Butler County News

Germantown Pharmacy pharmacist, Katie Perry holds up two different flu shot that are available. The 2021–22 influenza season is expected to coincide with continued circulation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

With flu season arriving, time to get those shots

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Fairfield resident William Wilson will be one of seven carvers on Season 2 of Food Network's "Outrageous Pumpkins," which premieres on Oct. 3. PROVIDED

Fairfield pumpkin carver featured on Season 2 of Food Network’s ‘Outrageous Pumpkins’

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$All 8th graders at Talawanda Middle School have been ordered into remote learning until Sept. 30 as district officials try to stave off an uptick of covid quarantines and positive tests. Thursday was the first day the 250 eighth graders of the school had to learn from home. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

COVID positives, quarantines force shut down of 8th grade at local school

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Two teens shot this afternoon in Middletown, two suspects in custody

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Koch Foods in Fairfield plans to expand its facility by adding three new production lines over two phases. The company plans to invest $220 million in building construction and the purchase of machinery and equipment. FILE PHOTO

Koch Foods plans 400K-square-foot expansion, adding hundreds of new jobs in Fairfield

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Shot in head, Dayton officer showed ‘remarkable’ calmness and professionalism, chief says

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Middletown City Council candidate forum set for today

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Butler County officials nearing deal to help struggling Liberty Center

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How to spot fraud, predatory sales during Medicare open enrollment

Buses line up to pick up students at Middletown High School Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Schools around the area are facing a shortage of bus drivers. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Empty driver seats: Area schools scramble to fill bus driver shortages

Second teen admits guilt in fatal Middletown shooting allegedly over $60 marijuana debt

Brittany Gosney gives new version of son’s death in second interrogation tape

The 2021 World's Largest Ghost Hunt, usually based in Hamilton, will have its command center this year at the Conjuring House in Rhode Island, but there will be several local events, including in Hamilton and Middletown. FILE

‘World’s Largest Ghost Hunt’ set for this weekend

The Muhlhauser Barn in West Chester Township will host a statewide exhibit of historic Ohio barn paintings, “A Tribute to Historic Barns of Ohio: 88 Counties, 88 Paintings, 88 Essays,” on Sept. 29, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Exhibit and barn painting auction to celebrate Ohio agriculture and history

Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) is providing these fliers to the Butler County municipals courts to include in eviction notices. SELF is tasked with disbursing $11.4 million in COVID rental assistance.

Butler County still has $7.7M to help struggling renters

The Gem City Ice Cream Co. building, the site of the Wright brothers' first bike shop, at 1005 W. Third St. The city of Dayton wants to demolish the property, which officials say is a nuisance. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Dayton wants to tear down historic ice cream building, Wright bros’ first bicycle shop

Butler County Government Services Center

Butler County governments ask county for additional ARP funding

$Leaders from some of southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky's universities and community colleges recently held a press conference at Cincinnati's National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to announce their joining a national effort to raise minority student enrollment. Miami University President Gregory Crawford, far right, was among the participants. (Photo by Scott Beseler/NKU MARCOM\ Journal-News)$

Southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky schools join to boost minority enrollment for higher...

Police are looking for one or more suspects who vandalized part of Heroes Park in Fairfield Twp. Police say the suspect or suspects, who investigators believe is/are juveniles, vandalized the park on multiple occasions, including spreading food outside the public restroom, a bench relocated on top of a playground tunnel, food wrappers disposed throughout the playground and feces spread around. PROVIDED/FAIRFIELD TWP.

‘Childish’ vandalism hits at Fairfield Twp. park, police investigating

$Miami University officials took their first tour Friday of a $10 million renovation of a nurse learning and training facility on the school's Hamilton regional campus. From left to right: Miami Nursing Simulation Coordinator Abby Richardson, Miami President Gregory Crawford, University Ambassador Renate Crawford, and Vice President & Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science Ande Durojaiye. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University unveils $10 million renovation of nursing learning facility on Hamilton...

Trial delayed for man accused in fatal shooting outside Middletown bar

The pandemic has taken its toll on the homeless population in Butler County but help could be on the way. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Pandemic hurting homeless situation in Butler County: What to know

10 times parents have been accused, convicted in children’s deaths in Butler, Warren...

Shane Taylor Browning, 29, of Hamilton, was arrested by Fairfield Twp. police on Sept. 12, 2021, on multiple felony charges, including theft and breaking-and-entering. He's charged with stealing more than $14,000 worth of power tools and a pair of catalytic converters. PROVIDED

Police, K-9 arrest man at gunpoint, charged in catalytic converter thefts

Attorney General’s office joins investigation into Butler County auditor

The cover of John Kiesewetter's book, "Joe Nuxhall: The Old Lefthander & Me," was designed by syndicated comic strip cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Jim Borgman. PROVIDED

Local reporter writes new book about Joe Nuxhall from 21 years of stories and...

$Earning national rankings in a variety of national academic measurements is nothing new to Miami University. But recently coming in second – right behind internationally acclaimed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – was a welcomed surprise, say Miami officials. Last week Miami officials learned the school had again been ranked among the top 50 universities in America. Pictured are students studying in Miami's Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University repeats as a top 50 school in latest national rankings

The Butler County Veterans Service Commission has passed a $3 million for next year, a plan that includes a new dental benefit.

Butler County Vet Board adds new dental benefit for veterans

The Serve City homeless shelter in Hamilton.

Butler County commissioners voice concerns over $7.5 million homeless shelter project

November’s election begins on Friday in Butler County as overseas voting starts

Butler County is spending about $25 million on major modifications to the Liberty Way and Interstate 75 interchange. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

I-75 closures coming this week in Butler County

Lakota board votes 3-2 to approve settlement for former Lakota East principal