West Chester & Liberty Township News

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Ex-Lakota teacher pleads guilty to attempted sexual battery ahead of trial
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5 arrested after burglary investigation by West Chester police, task force
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18-year-old charged after Butler County smoke shop break-in, theft
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‘We must be visible’: Across Butler County, communities celebrate legacy of MLK Jr.
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Coroner IDs person killed in West Chester ambulance-vehicle crash
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West Chester police investigating armed robbery at gas station
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Union Centre Boulevard over I-75 reopens following tanker fire
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Credit: Michael Pitman

Sexual battery case involving former Lakota teacher to go to trial
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31 restaurants, bars participate in ‘Drink Pink’ campaign to support Breast Wishes...
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Credit: Nick Graham

Teenager hospitalized after accidental shooting near Lakota school
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Burglary crew allegedly targeted Asian-American business owners
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Credit: Michael Pitman

Police: West Chester Twp. burglary wasn’t crew’s only one planned
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Credit: Jenny Kane

Butler County crisis hotline restored after being shut down for a day
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False alarm: Liberty Twp. NextDoor alert for child finding loaded gun meant for Spokane...
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Calling all cartoonists, artists for Lane Libraries comic strip contest
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OVI checkpoint scheduled tonight in West Chester Twp.
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Liberty Twp. regulating placement of EV charging stations
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West Chester Twp. 911 call center not affected by cyberattack
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West Chester Twp. Splash Park not likely to reopen until next year
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West Chester Twp. Splash Park not likely to reopen until next year
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West Chester Twp. becomes 3rd Butler County community investigating cyberattack
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Road restrictions put in place for Sunday Mojo triathlon at VOA MetroPark
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Credit: Nick Graham

These 4 things propelled Liberty Center onto a Top 10 best retail experiences list
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Credit: Michael Pitman

Butler County man charged with 9 counts of rape
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Credit: Sue Kiesewetter

Shortage of fire engines in West Chester leads to purchase of two ‘gently used’ trucks
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Credit: Nick Graham

PHOTOS: Back to school at Lakota, Fairfield and Hamilton
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Credit: Nick Graham

West Chester Twp. splash pad closed until further notice
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