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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2005
Page
1
A community note reports Lisa Dickerson delivered Jared two years ago at the curb and now expects triplets, reflecting a local story tied to a birthday and matings of family milestones.
Middle town City Schools supporters launch last drive ahead of Election Day with literature drops door to door and TV and phone out reach. Chairwoman Cathy Newkirk and Co-Chair Jackie Phillips urge residents to vote yes while Greg Duff reports 300 volunteers signed up for Mine Plus Nine with a target of 500. The outcome hinges on Middletown's 3rd Ward voters as ballots near.
Campaign leaders emphasize 3rd Ward support is pivotal for passage of the November 2003 bond issue to fund elementary school improvements. Led by Nancy Nix and Newkirk, organizers say turnout of about 30 to 35 percent is expected for Tuesday's election, with Middletown showing high absentee activity.
Voters in Middletown and surrounding districts decide six school tax issues two fire levies and a charter amendment on Tuesday. Middletown City Schools seeks a 13.4 mill levy to raise 14.3 million annually, funding operations and potentially triggering program cuts if defeated. Other districts Edgewood Franklin Madison and more face five to seven mill measures with various projected annual costs and potential program reductions.
Ken Griffey Jr belts his first home run of the season, but the Cincinnati Reds squander a late advantage in a format.
Jim Ewers of Miami University Middletown says a group of African-American teen boys discussed the careers they want, mentioning NBA star Shaquille O Neal and hip hop figure 50 Cent. They aim to shift the paradigm and broaden aspirations.
Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, who vanished from Duluth Georgia amid wedding pressure, reappeared on Route 66 near Albuquerque after a bus trip. She told authorities she was freed by abductors but later admitted the disappearance was voluntary. No charges planned. Police and investigators described the case as not criminal.
Friends describe Laney Gwinner as fun strong and honest and say she was never forgettable. Sheriff Richard K. Jones has revived the Gwinner homicide along with three other cold cases in Butler County hoping to finally bring killers to justice.
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