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    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
    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
    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
    Do you get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act? We want to talk to you
    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
    Sherry and Mike Hoskins, owners of Petals & Wicks, are retiring from the business after nearly a decade open on Main Street. They plan to sell the business, but if they can't find the right buyer, they'd close. Pending any sale of Petals & Wicks, their last day will be Dec. 28, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Petals & Wicks owners to retire, looking for buyer for candle and scent bar
    Josh Hodges (left) and Scott Kruger  stand inside their new law office, Kruger & Hodges at the corner of South Third and Ludlow streets on Nov. 24, 2025, in Hamilton. During renovation, they uncovered what may be the original glass to the 19th-century building. The glass was painted advertising a former furniture store, but they couldn't remove it without breaking it. Hodges and Kruger had replicated the painted glass and it's on display in the office. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    ‘Hometown Lawyers’ expand practice with move to historic South Third Street building
    Butler County Commissioner Don Dixon said he fellow commissioner T.C. Rogers don't plan to act on Commissioner Cindy Carpenter's proposal to address homelessness in Butler County. He said there is another plan the administration has worked on to address anticipated HUD cuts to the permanent supportive housing program. Pictured is Dixon, at left, with fellow commissioners, T.C. Rogers (center) and Cindy Carpenter at the Sept. 30, 2025, Butler County Commission meeting. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Commissioners unaligned on plan for Butler County homeless shelter
    Ohio’s been on the radar screen from a cyber perspective in recent years, “and definitely not in a good way,” said Shawn Waldman, CEO of Morine-based Secure Cyber. He said about a 10 years the threats were “very much domestic,” but that’s not the case anymore. (iStock Photo)
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    Butler County communities ramp up cybersecurity as global threats, breaches rise
    Marcus Moore, 27, of Hamilton, who is charged with escape and aggravated drug possession, both felonies, was found Wednesday after he had previously cut his ankle monitor. FILE
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    Butler County man on the run after cutting ankle monitor is found
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    Police find Hamilton man accused of 1997 homicide
    New Miami volunteer police officer Casey Gilpin has been indicted on tampering with evidence charges by a Butler County grand jury. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Former New Miami auxiliary police officer indicted on tampering charges
    Hatton Foundation Executive Director Walt Lunsford announced last month at the Miracle Ball a $1 million matching gift to help construct The Hope Center, a 31,000-square-foot, year-round indoor recreational facility designed for athletes with physical and developmental disabilities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/MATT GRIMES
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    Nuxhall Foundation receives $1M matching gift for The Hope Center
    Pictured is Lauren Copas Smallwood during a Sept. 24, 2025, candidates' forum hosted. Following the certification of the Butler County election results, Smallwood was the top vote-getter in the November Hamilton City Council election, and will become vice mayor for the next two years. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Lauren Smallwood to be Hamilton’s next vice mayor
    Pictured are business manager Rick Meyer, general manager Jeremy Culver and operations manger Joey Meyer, all of Meyer Brothers and Sons, the inaugural recipient of the 17Strong Pride in Place award, presented them on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2025. CONTRIBUTED/TVHAMILTON
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    Hamilton business Meyer Brothers and Sons recognized for commitment to neighborhood
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    Blocked train tracks at several crossings in Hamilton now cleared
    Fairfield Twp. vehicle MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Fairfield Twp. police investigate fatal hit-skip incident
    Pictured is Hamilton City Schools Superintendent Andrea Blevins addressing a crowd at the high school auditorium Thursday afternoon about the districts fiscal outlook after federal, state and property tax funding sources are providing public schools across the state with significantly fewer funds. About two-thirds of the district's funds come from the state and less than 20% are generated from local sources, according to the district. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Ohio’s education cuts could be very costly for Hamilton Schools, officials say
    Hamilton Economic Development Director Jody Gunderson. He died on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, after suffering a heart attack. He was 59.
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    Longtime Hamilton economic development director Jody Gunderson dies at 59
    Shared Harvest saw about 60 volunteers from multiple organizations pack boxes on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, for the annual Hamil-Turkey event where around thousands of people will be fed through these prepackaged Thanksgiving dinners. Hundreds of more people are expected to be fed at a Thanksgiving buffet dinner sponsored by various organizations. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    What are you thankful for this year? We want to know
    Hamilton High School on Eaton Avenue in Hamiilton. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    TONIGHT: Hamilton Schools to address fiscal outlook after state budget cuts
    Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, a Romanian national was sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal court on Tuesday related to ATM skimming, including in Liberty Twp. in Butler County. Pictured is a 2013 file photo. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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    Man who skimmed ATMs, including one in Butler County, sentenced in federal court
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    Cincinnati man allegedly poured gas on residents of a West Chester Twp. home
    Dozens of Butler County residents were at the Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Butler County Commission meeting to voice their continued displeasure with the county sheriff's contract with the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    ‘He’s a bounty hunter:’ Residents continue complaints on Butler County’s ICE contract
    Shared Harvest saw about 30 volunteers from multiple organizations pack boxes on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, for the annual Hamil-Turkey event, where thousands of people will be fed through these prepackaged Thanksgiving dinners. Hundreds of more people are expected to be fed at a Thanksgiving buffet dinner sponsored by various organizations. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Shared Harvest dealing with delays in food deliveries, spends $130K to fill gap
    Marcus Moore, 27, of Hamilton, is charged with escape and aggravated drug possession, both felonies. Law enforcement advise not to approach but rather call the Butler County Sheriff's Office at 513-785-1300.
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    Local man cuts ankle monitor; sheriff’s office searching for him
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