Celebrating longtime favorites and new selections for eating, drinking, shopping and living life in the region, some of the “Around Town” category winners of the 2025 contest were:
- Jungle Jim’s International Market, best attraction
- Berkeley Square, best independent living
- Billy Yank monument, best landmark
- Agave & Rye, best mural
- Municipal Brew Works, best place to play trivia
- Rentschler Forest MetroPark, best playground
Shopping is a big deal here, and these were some of the retail category winners in 2025:
- The Local Boutique + Social House, best boutique
- Half Price Books, best bookstore
- Ohio Valley Antique Mall, best antique store
- Yelton Fine Jewelers, best jeweler
- The Alternative Path-Coexist, best metaphysical shop
As a Journal-News reader, you are asked to help spread the word about this contest, which gives the most-deserving places and people their earned spotlight. We encourage nominations from every city and township throughout the county.
A complete list of categories and winners of the Best of Butler County 2025 contest:
Business owners, nonprofits and others who are interested in advertising through the annual contest may go here for more information.
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