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    Kings Island visitors ride Invertigo roller coaster Friday, June 9, 2023 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Kings Island announces bonus weekend in November2h ago
    2019 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals
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    MTV is not shutting down — in the U.S.
    An exhibition by Cincinnati-based artist Chase Melendez is featured at the Middletown Arts Center until early December. He has also added a permanent mural to the center's rear hallway. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    ‘Creature Feature Club’ brings pop culture villains to life at Middletown Arts Center
    Personal items including shoes, clothing, children’s dolls, eyeglasses and suitcases are part of an "Auschwitz" exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center's Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    Major exhibit dedicated to Auschwitz history opens this weekend in Cincinnati
    Trick-or-treat night is fast approaching. When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. FILE
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    Awkwardly fitting costumes and other hazards to avoid for better Halloween experiences
    Hosted by Cincy Corgis and sponsored by Pembroke Plumbing, LLC, , Corgipalooza will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Horsepower Farm in Middletown. Provided.
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    Things to do in Hamilton, Middletown and other Butler County areas this weekend👻🎸
    Tricks and Treats at Kings Island features family-friendly Halloween activities for guests of all ages, including a kids costume contest, character meet-and-greets with the Peanuts Gang and much more. CONTRIBUTED
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    Halloween Haunt at Kings Island: Daytime fun for families
    Beggars Night, or trick-or-treat night, will be held in many communities Oct. 25-31. FILE
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    What time is trick-or-treat? Info for Butler, Preble and Warren counties
    October is Bat Appreciation Month, and on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m., University of Cincinnati researchers will host the 2025 Ohio Bat Fest at Cincinnati’s Maple Ridge Lodge. FILE
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    Ohio Bat Fest happening next weekend in Cincinnati
    The Conjurors will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 as part of the Fitton Showstoppers series.
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    The Conjurors to bring Vegas-style magic show, illusions to Hamilton
    Midwest retailer Meijer has a top toys and gift guide for the holiday season. MEIKER/CONTRIBUTED
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    Meijer has already released its holiday toy guide: The oldies are still goodies
    Brown marmorated stink bugs are seeking cover inside your home for the winter. CONTRIBUTED
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    Home invaders are here: Critters want the warmth
    Owner Tiffany Kidwell's fiancé painted the portrait of her that greets customers at the door at her new business, Tiffany's Enchanted Boutique at 510 Oxford State Road. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    New metaphysical shop opens near south end of Middletown
    Many leaves on trees have changed color providing vibrant scenery throughout Butler County. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Why Southwest Ohio might just be the coziest corner of the Midwest
    Hosted by Cincy Corgis and sponsored by Pembroke Plumbing, LLC, Corgipalooza will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Horsepower Farm in Middletown. CONTRIBUTED
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    Corgipalooza in Middletown this weekend will host hundreds of dogs and their owners
    Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    Middletown’s Kyle Schwarber to appear on ‘Abbott Elementary’ episode today
    Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    Middletown’s Kyle Schwarber to appear on ‘Abbott Elementary’ episode today
    There are some cookbooks and food books out there that aim to inspire and keep your dinner table full of great food. ISTOCK
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    These amazing books will keep your table filled with inspired food
    A vintage paddle steamboat cruises down the Ohio River in Cincinnati. ISTOCK
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    Why river cruises are the next big thing — and how Ohio fits right in
    The 55th annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival happened in downtown Waynesville on Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. The festival combines 60 sauerkraut-related food items with 460 craft vendors from 25 states and attracts over 350,000 people annually. Here’s a look at highlights from Saturday. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 55th annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in downtown Waynesville
    Nancy Lyons, OSU Extension EFNEP
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    Old-fashioned? Instant? Learn about oats and how to use them
    Third Eye Brewing was named Brewery of the Year in the 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo. The GABF is the largest professional beer competition in the country, which this year featured more than 9,000 entries from more than 2,000 brewers. Third Eye Brewing and Municipal Brew Works together took home a gold medal for its Route 4 Revive-Ale collaboration beer NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Hamilton breweries bring home gold at 2025 Great American Beer Festival
    Heather’s Cafe, located at 505 S. Main St. in Springboro, is participating in the "Pink Drink" campaign, a new initiative from Breast Wishes Foundation (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    31 restaurants, bars participate in ‘Drink Pink’ campaign to support Breast Wishes...
    Ben Houser is Kings Island's area manager of entertainment technical production. CONTRIBUTED
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    Reimagining Halloween Haunt at Kings Island part of tech manager Ben Houser’s role
    The 54th annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival happened in downtown Waynesville on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The festival combines 60 sauerkraut-related food items with 460 craft vendors from 25 states and attracts over 350,000 people annually. Here’s a look at Sunday’s fun. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, Yellow Springs Street Fair continue today
    Issiah Evans lifting with his new Bionic "hero arm" for the first time. CONTRIBUTED
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    Years after losing his hand in a fireworks accident, area football player keeps focus on...
    “A Month of Game Days” by Scott D. Peterson (Mint Hill Books, 208 pages, $18.95)
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    Book review: As the baseball season winds down, there’s still time for one more baseball...
    Giant pumpkins are on display the weekend of Oct. 10-12, 2025 at Operation Pumpkin in downtown Hamilton. One pumpkin broke the state record for heaviest. MANDY GAMBRELL/STAFF
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    Pumpkin at Hamilton festival breaks state record
    Aglamesis Bros started a summer reading program for the first time this year in 2025 at all three locations. It started in June 2025 and will end at the end of August. Each month, a child 12 and under who reads 12 books in a month can earn a free scoop of ice cream. TVHAMILTON/PROVIDED
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    Sweet deals in store for Aglamesis Brothers anniversary weekend
    Cincinnati Taco Week is taking place from Oct. 13-19, at more than 40 participating restaurants in the Tri-State. PROVIDED BY CINCINNATI TACO WEEK
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    Cincinnati Taco Week returns Oct. 13-19 with deals at more than 40 participating...
    Tequila can deliver what beer can’t: an all-around drinking experience for any kind of guest, and with good reason. ISTOCK
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    Tequila is the MVP of a good Cincinnati Bengals tailgate: Game day goes gourmet
    Kevin Earley (Captain Georg von Trapp) and Cayleigh Capaldi (Maria Rainer)
with the von Trapp children in "The Sound of Music." JEREMY DANIEL/CONTRIBUTED
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    Unique version of ‘The Sound of Music’ coming to the Schuster
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