Middletown teachers face wage freeze no raises in 9 day period
Ohio State Board of Education and the Cost of Living Council ordered a wage freeze with no longevity pay increases for Middletown teachers. The first pay checks arrive Sept 16 as teachers meet at Middletown High School to hear officials explain the ruling.
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Five candidates file for Middletown city ballot race
A five way race for three Middletown City Commission seats appears possible as five candidates including two new filers Dennis Jena and Mary Alice Mack meet petition requirements. Jena has 695 valid signatures, Mack 1097, Trimble 569, while petitions from Inwood and Sorrell are still being tallied for final ballot eligibility.
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Ray Brown
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Construction Slows but Totals Stay High in Middletown
Middletown construction slowed slightly in August yet remains well above last year. Eight month permits total over 7.3 million dollars, with 57 permits valued at 385 210 issued in August, including a 2 million dollar senior citizens high rise on Clinton and Canal. The city projects near 100 million by year end with remaining months ahead.
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Fred Hampton
House Totals Up in Middletown Building Permits Rise
Middletown sees a potential record year for single family homes with seven permits issued last month valued at 195 500 dollars. City commissioner Fred Hampton notes this contrasts with one dwelling in July and three in August of the previous year. For eight months this year 47 single family residences have been approved, versus 51 in all of last year.
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Fred Hampton
Petitions push NYC statehood referendum drive
Rep. Bella Abzug announces 55,398 signatures on petitions to force a November referendum on New York City statehood. Voters would decide on creating a constitutional commission, with approval by city, state legislatures and Congress, a four year process.
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Herman Katz
Congress
Maryland students swap marijuana for nitrous gas cites cost
Two University of Maryland students say about 200 peers have shifted from marijuana to laughing gas due to rising marijuana prices. The report notes students discuss substitution and economic pressure influencing drug choices on campus.
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Baltimore
University of Maryland
Mothers protest bus stops near Creekview and Verity schools
A group of Woodridge Drive mothers protested bus stops for Creekview Elementary and Verity Middle students. They cite crossing dangers on Roosevelt Boulevard extension and a condemned bridge, urging safer options and possible crossing guards while officials defend current routes.
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Woodridge
Cats in trees prompt police rescue call
A resident called the police after a cat climbed a tree. Police Officer Eugene Preweitt borrowed a neighbor's ladder and rescued the kitten at 3 45 pm after the fire department was asked but not needed.
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Dayton Schools Head To Stay On
Dayton Ohio AP Superintendent Wayne Carle withdrew his resignation offer after community leaders urged him to remain. The board rejected his Aug. 5 resignation tied to an administrative reorganization. they later approved the plan.
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Wayne Carle
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Board of Education
Vocational chief urges respect for all work and voc ed
Dr Burl Shoemaker Ohio vocational director warned 105 new teachers at Middletown to avoid implying college is the only path. He urged starting career respect in kindergarten and to integrate counseling to guide students toward vocational education as a valid option.
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Burl Shoemaker
Ohio
Shoemaker
Miami University
Phillip R. Shriver
Logan T. Joatster
Middletown
Bald Tires Are Trouble Warns Ohio Patrol
Highway patrol Lt. T. W. Rice says bald tires contributed to crashes on wet pavement. Last year the inspection team checked 410,000 vehicles with 63,073 warnings and 78 arrests for tire faults. Drivers have three days to fix worn tires and may be fined or towed if needed. Ohio law requires removing tires when tread is worn to 1-16 inch.
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T. W. Rice
Lt Rice
Ohio
Tire Industry Safety Council
Prosecutors Gather in Columbus for Water Pollution Conference
More than 30 U S attorneys from the eastern United States will attend a Columbus conference January 26 to 28 to discuss prosecution of water polluters under federal and state law.
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Ohio
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