Five fined for inhaling vapors at municipal court
Multiple local offenders including Rocky Moore and John Toler faced fines after guilty pleas in a municipal court session. Others were sentenced for careless driving and glue sniffing as part of a broad docket including estate notices and a zoning hearing.
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J. T. Lamb
Rocky Moore
King Road
Dennis McNutt
Curtis St
Bobby Hogsten
Clinton St
Rocky Amburgey
Clarendon St
Amburgey
Philadelphia Avenue
Garfield Street
John Toler
Igiehart St
Conrad Parker
Deardoff Road
Franklin
William Centers
Arcadia Drive
Debris blast kills farmer at Ohio Grain elevator
A 50 year old farmer, Stanley Drumm of Milford Center, died when a door frame was hurled 250 feet by a massive explosion at the Ohio Grain Co elevator in Mechanicsburg. Three other workers, Roger Gartin, Johnny Rickards, and James Larson, suffered severe burns and were hospitalized. The blast sent grain and debris across the area, shattered seven homes, and rattled nearly every building as the main bin tower rose in a bright red flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Drumm
Milford Center
Roger Gartin
Mechanicsburg
Johnny Rickards
James Larson
North Lewisburg
Gartin
Miami Valley Hospital
Margaret Sherron 57 dies after cancer battle in Middletown
Margaret Jane Peg Sherron of 5984 Neiderlander Lane died at Middletown Hospital at 3 38 am after a two year cancer struggle. She was 57, born in Franklin, lifelong resident, worked 16 years for the state highway department, member of First United Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband Marvin, daughter Susan Salt of Nashville, two brothers Robert Ward Middletown and Samuel Ward Franklin, and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Monday at McCoy Leffler with Revs. Irvin W immons and Robert Ward officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 7 9 pm at funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
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Middletown Hospital
Sherron
Franklin
State Highway Department
First United Presbyterian Church
Marvin
Susan Salt
Nashville, Tenn
Robert Ward
Middletown
Samuel Ward
McCoy-Leffler
Irvin Wimmons
Woodside Cemetery
Funeral
American Cancer Society
West Elkton plans water line project agenda
West Elkton Village Council will discuss a plan by the Southwestern Butler County Water Association to build water lines serving the village and surrounding area at a special meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Mayor Tom McKee said a Farmers Home Administration loan decision is expected soon. Beforehand, West Elkton and Gratis councilmen meet at 7 p.m. to decide how much funding Gratis Township trustees should provide for joint fire protection and an additional levy on the ballot.
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Butler County Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals
Court Street
Hamilton
Ohio
Butler County
Alexandria Road
Banald
Madison Township
Lawrence J
Bennie Hayes
Betty Shockley
Middletown Eaton Road
Gerald Stamper
West Elkton
Butler County Water Association
Federal Farmers Home Administration
Tom McKee
Gratis
Gratis Township
Man Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on S Main Near Ninth
Thomas Roadman reports being struck while crossing S Main Street near Ninth Avenue at about 9:10 last night. Daniel Mack, 74, of 8221 Thomas, was treated at Middletown Hospital for knee pains and released. Mack said a southbound car crossed left of center and hit him, then fled the scene.
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Thomas
S. Main Street
Ninth Avenue
Daniel Mack
Middletown Hospital
Mack
Police Briefs Include Crash on River Levee and Home Theft
A car driven by John Mapies, 57, collided with a guardrail and went onto the Carmody Boulevard levee after veering across the center line. Damage estimated at $300. A Citizens Band radio worth $300 was stolen from Kenneth Morgan’s truck at his Wilbraham Road home. James McKnight, 19, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after an alleged assault on his wife at 508 Baltimore St and confrontation with officers.
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Carmody Boulevard
John Mapies
Leth Ave
Citizens Band
Kenneth Morgan
Wilbraham Road
James McKnight
Charles St
Baltimore St
McKnight
Family loses chickens in Portland city dispute
In Portland Oregon five pet chickens owned by the Merten family were ordered removed by the city council amid complaints of noise and hygiene. The Mendens sought adoptive homes for the two Plymouth Rocks and three Rhode Island Reds, receiving several inquiries as they planned to visit potential families.
