked to the land options via Detmer Realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
John Holcomb
Grand
City of
Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority
Holcomb
S. B Street
Miami River
High Main Street
Dillon Construction Co
Akron
Norvin R. Detmer
Detmer Realty
Franklin woman drives car through storefront
Nancy Williams 32 of Martz Paullin Road drove into Daveys Pony Keg at 1510 Germantown Road around 4 pm causing about 400 in car damage and 3000 in building damage. Police found brakes worked. speculation of pedal error. Store owned by Robert Davidson. Detmer and Holcomb referenced in broader federal investigation with grand jury involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Davey
Germantown Road
Nancy Williams
Martz-Paullin Road
Robert Davidson
Holly Ave
Middletown Board Eyes $100,000 State Grant for Career Education
The Middletown School Board aims to seek a $100,000 Ohio Department of Education grant to fund a one year career education project across eight schools for the 1974 75 school year. Per pupil spends range from 20 to 30 dollars by grade level with field trips guest speakers and hands on experiences in classes and local businesses. The board also plans to approve a 1974 calendar year budget of 15 708 160.00, about 600 000 more than last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ohio Department of Education
Central School
Lemon-Monroe
Freshman
Verity
Amanda
Oneida
Mayfield
Monroe
State Department of Education
Gene Saylor
Mailman Wins Big On TV Call In Middletown
Middletown postal worker Francis Fuller, a 26 year mailman of 4511 Sophie Ave, became $2150 richer after a game show misdial led to his name being announced on Bob Braun's program at WLW TV. Fuller recalls hearing the name and answering to discover the prize, triggering calls to his wife and hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Middletown
Francis Fuller
Fuller
Sophie Ave
Bob Braun
Braun
Wlw-Tv
Middletown Hospital
Cold youngster starts house fire in Franklin
In Franklin, a 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith began lighting matches in the bedroom to combat cold. Firefighters arrived around 1:19 p.m. and fought the blaze for about an hour. Damages were about $5,000, covered by insurance. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Smith
Patti Court
Smith Home
Fire calls and injuries reported across multiple locations
At 2 20 p m fire at 112 Charlies Street sent Betty Rhoads 44 to hospital with chest pains. Catherine Stokes 78 went to hospital in fair condition for right hip pain after an ambulance transfer. Mary Romans 40 assisted at 1508 Brentwood Street. Montgomery Ward Store alarm at 8 31 a m at 700 North University found accidental no fire. Fire at 9 Clark Street interior wall caused by electric putty heater with 200 dollars damage to the Joseph Schramm apartment.
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Charlies St
Betty Rhoads
Crescent Blvd
Harrison St
Catherine Stokes
Brentwood St
Mary Romans
N. University
Montgomery Ward
Clark St
Joseph Schramm
Middletown Area News Briefs
A digest of local happenings from Middletown area sourced from the Tuesday March 26, 1974 issue. Details cover community events, civic notes, and short notices affecting residents.
County levy planned to fund children's services
Pare County commissioners will place a six tenths mill levy on the November ballot to fund $600000 for continuing children services through the Children Services Division and Youth Service Bureau. The plan follows a joint committee request and includes phased YSB reductions by 1975 and 1976 under federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Hamilton
Butler
Children Services Division
The
Welfare Department
Youth Service Bureau
YSB
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Four youths face full hearings in Middletown arson case
In juvenile court Judge David Black ordered full hearings for four youths charged with arson linked to two fires at Kroger and Diamond International Corp. Randy Miller 17 pleaded not guilty to the Kroger blaze. Ralph Crihfield 16 pleaded guilty to the Diamond blaze. Tim Sharrett 16 pleaded innocent. Thomas White 18 was continued for lack of attorney. Mark Engle 17 had preliminary hearing continued. Scott Engle 20, Mark's older brother, also faces arson charges in the Diamond case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Middletown
David Black
Randy Miller
Raymond Drive
Kroger’s
University Boulevard
Diamond International Corp
Ralph Crihfield
Tytus Ave
Tim Sharrett
Richardson Drive
Mark Engle
Ellen Drive
Diamond
Mark
Scott
Carlisle Woman to Face Charges in Clinic Break-In
Debbie Kaye Hale 21 of 8995 W Central Ave released on bond will appear in Franklin Municipal Court Monday to face charges of breaking and entering possession of barbiturates and theft. Police say Hale was caught loading a bag with articles from the Carlisle Clinic during an early Sunday arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Franklin Municipal Court
Debbie Kaye Hale
Central Ave
Carlisle Clinic
Webelos Earn Arrow of Light Honor for Pack 47
Seven Webelos Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 47 at St. Mary's Church earned the Arrow of Light Award the highest Cub Scout honor. Recipients include Jim Mulhall Chris Koenig Greg Augspurger Chris Dumford Kevin Coughlin Tom Coyle and Kevin Moore. Other awarded scouts include Tim Koenig Ricky Braun Danny Davis Marcus Matheison George Nenni John Fassler Mark Harpring Matt Harpring and Eric Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webelos
St. Mary’s Church
Arrow of Light
Jim Mulhall
Chris Koening
Greg Augspurger
Chris Dumford
Kevin Coughlin
Tom Coyle
Kevin Moore
Tim Koenig
Ricky Braun
Danny Davis
Marcus Matheison
George Nenni
John Fassler
Mark
Matt Harpring
Eric Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
County
Cg&e
Sheckler
Detmer
Holecomb
Grand Jury
J. Ross Hunt
Housing Authority
Garesome
Lawrence Hargrave
Journal
Area News
Trenton
LeSourdsville
Rolfe Wagner
Wagner
James Hinchberger
Miami
Arthur Reiff
Miami Conservancy
Dale Logsdon
Big Brothers of
Greater Middletown
BIG Brothers
North Broad Street
Ohio
Offeri Erin Bae
Lite House of
Crawford St
Silver
Liberty Metals Inc
Seave
Crawford
First Ave
Als
Wyyulcyvy Savings & Loan Association
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