Union Township appoints two police sergeants
Union Township trustees promoted Frank Richardson and Lynn Brown to sergeants late Tuesday, effective midnight, with each receiving a $500 raise. Richardson will supervise the second shift and Brown will head the third shift, as police chief Paul Arthur announced after months of screening including tests and interviews.
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Lynn Brown
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Paul Arthur
Trick or Treat Set for Union Township Oct 31
Union Township trustees declared Friday October 31 from 6 to 8 pm official Trick or Treat hours. Parents are urged to use light clothing or white patches to reflect light as darkness falls. An accompanying adult is advised for safety. Four applicants vie for the Sargeant post, with Sgt. Richardson noted as long‑time, prominent officer in Pisgah.
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Ownship Police Department
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Dave McGinnis
Bethany lighting district plan advances with homeowner vote
Township clerk Robert James advances a lighting district study in Bethany with landowner mapping from the Butler County Auditor. Trustees set beggars night for Oct 30 from 5 30 to 7 p m and Liberty School will issue flyers with details. John Gordon of the Dan Beard Council outlines Fire Service Explorer Posts with a 3 50 annual fee plus optional group coverage. Fire Chief Henry Taylor introduces new appointees Sylvia Domonkos and Paul Stumpf and notes needs for sirens and lights at about 1200 dollars. Four fire runs in September include one house one building and one trash fire while life squad runs totaled 18.
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Monroe ULJ switches to Tuesday publication schedule
The Monroe and Union Liberty Journal moves to Tuesday releases starting next week to better serve 9,600 families and advertisers. New deadlines: display ads Thursday 2 PM, classifieds Monday 4 30 PM, story deadline Friday 4 30 PM, with early submissions encouraged. Photos due at Maud office by Friday 4 30 PM. Page one and lead sports page assembled Monday morning at the Journal News office in Hamilton.
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Monroe Bicentennial Flag Marking Fourth of July Plans
Monroe receives a bicentennial flag from Congressman Thomas Kindness as the town charts a July 4 1976 celebration. Sponsored by the Monroe Historical Society Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and many local groups, events include a patriotic play fire hydrant painting public displays and a community festival with an ecumenical service picnic and period entertainment. Edgar MacDonald chairs the group coordinating the bicentennial activities.
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Growth and Consolidation Shape Lakota School District
The Lakota district formed by merging Liberty and Union townships in July 1957 now shows rapid growth in population and student numbers. The district employs many staff across departments from Latin to maintenance, with 33 county office staff supporting seven districts and 318 substitute teachers. The School Board must approve every new hire, assignment, or release as administrators oversee employment.
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Monroe appoints Whitmore village manager starting November
Robert Whitmore 55 of Ashland was confirmed as Monroe Village Manager and will begin duties Nov 1 under a two year contract paying 16500 first year and 17500 second. He formerly Ashland mayor manager and served seven years as councilman.
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Mary Michael
Robert Whitmore
Ashland
Monroe
Whitmore
Sands Ave
Bill Riggs
Seth Johnston
James Holland
Wilshire Drive
Holland
Monroe Elementary Fall Festival Planned for Saturday
Monroe Elementary will host its Fall Festival on Saturday October 18 from 3 to 7 PM at 225 Macready Street. Jo Ann McFarland chairs with Janice Goates as co chair. festival events include a spaghetti dinner bake sale craft shop haunted house and more with proceeds for the PTO media center.
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Macready Street
Jo Ann McFarland
Janice Goates
Harlean Hermann
Becky Pyle
Molly O’connor
Pat Hazelwood
Lubbers School of Dance
Judy
Charlie McFarland
Perry Clarke
Jerry Guido
Don Orts
Charles Minze
Monroe Elementary Pto
Lakota students name homecoming court nominees
Lakota High School and Butler County Vocational School selected Homecoming court candidates this week. Freshmen Jani Etheridge Sami Miller and Pam Norvell. sophomores Becky Adleta Sandy Cook and Rhonda Pingleton. juniors Sue eremo Kim Muse and Lynn Williams. seniors Gale Cockerham Patti Gsch wind Charlene Lamb and Sandy Adleta. Senior boys king candidates are Jon Shivner Jeff Nevels Emmett Wagoner and Tom Welling. The King and Queen will be announced at Friday night’s ceremony during the game with Fenwick.
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Butler County
Jani Etheridge
Sami Miller
Pam Norvell
Becky Adleta
Sandy Cook
Rhonda Pingleton
Sue Eremo
Kim Muse
Lynn Williams
Gale Cockerham
Patti Gschwind
Charlene Lamb
Sandy Adleta
Jon Shivner
Jeff Nevels
Emmett Wagoner
Tom Welling
Fenwick
Lemon-Monroe Band Plans March-a-thon
The Lemon-Monroe Band organizes a march-a-thon on October 18 in the Monroe Blueball Amanda Middletown area. About 130 marchers led by directors David Camp and Earl Jones aim for 10 miles of marching while soliciting pledges and donations for a new band uniform fund estimated at 18000 dollars.
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Monroe
Blueball
Amanda
Middletown
David Camp
Earl Jones
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