🕊️ Beloved community leader Bishop Rudolph Pringle leaves powerful legacy at 92. The longtime Middletown activist, who died August 12, was known for his unwavering support of underdogs and compassionate mentorship of local pastors. After moving to Middletown in 1936, Pringle served in the Army, earned five doctorate degrees, and worked at AK Steel for 41 years while pastoring the Apostolic Faith Church for 55 years. His friends and mentees remember him as "the governor of the city," who left behind a legacy of kindness, courage, and community service alongside his wife of 62 years and their large family.
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🚗 Life-saving roundabout opens after three-month construction closure. The $1.78 million project at Ohio 122 and Elk Creek Road in Madison Township aims to reduce crashes at an intersection that saw 28 accidents between 2015-2020. Madison Township Fire Chief Kent Hall welcomed the improvement, noting it would restore response times that had been "drastically" impacted during construction. State Rep. Thomas Hall, who helped secure funding for the project, called the opening "surreal" after initially facing some community resistance. According to ODOT, roundabouts typically achieve a 44 percent reduction in crashes, addressing the main goal of preventing injuries and fatalities.
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🏙️ Middletown mayor promises candid look at city challenges and triumphs. Elizabeth Slamka will deliver her State of the City address on September 23, sharing a forward-looking vision for 2026 while acknowledging recent adversity. The free public event at the Event Center of Middletown will include updates from city school leaders, musical performances, and the presentation of the Armbruster Memorial Award. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments at the 6-8 p.m. gathering as the community comes together to reflect on progress and future plans.
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