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Robbery suspect, 68, arraigned

Barbara Joly appeared for an arraignment hearing on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Franklin Municipal Court.

Victims speak out about accident

Butler County Sheriff traffic investigators and Monroe Police investigate at thescene of an accident Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, the day after a vehicle collidedwith four pedestrians early Saturday morning near the Trenton bridge onOxford State Road.

2nd-grader copes with disability

VanGorden Elementary second-grader Amelia Murphy has Spina Bifida, but tries to not let her disability interfere with her living a normal life.

New Kroger opens

The new Kroger Fresh Fare at Kenwood Towne Place is introduced to the Greater Cincinnati area during a pre-grand opening reception on Monday, Nov.17.

Apartment fire in Fairfield

Firefighters from Forest Park, Springdale and Fairfield fire departments battle a blaze at the clubhouse of The Oaks at Woodridge apartments Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 on Woodridge Blvd. in Fairfield, Ohio.

Crash injures three

A two-car accident on Ohio 177 in Hanover Twp. sent three people to area hospitals, Wednesday, Nov. 12, including a 22-year-old woman and an 81-year-old man, both from Hamilton.

2008 Women of Excellence

Nominees selected by the West Chester Chamber Alliance standout above the rest for their commitment to the community.

VOA learning center open house

Photos from the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center, open house Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 in West Chester Twp., Butler County, Ohio.

Local voters go to the polls

Photos from around Butler and Warren counties on election day, Nov. 4, 2008.

Obama, Biden visits to Ohio

Photos from Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Joe Biden's campaign visits to the greater Dayton, Ohio area.

McCain, Palin visits to Ohio

Photos from John McCain, Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin's campaign visits to the greater Dayton, Ohio area.

Obama speaks in Cincinnati

Sen. Barack Obama addressed a crowd during his rally Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at Nippert Stadium on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.

Palin speaks in Cincinnati

Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin rally at Clermont County fairgrounds in Owensville Sunday, November 2, 2008.

Early voting in Butler County

Early voters cast their ballots inside the Butler County Board of Elections office Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at their building on Princeton Road in Hamilton, Ohio.

Biden stops in Kettering

Sen. Joe Biden, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, makes a campaign stop at Trent Arena in Kettering on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.

Fire at Middletown's Hope House

About 50 people, including an infant, were forced out of the Hope House into 35-degree weather late Thursday evening, Oct. 30, when smoke was found in the building.

Butler County drug bust

Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones answers questions during a press conference at the engineer's office Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. The Sheriff's department seized five vehicles and seven kilograms of cocaine, which he said has a street value of more tha

KI coaster construction continues

Check out a model of the new Kings Island coaster "The Diamondback," photos from the construction site and more.

'Joe the Plumber' in Ohio

Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a Joe the Plumber, was stumping for Republicans at Dublin Pub in Dayton, then in Butler County during his statewide tour on Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008.

Car hits utility pole

Hamilton firefighters extracted a man from a car that collided with a utility pole while heading Northbound on Erie Blvd. just South of Edison Ave. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in Hamilton, Ohio. The driver was taken by medical helicopter University Hospital.

Lakota teachers' union meeting

Lakota Education Association members stand outside the Lakota Central Office during a School Board meeting Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in Liberty Township. The meeting room filled up quickly leaving many standing out in the cold.

New newspaper headquarters opens

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held at the new Cox OhioPublishing Southwest Group Headquarters Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in LibertyTwp.

TV stars stump for Obama

Actress Kate Walsh of Grey's Anatomy and the shows creator Shonda Rhimes spoke to Obama supporters Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2008, in the Middletown Obama Headquarters. Walsh and Rhimes are in Ohio trying to gain more support for the presidential ca

McCain, Palin visit Cincy

Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain and Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin rallied in Cincinnati, Oct. 22.

Victims United Candlelight Vigil

Victims United, a support group for survivors of murder and accident victims held a candlelight vigil in honor of lost loved ones Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 in the lobby of the Butler County Government Services Building in Hamilton, Ohio.

House fire injures 2 children

A home at 1027 Maple Ave. in Hamilton, the scene of a fire Monday, which involved 2 children being taken to the hospital.

Badin High School shanty town

Badin High School students set up temporary homes for the night in the front lawn of the school for Shantytown 2008 to raise awareness of poverty and homelessness in the area Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Badin High School in Hamilton, Ohio.

Prime Club wood carvings

Photos of some of the wood carvings recently created by the carvers at the Hamilton Prime Club.

Palin rally: were you spotted?

