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The facility at the Nelbar underpass is Temple Inland--a separate company (although it too was under the Gardner family control at one time). The facility that is staying open is also on Charles Street. Both facilities (the one staying open and the one closing) are part of the same complex. Their roots date back to Gardner Paperboard, later Diamond International.

Could have been worse I guess. At least part of the operation is staying open.

Rumor has it Elder-Beerman will be gone by January 09. I blame CBL. They have ruined the mall with the inability to put forth a workable development solution.

IRAs are just type of account. Investments in IRAs can be federally insured, if they are backed by the FDIC or NCUA (National Credit Union Administration). These would include CDs and high-yield savings accounts offered by banks, thrifts and credit unions. Other IRA investment choices include stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities which typically aren't backed by the full faith and credit of a U.S. government agency.

Ahla Springboro? Mason has a new downtown....it's called Deerfield Town Center. When I drive through this, I blink and miss it. Thanks for getting me to see the bigger picture.

Wow ... looks worse than Detroit.

Definately the ugliest city hall in Ohio. But not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

My grandmother and her husband lived in WCH when I was younger. I remember the first time my dad said we were going up to visit her in WaRshington Court House, I thought we were going to go see her in jail LOL..I always wondered how the name came about.

Above their old store. I think they used KofCbus for store and some office space. But they eventually took over the whole building.

Rogers Ltd, the parent company of Rogers Jewelers, has been headquarted in downtown Middletown since 1920. It has been one of the largest independent jewelers in the US and has consistently been one of Cincinnati's 100 largest privately owned businesses. Currently there are 88 employees at the downtown headquarters. No word on the impact this acquistion will have on the headquarters. Rogers Jewelers acquired by overseas wholesaler By Ed Richter Staff Writer Tuesday, November 20, 2007 MIDDLETOWN — Middletown-based Rogers Ltd. Inc. has been acquired by a large international jewelry wholesaler based in India that wants to get into the retail market in the United States. The acquisition by Gitanjali Gems Ltd., a Mumbai, India-based firm was announced Monday in Mumbai and in Middletown. Terms of the acquisition were not been disclosed. www.middletownjournal.com

Such a sin to let a place fall into such disrepair.

A place I'd definately want to live.

Love that b&w picture of Main Street. Did you take that picture from the Sorg Opera building? I've oftne wondered what some of th homes on Main Street originally looked like prior to alternations and vinyl siding. The Oakland and Crawford areas have been declining for years though. More recently, the Crawford area had some vibrant businesses and decent homes. Not so much anymore. It is one of the worst areas in town. Thanks again for the tour Ink.

The markets are just tough right now with financial stocks, given the mortgage/housing crisis and continued margin compression. Still, if stocks like AKS can go from $1-2 a share to over $50, I think 5/3 could make a comeback as well when the economy strengthens. So it may be a good time to buy. However, a lower stock price makes it a more attractive acquisition.

RIP Dominic's 2007. Thanks for the many wonderful memories. And I do mean many. You won't soon be forgotten, but it will never been the same.

Corporate and preppie. Let's just say I'm on first name basis with the people at my local J. Crew.

Thanks for reminding me. Not that I haven't noticed.

I hear there is huge focus on sales..but I would assume that's at the branch level. My guess is that would carry though corporate as well, depending on the position.

But you could be bald. That could be ground for divorce. I was just having this being single and in my 30s discussion with my boss at lunch today. She's divorced; I've never been married. What she said I thought was interesting She said she could have a date every night if she wanted, but given her options, she thinks she'll pass. Sometimes its not about whether or not there are enough single people. But how picky you are. I already know I'm picky, It's my own fault. I have to deal with it lol.

I don't know what's worse...people talking about their children or their dog. I guess I'm used to being the third wheel in most of my friendships. Most of the time they leave me giving thanks that I am still single :)

You'd be surprised. It's pretty modern.

I had about three hundred shares...purchased 100 at 11.25 and 200 at 4.65. Sold when I broken a little over a year ago. It was before the lockout. So yeah, I've seen their stock price. It's not a pretty sight for me LOL. And to think, I continued to hold on to Delphi through all this. I guess that's why I have a financial planner now,. I'm not surprised they are looking at AK's Middletown facility. Still, I don't think AK would give up Middletown without Ashland being part of the deal. I believe the difference in the Middletown Works and what MMI was proposing is that Middletown has a Coke Plant. Don't know if that would be a liability or an asset during the consideration process.

There's already a plant in Middletown they can have. I'm sure AK would be willing to unload. :)

Sounds like several of my trips to Chicago. My brother used to live in Lakeview. Thanks for taking the pictures that you did take. I enjoyed the show.

Great pics.