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    Middletown News

    Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber watches the ball after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
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    Middletown’s Schwarber hits two more bombs to pad NL homer lead, makes MLB history
    Mayor Elizabeth Slamka speaks during Middletown's State of the City event Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at Middletown Event Center. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    State of Middletown is resilient, mayor says
    A Middletown Kroger employee was terminated after allegedly writing ‘racists fav drink’ on a Starbucks drink. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
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    Middletown Kroger employee fired after writing ‘racists fav drink’ on Starbucks order
    Sarah Nathan joined Middletown Community Foundation in October 2021, replacing former Executive Director Traci Barnett. PROVIDED
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    Middletown Community Foundation executive director resigns
    Steel City Pizza will close its Middletown operations inside the N.E.W. Ales building on Manchester Avenue and opening in Middletown on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The pizzeria initially planned the Hamilton location as a second location, but plans changed, according to the ownership. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Steel City Pizza opens this week in Hamilton; Middletown location closed
    A memorial bench for Vice President JD Vance's grandmother, Bonnie Vance, was dedicated on Saturday, September 20, at Miami Park in Middletown. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Memorial bench for JD Vance’s ‘mamaw’ dedicated in Middletown park
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    Middletown Chick-fil-A opening draws crowd
    City staff could not give a timeline for full restoration as of Tuesday, September 16. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown cyberattack: Some staff emails back up, city spends $295K on tech upgrades
    The Lane Libraries is seeking cartoonists from 7 to adults for its Library Comic Strip Contest. Original strips are due Sept. 25. PROVIDED
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    Calling all cartoonists, artists for Lane Libraries comic strip contest
    Middletown's Chick-fil-A is opening Thursday, September 18. Those wearing cow spots or a cow costume can receive a free entree. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Newest Middletown Chick-fil-A opens Thursday
    Kelsey Singer and her husband, Jordan, own Monarch Designs at 1054 Central Ave. in Middletown. They recently celebrated one year of business at their current location. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Art shop in Middletown offers handmade home decor, dog bandanas
    Jada Price, who turns 17 next week, was last seen on Sept. 3 walking away from her residence on Winona Drive, according to police, who said she was found Tuesday, Sept. 9. PROVIDED/MIDDLETOWN POLICE
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    UPDATE: Middletown police locate missing teen girl
    Utility billing windows are open, though payments can only be made by credit card. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Three weeks later: Middletown systems still down, timeline for restoration not given
    Jada Price, 17 next week, was last seen walking away from her resident on Winona Drive. PROVIDED/MIDDLETOWN POLICE
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    Middletown police looking for missing teen girl
    Bishop Rudolph Pringle addresses the participants in the 21st Annual NAACP dinner after receiving a Presidential Award from the organization at the Manchester Inn in Middletown Friday, Feb. 24, 2006. FILE
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    Bishop Rudolph Pringle remembered as ‘steadfast confidant’
    Middletown mayor Elizabeth Slamka delivers the 2024 State of the City address at The Event Center of Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Upcoming Middletown State of the City address to include mayor’s remarks, schools update
    Reimagine Holiday Whopla has set up and taken down a portable ice rink at 39 N. Broad Street since the city purchased it in 2023. It is pictured here in 2024. The proposed permanent ice rink will cap a 5.1-million-gallon combined sewer overflow storage basin along Main Street. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Could a permanent skate rink be ‘anchor’ for downtown Middletown development?
    Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park in Middletown is one of 10 stops on Ohio Valley Haunts' Passport of Terror Tour (LAND OF ILLUSION).
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    10 Ohio haunted houses on new Passport of Terror Tour
    Middletown native and recently crowned UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison returned to her hometown on Thursday, July 10, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Middletown native and UFC champion Kayla Harrison visits with Trump at White House
    There are no other Chick-fil-A restaurants in Middletown. The closest location to Middletown is in Liberty Twp. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletonians, rejoice! Chick-fil-A has set an opening date
    Stephen Howard, 58, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Middletown on Central Ave. and The Alameda on Saturday, Aug. 23. PROVIDED BY FAMILY
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    Man killed in Middletown crash, family hoping for answers from city
    Middletown Lyric Theatre and SORG will host a three-performance run of "Rehearsal for Murder" Sept. 19-20 to benefit ongoing revitalization efforts at the historic opera house. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Murder-mystery play to mark first joint fundraising effort for Middletown Lyric Theatre...
    Two weeks have passed since Middletown city services were disrupted by a cybersecurity incident. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown cybersecurity issues likely a ransomware attack
    The Middletown Chick-fil-A, located just off Exit 32 on I-75, is expected to open next month. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Chick-fil-A to open 25-30 new Ohio restaurants: See local locations
    Roger Conner, owner of Flowers by Roger, has been in the flower business for 50 years in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    ‘I’m not finished yet’: 50 years of blooms at Flowers by Roger
    Email, phone and website services remain unavailable at the Middletown city building. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown dealing with cybersecurity incident a week later
    Residents gathered Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 for an Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil and remembrance walk at Smith Park in Middletown. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Beverly Vance-Aikins, Judge James Sherron, more speak at Middletown Overdose...
    Car enthusiasts gather in a parking lot Saturday, August 16, 2025 on Roosevelt Blvd. in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown’s growing street racing problem spurs increase in police patrol
    Following a cybersecurity incident over the weekend, Middletown Health Department has reopened for in-person services. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown city employees may have had info affected by recent cybersecurity incident
    Following a cybersecurity incident over the weekend, Middletown Health Department has reopened for in-person services. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown Health Department reopens following cybersecurity incident
    The substation will work as a place for officers to take their lunch breaks; offer extra storage space for the department; and officers can complete required paperwork and have roll call on-site. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Middletown adds police substation because of developing East End
    Following a cybersecurity incident over the weekend, Middletown has established emergency secondary phone lines. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    How Middletown residents can contact the city during the ongoing cybersecurity incident
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