See who was spotted at republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's rally at the Square at Union Center Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.

Palin holds local rallies

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate, was in Wilmington on Thursday, Oct. 9 and West Chester Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.

Take a tour of the Aker's home

A West Chester Twp. family gets a visit from the crew of "Extreme Makeover: Home edition.". Take a tour of their new home

Fatal crash on Rt. 4

A Hamilton man has died as a result of a two-car crash on Ohio Bypass 4, police confirmed late Tuesday night, October 14, 2008.

Candlelight vigil for missing teen

Family and friends gathered Tuesday evening, October 14, 2008 at Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield for missing teen Robyn Cooper. Cooper has been missing since September 29.

Muster your military photos

View and share your military photos or photos of your soldier.

Lakota teacher negotiations

Lakota East High School teachers gather in front of the school's flag Friday morning, October 10, 2008. The Lakota Education Association's President Judy Buschle met with the teachers to discuss a support in wage increase.

Edgewood bus crash

Four people were transported to the hospital after a bus carrying Edgewood High School varsity football players collided with another vehicle before their game Friday night, Oct. 10.

Make-A-Wish reception

UHC and Make-A-Wish held a reception for a Hamilton wish recipient on Oct. 3, 2008.

Windstorm aftermath, clean up

Clean up and aftermath of the damage caused by strong winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.

Car accident in New Miami

A person was flown by University Air Care from an accident in New Miami involving a person running into the back of a truck hauling debris

Biden visits area

Democratic vice president candidate Joe Biden visits Cincinnati Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Best user photos of wind damage

The best photos of wind damage from Sept. 14, 2008 storms submitted by our users.

Strong winds cause damage

Take a look at the damage caused by strong winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.

Your wind damage photos

Your photos of damage caused by heavy winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.

Butler County wind damage

Photos of damage caused by heavy winds as a result of Hurricane Ike in Butler County on September 14, 2008.

Local 9/11 memorial ceremonies

View photos from local ceremonies held in the area to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

Michelle Obama speaks in area

A day after presidential candidates stumped in southwest Ohio, Michelle Obama speaks in Cincinnati Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008.

McCain, Palin stop in area

Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees John McCain and Sarah Palin stop Tuesday, Sept. 9 in front of the Golden Lamb on South Broadway in Lebanon, Ohio.

Orchids from around the world

Orchid growers and vendors gathered at the Kings IslandResort and Conference Center this weekend.

Teen gets 44 years

17-year-old Cheyenne Blanton was sentenced to 44-years in prison Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 by Judge Andrew Nastoff at the Government Services Center in Hamilton.

Robbery, shooting in West Chester

The West Chester Twp. Police Department responded to a shooting and robbery on Breakers Pointe in West Chester Twp. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.

Your Butler community photos, Part 2

Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.

Chamber of Commerce After-Hours

The Fairfield and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce join for an after-hours event at Vora Banquet Center.

2 hospitalized after accident

Emergency crews investigate the scene of a single vehicle accident Wednesday on Route 4 in southern Hamilton. The two occupants were transported to the hospital by helicopter.

6th Annual Walk-About

Miami University staff, Oxford Police and other Oxford residents godoor-to-door to off-campus houses for the 6th Annual Walk-About to givecookies and information packets to students.

Man flown from crash on I-75

A man was taken by medical helicopter from a wreck on I-75N at 129. The car was run off the road, then trying to regain control veered under a semi-truck.

Funeral held for girl left in minivan

Members of the public paid their respects Monday, Aug. 25, during the funeral of Jenna Edwards, an 11-month-old infant who died Wednesday, Aug. 20, inside a hot minivan.

Miami U Welcome street fair

Scenes from the Annual Welcome street Fair for students at Miami University in Oxford before classes start on Monday.

Photo tour of Children's

Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus is scheduled to open Monday, Aug. 11. The $83 million, 230,000-square-foot facility includes a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric specialty clinics, radiology and imaging services, laboratory and testing, outpatie

Freshmen move-in day

Freshmen students move items to their dorm rooms during freshmen move-in day Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Miami University in Oxford.

Home searched, items seized

A 27-year-old Morrow man is charged with drowning his wife in their bathtub. Ryan Widmer pleaded not guilty in the death of his wife, Sarah.

Hamilton aqueducts deteriorating

Water exits the old aqueduct system underneath Market Street in Hamilton Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

Mix it Up Cereal Eating Contest

Mix it Up holds a cereal eating contest at their newly-opened location in West Chester. The winner received one free bowl of cereal per week for a year.

