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Four train cars derailed and blocked crossings in multiple areas of Hamilton in the morning of Friday, May 27, 2022. This happened at Walnut and Seventh street. MANDY GAMBRELL/STAFF

Roads, crossings reopen throughout Hamilton following train derailment

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$The recent school shooting massacre at a Texas elementary school has area schools on high alert, say local school leaders. Recent years have seen an escalation of security measures including Butler County Sheriff deputies being directed by the department to make more frequent stops at local schools (pictured) to help deter potential, armed attackers. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Uvalde, Texas massacre has local schools on high alert, evaluating building security

Sara Rodriguez-Remigio appeared for arraignment Tuesday, May 24 in Butler County Common Pleas Court in connection with the fatal stabbing at the Fraternal Order of Police lodge that occurred earlier this month. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Trial date set for woman charged in connection with fatal FOP lodge stabbing

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed by 2030. (FILE PHOTO: Spc. Daniel Thompson/U.S. Army via AP)

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Healthcare’s demand for nurses prompts Butler Tech, Hamilton HS to partner on program

The High St. Café Will have a different business model beginning Monday, May 23, 2022, as it will focus on catering and retail sales, with a pared down menu. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF

High St. Cafe to feature favorites when it debuts new look Monday

Scenes from the Spooky Nook Sports Play Ball VIP Grand Opening gala held at the Champion Mill Conference Center in Hamilton, Thursday, May 19. Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill will be one of the largest convention centers and indoor sports facilities in the country once completed. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Spooky Nook Sports ‘ushers in a new era in Hamilton’

Badin High School is seeking a zone change for its property at 571 New London Road, and two properties on Jerdan Lane it recently acquired to assist with parking and bus access to the school. As part of the rezoning request, the school submitted future possible developments with the land, which includes an athletic complex that features more parking, a new stadium and a practice facility. The zoning change would help with the development of the school's land. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Badin High School to alter expanded parking lot plan

Juan Antonio Hidalgo Flores, left; Oscar Daniel Flores-Lara, middle and Luis Eduardo Hidalgo Flores, right are sought in connection to a stabbing incident that happened at Hamilton's FOP Lodge May 7, 2022. HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Reward increased to $2,500 for information that leads to FOP Lodge stabbing arrests

High St. Cafe has been a staple in downtown Hamilton since it opened seven years ago next month. GREG LYNCH/STAFF FILE

High St. Cafe in Hamilton closed this week, will debut new look and concept Monday

The 233-room Warehouse Hotel at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill in Hamilton is now taking reservations. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE

Sold-out Spooky Nook gala is tonight; first event in new space

Luis Eduardo Hidalgo Flores , left, Juan Antonio Hidalgo Flores , middle and Oscar Daniel Flores-Lara, right are sought in connection to a stabbing incident that happened at Hamilton's FOP Lodge May 7, 2022. HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOP Lodge stabbings: Police continue search for fugitive suspects, offer $1,500 reward

The death of a hospitalized family member in Ghana, West Africa due to a shortage of nurses both haunted and motivated Effe Addae, who later to come to America to earn a degree in nursing to ensure those suffering will never again lack those who care. Now an American citizen and married mother of four, Addae - shown her helping to instruct a nursing class - will step on to a stage this weekned during commencement at the Goggin Ice Center in Oxford and receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing diploma earned through classes at Miami University’s Hamilton regional campus. CONTRIBUTED

Relative’s death from nursing shortage spurs mother of four to earn degree from Miami...

$Officials with Butler County's only Catholic high school have announced the adoption of a new leadership structure for the first time in the school's 50-plus year history. Brian Pendergest, left, will move from principal to President of Badin, while current Assistant Principal Patrick Keating, right, will take over as principal starting next school year. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$