Middletown Schools weigh new levy as forecast worsens
Middletown City Schools face a deepening five year forecast deficit of 7.9 million dollars for 2005 06, larger than last year s 5.2 million negative balance. Superintendent Steve Price says voting on a new operating levy may come in May after board approval. The district relies on emergency levies that total about 10.8 million despite no operating tax hikes. The board plans to narrow cuts to legally required programs and seek community input before deciding priorities.
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Campaigns race to finish as polls hint a photo finish
With money spent, candidates rush to maximize time as polls forecast a tight finish one week away. Bush plans stops in Wisconsin Iowa Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan while Kerry visits New Mexico Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin and both expect Florida returns. Dowd says outcome hinges on exit polls after polls close in key battleground states.
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New Hampshire
Police chief Kilburn runs for Warren sheriff race
Morrow Police Chief Heath Kilburn announces candidacy against Sheriff Tom Ariss in the November 2 election. The race involves local law enforcement leadership and calls for changes in Warren County security and public safety policy.
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Morrow
Heath Kilburn
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Cheney and Kerry clash over Security Council meetings in Ohio
In Toledo Monday Democrat John Edwards derails his stump speech to attack missing explosives in Iraq while Vice President Cheney in Wilmington accuses Kerry of burnishing his record by claiming a meeting with the entire United Nations Security Council. Cheney cites a Washington Times piece challenging Kerry’s council meeting claim. Kerry aides say he met with representatives from the council, not the full council, amid Iraq debate.
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Council
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White House
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Ohio
Middletown Council Seeks Interim City Manager Candidate
Middletown City Council will search for an interim city manager to serve six months to a year. Applications are due by Nov. 8, with final candidates invited for interviews on Nov. 13 and a decision the same day. Mayor Bob Wells stresses openness and equal opportunity for all applicants as City Manager Ron Olson departs for a Texas post. The council held a closed session Monday before deciding.
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Ron Olson
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Bengals win caps turning point for Cincinnati fans
Middletown spectators at Frickers and Bullies Sports Bar eyed a potential turning point as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 23-10 in Monday Night Football. Local residents bullish on the win, while Broncos fans stayed wary, noting high expectations and tough schedules ahead.
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Barber
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O’charley’s
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