Split vote backs fifth judgeship for Ohio appeals court
Butler County Commission approved a resolution urging state approval for a fifth judge on Ohio's 12th District Court of Appeals in Middletown. Furman and Jolivette supported the move, noting state funding covers most costs while Butler would pay about 11000 annually, but Fox opposed, urging the court to explore funding methods and fee increases to offset operations.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Ohio
12Th District Court of Appeals
Middletown
Charles Furman
Gregory Jolivette
Michael Fox
Fox
Clark takes leave triggers interim treasurer appointment
TRENTON City Council will hold a 6 p.m. special meeting to appoint an interim treasurer as Mona Clark, serving since January, takes extended leave after a heart attack. Michael Engel is set to become permanent treasurer on June 20, following H. Scott Campbell's resignation. A Dayton teen was charged with aggravated robbery after shoving a Wal-Mart greeter during a theft incident at Towne Boulevard.
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Trenton
Mona Clark
Patrick Titterington
Clark
Titterington
Michael Engel
City Council
H. Scott Campbell
Waynesville
Dayton
Middletown
Wal-Mart
Towne Boulevard
Lowe’s
Warren County Juvenile Detention Center
Valley View graduates list omission sparks correction
Valley View high schools should have been included in the graduation candidate listings, prompting a correction for the Roundup section on Page C2. City editor Kevin Aldridge oversees this section as contact details are provided.
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Valley View High
Kevin Aldridge
Man sought after chase ends in crash injuring passenger
A Monroe man Jason C. Williams 28 faces felonious assault and leaving scene charges after a pursuit with Monroe Trenton and Middletown police led to a crash that injured passenger Christy Herbert 27. Herbert was taken to Middleton Regional Hospital with a broken leg. Williams fled on foot but was struck by a police vehicle during the pursuit and crash.
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Trenton
Monroe
Middletown
Jason C. Williams
Macready Avenue
Christy Herbert
South Verity Parkway
Middletown Regional Hospital
Jeff Bowling
John Newlin
Williams
Oxford State Road
Newlin
Bowling
State Street
Baltimore Street
Five year old graduates amid tears after car accident
At Middletown Christian School kindergarten graduation, five year old Rachel Ransbottom, who was hit by a car, completes a year of kindergarten. Teacher Kim Click struggled to speak as she announced Rachel, who received her diploma with help climbing the stage, while mother Shari assisted. Family and friends rose for a standing ovation as the 2005 class marked a poignant ceremony.
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Pat Ruckerman
Middletown Journal
RansBottom
Middletown Christian School
Lauren Pack
Shari
Mark
Spradling
Click
Foundation boosts summer grants to fill pool closure gap
Middletown Community Foundation announced an extra 5000 for Summertime for Kids grants, raising total to 20000 to support 22 child activities. Executive Director Kay Wright cited pool closures and high demand as reasons for increasing funding, with projects spanning Abilities First, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, and more.
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Middletown Community Foundation
Middletown
Foundation
Kay Wright
Wright
Abilities First Foundation
Alcohol & Drug Council
Bethel Ame
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Boy Scouts of America
Butler County Educational
Community to dedicate Middletown Pioneer Cemetery restoration
City and community leaders plan a noon Saturday dedication at the First Avenue cemetery marking the flagpole installation and the first phase of restoration. The event invites descendants and general public as vandals halted efforts to protect the historic site where Middletown founders are buried.
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Middletown
First Avenue
Lengthy meeting delays CSB annual report presentation
Hamilton Butler County Children Services officials prepared to present an annual report to county commissioners but a 90 minute public hearing dominated the meeting. The hearing on final plans for a new Oxford Township apartment complex pushed back the CSB presentation and delayed the 11 am award for Environmental Services. The CSB report now moves to the June 9 agenda as first item.
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Hamilton
Butler County Children Services
Oxford Township
Michael Fox
Department of Environmental Services
Tim Williams
Children Services
Commission
Hunter Elementary hosts vehicle career day with horns and heavy metal
Franklin Township first graders toured 13 community vehicles in Hunter Elementary’s vehicle career day. Morales Materials driver Rodney Williams demonstrated a $165,000 drum mixer weighing 70,000 pounds as students clamored to spin the drum while fire trucks and hearses drew crowds and cheers.
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Franklin
Teresa Henderson
Hunter
Greg Martin
Franklin Township
Butler County
Warren County
Rebel 105
Eaton-Anderson Funeral Home
Rodney Williams
Williams
Dustin Perry
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Chase
By Erica Ryan
Rachel
Kim Click
Rachel Ransbottom
Carlisle Park Board
Edgewood Middle School
Faith Fellowship Church
Family Service of
Imax
BuTler County Bureau
Gary Stelzer
Mark Lararop
Brink's
Austyn Booth
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