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The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating alleged threats towards a Madison Local Schools student after photos circulating on social media showed a group of people discussing how they would kill him.

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Investigation underway after photos show group chat discussing plans to kill Madison...

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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UPDATE: Dog knocked over 12-day-old infant’s bassinet in Preble County, investigation...

The Macy’s store at the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp. is set to close by the end of the year (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

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Despite prior shutdown report, Dayton Mall Macy’s to stay open

Cedarville University hosted a service for Grace Maxwell, who died in a plane crash near Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 31, 2025. MARSHAL GORBY / STAFF

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U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter, airplane collision that killed Cedarville...

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, right, confers with Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, right, as the House finishes voting on the second day of balloting to elect a speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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No deal on expiring health insurance subsidies: How Ohio Congress members voted

Montgomery County is planning on raising its water rates by 5% for the next five years. FILE

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Are you getting hosed? Moving one town over could save you hundreds in water bills

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Mason man ID’d as drowning victim in VOA pond

Kratom products that are now temporarily banned. WCPO

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Ohio Board of Pharmacy places temporary ban on opioid-like kratom products

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Trump promises ‘warrior dividend’ military bonus by year’s end

A recent Lakota high school graduate, now Miami University freshman, made history Monday evening by being sworn in to his publicly elected seat on the Lakota school board. Benjamin Nguyen, a 2025 graduate of Lakota West High School, placed his hand on a Bible and recited an office holder’s oath prior to the Lakota Board of Education meeting, becoming the youngest board member in the school system’s 60-plus years of existence. (Photo By Michael D. Clark/Journal-News)

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Teen makes history: Sworn onto Lakota school board

$The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating a crash in Harrison Twp. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

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Vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026 as lifeline for state highway...

The American flag, Ohio flag and Warren County flags fly in front of the Warren County Administration Building, 406 Justice Drive in Lebanon, which also has flags for the cities, villages and townships on the grounds. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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Warren County to provide property tax relief in 2026

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Man, 2 dogs found dead in VOA Park pond

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Staples van fire delays traffic on I-75

Construction continues on COhatch Hamilton on High Street. The building will feature coworking spaces, meeting and event areas, a cocktail lounge and more. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Construction continues on COhatch Hamilton coworking and event space