Martin resigns as Middletown High football coach
Middletown High School head football coach Dick Martin has resigned after one season citing full time job obligations as Butler Tech’s work-studies coordinator. He led the Middies to a 5-5 record, will not stay as an assistant, and leaves Middletown with three coaches in as many years.
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Dick Martin
Middletown High School
Martin
The
Middies
Butler Tech
Middletown
Matt Brandabur
Tudor
Star Wars Bridges Age Divide In Fans And Critics
Eric Robinette reviews the Star Wars prequel era noting how fans from different generations, including 8 year old Chris Ballard from Middletown, engage with the saga through new films and special editions. Ballard shares a lifelong passion and a top ten list of reasons for loving the franchise.
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George Lucas
Middletown
Eric Robinette
Campbell
Chris Ballard
Ballard
Provisional ballots flip Madison Schools levy to win
In Butler County, 22 provisional votes changed Madison Local Schools 1.1 million operating levy from a 3 vote loss to a 12 vote win. The 5 year 7.5 mill tax passed 1,376 to 1,364 with recount possible Friday. District officials praised the outcome as students cheered at Madison Jr. Sr. High School.
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Jan Kesselring
Madison
Jeff Clements
Butler County Board of Elections
Hamilton
Aimee Tyree
Madison Jr. Sr. High School
Tyree
Curtis Philpot
Daniel Tinch
Madison School Board
Scott Tinch
Election Board
Franklin's Gray Heads to Deer Park Wildcats
Kim Gray, longtime superintendent of Franklin Schools, will become the Deer Park Schools superintendent next year. He departs Franklin after three years to lead the Deer Park district as its new top official.
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Franklin
Deer Park
Kim Gray
Deer Park Wildcats
Franklin Wildcats
Gray
Deer
Iraqi army to end raids on mosques
In Baghdad the new Shiite government ordered the army to stop raiding mosques and arresting clerics to ease Sunni Arab tensions. The move came shortly after memorial services for a Fairfield State Condo grad killed in Iraq. Secretary Rice urged Shiite leaders to reach out to Sunnis to undercut insurgent support.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Fairfield State
Jeezza Rice
Propane Tank Blast Injures Warren Deputy in Carlisle
A propane tank exploded behind a Dale Avenue home during a suicide attempt, injuring Warren County deputy Joren Dickerson who was treated and released. Miguel Saudarringa, 46, was in a Buick Riviera and sustained burn injuries. Maguel Sandarringa, 31, attempted suicide and was in fair condition. Police reported a domestic dispute preceded the incident and warned bystanders away as the blast destroyed the car’s windows and roof.
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Carlisle
Warren County
Dale Avenue
Joren Dickerson
Middletown
Maguel Sandarringa
Dale Ave
Bernadine Saudarringa
Miguel Saudarringa
James Slyder
Eric Abrams
Carlisle Police Department
Abrams
Sandarringa
Hicle
Dickerson
Franklin
SPORTS LLC's Huggins Signs 2 Year Contract
SPORTS LLC reports that coach Huggins has signed a two year contract extension on Page B2, outlining new terms and expectations for the team. The deal secures leadership through the next season with potential options depending on performance milestones.
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LLC
Huggins
The Amazing Race contestant shares tales in Journal
Hamilton's Susan Vaughn states she would like to appear on Survivor. The interview appears on Page C2, revealing her interest in reality competition and her thoughts on strategy and endurance.
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Susan Vaughn
Survivor
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