Girlfriend charged for man's death

A Trenton woman has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing her live-in boyfriend who was found dead Wednesday night, Aug. 13.

Training the guard

The Fairfield Police Department conducted a two day regional honor guard training session Aug. 11,12. Presenting Colors, Casket Guard, and 7-Point Manual of Arms were all part of the training.

The week in photos

A look at some of the top photos of the week.

Margaret Allen memorial service

A memorial service was held at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Chruch for Margaret "Missy" Allen, a Fairfield lawyer who police believe was strangled in her home and found slain in Cincinnati last week.

Driver killed as train hits pickup

A 60-year-old man was killed this afternoon when a train crashed into a pickup truck he was driving near the intersection of U.S. 127 and Oxford-Middletown Road, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office.

MU Jr Scholars volunteer

A group of 64 high school students taking part in Miami University's Junior Scholars program stepped out of the classroom last month and cleaned up an area of the Beck farm

IKEA catalog preview: New furnishings

Take a peek at some of the new textiles and furnishings being unveiled at IKEA and in its new catalog.

Judge David Niehaus

Photos of the late Judge David Niehaus.

RC pilots practice for Flying Circus

Pilots of remote-controlled model aircraft practice flying their models before the Flying Circus, an event taking place at the Butler County Airport August 9 and 10.

Model trains in West Chester

Check out Entertrainment Junction, a large model railroad being constructed in West Chester.

West Chester appreciation picnic

Photos from the West Chester Chamber Alliance annual member appreciation picnic July 31, 2008, at Voice of America Park.

Fans tour Miley Cyrus tour bus

Fans endured the sweltering heat Monday, July 28, at Voice of America Centre in West Chester Twp. to be a part of the "Rock Like They Do!" bus tour.

Petland hosts Pet Olympics

The Petland on Dixie Highway in Fairfield hosted the first annual Pet Olympics on July 26, 2008.

Your Butler community photos

Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.

Community Snapshots

Photos from all over communities in Butler County.

NEST microscope images

Images from the University of Dayton's Nanoscale Engineering and Science Laboratory (NEST).

NAACP national convention

The NAACP national convention is being held July 12-17 in Cincinnati.

Week In Photos (07/14/08)

View photos from local events in our Week In Photos for July 14, 2008.

British Car and Motorbike Show

More than 200 British cars were on display during the 2008 CincinnatiBritish Car & Motorbike show benefiting the One Way Farm Children's HomeSunday, July 13, 2008 at William Harbin Park in Fairfield, Ohio.

John Pont (1927-2008)

John Pont, an icon of Miami University football and a member of the school's famed Cradle of Coaches, died Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 80 at his home in Oxford.

Fire causes fireworks to explode

A fire caused the explosion of a cache of fireworks Tuesday, July 1, at a Fairfield Twp. home located at 7209 Huntsman Way.

Queen City Mustangers car show

The Queen City Mustangers held their roundup car show at Lakota West High School Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2008.

McCain speaks at XU

Presidential candidate John McCain held a town hall meeting at Xavier University of Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Storms hit area

Brief storms passed through the area in the early evening of June, 25 causing power outages and wind damage.

New outlet mall on the way

Ground breaking of the new Cincinnati Premium Outlets mall Wednesday, June25, 2008 in Monroe, Ohio.

Firefighters respond in Trenton

Firefighters from Trenton, Monroe and St. Clair Township work to extinguish a house fire on Linda Ct. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Trenton, Ohio.

Remembering Joe Nuxhall

View photos from the career of Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.

Hamventions of the past and present

The largest amateur radio gathering in the world has happened every year in the Dayton area since 1952. Here are some photos from past Hamventions.

Aftermath of recent storms

Storms that came through June 3 and 4, 2008 caused flooding and property damage all across southwest Ohio.

2008 Cincinnati Christian graduation

Photos from the Cincinnati Christian High School graduation on June 1 at the Tri County Assembly of God in Fairfield.

Fairfield kindergartners celebrate year end

Fairfield Kindergarteners celebrate the end of the year with a picnic Thursday, May 29 at Harbin Park.

Class photos

View area 2008 class photos.

The Marc Dann saga

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann admitted he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and apologized to his wife for that relationship.

Mother's Day Tea

Lakeview United Church of Christ Preschool celebrates Mother's Day with lots of singing, dancing and gifts for mom.

Mothers of Twins and More

The West Chester Mother of Twins and More enjoyed a Pampering Moms Night at their monthly meeting.

