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    Brian Bennett, co-owner of 3rd Shift Sweets bakery with his wife, Taryne, has dressed up like the Grinch this holiday season in Middletown to spread holiday cheer. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    The Grinch who loved Middletown: Local business owner brings festive fun1h ago
    The Jug in Middletown closed for the 2025 season Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Last chance: The Jug closes for season today
    Eight people, including five young children, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday in Middletown, according to Middletown police. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    8 injured, including 5 children, in two-vehicle Middletown crash
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    Luxury living in Middletown: Loft apartment above BeauVerre part of renovation of...
    The artists at InsideOut Studio in Hamilton have worked with students at the Booker T. Washington Center for the past few summers thanks to funding from the Hamilton Community Foundation. Pictured are students working on mosaics at the BTW Center on Monday, July 7, 2025. Inspiration Studios and Booker T. Washington Center are examples of organizations involved in the 2025 Holiday Giving Hub.  MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Holiday giving: 6 tips for end-of-year donations
    Paul Craft, Ohio superintendent of public instruction, visited the Hamilton City School District to discuss the economic issues many districts are facing due to state education budget cuts. Pictured is Craft at the Hamilton Schools administration office on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Hamilton, state school officials discuss public education troubles
    Since Middletown has not received revenue from water payments since a cyberattack took down systems in mid-August, council elected Tuesday to transfer $800,000 from the general fund until payments resume in January. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown advances $800K for funds during utility billing outage
    OVI checkpoint set for Fairfield Twp. tonight, Dec. 20, 2025
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    OVI checkpoint in Fairfield Twp. tonight
    Jonathan Crabtree, 24, appeared in court Friday for a preliminary hearing. He is being charged with attempted murder and theft after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man and stealing a Middletown police cruiser. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Case involving Middletown stabbing bound over to grand jury
    The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating alleged threats toward a Madison Local Schools student, which Superintendent Jeff Staggs said involved middle school students. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Alleged threats against Madison school student made by sixth graders
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    Butler County transit service growing ridership by being creative in offerings
    A crowd of supporters gathered for a ribbon cutting and tour of the completed expansion of the Robert "Sonny" Hill Jr. Community Center Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown community center unveiled after $6.7M renovation
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    Mason man ID’d as drowning victim in VOA pond
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    Man, 2 dogs found dead in VOA Park pond
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    Staples van fire delays traffic on I-75
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    COhatch Hamilton set to open in February
    Hamilton Living Waters Church on South 8th Street in the Jefferson neighborhood will be host to the inaugural Posada, a Latino tradition that celebrates Mary and Joseph's search for shelter ahead of their child's birth. Pictured is a gathering at the church in July for the StreetSpark mural titled “Viva El Sueno,” or “Live the Dream," celebrating Hispanic heritage and the potential of the Jefferson neighborhood. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Inaugural Posada in Hamilton to be hosted in Jefferson neighborhood
    Fred Anthony Carr II, left, and his son, Caleb Anthony Carr, appeared in a Butler County courtroom Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. They are charged with reckless homicide in connection with the May 10, 2025 stabbing death of Jacob Spencer. Bond was set at $200,000 each. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Father, son indicted on reckless homicide charges for death of 24-year-old Hamilton man
    Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 26 years to life in the double 2022 shooting that killed Adam Black and wounded Eric Ruff. He pleaded guilty in September to two counts, including murder with a gun specification. Pictured is Brown in the courtroom of Butler County Common Pleas Judge Dan Haughey on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    ‘All these lives destroyed:’ Man sentenced to life in prison in Walmart killing
    The Manchester Inn and Sonshine building are two of the five sites chosen by the city for its call for developers. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown’s next downtown move may be guided by Hamilton’s redevelopment playbook
    Zachary Taylor Willis, 32, is charged with aggravated vehicular assault, a third-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of obstructing official business, inducing panic, resisting arrest and driving while under the influence of alcohol, according to police. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Suspected drunk driver struck vehicle, fled scene on foot in Ross Twp.
    SencorpWhite plans to open its U.S. headquarters at 3024 Symmes Road in Hamilton. It's anticipated the opening of the advanced manufacturing facility is in early 2026. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Two companies adding nearly 260 new jobs in Hamilton
    In Butler County, there were 184 overdose deaths in 2022, 130 deaths in 2023 and 88 deaths in 2024, according to the Butler County General Health District.  NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Overdose deaths down in Butler County as Narcan access increases
    Hamilton to consider a quiet zone for the seven-crossing corridor through the center of town. Pictured is a CSX train traveling on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the Maple Avenue train crossing. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Train horns go off 1,800 times a day in Hamilton; city aims to make town quiet(er) again
    Part of the North Hamilton Crossing project would eventually convert the Black Street Bridge (pictured) into a primarily pedestrian crossing. A bridge phase of the North Hamilton Crossing project could cost around $33 million. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    North Hamilton Crossing project expected to start in 2026: See the map
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    Bomb threat reported at Planet Fitness in Middletown
    A proposed mixed-use development for the site of the Sonshine building and former Manchester Inn would require both buildings be demolished. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Residents weigh in on ‘The Manchester’ mixed-use proposal for downtown Middletown
    The Manchester Inn and Sonshine building are two of the five sites chosen by the city for its call for developers. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: The Manchester Inn through the years
    A suspect in a stabbing on Bonita Drive Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, reportedly stole a locked Middletown Division of Police Cruiser after crawling through the window. The man was arrested in Independence, Kentucky, according to police. MIDDLETOWN POLICE/CONTRIBUTED
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    Stabbing suspect who allegedly stole Middletown police cruiser back in court, bond set at...
    Tom Barber, quality manager at UGN, gives a tour to Middletown High School counselors on Wednesday, Dec. 10. 2025, at the manufacturing company in Monroe. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Workforce Institute connects students with job opportunities in Butler County
    Casey Gilpin, 47, of Mason, is charged with six felony counts related to tampering with evidence. He's pictured with his attorney, Chelsea Panzeca, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Butler County Judge Keith Spaeth's courtroom. He'll be back in court on Jan. 8. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Former New Miami auxiliary cop arraigned on felony charges
    Walter Edward Wade, 44, of Middletown was indicted Tuesday in connection with the case of a pregnant woman found in a container along the side of the road in early August. He was arraigned Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, on felony charges of tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Third suspect indicted in case of pregnant woman found in container
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