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🌱 Middletown officer quits force after dereliction of duty conviction
Middletown, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Middletown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Middletown officer quits force after dereliction of duty conviction
- How a Middletown native could shake up UC’s linebacker depth chart
- How a regional dealmaker will now shape Middletown’s next chapter
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Middletown officer resigns after being found guilty of dereliction of duty (wlwt.com) — A Middletown police officer has resigned after being found guilty of dereliction of duty in a case that began with a state investigation earlier this year. City officials say Jamie Patterson’s resignation was accepted Tuesday and she is no longer employed by Middletown. Reporters are seeking additional court records, so residents can expect more details about what led to the conviction. 
2. Room Features Proven Production (thegruelingtruth.com) — A University of Cincinnati football preview spotlights linebacker Ronan Casanova, a Middletown native returning from injury after transferring from Marist, as one of the room’s biggest wild cards. The piece breaks down how he and several other Ohio-connected linebackers fit into a deep, versatile 2026 unit. Middletown fans get a clear sense of his path to playing time and pro potential.
3. A Quiet Hand Behind Warren County's Growth Has Taken A New Position In MIddletown (warrencountypost.com) — Middletown is gaining a new assistant city manager as longtime Warren County economic development leader Martin Russell leaves his county administrator role later this month. His move brings nearly two decades of experience assembling major projects, financing tools, and regional partnerships that boosted jobs, redevelopment, and public infrastructure across Warren County. Local readers can expect that expertise to now support Middletown’s growth.
4. Meet a Colleague: Anza Harker (wlu.edu) — A W&L staff member shares that she grew up in Middletown before studying abroad in France and eventually settling with her family in Mount Vista. She talks about her love of art, her career in compensation, and the traditions and travels that shaped her life. Locals may enjoy seeing how a Middletown upbringing connects to a broader professional and personal journey.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anybody in the Lakeside area missing this sweet boy ?
He wandered into my house earlier today when the door was open crying for food. (Nextdoor Middletown) - Does anyone have recommendations for a skilled carpenter by trade?
Looking for someone reliable and experienced for some home projects. Tia (Nextdoor Arlington Ave)
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Middletown. Apply here.
- Amazon posted a job opening for Warehouse Equipment Operator in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
Ok Middletown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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