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Portland
Ore
Charles Merten
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Burglars Take Jewelry and Items in Four Break-Ins
Police report four burglaries totaling about 7900 dollars. Charles Gunner loses a jewelry box with a 2000 dollar diamond ring and other jewelry. a revolver also taken. Bernita Thornton’s residence reports a living room suite, stereo, bedroom suite, four chairs valued at 1835 dollars. David Robinson’s garage at 2008 Lowell Street loses tools and a chain saw. James Hendricks home at 1300 Elm Street reports television, shotgun, revolver, clothing worth 800 dollars. Three Middletown Freshman High School students report locker thefts, including a wristwatch and 52 dollars in cash.
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Charles Gunner
Elman Court
Bernita Thornton
Cribbs St
Lowell St
David Robinson
James Hendricks
Elm St
Middletown
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Sarah McCullie Wilson
Elbee Higdon
Elbe Higdon
Olivia Baskins
Court of Common Pleas
Lola Hawkins
Charles Higdon
Joseph Higdon
Selma Bell
Elizabeth Lindsey
Saran McCullie Wilson
Elvee Hidgon
Ellie Higdon
Probate Division
Oliva Baskins
Edward A Forshaw
Finkleman, Finkieman & Forshaw
Savings and Loan
Dorothy M. Stacy
Lenox Stacy
Butter County
Harry F. Walsh
Wilmer & Wilmer Attorneys At Law
Elmer E Atchley
Elmer Atchley
Ruth T Atchley
Monroe
F. Walsh
William R. Hendrickson
Alphard Luther Pratt
Luther A. Pratt
A. Luther Pratt
Luther Pratt
Flora Elizabeth Pratt
Betty Pratt
Flora E Pratt
Ued
A Luther Pratt
Mary C. Lord
Attorney At Law
Middle Ohio
Virginia R. Jones
Richard E. Jones
Common Pleas Court Division of Domestic Relations
Edward S. Robb, JR
Gracie White
John A. Crist
Pit
First Ave
Board of County Commissioners
Silver Street
Lebanon
Dick's Creek
Franklin Township
Warren County
Craig R Pendleton
Markey Road
Board of County
Ace Ceere
Charles D. Moore
Moore St
Dora Mays
C St
Mental Health Task Force
Carlisle
Trenton
Esther
Bell
Robert W. Bell
Harry F.walsh
Onio
Everett JL
Verna Mae Clemons
Everett L. Clemons
Gene Schaefer
Mabel Martha Jackson
Russell S. Jackson
Theodore Repper, Jr
Marie E. Gates
Nelson E. Gates
Marie E Gates
William C
Kathryn J. Sansom
William Co. Sansom
Sansom
F.walsh
Douglas W. Casper
Effie Mae Powers
David J. Powers
Donald M. Gose
Kodak Davidson Photo Shop
Charles Reid
Monroe Country Estates
Oita
Duff
Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Ohio Grain Co
The
Middletown Journal
Margaret Sherron
Margaret Jane “Peg’’ Sherron
Neiderlander Lane
Mrs. Sherron
Earl Kidd
S. Main St
Wide Cemetery
William Haven
William B. Haven
Windsor Road
Haven
Okeawa
New York Central Railroad
Goodwill Industries
Raymond
Howard
Frank
Lucille Dahlhiemer
Helen Fields
Irene Bowman
Ruth Haven
Barbara Williams
Maud
Wilson Schramm
Harold Thompson
Springhill Cemetery
Bethany
Mildred Boomershine
Germantown
Gunckle St
Washington Manor South
Centerville
Anglesby
Nora Harper
Nora Jane Harper
South Ave
Woodhill Cemetery
Harper
Dayton
Grandview Hospital
Joe Joseph
Pierson Road
Monroe Day
Smilax
Isaac Howard
Vance Bowling
Eaton Funeral Home
Richie
Central
Marshall RD
Central Ave
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