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    Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati in partnership with the city of Hamilton celebrated the groundbreaking of a seven-home development Friday, Feb 27, 2026, on Ludlow Street in Hamilton. The project is part of the Build Back the Block initiative. NICK GRAHAM VIA DRONE/STAFF
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    $2.5M goes to Hamilton’s development of 100 homes
    The City of Hamilton's offices are in the Butler County Government Services Center on High Street. Hamilton ins relaunching its Fellowship Program, hiring two fellows to become local leaders. STAFF
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    Program that produces city leaders to relaunch in Hamilton
    Tango, the newest therapy dog for the Hamilton City Schools, is being used to help de‑escalate children who might be overstimulated in stressful situations. The nearly 2-year-old doodle mix and a previous therapy dog, Arrow, will be joined by three new therapy dogs next school year thanks to a Hamilton Community Foundation grant. CONTRIBUTED
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    Most Hamilton school buildings will have therapy dogs next year
    A fire broke out at the historic Butler County Courthouse in downtown Hamilton Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Butler County again extends courts’ closure following fire at courthouse
    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 police officer on paid leave after indictment in booking room assault case
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    Wine restaurant to debut on Hamilton’s High Street this summer
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    Hamilton home building effort advances with seven new Habitat homes
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    Wallpaper from 1800s being preserved inside downtown Hamilton bank
    First Financial Bank is renovating its historic 300 High St. building in Hamilton, including preserving rare French wallpaper discovered during the project. The updated space will also feature a new public Community Room and a history wall highlighting the bank’s legacy. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    First Financial nears completion of landmark Hamilton HQ revamp
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    Hamilton grad, NFL player Malik Verdon celebrates students behind his cleats designs
    Reports said a fire broke out at the historic Butler County Courthouse in downtown Hamilton this morning. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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    Butler County Courthouse operations won’t resume for ‘at least a couple weeks’
    Fire breaks out at historic Butler County Courthouse
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    Officials continue investigation into Butler County Courthouse fire
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    New therapy dog brings calm to Hamilton students
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    Hamilton teen wins $20K scholarship from VFW for answer to ‘How are you showing your...
    Hamilton High School senior wrestler Jayden Knowles practices with teammate Rante Wagner on the mat. Knowles recently earned the 100th win of his wrestling career. NICK GRAHAM/ STAFF
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    Wrestling: Hamilton’s Knowles eyeing postseason push
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    Ludlow Street and Second Street in Hamilton temporarily closed beginning Monday
    Brian Pendergest, president of Badin High School, speaks during the annual State of the Schools Red Carpet Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    State of the Schools: Multiple in Butler County tout program expansions, paths to careers
    Jalen Peck, 26, of Hamilton, was arrested Feb. 16, 2026. He has been charged with burglary and two counts of public indecency following a series of incidents occurring Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, according to Hamilton police. CONTRIBUTED
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    Police arrest Hamilton man accused of exposing himself and robberies
    Participants poses for a photo during the 2025 Hamilton Neighborhoods Summit. The event is expected to garner more than 400 participants for this year's installment at Hamilton High School March 7. CONTRIBUTED
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    Hamilton wants citizens to be ‘Connecting on Purpose’ at neighborhoods summit
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    Watch: Local florists handle Valentine’s Day surge; flower prices high
    Ohio has selected nine public safety agencies for its first-in-the-nation statewide Drone First Responder Pilot Program, expanding rapid aerial support for communities across Ohio. The initiative, led by Ohio Department of Transportation and DriveOhio with support from SkyfireAI, equips first responders with advanced drone technology to improve safety, awareness, and emergency response times. CONTRIBUTED
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    What to know about first-responder safety drones coming to Hamilton, Springfield
    The Butler County Coroner’s Office has identified human remains found in a Hamilton sewer last August as a resident reported missing since 2022. CONTRIBUTED
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    Remains found in Hamilton sewer are local resident missing since 2022
    The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has started $6 million worth of upgrades to terminals and concourses.
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    New flights to Chicago, California, Nashville, London added at Cincinnati airport
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    Hamilton announces emergency street closure following water main break
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    Hamilton’s new advanced manufacturing hub expected to pay long-term dividends
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    Amid extreme weather, emergency food delivered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton
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    Teen injured in Hamilton shooting
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    Watch: Hamilton crews remove snow by delivering it to lot
    Hamilton dug out from a major winter storm on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 after snow fell on the area from Jan. 24-25. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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    Local shelters, warming centers strain to meet demand during extreme cold
    Brandon J. Begley, 41, of Fairfield Twp., was indicted Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, on three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, a charge that is a third-degree felony. Begley was behind the wheel in Hamilton's Lindenwald neighborhood Dec. 21, 2025, when his vehicle struck another vehicle head-on, killing a family of three.
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    Road rage led to crash that killed family of 3 in Lindenwald, police say
    Flowers and candles were left near the intersection of River Road and Hooven Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. The area was the site of a crash that killed three people earlier in the day. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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    Grand jury indicts driver in Lindenwald crash that killed family of 3
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    Operation Pumpkin founders step down from roles with Hamilton festival
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