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    The death of a Middletown 4th grader last week was commemorated Friday by Middletown High School's football team who wore decals on their helmets honoring the passing of Cain Adkins. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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    Middletown child’s bike crash death spurs community remembrance, actions
    Middletown City Council Tuesday approved a plan to utilize federal CARES Act funding to cover coronavirus COVID-19 related expenses. FILE PHOTO Middletown officials are developing a plan to close off the front drive to vehicles at the Middletown City Building in an effort to increase security. The City Building houses Middletown’s city administrative offices, the Municipal Court, and the Middletown City Schools administrative offices. ED RICHTER/STAFF
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    Middletown approves CARES Act funding plan: How it will spend federal...
    Fatal Fire at Catalina mobile home park in Madison Township
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    Officials: Person was recently saved from fire at Madison Twp. trailer...
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    1 killed in Madison Twp. fire possibly started by cigar laid on toilet...
    Watch a lofty view of downtown Middletown
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    Middletown reapproves police contracts that include raises, changes...
    A Middletown street crew work on paving a local street. Voters will consider a 10-year, 0.25% increase in the city income tax for a bond issue to do more than $31 million in street improvements to be done in 2021 and 2022. CONTRIBUTED/CITY OF MIDDLETOWN
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    Will taxes go up in Middletown? Voters to decide whether to fund...
    According to the Ohio Department of Health Butler County ranks 5th in Ohio in total number of those under 18 years to have tested positive for the coronavirus since the onset of the virus in March. Given Butler County's population size, say local health officials, the ranking isn't surprising. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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    New data turns more focus to coronavirus cases in Butler County children
    Middletown City Council is expected to approve amending its 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to include the allocation of federal COVID-19 funding through the CARES Act. Council will act on the proposed ordinance at its Sept. 15 meeting. The plan needs to be amended so the city can utilize the $431,289 grant to cover COVID-19 related expenses. FILE PHOTO Middletown City Council at its recent meeting spread out across the meeting room’s large dias because of social distancing created because of the coronavirus. MIKE RUTLEDGE/STAFF
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    How Middletown plans to spend its CARES Act funding
    Among the several text amendments to the Middletown Development Code being considered by City Council is prohibiting certain types of large signs, blade signs and air-powered/balloon signs. Council will make a final decision on the proposed text amendments at its Oct. 6 meeting. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    ‘Every business probably has one’: Middletown could ban some temporary...
    Like many area schools, Hamilton High School is dotted with warning signs regarding coronavirus precautions as students return to the city school district Monday. The impacts of coronavirus safety protocols are deep and widespread, say local school officials. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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    State warns of early discrepancies in reporting school coronavirus cases
    5 things to know about OVI checkpoints
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    OVI checkpoint planned tonight in Butler County
    Monroe City Council to resume in-person meetings this month. FILE PHOTO
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    Monroe council to resume in-person meetings despite some concerns
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    Fairfield man now facing 18 counts of rape, other sexual assault...
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    Did you know: Abraham Lincoln made famous stop in Hamilton 161 years...
    Middletown official says the city needs to take advantage of the federal opportunity zone that stretches from Middletown Regional Airport, along the Great Miami River and downtown district for future economic development and redevelopment opportunities. FILE PHOTO Dan Dickten has retired as manager of the Middletown Regional Airport. The city will seek a replacement for his position. FILE PHOTO
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    How is business in Butler County? 3 city managers take stock amid...
    5 things to know about OVI checkpoints
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    Butler County OVI checkpoint results released from weekend event
    Giant warehouses cover Park North in Monroe where Amazon openly built a million-square-foot distribution center. FILE PHOTO
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    Coming Walmart business the latest to choose Monroe for large new jobs...
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    National true crime show brings new perspective to notorious Butler...
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    2 Butler County bridge projects to close streets this week: What to know
    Monroe City Council recently approved new three-year contracts with its police sergeants and patrol officers. FILE PHOTO
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    Monroe patrol officers, sergeants get raises with new police contract
    The Middletown City Jail was dinged on several items in 2019 state inspection report. The Bureau of Adult Detention classified the 43-year-old as a "status jail" until the next inspection or when the deficiencies are corrected. The city has submitted plans of action for corrective action on its deficiencies. FILE PHOTO A range of cells inside the Middletown City Jail. City officials are exploring the future of the 42-year-old full service jail as state jail standards and other requirements are reducing the capacity for inmates in the facility. Middletown is one of five municipalities in Ohio that operates a full service jail. CONTRIBUTED/MIDDLETOWN DIVISION OF POLICE
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    Middletown jail downgraded in latest state inspection report
    5 things to know about OVI checkpoints
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    OVI checkpoint planned tonight in Butler County
    The new Walmart fulfillment center in Monroe is nearing completion at 650 Gateway Blvd. Walmart, which acquired Hayneedle, is converting the facility into a fulfillment center and is hiring new employees. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Hiring event signals near-completion of new Walmart fulfillment center...
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