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Costco could come to Liberty Twp. as part of $133M development: 5 things to know
Members of the Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health, prepare for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Sinclair College Centerville, located at 5800 Clyo Rd. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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Proposed law would broadly weaken Ohio vaccine requirements beyond COVID-19
The American Rocketry Challenge regional finals are Sunday on the grounds near Dayton’s National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and a group of local teens hope to further advance beyond their already top 100 national standing. The local Ohio 4H Rocket Team of Lakota and Mason teens is a finalist. Pictured is one of their earlier rocket launches. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Local students in top 100 nationally in $100,000 rocket contest
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Bond set at $50,000 for man charged in Washington Twp. motel standoff
A new Costco store may be coming to Cox Road in Liberty Twp. soon.
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$133 million development including apartments, retail, restaurants proposed in Butler...
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New Costco could come to Liberty Twp. in proposed development
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Liberty Center seeking a $31 million drop in property value
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Lakota East principal on leave will be reassigned as district hires new principal
As area schools wrap up the 2020-2021 school year, which was the first full year in more than a century conducted during a global pandemic, officials are hopeful for a return to normalcy by classes start in August. Middletown teachers (pictured) were the first in the state in January to receive vaccination shots. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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School year review: Pandemic year wraps up as officials look forward hopeful for more...
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Death penalty trial in 4 West Chester homicides continued until fall 2022
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‘He killed my family’: Father gives emotional statement before teen sentenced for killing
Middletown City Schools superintendent Marlon Styles, Jr. speaks before Ohio Governor Mike Dewine signs House Bill 2 for the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program during a press conference Monday, May 17, 2021 at Amanda Elementary School in Middletown. The program awards grants to providers to fund the construction of broadband projects in unserved and underserved areas in the state of Ohio. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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For Middletown superintendent, DeWine’s signing of digital divide law follows years of...
Liberty Township Trustee Christine Matacic recently announced she will not seek another four-year term. First elected in 2002, Matacic - seen here unveiling the township's logo in 2009 - has helped guide the once-rural community into one of the fastest growing townships in Ohio. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Longtime Liberty Twp. trustee won’t seek re-election after helping explosive growth
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Documents reveal uproar over Lakota East graduation gowns decision
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1 dead in early-morning West Chester fire
A judge has approved a settlement in a lawsuit against Lakota school officials finding the district’s school board violated state public meeting laws during the last two years. The lawsuit, which was filed in Butler County Common Pleas in March by a former Lakota school parent, who accused the Lakota Board of Education of violating Ohio laws governing public meetings and records of such gatherings. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Judge rules Lakota school board violated Ohio public meeting laws
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Attorney claims unfair treatment of Lakota East HS principal placed on leave
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Lakota East principal placed on leave of absence
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West Chester trustee making national appearances as a voice to stop Asian hate, violence
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Masks in schools: As one district removes masks in classrooms, what’s the status in...
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‘Icing on the cake’: New Krispy Kreme opening part of $14M renovation project in West...
Liberty Township fire department has moved in to their station 112 building on Princeton Road. The new station replaces the original station 112 built in 1974. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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First look: Liberty Twp. unveils new fire station that highlights huge growth
Officials at the school system recently launched of a “Gateway for Kindness” to provide assistance for low-income families in the district. As part of the Neighborhood Bridges, non-profit charity for Lakota, the new giving program is designed to help remove barriers to learning encountered by “at-risk and underprivileged students” in West Chester and Liberty townships. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Lakota announces a new way public can help needy school families
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5 area high schools rank in Ohio’s top 100 in new report
The MidPointe Library West Chester branch opened in 2009. West Chester Twp. trustees are considering building an addition on the library.
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West Chester could expand library location for more community gatherings
Talawanda High School graduate Emily Mullen credits the agriculture Butler Tech program at her school for helping her later launch a designer dairy and cow soap business. Lakota Schools now offer entrepreneurial classes for teens at its two high schools. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Inspired teen entrepreneurs finding more support in local high schools: What they’re...
Grainworks Brewing Company has created a new beer to pair with a new donut that Holtman’s Donuts has created just for Grainworks, according to the companies that have locations in West Chester Twp. An event to celebrate the new products will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in West Chester Twp. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Coconut-flavored beer, donuts paired by Butler County companies
A man was shot and killed by a Butler County Sheriff's Office deputy on Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, 2021, at the Lakota Pointe Townhomes. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
Crime & Law
Grand jury returns no indictment in fatal Liberty Twp. officer-involved shooting
For the first time hundreds of Lakota students at the district's schools marched this week in support of youth-suicide prevention programs. Organized by the district's student-led "Hope Squads," the parades of support were designed to bolster the spirits of classmates who may be struggling with mental health issues during the continued coronavirus pandemic. Pictured are students outside of Lakota West High School. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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A 1st: Lakota students parade on campuses to support anti-suicide efforts
Some area high schools say they will hold more traditional, indoor graduation ceremonies this spring similar to the one pictured of Lakota East High School's pre-coronavirus commencement in 2018 at the Cintas Center at Xavier University. But attendance, due to pandemic restrictions, will be severely limited as a health precaution, say school officials. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Some area high school graduations returning to pre-coronavirus indoor venues
Lakota Schools' 1st grade Christa MacFarlane has converted her home into a digital learning center as part of the district's Virtual Learning Option (VLO). MacFarlane says the online program, which was forced by the coronavirus this school year, is different from in-person instruction but can keep students on track academically. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Lakota’s virtual academy became a 24th school during the COVID-19 pandemic. What comes...
Preliminary estimate for a new Millikin Road interchange at Interstate 75 in Liberty Twp. is $72 million.
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Butler County officials adapting proposed Millikin Road Interchange to changing times
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