Fairfield Idol auditions

See locals audition for "Fairfield Idol" at the Fairfield Community Arts Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

23rd Annual Art Exhibit

See photos from the 23rd Annual Fine Arts Faculty Recital and Art Exhibit. The event featured visual and performing artists from around the Hamilton area.

West Chester Medical Center

West Chester Medical Center shoots for Energy Star.

In memory of Matt Maupin

The remains of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin of Batavia, who was captured in Iraq and has been missing since 2004, were found outside of Baghdad. His family and friends honor his memory on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Local gas prices jump up

Gas prices saw a drastic spike on Tuesday morning, April 22, although some area stations drew in lines of cars by keeping the prices low.

Accident on Cincinnati-Dayton Road

A three-vehicle wreck today, April 22, closed the north lanes of Cincinnati-Dayton Road after one of the two vans involved turned over on its top.

Veillette's mistress speaks out

Michel Veillette's mistress, a Canadian stripper named Sabba Siraj, says Veilette planned to cut all ties the night of family's murder.

2-year-old struck, killed by SUV

A 2-year-old West Chester Twp. girl was flown to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati after being struck by a sport utility vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot on Monday, April 21, 2008. She died at the hospital.

Area Earth Day activities

See how area residents are doing their part to make the world a cleaner place to live during local Earth Day activities.

Ohio vets part of Honor Flight

Seventeen Ohio veterans are part of the Honor Flight a group made of veterans from across the United States.

The beauty of spring

Our staff photographers have set out to capture the beauty of springtime.

Students walk for Autism awareness

Fairfield Intermediate students walking around their track for Autism awareness.

Drew's Big Give

Items were donated for families in need in the area during "Drew's Big Give" Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church in Liberty Township in Butler County, Ohio.

Spotted at Drew's Big Give

More than three dozen volunteers helped out Sunday, April 13, at "Drew's Big Give," held at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church in Liberty Twp. A film crew from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" captured the nearly two-hour procession of residents who turned out to don

Dough Raiser at Uno

West Chester/Liberty Community Foundation Dough Raiser at Uno Chicago Grill, Sunday, April 13

Greenville fatal fire

A fire Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in a Greenville multi-unit house killed "multiple victims," according to officials there.

Most Wanted (07/17/08)

Check out who is on the Butler County Sheriff's Office most wanted list.

Remembering Howard Metzenbaum

Former Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio Democrat who was a feisty self-made millionaire, art collector and one-man roadblock against corporate tax breaks, has died. He was 90.

You've Been Spotted: IKEA

Where you spotted at the West Chester IKEA opening March 12, 2008?

Area winter weather

Photos of winter weather from all over the area for the 2007-08 season.

Your photos from Blizzard of '78

User-submitted photos from the Great Blizzard of 1978.

Voters cast their ballots

View photos from election day Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Maple Syrup Festival

Photos from the Maple Syrup Festival at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Huckabee in Mason

Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee spoke at a rally at the Great Wolf Lodge Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in Mason.

Area volunteers campaign for Obama

Volunteers for Barack Obama's campaign gather to plan canvassing Butler Co. neighborhoods on Saturday, Feb. 23. Approximately a dozen volunteers, mostly Miami University students, went door-to-door for the candidate.

Your snowmen photos

User submitted snowmen photos.

Larry Sprandel

Larry Sprandel, and his wife, Toni, spent 12 weeks participating in a walking study at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis in Miami, Fla.

Fairfield Women Club meeting

Members of the Fairfield Women Club share passions, hobbies,and careers with each other at their monthly meeting

Missing Miami student

Investigation seeks to end mystery of Miami student missing since 1953.

Rain causing flooding around Ohio

A couple weather systems will collide in the Dayton area today, leading to enough rain to flood creeks, streams and other drainage areas today and into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of western Ohio and b

Badin Spirit Olympics

Badin High School students participate in the annual Spirit Olympics, which marks the conclusion of Spirit Week and Catholic Schools Week.

Lakota East First Robotics Team

Students from Lakota East and Lakota West form the First Robotics Team and will compete in regional contests in Chicago and Atlanta.

Chamber of Commerce Dinner

The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce held its 98th annual Meeting & Dinner on Friday, January 25, 2008.

Johnson family found dead

Glenn Johnson Jr., 34, Kendra Johnson, 26, Kevin Johnson, 5, Mckinzye Johnson, 2 and Mya Johnson, 18 months, all of the 1800 block of Parkamo Avenue in Hamilton, were found dead in their vehicle that was submerged in a creek in rural Gallatin County betwe