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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2005
Page
1
Police warn paintball enthusiasts not to play on streets after incidents that misled bystanders into thinking real guns were involved. Witnesses misled by colorful gear and markers prompted patrols and safety checks, with authorities urging private venues and participants to avoid street play.
About 60 residents from Hunter and Franklin areas gathered at Hunter United Methodist Church to question why Hunter Elementary is singled out for closure and whether delaying the closure announcement until after the August levy decision would help. Julie Norris urged unity as Chris Sizemore seeks more information, with board president Brandon Saylor and member Ben Miller present.
FBI officials said a live hand grenade found within 100 feet of President Bush during a May 10 speech in Tbilisi posed a threat to the health and welfare of the president and crowd. Georgian officials had claimed it was a dud. First Lady Laura Bush heads to the Middle East for a five day trip.
More than 1,000 mourners gathered at Fairfield High School Arena for the funeral of Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski killed in Iraq on May 9. The service featured full military honors including a 21 gun salute, Purple Heart presentation, and a flag, as his father John Prazynski spoke of his son’s heroism and impact.
Preliminary results show Monroe and Madison districts achieving 87.5 and 76.8 percent passing rates on the third grade reading test, potentially lifting their state report card indicators. Administrators cite improved focus on weak areas after an October test, with last year’s 2003-04 rates cited for comparison.
The article recalls George Lucas declaring in 1997 that the Star Wars series would be six films and notes fans anticipated two prequels totaling over 200 minutes of betrayal, fire and pain. It mentions upcoming coverage and directs readers to page A3.
Westchester crowds line up for Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith at Rave Motion Pictures. Dave Evans claims he waited four hours for a theater ticket and arrived early to secure a 12:01 a.m. showing as seats sold out rapidly across four of six auditoriums. Rave staff report high demand and rapidly filling seats.
Baseball player Coffing returns to action after a layoff, adjusting to the lineup and seeking rate in right field. Coach and teammates note improved swing mechanics as the season progresses.
Louisville's Speed Art Museum announces a Paris sourced art exhibit set to open June 7, bringing refined European works to Kentucky audiences. The display promises period pieces and modern selections from Paris galleries.
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