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    The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating alleged threats toward a Madison Local Schools student, which Superintendent Jeff Staggs said involved middle school students. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Alleged threats against Madison school student made by sixth graders
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    Butler County transit service growing ridership by being creative in offerings
    A crowd of supporters gathered for a ribbon cutting and tour of the completed expansion of the Robert "Sonny" Hill Jr. Community Center Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown community center unveiled after $6.7M renovation
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    Mason man ID’d as drowning victim in VOA pond
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    Man, 2 dogs found dead in VOA Park pond
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    Staples van fire delays traffic on I-75
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    COhatch Hamilton set to open in February
    Hamilton Living Waters Church on South 8th Street in the Jefferson neighborhood will be host to the inaugural Posada, a Latino tradition that celebrates Mary and Joseph's search for shelter ahead of their child's birth. Pictured is a gathering at the church in July for the StreetSpark mural titled “Viva El Sueno,” or “Live the Dream," celebrating Hispanic heritage and the potential of the Jefferson neighborhood. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Inaugural Posada in Hamilton to be hosted in Jefferson neighborhood
    Fred Anthony Carr II, left, and his son, Caleb Anthony Carr, appeared in a Butler County courtroom Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. They are charged with reckless homicide in connection with the May 10, 2025 stabbing death of Jacob Spencer. Bond was set at $200,000 each. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Father, son indicted on reckless homicide charges for death of 24-year-old Hamilton man
    Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 26 years to life in the double 2022 shooting that killed Adam Black and wounded Eric Ruff. He pleaded guilty in September to two counts, including murder with a gun specification. Pictured is Brown in the courtroom of Butler County Common Pleas Judge Dan Haughey on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    ‘All these lives destroyed:’ Man sentenced to life in prison in Walmart killing
    Butler County Finance Authority President and CEO Joshua Smith talks about the revitalization efforts in Hamilton during his tenure as city manager. Middletown leaders are considering a project that would demolish the Manchester Inn and construct a new mixed-use development that would include 100 to 125 apartments and 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of retail space. The meeting was held on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Pour House, which is at the Marcum in Hamilton, a CMC Properties building. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Middletown’s next downtown move may be guided by Hamilton’s redevelopment playbook
    Zachary Taylor Willis, 32, is charged with aggravated vehicular assault, a third-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of obstructing official business, inducing panic, resisting arrest and driving while under the influence of alcohol, according to police. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Suspected drunk driver struck vehicle, fled scene on foot in Ross Twp.
    SencorpWhite plans to open its U.S. headquarters at 3024 Symmes Road in Hamilton. It's anticipated the opening of the advanced manufacturing facility is in early 2026. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Two companies adding nearly 260 new jobs in Hamilton
    In Butler County, there were 184 overdose deaths in 2022, 130 deaths in 2023 and 88 deaths in 2024, according to the Butler County General Health District.  NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Overdose deaths down in Butler County as Narcan access increases
    Hamilton to consider a quiet zone for the seven-crossing corridor through the center of town. Pictured is a CSX train traveling on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the Maple Avenue train crossing. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Train horns go off 1,800 times a day in Hamilton; city aims to make town quiet(er) again
    Part of the North Hamilton Crossing project would eventually convert the Black Street Bridge (pictured) into a primarily pedestrian crossing. A bridge phase of the North Hamilton Crossing project could cost around $33 million. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    North Hamilton Crossing project expected to start in 2026: See the map
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    Bomb threat reported at Planet Fitness in Middletown
    A proposed mixed-use development for the site of the Sonshine building and former Manchester Inn would require both buildings be demolished. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Residents weigh in on ‘The Manchester’ mixed-use proposal for downtown Middletown
    The Manchester Inn and Sonshine building are two of the five sites chosen by the city for its call for developers. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: The Manchester Inn through the years
    A suspect in a stabbing on Bonita Drive Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, reportedly stole a locked Middletown Division of Police Cruiser after crawling through the window. The man was arrested in Independence, Kentucky, according to police. MIDDLETOWN POLICE/CONTRIBUTED
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    Stabbing suspect who allegedly stole Middletown police cruiser back in court, bond set at...
    Tom Barber, quality manager at UGN, gives a tour to Middletown High School counselors on Wednesday, Dec. 10. 2025, at the manufacturing company in Monroe. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Workforce Institute connects students with job opportunities in Butler County
    Casey Gilpin, 47, of Mason, is charged with six felony counts related to tampering with evidence. He's pictured with his attorney, Chelsea Panzeca, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Butler County Judge Keith Spaeth's courtroom. He'll be back in court on Jan. 8. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Former New Miami auxiliary cop arraigned on felony charges
    Walter Edward Wade, 44, of Middletown was indicted Tuesday in connection with the case of a pregnant woman found in a container along the side of the road in early August. He was arraigned Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, on felony charges of tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Third suspect indicted in case of pregnant woman found in container
    A white sedan was involved in a crash with a motorcycle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Middletown around 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Man accused of killing Middletown man in 2023 crash apprehended by US marshals
    The recently expanded medical wing of the Butler County Jail on Nov. 20. Butler County jail officials say it’s hard to know how many people in the jail are developmentally disabled or suffer from mental health issues, as they aren’t required to keep that statistic; but Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones believes it could be as many as a third of the entire jail population. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Butler County Jail medical costs surge past $746K in 2025 — up $214K in a year
    Tyler McCleary was named the 2025 Hamilton Citizen of the Year and will be honored in January at the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    2025 Hamilton Citizen of the Year is Tyler McCleary, founder of HamilTurkey
    IRG, which owns Third + Dayton is planning to construct a new 120-unit apartment complex across MLK Boulevard in Hamilton. The city is considering a preliminary and final planned development proposal, and a vote on the project could happen in mid-January 2026. Pictured on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, is the site where the apartment building is planned. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    More downtown housing options in Hamilton? Apartment market in city expands
    Several of Hamilton's utility rates are expected to increase based on past council-approved rate increase plans. Electric rates, however, will not increase, according to the city. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Planned utility rate increases in Hamilton coming on Jan. 1
    Pictured are students, teachers and staff at Hamilton High School involved in the Butler County high school's house system. Hamilton High School, which houses grades 10 through 12, has implemented a schoolhouse system for its over 800-student body. The house system helps create a smaller community within a large school, and develops community partnerships, such as with local businesses. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Hamilton High ignites student engagement with house system
    Hamilton City Council is considering its 2026 budget and is expected to vote on it on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Budget anomaly for Hamilton could mean a dip in reserve fund
    Hamilton Police Officer Stephen Heffernan was found to have violated the department's use of force policy after injuring Michael Yordy, 62, of Hamilton. Yordy was arrested on an active warrant. The officer was suspended for 20 days and Yordy had his charges dismissed. CONTRIBUTED/CITY OF HAMILTON PD
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    Hamilton suspended officer in October for use of force policy violation
    Butler County Commissioner Cindy Carpenter had a complaint of racism and intimidation filed against her by an manager of an Oxford business. A county prosecutor investigation revealed no wrong-doing. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Prosecutor clears Butler County commissioner of misconduct after apartment dispute
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