Former Butler Philharmonic conductor ‘leaves behind a legacy’ after 25-year career, battle against cancer
The man credited with the growth of the Butler Philharmonic has died.
Paul John Stanbery, who conducted the philharmonic from 1994 until his retirement in 2019, died Saturday after a long bout with oral cancer. He was 66.
During his time with the philharmonic, Stanbery served 25 years as music director and principal conductor. He helped transform what was then called the Hamilton Symphony from a community orchestra, performing once or twice a year, to the multi-faceted organization it is today, said Laurin Sprague, past president of the Butler Philharmonic board.
Butler County United Way names new leader with ‘clear vision’ for its future
A woman who has “a clear vision” for the Butler County United Way has been named its president/CEO.
Krystal A. Tipton has been selected to serve as president/CEO, effective Feb. 26, following the retirement of Mag Baker, who announced in November 2020, her intention to retire.
Tipton was selected from a field of 80 applicants, according to the United Way.
Police: Suspect robs Hamilton gas station at gunpoint less than an hour after Warren County robbery
Hamilton police are looking for a male suspect who robbed a Dixie Highway gas station at gunpoint Monday night about 45 minutes after allegedly committing an armed robbery in Warren County.
At about 8:35 p.m. the suspect entered Shell at 2693 Dixie Highway, pointed and gun and demanded money, according to Hamilton police.
The description of the suspect, including the clothing, matches the description of a suspect in an armed robbery at a Shell station in Deerfield Twp. at about 7:48 p.m.
Butler County probate judge ends 26-year career on the bench
Credit: Greg Lynch
Credit: Greg Lynch
Butler County Probate Court Judge Randy Rogers gaveled his 26-year career presiding over the “the court that cares” to a close this week.
Rogers turned 70 last month and was required to retire due to age limits. The county commissioners issued a proclamation honoring his many years of service on Monday. His brother, Commissioner T.C. Rogers, added his own thoughts, saying the judge has made adoptions memorable, made “tough, gut-wrenching” guardianship decisions and expanded to preside over the first drug court and organize a “faith-based safety net” to help the mentally ill.
“I guess he earned the right to be mom’s favorite,” the commissioner said. “I just want to say how proud I am of little brother.”
Miami RedHawks legend Deland McCullough returning to college coaching
A Miami University legend is going back to college and returning closer to home.
Deland McCullough has accepted the position of associate head coach and running backs coach at Indiana after three seasons coaching running backs in Kansas City, where he won a Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs in 2019.
In a release from IU, the 48-year-old McCullough called the opportunity very special “for a host of reasons” and praised the job head coach Tom Allen has done in his four seasons at the helm.
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PHOTOS: Up to 8 inches of snow fell in Butler County overnight
Several inches of snow blanketed Butler County overnight and into Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.