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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2005
Page
19
Franklin firefighters fought two fires Thursday. A vacant wood frame house at 1005 S River St burned after 1:40 a.m. causing total destruction. no injuries reported. They returned at 9:48 a.m. amid steaming clothing piles while investigating the cause. A second home at 101 N Main St smoked after residents left food on a stove. no injuries. Fire Chief Jonathan Westendorf said no suspicious activity noted.
The Journal invites Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages to share their passion before Revenge of the Sith debuts next Thursday. Email Entertainment Writer Eric Robinette with details on your collection or lore expertise at erobinettecoxohio.com or call (513) 705-2836.
Butler County prosecutors broaden their inquiry into a local mother's handling of funds from her sick child's charitable bank account. Investigators consider whether the money funded items unrelated to the child's medical care, suggesting potential misuses beyond approved treatments.
The Middletown park board discusses upgrades for Dixie Heights and 13 additional developed parks covering 180 acres with 12 basketball courts, 21 baseball diamonds, and eight tennis courts. Upgrades may include baseball and soccer fields, a BMX park, a flying disc golf course, and a dog park.
The Rising Phoenix Theatre Company launches Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit on Friday night with 7 30 pm shows through weekend and May dates. Tickets range 10 to 19 50 dollars with discounts for students and seniors. Artistic director Christine Brunner notes local lore about hauntings tied to the former Masonic Temple at 4 N Main St and journalist Chris Woodyard’s 2003 haunted tour.
A 19 year old man died at the scene when his northbound car collided head on with a southbound Chevrolet van on U.S. 127 near Seven Mile. A Hamilton woman in the van was hospitalized then airlifted to University Hospital Cincinnati. Authorities said the crash remains under investigation with no names released.
Monroe lists 160 plus homes signed up for the 19th annual Community-wide Garage Sale this weekend led by city manager Bill Brock selling clothes baby furniture and more. The event aims to unite residents while a map showing participating locations will be available at city offices and police department after hours. The sale runs 8 am to 5 pm Saturday and 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday with weather not deterring the event.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol seeks eyewitnesses to a April 29 crash that hospitaled Carlisle resident Christy Orth and involved Franklin police Officer Douglas Hickey. Orth says a Franklin cruiser went through a red light without lights or siren as hers turned green. Her van carried three children and was struck on the passenger side.
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