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MainStreetMonroe.com Night at the Red Onion

March 18, 2009 / By John Beagle / In monroe, ohio, red onion, restaurant / Leave Comment

John Beagle Guest Bartender, originally uploaded by John Beagle.

In 1998 I got this crazy idea to make a website about my little town, Monroe, Ohio. I came up with the name MainStreetMonroe.com because there indeed was a Main Street in Monroe.

Now 11 years later, Main Street Monroe and The Voice have 1000s of unique visitors every day. It is the best place to pickup the latest news and opinions about Monroe life.

The Red Onion Restaurant is owned and operated by Mark Bursley and Gary Henz. I would rate the food 5 stars. Chef Henz was formerly the chef at the Maisonette so now this place is called by some, “The Maisonette of Monroe.”

It was great to see so many Voice posters. Supper was JD Steak or Meatloaf. That’s what the Voice posters voted on . The meatloaf could feed a family of 4.

I donated my tips to Light up the Sky for the Fourth of July I made $300.00, not bad.

Thanks Mark, Gary, Jill for letting me be the guest bartender!

Grass Roots Economic Development in Middletown

July 24, 2008 / By John Beagle / In development, economic, Middletown, ohio / Leave Comment

Bill Murphy Meeting 059, originally uploaded by John Beagle.

I was surprised the other day when Bill Murphy, the City of Middletown’s Economic Director, called me and asked for an appointment.

Bill said he was on a mission to meet businesses in the city and find out what the city can do for them.

So, when he showed up today, he brought the president of Sawyer Realtors a 70 year old Middletown Company) , John Sawyer.

Also with Bill was Fred Debiasi. Fred sits on the board for the Chamber of Commerce and is the President of America Savings and Loan.

“We have to listen to our existing businesses first. We want to find out if the city can do anything to help. What can the city do for your company?” were the questions being asked.

We had a good brainstorming session. One thing we all agreed to do was to help get the good word out about Middletown, Ohio. To help people find Middletown through positive news. Businesses in Middletown need to share their good economic news, tell the real story of Middletown instead of the one the newspaper tells about car wrecks and social ills. That’s not the real news of Middletown.

Real news is news such as job promotions, new products, locations and visions for the future. Middletown is located in a prime area for growth, midway between Cincinnati and Dayton. Locating your business in Middletown puts your business in the heart of the entire SW Ohio MSA (Cincinnati and Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area) .

We intend to distribute Middletown, Ohio news through the city’s website and MiddletownUSA.com.

Old AK Steel Headquarters, Middletown

September 17, 2007 / By John Beagle / In AK Steel, AKS, Armco, Middletown, ohio / 2 Comments

AK Steel Headquarters in Middletown, originally uploaded by John Beagle.

Now that AK Steel has moved its headquarters to West Chester, what will happen to the old headquarters?

Also what will happen to the statue William M. Verity, the founder of Armco, predecessor of AK?

Hornet Pride – What I like about Monroe, Ohio

September 9, 2007 / By John Beagle / In hornet pride, monroe, ohio / Leave Comment

WILAM Video “Hornet Pride”

A tongue and cheek video of the place I love to call home, Monroe, Ohio. This video shows ‘we the people of Monroe’. In order to form a more perfect place to live, we engage in a friendly and fun version of “Hornet Pride”

This video takes you to a 2007 Hornet Football pre-game and game. It shows you the fans, the players, the coaches, the volunteers and some VIPs in Monroe. Keep your eyes open, I am sure you will see someone you know if you are from Monroe.

If you are thinking of moving to Monroe, welcome to our hometown.

Just another “WILAM” What I like about Monroe.

NOTE: This video is dedicated to our city manager, Bill Brock, who is featured at the end, when I introduce him as “Billllll.”