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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2004
Page
13
City Council approved a five year 1.5 mill fire levy to fund fire services starting 2006. The levy would raise about 45 000 annually and allow city operated EMS to replace a 30 year old fire truck, following a November defeat.
Middletown police chase a man in his 40s who used a quick-change scam at Danberry Cinemas and Alfy's Drive-Thru. He allegedly walked away with about $385 after rapid exchanges and confusing the clerks, wearing a sports team jacket and a receding hairline.
Steven Farkas, 44, was found guilty by a Butler County jury of three counts of trafficking in cocaine, two fourth-degree felonies and one fifth-degree felony. He faces up to four years in prison and is to be sentenced January 13. The arrest followed a crack sale to a sheriff’s drug agent. Farkas denied being the seller and did not testify. He has prior drug convictions.
St John the Baptist in Essex England has addressed groups on parish life and Orthodox spirituality. She spoke about two books Children in the Church Today and Conversations with Children. Community roundup appears on page B2 with obituaries on B3. City Editor Bob Irvin oversees the section.
Ohio Auditor’s Office finds Butler County travel reimbursement non compliant and orders recovery totaling 2755 dollars for County Commissioner Michael Fox and assistant Dennis Nichols. The county zelf notes a long standing misinterpretation of policy and reports prior repayment of 4700 dollars. Third finding seeks 821 dollars from Carlson Wagonlyt Travel Agency for double flight payment. agency credit already issued.
A new teen center at Middle town Community Center debuted with Late Teen Night activities and a surround sound system. Teen Walden praised the start and urged more programs while local teens Alicia Pretty Brittany McGinnis Elicia Smith and DeAnn Smith explored music furniture and potential classes like cooking sewing and life skills. They hoped for more space and perhaps an indoor pool to keep youth engaged and out of trouble.
A Middletown High School 16 year old wrote two notebooks listing 25 to 30 names to be killed or injured including 15 students and staff such as Principal Dennis Newell. Police say the lists also named celebrities and cartoon figures and may have been meant to be found. The student was suspended 10 days with a hearing to decide expulsion.
Monroe faces a possible 2.5 million shortfall in 2006 if residents vote down a tax increase. Council notes rising police fire and public works costs, considers service cuts and firehouse closure while already trimming street work and staff. State deficits and levy expirations compound the challenge to a 13 million general fund.
A Tuesday night blaze on 2016 Logan Avenue displaced five Pate family members. Deputies say an electric fire likely started in a front closet after a resident reported lighting trouble. All survived as neighbors and Red Cross assist. house may be unsalvageable.
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