Number of pickleball courts in Middletown growing to 27

Jan. 18—MIDDLETOWN — Known as the Pickleball Capital of Ohio because of its number of courts, the city of Middletown is adding to that distinction. City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night authorizing the amendment of a contract with J. Schmidt Homes LLC to install nine pickleball courts, resurface the existing 18 courts and build a shelter at Lefferson Park. The ordinance was passed …