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    Fertilize containers that are in good shape now to keep them going through the fall season. CONTRIBUTED

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    GARDENING: Do as I say, definitely not as I do!
    The 9th annual Union Centre Food Truck Rally was held Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 at The Square @ Union Centre in West Chester Township. This is a cheesecake cupcake from The Cheesecakery. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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    PHOTOS: Union Centre Food Truck Rally today boasts 40 vendors
    La Comedia Dinner Theatre's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" features: (back row, left to right) Tyler Kirk (Mitch Mahoney), Madeline Nichole (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre), Christopher Norton (William Barfee), Kyle Krichbaum (Chip Tolentino), Jason S. Lakes (Vice-Principal Douglas Panch), Karie-Lee Sutherland (Rona Lisa Peretti) (front row, left to right) Allison Gabert (March Park), Jonathan Pendergrass (Leaf Coneybear), and Eva Bower (Olive Ostrovsky).

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    5 reasons to see ‘Spelling Bee’ at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
    Septoria leaf spot is caused by a fungus and causes leaves to turn yellow, dry up and fall off from the bottom of the plant up. CONTRIBUTED

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    GARDENING: Accurate diagnosis critical to resolving disease, pest issues with tomato...
    Sarah Nguyen, who will display her work for the first time at Pyramid Hill in a show called "Broken Nature," is a multimedia artist working primarily with paper. CONTRIBUTED

    ‘Broken Nature’ and ‘Drawing In-Between’ art exhibits open at Pyramid Hill
    The Tri-State Antique Market returns to the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Tri-State Antique Market is the first Sunday of each month, May through October. CONTRIBUTED

    Tri-State Antique Market welcomes thrifters and collectors on Sunday
    The West Chester Cooperative Nursery School was founded in 1969 at the Crestview Presbyterian Church and has been run as a co-op ever since, meaning: fewer employees, cheaper costs and more family involvement. CONTRIBUTED

    West Chester Twp. nursery takes unique approach to childcare
    Families and professionals will have an opportunity to learn more about local resources and services that are available during the 10th Annual Resource Expo on Fri., Aug. 5 at Fairfield High School. CONTRIBUTED

    Local resource expo will have more than 80 local organizations
    A cast of 60 children, teens and adults will highlight an array of local talent with Inspiring Arts Productions presentation of “Bye Bye Birdie. There will be six shows at Parrish Auditorium, beginning on Thurs., Aug. 4. CONTRIBUTED

    ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ to be performed on Hamilton stage this week
    Nectarines and peaches are genetically identical except for one gene. The nectarine has a recessive gene that results in its smooth skin and somewhat firmer texture compared with its near-twin peach. CONTRIBUTED

    Nectarines and peaches have one differing gene
    Sky rides that formerly were used at LeSourdsville Lake in Monroe may be part of the interior of Moeller Brew Barn. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    LeSourdsville Lake items may be brought back to life in Monroe brewery
    Uriel Baker is the owner of Fit Body Boot Camp, which opens Saturday in West Chester Twp. CONTRIBUTED

    Fit Body Boot Camp is a new gym in West Chester Twp.
    The 7th Annual Crafts and Critters Cruise-In & Car Show will take place at Pinball Garage and along North Third Street in Hamilton's German Village on July 29, 2022. CONTRIBUTED/PINBALL GARAGE

    Crafts and Critters Cruise-In takes place in Hamilton today and Saturday
    Middletown s Thunderfest Cruise-In on July 30, 2022, is expected to draw hundreds of cars from across the region. CONTRIBUTED

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    Middletown’s Thunderfest is Saturday, hundreds of classic cars to be on display
    Glier's Goettafest is at Newport's Festival Park in Newport Ky. PHOTO CREDIT: Glier's (facebook.com/GliersGoetta)

    Goettafest 2022: Everything you need to know about Glier’s festival
    Chicken and long beans make a great dinner dish. CONTRIBUTED

    Long beans, with similar taste to green beans, have distinct texture
    The Oxford Community Arts Center is on College Avenue in Oxford. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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    Shakespeare performance set for Oxford Community Arts Center stage
    John Kiesewetter, a Fairfield resident and author of “Joe Nuxhall: The Old Lefthander & Me – My Conversations With Joe Nuxhall About The Reds, Baseball & Radio,” will be at the Fairfield Lane Library on Saturday to honor and celebrate Joe and Donzetta Nuxhall, their birthdays and the family’s legacy with a book talk and signing. CONTRIBUTED

    Local author pens book about conversations with Reds great Joe Nuxhall
    A DQ Grill and Chill opened Saturday at 5841 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. It's the second Butler County location owned and operated by Nirav Patel. CONTRIBUTED

    Butler County man opens DQ Grill and Chill location in Fairfield
    "Things We Do In the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier (Minotaur, 345 pages, $27.99)

    Read ‘Things We Do In the Dark’ before it makes the author famous
    Planting trap crops, such as hubbard squash, in your garden can help protect your vegetable plants from pests. SHUTTERSTOCK

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    GARDENING: Plant trap crops to help protect vegetables from pests
    As the MVRA kicks off Summer Restaurant Week at more than 25 restaurants around the community from July 24-31, they will host their next event — Yuengling Summer Music Fest at Austin Landing on Sunday, July 24. CONTRIBUTED / TOM GILLAIM PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Yuengling Summer Music Fest at Austin Landing happening this weekend
    Varieties of plums are sold at the Oxford Farmers Market in the uptown area. CONTRIBUTED

    Why are Americans turning away from plums?
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    Crime novel series set in Ohio Amish country takes a side trip
    Check the crowns of the turfgrass plant to see if this type of spot will recover. CONTRIBUTED

    GARDENING: Turfgrasses showing stress from dry weather
    A charity auction along with lunch, raffles and activities will happen Saturday at at Foundation Field outside Hamilton’s Booker T. Washington Community Center. GREG LYNCH/FILE PHOTO

    Housing nonprofits host joint fundraiser at Foundation Field in Hamilton
    Butler County Clerk of Courts Mary Swain, left, and Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones did a Facebook live to help bring awareness to the needs and raise money for New Life Mission on Henry Street in Hamilton. The mission is raising money for a new air conditioner and other repairs for the building. New Life Mission provides meals and food pantry items and serves as an outreach hub for many in need in the area. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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    Sheriff Jones asks for support for local food pantry
    A sculpture in honor of The Republic Motor Car company is parked in Rotary Park at the corner of N. 2nd street and High Street in Hamilton. The metal sculpture was dedicated in 2015 by The Antique and Classic Car Club of Butler County. The Republic Motor Car Company made cars in Hamilton in the early 1900s. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

    Locals invited to ‘Chalk It Up Hamilton’
    "Confidence" by Denise Mina (Mulholland Books, 294 pages, $28).

    A greatest treasure is undoubtedly cursed in this fanciful, farcical novel
    Water containers until water is draining out of the bottom. CONTRIBUTED

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    GARDENING: Much-needed rain prompts lesson on watering
    Piatt Castle in Logan County. CONTRIBUTED

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    WORTH THE DRIVE: Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek in Logan County offers day to enjoy art and...
    A green bean dish made with local green beans out of Oxford. CONTRIBUTED

    Have you tried the green beans on a T-shirt trick?
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