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    MedVet pet care center is open 24 hours at 7735 Liberty Field Drive in West Chester Twp. There is always a veterinarian on staff. CONTRIBUTED
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    24-hour pet emergency care now available at new MedVet in West Chester Twp.
    Black spot is a common disease on roses. Once correctly identified, you can use integrated pest management strategies to best manage this pest problem.
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    Hamilton restaurant rebrands with new name: Rossville Pizza Co. replaces Steel City Pizza
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    The annual Cincinnati Home and Garden Show is back, and it’s big
    "Funky Ride" at PAR Projects featuring artists Brandon Hill and Antonio Mcilwaine is up until February 2026. CONTRIBUTED
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    Pastor reimagines former Trenton skating rink as place of worship
    Marchers celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Butler County’s West Chester Twp. braved single-digit cold during their trek from the township’s main square to nearby Lakota West High School. FILE
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    MLK march bonds West Chester and Liberty townships, official says
    More than 400 cheeses will be featured at Jungle Jim's Big Cheese Festival March 7-8. CONTRIBUTED
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    The 2-day Big Cheese Festival at Jungle Jim’s will have more than 400 cheeses
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    New patriotic-themed restaurant in Hamilton serves comfort food
    Tolerating damage to a plant is one integrated pest management strategy.  In this photo, the London planetree was affected by anthracnose in the early spring; it doesn't kill the tree and spraying fungicides is difficult and not usually necessary.  The tree eventually bears leaves again in the same season. CONTRIBUTED
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    Want to attract birds to your backyard? Give them what they need
    Adult Recreation and Sports Clubs ranked among the ACSM Top Trends for the first time this year. Local clubs like KTC/Quail Tennis Club offer a variety of recreation options. CONTRIBUTED
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    Adult recreation clubs makes Top 10 of Worldwide Fitness Trends list for first time
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    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will participate in America 250-Ohio, a statewide initiative designed to connect Ohio’s people, places and achievements to the broader national story of the United States.  PHOTO CREDIT: NMUSAF/Prichard
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    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will have America250-Ohio events all year
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