Middletown
Coverage of Middletown in the Nexus archive.
- 103-year-old woman’s record-breaking skydiving trip proves age is just a number
Evelyn Franks, 103, broke an Ohio record by going skydiving in Middletown. She took the leap at Start Skydiving alongside her daughter, Darlene Claspill. The milestone event was celebrated by friends and family members.
- Officer found guilty after encouraging family to whip handcuffed 15-year-old with belt
An Ohio police officer was found guilty of dereliction of duty after encouraging a family to whip a handcuffed 15-year-old with a belt. The teen, who had visible marks but was not hospitalized, was under house arrest at the time. The officer faces up to 90 days in jail and a $750 fine per count.
- Flash flooding causes road closures and dangerous conditions in New Jersey
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Jersey, causing road closures and dangerous driving conditions. In Middletown, floodwaters covered roadways and spilled into driveways, creating shallow river-like conditions around parked vehicles.
- Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel nearly 41 years ago helps solve 1985 cold case, authorities say
A 62-year-old man, Randy McAllister, has been charged with the 1985 murder of auto parts salesman John Christopher Warren in Ohio. Evidence recovered behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia and Warren's stolen vehicle found in Florida helped identify McAllister, who was on the run since the crime.
- Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel nearly 41 years ago helps solve 1985 cold case, authorities say
A 62-year-old man was charged with the 1985 murder of auto parts salesman John Christopher Warren in Ohio after evidence recovered behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia and his stolen vehicle found in Florida were linked to the case. Randy McAllister, who was on the run since 1985, faces charges of aggravated murder and murder.