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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2005
Page
1
In Columbus, jurors failed to decide if ad mitted shooter Charles McCoy Jr was insane, prompting a mistrial after four days of deliberations. Judge Schneider ordered retry of McCoy on aggravated murder and 23 other charges stemming from 12 2003 04 shootings. Prosecution plans a new trial.
State lawmakers pursue tax credits for developers who restore historic structures to curb sprawl and revitalize inner cities. Sen. J. Kirk Schuring of Canton touts downtown renewal by pairing mixed use with restoration to boost the economy and preserve city landscapes.
In Saturday's A1 story residents react to Trenton cuts the city clarifies that Fire Station No. 2 costs 3500 dollars annually, confirming the annual expenditure and correcting the earlier figure.
Mayor Noah Powers notes three decades of change in Middletown from a bustling downtown with Murphy’s and Worthmore to Kenwood Mall reliance. He recalls 1969 tax increases, a 1.5 percent rate for 36 years, and shrinking corporate payrolls shifting costs to residents as Aeronca and Armco faded.
In Ohio two child murders show stark justice gaps. Richard Fox received execution in 2003 after stabbing and strangling a student, while John Umbel, who killed a 3 year old, is serving life. Advocates lament the differing outcomes and question equity in capital cases.
Corvette club plans a benefit cruise to raise funds for the Emergency Money Fund. Community event aims to support residents in need through donations and local outreach. Carlisle police officer reaches out to children in a separate local feature on Page C1.
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