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    A recent class day at Monroe High School saw the teaching of one of the most important, real-life scenarios for teens as they went through mock job interviews.
The students dress up in business attire for a series of interviews conducted by Monroe High School and Butler Tech instructors, building administrators and more than 50 volunteers from local businesses and organizations. Pictured is Monroe High School Principal Tom Prohaska interviewing sophomore Jazmin Padilla Martinez. (Provided)
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    Blue Christmas is planned at The Windamere in Middletown on Dec. 14, 2025. FILE
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    The Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, was visible from Ohio Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. This was in Madison Township in Butler County. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    First Report Blend from Twisted River Coffee Roasters is a collaborative blend with Dayton Daily News with
 proceeds from sales benefitting The Foodbank, Inc.
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    On April 1, Kings Island gave members of the media a special look at the construction taking place at its Soak City water park. ALEX CUTLER/STAFF
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    Worth the drive: Lights Under Louisville in Kentucky is a huge holiday attraction
    A Bald Eagle hunts on the Great Miami River near Carillon Historical Park Friday April 12, 2021. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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    The first Buc-ee's in Ohio is another step closer to opening. Huber Heights council has voted to approve a liquor permit for the business, which is being built on Ohio 235. Company officials say the store will open in April. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Comic book about Vice President JD Vance is part of biographical series
    The Tartan Terrors will perform Dec. 20 in Fairfield. ONTRIBUTED
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    Master Gardener Volunteers Pam Young (right) and Natheta Mercer (left) learn how to make bows for the door swags to be given to patients at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center during the holidays.
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    Prune your own landscape plants to be used in holiday decorations
    This is one of three decorated fireplace mantles in the Elisha Morgan mansion, which will be open from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, in Fairfield's Gilbert Park. FOUR SEASONS GARDEN CLUB/CONTRIBUTED
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    Victorian-style mansion in Fairfield open for Christmas tour this weekend
    Attendees can enjoy good food, music and dancers, while they are shopping. There will be 55 participating vendors, including 12 new vendors. Plus, there will be live entertainment and German food available both days. CONTRIBUTED
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    Hamilton’s Christkindlmarkt back this weekend at Butler County Fairgrounds: What to know
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    True Slice Pizza and bar is open at 8262 Princeton Glendale Road in West Chester Township. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    True Slice Pizza brings Indian-inspired flavors to West Chester Twp.
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    The Ultra Sonics will bring a collection of holiday hits to the stage with “Pock Rock Christmas” at the Fitton Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Contributed.
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    Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown pose for photographers upon arrival at the Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere in London, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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    Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Zion Grady celebrates after the team's win against Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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    Ohio didn’t just beat Michigan in football: We won an unclaimed funds challenge
    Libby Jones with "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings. Jones, who grew up in Springboro, will appear on the Dec. 1 episode. Photo by Tyler Golden/Sony Pictures Television
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    Libby Jones, who grew up in Springboro, advances on ‘Jeopardy!’ and appears tonight
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