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Arius and Phos, an apothecary and botanica sharing space inside Seraph by the River at 118 Main St. in Hamilton, is now open for business. Owner Isaac Reed (pictured) said the store has everything for one's mystical needs, from teas and candles to tarot cards and books. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF

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A botanica and apothecary opens on Main Street in Hamilton

Spooky Nooks Champion Mill and Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill Oct. 2024 in Hamilton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Developer wants Spooky Nook lawsuit thrown out

In May trustees of the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund will debate plans to scrap its current health care system in favor of issueing stipends to each retiree, who then can use the money to purchase coverage. The plan is designed to help boster the fund, which is slated to run dry in nine years if nothing is done. JAROD THRUSH/STAFF

Local mayors oppose paying more to Ohio police pensions as vote looms

A woman is charged with misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty charges after an emaciated horse and a dead dog were found by Butler County deputy dog wardens on a Hanover Twp. property. BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Woman sentenced to probation for Butler County felony animal cruelty case

A man loads up a U-Haul truck in Dayton. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Fewer Ohioans moving; Census says more people moved into Buckeye State than out

Warren Correctional Institution. STAFF FILE

Mechanical failure sparks fire on Warren Correctional greenhouse roof

Robbi Robinson, scheduled to go to trial in Butler County Common Pleas Court Feb. 3 for allegedly assaulting and setting a woman on fire at a Fairfield Twp. residence in 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Man facing capital murder for allegedly setting a woman on fire is hospitalized...

3-days of mourning declared honoring judge who dedicated 40 plus years to Hamilton

A driver who has autism can give this envelope to a police officer if they are pulled over. It has guidance for both the driver and the officer.

New police effort aims to improve traffic stops involving drivers with autism

$Moraine Police Sgt. Andrew Parish holds up a StarChase projectile, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, that adheres to the back of fleeing vehicle. The projectile uses GPS to help police track vehicles. Moraine police used StarChase on Nov. 19 during a pursuit with a vehicle stolen out of Fairborn. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Don’t want to chase? Just fire a GPS. New tech helps police track fleeing vehicles, break...

An infant left at a newborn safety incubator in a Lebanon fire station has been taken to a hospital and Warren County Children Services has been contacted, Lebanon police said. CONTRIBUTED

Infant left in baby box at Lebanon fire station; Children Services notified

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Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment would make it easier to sue cops, teachers

Montgomery County deadly crash among 7 over Thanksgiving holiday across Ohio

Franklin is extending a freeze on new development for stretches of Ohio 73, Ohio 123 and Dixie Highway. NICK BLIZZARD/STAFF PHOTO

Warren County city extends development freeze on main roads

New Middletown Officers Justin Bemis, Jordan Griffin, Trent Oldham and Mark Hunt (left to right) took the oath of office administered by Middletown Municipal Court Judge James Sherron and will soon begin field training. CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

Middletown swears in 4 new police officers, 2 more may be hired