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    Middletown News

    A crowd of supporters gathered for a ribbon cutting and tour of the completed expansion of the Robert "Sonny" Hill Jr. Community Center Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown community center unveiled after $6.7M renovation
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    Staples van fire delays traffic on I-75
    In Butler County, there were 184 overdose deaths in 2022, 130 deaths in 2023 and 88 deaths in 2024, according to the Butler County General Health District.  NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Overdose deaths down in Butler County as Narcan access increases
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    Bomb threat reported at Planet Fitness in Middletown
    A proposed mixed-use development for the site of the Sonshine building and former Manchester Inn would require both buildings be demolished. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Residents weigh in on ‘The Manchester’ mixed-use proposal for downtown Middletown
    The Manchester Inn and Sonshine building are two of the five sites chosen by the city for its call for developers. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: The Manchester Inn through the years
    A suspect in a stabbing on Bonita Drive Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, reportedly stole a locked Middletown Division of Police Cruiser after crawling through the window. The man was arrested in Independence, Kentucky, according to police. MIDDLETOWN POLICE/CONTRIBUTED
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    Stabbing suspect who allegedly stole Middletown police cruiser back in court, bond set at...
    Tom Barber, quality manager at UGN, gives a tour to Middletown High School counselors on Wednesday, Dec. 10. 2025, at the manufacturing company in Monroe. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Workforce Institute connects students with job opportunities in Butler County
    Walter Edward Wade, 44, of Middletown was indicted Tuesday in connection with the case of a pregnant woman found in a container along the side of the road in early August. He was arraigned Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, on felony charges of tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Third suspect indicted in case of pregnant woman found in container
    A white sedan was involved in a crash with a motorcycle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Middletown around 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Man accused of killing Middletown man in 2023 crash apprehended by US marshals
    A suspect in a stabbing on Bonita Drive Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, reportedly stole a locked Middletown Division of Police Cruiser after crawling through the window. The man was arrested in Independence, Kentucky, according to police. Photo courtesy Middletown Division of Police.
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    Man accused of stabbing person 30 times, stealing Middletown cruiser arrested in Kentucky
    The city of Middletown's proposed 2026 budget includes a 4.5% cost of living increase for all non-union employees and a $4.6 million increase in general fund spending. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    What you need to know about Middletown’s proposed 2026 budget
    Breiel Boulevard in Middletown is closed southbound between Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard due to a crash, according to Middletown police on Monday afternoon. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Man identified from fatal Middletown crash
    Breiel Boulevard in Middletown is closed southbound between Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard due to a crash, according to Middletown police on Monday afternoon. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    UPDATE: South Breiel Boulevard reopens after Middletown crash between Grand Avenue...
    Middletown quarterback Joseph Ward carries the ball during their Division I State semifinal football game against St. Xavier Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    High school football: ‘History. We made history’ — Middletown’s dream season ends in...
    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
    An effort for more transparency regarding Middletown’s cybersecurity incident and a proposed 25% charge on initial water bills has reached over 2,000 signatures on a Change.org petition. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown cyberattack fallout: Thousands of residents sign petition demanding answers
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    ‘Memorial bears’ made by Middletown business owner meant to honor lost loved ones
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    Land of Illusion’s Christmas Glow is a 2-mile drive-thru experience with 3.8M lights
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    Middletown’s vacant property law unenforced, stalling downtown revitalization
    Three months after a cybersecurity attack affected city systems in Middletown, people will be able to pay water bills starting in December. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown backs down from 25% charge on water bills
    Potter Stewart United States Courthouse, Cincinnati.
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    Middletown-area man gets 26 years for coercing, exploiting underage girls online
    A sign on a downtown storefront window in Hamilton in 2020 — part of the city’s “We Are Hamilton” campaign, which has been a powerful part of the city’s renaissance and revitalization. Establishing and enforcing vacant property ordinances has also contributed. FILE
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    Other cities succeed where Middletown falls short with vacant property rules
    The Manchester Inn and Sonshine building are two buildings owned by the city that are in violation of vacant property ordinances. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown city-owned properties not held to standards set by city
    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
    Some Wendy’s restaurants, including 3220 Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek, are participating in a Community Day on Friday, Nov. 21 where customers can get free food. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    11 Wendy’s restaurants in Dayton area to offer free food for ‘Community Day’ on Friday
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    Middletown native and MLB free agent Kyle Schwarber talks baseball, family and giving...
    CMC Properties could place a mixed-use development on the site of the Manchester Inn and Sonshine Buildings, which would require both buildings be demolished. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Mixed-use development proposed for Manchester Inn and Sonshine building lot, requiring...
    A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by a train Saturday evening in Middletown, according to police reports. NICK GRAHAM/STFF
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    16-year-old girl struck, killed by train in Middletown identified
    Merry Market, a new initiative in downtown Middletown to encourage shopping small, is open now through Christmas Eve at 1050 Central Ave. It open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. CONTRIBUTED/MIRANDA MULLINS
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    Downtown Middletown businesses launch initiatives to encourage shopping
    A blood sample is needed to test animals for Parvovirus. A local clinic says there has been an uptick in cases in 2025. ISTOCK
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    Local clinic says it is seeing uptick in dog parvovirus cases, issues warning to pet...
    Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening at 3589 South Dixie Highway in the Warren County portion of the city of Middletown. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening in Middletown
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