City applies for federal funds for new Crawford Street fire station
Middletown officials seek a $425,000 public works grant for a new No 2 firehouse at the Roosevelt Boulevard and Wicoff Street site on Armco Steel property. The project plans include housing a ladder truck engine company ambulance and offices. Construction must start within 90 days of grant approval and finish in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Street
Roosevelt Boulevard
Wicoff Street
Armco Steel Corp
Dick Goecke
Public Service
Anvil
Wicorf Street
Armco
Goldman Park
Station No. 1
Goecke
Ford's son predicts victory for his father in debate
Steven Ford, 20, visited Middletown and Cincinnati claiming his father, President Ford, will win the final debate against Carter. He cited past debate wins, warned about undecided voters, and criticized Carter and the press while detailing travel plans to New York for the final showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Ford
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Middletown
Carter
Hamilton
Cincinnati
New York City
Police Release Likeness Of Afternoon Bandit In Eight Robberies
A local artist drew a composite of a man linked to eight armed robberies since July 30. The suspect, 20 to 25, 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 1, 160 to 175 pounds, neat dresser with soft manners, is said to be not from Middletown. No glasses worn. Incidents occurred at King Kwik, JoAnn Fabrics, El-Bee Shoes, Lamark stores, Piece Goods Shop, and Pence's Market. Police urge sightings to call 425-7700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Doud
Middletown
Dayton
Oakwood
Kettering
Doud
King Kwik
Tytus Avenue
Central Avenue
JoAnn Fabrics
Lewis Street
El-Bee Shoes
Lamark
N University Boulevard
Hill
Pence's
Multiple Middletown deaths and funeral notices
Deaths and funerals for Dorothy M. Stacy 54 of 504 Tremont Court Janice Lee Shipman 28 of 819 18th Ave Helen Louise Gregory 63 of 25 S River St Madelyn W Buck 48 of 16 N E St are announced with service times burial locations and survivor lists. Additional notices reference arrangements for late Mrs Buck and other local deaths in Hamilton Franklin and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy M. Stacy
Tremont Court
Middletown Hospital
Janice Lee Shipman
18Th Ave
Hamilton- Trenton
Shiloh
Franklin
Helen Louise Gregory
S. River St
Hamilton
Madelyn W. Buck
N. E St
Brock’s
Wheelersburg
Halloween Party At Doty House Delightful Spook Fest
Witches and fun filled Doty House as children families teachers and therapists joined a Halloween party. Art Frasik Jr. performed a magic act a talking scarecrow and a puppet show titled The Witch and Her Magic Spells by seventh and eighth grade Verity Middle School students. Helium balloons pinatas prizes and costume awards capped the event with donations from area merchants.
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Doty House
Art Frasik Jr
the Witch
Verity Middle School
Donald Garver
Walter Simkins
Monroe
Global Thunderstorms Surpass Forty Thousand Daily
Scientists estimate more than 40 000 thunder and lightning storms occur worldwide each day across diverse regions. This vast activity highlights the planet's dynamic atmospheric processes and energy release from convective systems.
Ohio unemployment claims rise slightly in week ending Oct 9
New filings total 146 up from 137. continued claims 763 up from 713 and 710 two weeks prior. An additional 156 people filed for extended benefits under state and federal programs, per the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services.
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Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
OBES
Brakes Should Be Inspected If They Grab Or Veer
If your vehicle pulls to one side or the brake pedal can be pressed near the floor the braking system needs examination. A car pulling or grabbing indicates possible worn pads faulty hydraulic lines or uneven rotor wear requiring professional inspection.
Record of Hamilton-A vo ed school enrollments and actions
The D R Lee Vocational School reports 1 008 adults enrolled in fall term adult education courses from medical terminology to electrical apprenticeships. Board approves 55 new teachers and continuation of a federal program funding diesel auto mechanics and small engine repair training for unemployed adults.
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Hamilton
D. R Lee Vocational School
George Estes
Estes
Hearing on Dixie Cruise-In obscenity case continued
A preliminary injunction request by Butler County Prosecutor John Holcomb against Dixie Cruise-In theater in Middletown was put off with no new date set. The suit alleges obscene films and advertising violate Ohio law and seeks a temporary injunction and permanent ban. A separate accident on Tytus Avenue near Mabelle Drive injured driver Charles Terrell, who was treated and released from Middletown Hospital after his car struck a pole at 3 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
John Holcomb
Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas
Arthur J. Fiehrer
Holcomb
S. Main St
Earl Cox
Ohio
Tytus Avenue
Mabelle Drive
Charles Terrell
E St
Middletown Hospital
Terrell
Ohio lottery winners cash in big sums in Cleveland
Mary Byrge of Cleveland wins 250 000 and says the prize won t change her life. Willie Cope of Eastland nets 51 000 in Double Play while Jean Maust 26 000 Nancy Crow 11 000 and Helen Farris 25 000 also win. Drawn numbers 738 79877 746255 green Double Play 73220 415 521 Pot O Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mary Byrge
Willie Cope
Eastland
Jean Maust
Maple Heights
Nancy Crow
Wheeling
W.va
Helen Farris
Columbus
Man shot during alleged Hamilton Jewelry store holdup
Thomas Steve Claxton 21 remained in serious condition at Cincinnati General Hospital after being shot in the head during a robbery at the Southwestern Indian Jewelry store on Hamilton Richmond Road. The store owner Sally Peters and her husband confronted the intruder who was taking about $6000 in jewelry.
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Hamilton
Brookville, Ind
Cincinnati General Hospital
Hamilton- Richmond Road
Here
Thomas Steve Claxton
Cincinnati Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Butler County Sheriff's Deputies
Sally Peters
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Noti
Wendt
Republican
N. Main St
Springfield
Bandit
Chiefs
Fire Prevention Bureau
Dodds Monuments
Verity Pkwy
14Th Ave
Ross
Woodside
Charles
Bud) Steller
May
Dorothy Stacy
Birmingham
Ala
Grace Baptist Church
Lenox
Jacqueline
Clyde Morrison Sr
Florida
Janice Fox
Barbara Winkler
Frances Cole
Ben Finch
Phyllis Durant
Clyde Jr
Phillip
Richard
Joe
Rodney Morrison
Carl Morrison
Utah
Everett Morrison
Michigan
Mark, Gary
Donald Morrison
McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home
Howard Sears
Woodside Cemetery
Janice Shipman
Helen Gregory
Charles Jones
Harold Jones
Ralph Jones
Tipp City
Paul and
Jesse Jones
Laura Jane Slusser
Carrie M. Salley
Mary Frances Amburgy
Helen Towsend
Anglesby
Douglas Shafer
C. S
Springboro
Little Peoples Day Nursery
Loremnt
Nature
Peters
Mrs Peters
Claxton
BOB’ S Drive Thru Beer Depot
Main St
Exc
First Baptist Church
Riverview
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Trenton
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