Gun threat prompts 30 minute Lakota Freshman lockdown
West Chester police and Lakota Freshman School locked down for about 30 minutes after a fight and a third party call claiming a student might bring a gun. Officers searched the building at 5050 Tylersville Road, found no weapon, and resumed normal classes. A parent letter and email informed families of the lockdown and safety stance.
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Westchester
West Chester Township
Brian Rebholz
Rebholz
Tylersville Road
West Chester Police Department
Michael Hord
Hord
Lakota
Deputy thanks public after shooting by two robbery suspects
Deputy Brandon Roberts speaks at a 2 p.m. press conference from his Hamilton home thanking the public for support after being shot April 20 while pursuing Kendrick and Morris. He survived abdominal injuries after hours of emergency surgery and 16 days in hospital, now in lengthy rehab.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Brandon Roberts
Roberts
Badin
Fifth Grader Wins Butler County Anti-Litter Billboard Contest
Wallis Daniels of St. Julie Billiart School in Hamilton won the Fifth Annual Anti-Litter Billboard Design Contest. One billboard circulates on U.S. 127 a few miles north of Hamilton reflecting the winner in Butler County.
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Wallis Daniels
St. Julie Billiart School
Hamilton
Butler County
U.S. 127
Williams sought after crash leaves woman injured
Williams fled after a crash as Herbert was freed from his car. She suffered a broken leg and was treated at Middletown Regional Hospital. Police charged Williams with fleeing and eluding reckless operation and related offenses for the pursuit and crash. Authorities searched the area but Williams remained at large as of Thursday.
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Williams
Bowling
Trenton Fire Department
Trenton
Herbert
Fire Department
Middletown Regional Hospital
Monroe
Middletown
Butler County
Fire department career event inspires young minds
Jonathan Caskey, seven, attends kindergarten as Henderson touts a three hour program where kids see emergency vehicles. Franklin firefighter Doug Rolph explains requirements and climbs a 105 foot ladder to show the job’s discipline. The event, held every four to five years, gathers many groups to educate students.
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Jonathan Caskey
Henderson
Doug Rolph
Franklin
Ralph
Rachel shines as she returns to class after injury
Rachel Ransbottom, who suffered severe injuries in a December sled crash, completes recovery milestones at Keswick Drive Monroe School. Her vision strengthens and she regains mobility, aided by family, friends, and supportive classmates. Teachers note her resilience and the class pride in her return.
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Rachel
Click
Keswick Drive
Monroe
Aaron
Luke
Chad Stull
Stull
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Aaron Ransbottom
Daugh
Ter
Shari Ransbottom
Spradling
Grants awarded to youth programs by local Foundation council
The Foundation's Youth Council approved grants for numerous youth programs including First Church of God on Tytus Avenue and Middletown Area YMCA. Grants range up to 1,000 with several smaller awards, funding summer camps sports and reading initiatives. The council comprises 22 students from Fenwick Franklin Madison Middletown Christian Monroe and other area high schools.
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First Church of God
Tytus Avenue
Franklin Township
Gina’s Thunderbirds
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Miami University
Middletown
Middletown Area
YMCA
Monroe
OSU
Jump For Food & Fitness
Salvation Army
Howdy Partners
Mad Scientists
Todd
Yankee Road
Church of God
Middletown Community Center
Foundation
Fenwick, Franklin
Madison
Middletown Christian
Jason Hightower
Cemetery restoration advances at Middletown gravesite
Middletown Cemetery Committee continues phase one work on 7000 grave site dating to 1827 including tombstone repair landscaping and security upgrades. Veterans and veterans groups donated a flagpole and flag. phase one funded by a local foundation and donor contributions. phase two will restore the 1870 burial vault and continue repairs with local volunteers. Donations to the Middletown Historical Society Cemetery Fund are sought.
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Middletown Cemetery Committee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Middletown
Vivian Moon
Middletown Community Foundation
Dodd’s Monuments
Armbruster’s Garden Center
Diver's Garden Center
Pet Supplies
Bern’s Nursery
Woodside Cemetery
Denny Lumber Company
Ted's Rental
Edwin F
Marjorie Root Anderson
Steve Posey
Moon
Sam Ashworth
Corbett Cox
Caroline Huppi
Deb Morrison
Mitchell Ballard
Middletown Historical Society
Middletown Cemetery Fund
Obituaries for Wilma LaVerne Francis and Leonard Fugate
Wilma LaVerne Francis 63 of Middletown Ohio died May 25 2005. Survived by son Jay Henderson, daughters Denise Powell Loretta Purdin, siblings and many grandchildren. Visitation May 27 from 6 to 8 pm at Yale Hoskins Funeral Home Morrow. Funeral May 28 at 2 pm at Yale Hoskins. burial Edwardsville Cemetery. Leonard Fugate 93 of Middletown Ohio died May 25 2005 at Willow Knoll Nursing Center. Survived by wife Opal, son Leonard, daughter Juanita Montgomery, daughter-in-law Peggy Fugate, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation May 28 from 11 am to 1 pm at Monroe First Church of God. Funeral May 28 at 1 pm at the church. Interment Fairmound Cemetery West Elkton. Memorials to First Church of God. Riggs Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Francis
Wilma LaVerne
Monhollen
Middletown
Ohio
William Lloyd
Lola (Nee Dinkins) Monhollen
Buford Jay Francis
Ernest
Glenn Monhollen
Jay Henderson
Denise Powell
Virgil
Hamilton
Loretta Purdin
Mark
Charles Monhollen
Roachester
Kenneth Monhollen
Blanchester
Velma Bagley
Morrow
Sue Monhollen
Yale Hoskins
Edwardsville Cemetery
Ofiddletown
Willow Knoll Nursing Center
Breathitt
Kentucky
Armco
Monroe First Church of God
Dan
Ay (Watts) Fuate
Paul Fugate
Opal Fugate
Leonard Fugate
Jill
Juanita Montgomery
Rodney
Peggy Fugate
Pine Ridge
Trevor Montcgmery
Machete
Kevin Montgomery
Amy
Kyle
Katlin
Maggie
East Main Street
Monroe
Terry Ball
Billy Ball
Lawrence Haney
Fairmound Cemetery
West Elkton
First Church of God
East Main St
Viena Webb obituary notices Franklin death 2005
Viena Webb, 83, of Franklin, died Thursday May 26 2005. Funeral services are pending at Arpp and Root Funeral Home.
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Webb
Viena
Franklin
Arpp & Root Funeral Home
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