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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1978

Page

13

County cannot appeal Warren County annexation ruling

The state appeals court in Cincinnati ruled that Warren County commissioners could not appeal a Common Pleas Court decision on annexing the East Plains subdivision near Central Avenue and Dixie Highway. The commissioners claimed lack of written notice as grounds for appeal, a contention rejected by the court.

Middletown State Appeals Court Cincinnati Warren County Common Pleas Court East Plains Central Avenue Dixie Highway

Butler Deputies Probe Break-In At Bennett's Mower Service

Butler County sheriff's deputies investigate a Monday break-in at Bennett's Mower Service on Eck Road. Owner Lee Bennett says thieves stole items valued at 3347 dollars discovered by the owner Monday morning.

Butler County — Sheriff's Bennett's Mower Service Eck Road Lee Bennett

Ledford holdup described by mother in law of slain man

Opening statements in the trial of Conrad Gregory Peaks, 22, Dayton, for the April 27 fatal shooting of Robert Ledford, a Peastown businessman. Prosecutors allege the crime occurred during an aggravated robbery with death penalty possible if convicted. Key witness Alice Dechant testified that two men, dressed neatly, robbed Ledford’s store, shot Ledford after seizing her purse, and fled with over $1,900.

Ledford Hamilton Conrad Gregory Peaks Dayton Lancer Weinrich Thomas Stubbs Jr Butler County John Holcomb Robert Ledford Germantown Road Peaks Charles Ellington Jr Alice Dechant Germantown Bob Stubbs

Cover-up denied by Sheriff Walton

Butler County Sheriff Robert Walton rejects a Cincinnati Enquirer column claim of a cover-up related to a deputy’s alleged misconduct with a juvenile. Walton says a thorough internal review seven months ago found no basis for discipline and warns the attorney behind the accusation that further harassment could prompt charges. He accuses the columnist of irresponsible reporting and of spreading unfounded insinuations.

Hamilton Cincinnati Enquirer Butler County Robert Walton Frank Weiker Walton Weiker Ina Weikel

Butler County names George Estes as new superintendent

George Estes, longtime Lakota educator, was named Butler County vocational education superintendent by the county school board, to assume Jan. 1 replacing D Russel Lee who will retire after 40 years in education. The board also approved supervision arrangements for psychologists and speech therapists and reviewed curriculum guides.

Hamilton George Estes Butler County D. Russel Lee Lee West Chester Estes Ross Dr Russel Lee Joint Vocational School Warren County Board Marius P Garofalo Chicago Mary Jane Hale Martha Susan Fry New Miami Nancy Herberick

County Receives Plan for Suburban Hamilton Sewer Service

At the county commission meeting a $60,000 Woolpert report outlined options to extend sewers to Seven Mile Overpeck Williamsdale New Miami Belmont Ross and Millville. A central facility on the Great Miami River north of Hamilton is favored, with a public hearing to follow before design.

Hamilton County Commission Ralph Woolpert Dayton Seven Mile Overpeck Williamsdale New Miami Belmont Ross Millville County James Hinchberger Woolport Great Miami Mike Foley Woolport Company Seven Mile Creek Hinchberger

Miamisburg Derailment Focused on Speed and Load

Investigators weigh causes after a Sunday derailment in Miamisburg that killed three. Officers reported seeing the train at speeds above 35 mph, though Conrail and Public Utilities Commission officials say the 84-car train was within limits. An axle failure on the 27th car, possibly from load imbalance or a lubricating mechanism issue, sparked the crash that spread derailed cars and destroyed a house at 418 Pearl St. Victims named include Linda Hamerick, Clara Barkalow, and Michael Call. Funeral arrangements and survivor details are listed. track had passed recent inspections.

Miamisburg Ronald McBride Conrail Robert J. Fedders Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Feddern Pearl St Public Utilities Commission Linda Kay Hamerick Oxford Road Rt 1 Germantown Clara C Barkalow First St Michael Joseph Call

VIP theme boosts UW drive for pledges and awareness

United Way adopts Very Important People as its theme this year. Samuel Dalton, general chairman, says VIPs pledge via Fair Share based on one hour’s pay monthly. Corporations asked for $18 per employee. Fliers, radio spots, and booklets will spread the message, with Doty House ties and a Sept. 24 kickoff breakfast at the Manchester Inn.

United Way Samuel Dalton Doty House Manchester Inn

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