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    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
    OVI checkpoint set for Fairfield Twp. tonight, Dec. 20, 2025
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    OVI checkpoint in Fairfield Twp. tonight
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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
    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
    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
    The recently expanded medical wing of the Butler County Jail on Nov. 20. Butler County jail officials say it’s hard to know how many people in the jail are developmentally disabled or suffer from mental health issues, as they aren’t required to keep that statistic; but Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones believes it could be as many as a third of the entire jail population. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Butler County Jail medical costs surge past $746K in 2025 — up $214K in a year
    Tyler McCleary was named the 2025 Hamilton Citizen of the Year and will be honored in January at the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    2025 Hamilton Citizen of the Year is Tyler McCleary, founder of HamilTurkey
    IRG, which owns Third + Dayton is planning to construct a new 120-unit apartment complex across MLK Boulevard in Hamilton. The city is considering a preliminary and final planned development proposal, and a vote on the project could happen in mid-January 2026. Pictured on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, is the site where the apartment building is planned. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    More downtown housing options in Hamilton? Apartment market in city expands
    IRG, which owns Third + Dayton is planning to construct a new 120-unit apartment complex across MLK Boulevard in Hamilton. The city is considering a preliminary and final planned development proposal, and a vote on the project could happen in mid-January 2026. Pictured on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, is the site where the apartment building is planned. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    More downtown housing options in Hamilton? Apartment market in city expands
    Several of Hamilton's utility rates are expected to increase based on past council-approved rate increase plans. Electric rates, however, will not increase, according to the city. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Planned utility rate increases in Hamilton coming on Jan. 1
    Pictured are students, teachers and staff at Hamilton High School involved in the Butler County high school's house system. Hamilton High School, which houses grades 10 through 12, has implemented a schoolhouse system for its over 800-student body. The house system helps create a smaller community within a large school, and develops community partnerships, such as with local businesses. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Hamilton High ignites student engagement with house system
    Hamilton City Council is considering its 2026 budget and is expected to vote on it on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Budget anomaly for Hamilton could mean a dip in reserve fund
    Hamilton Police Officer Stephen Heffernan was found to have violated the department's use of force policy after injuring Michael Yordy, 62, of Hamilton. Yordy was arrested on an active warrant. The officer was suspended for 20 days and Yordy had his charges dismissed. CONTRIBUTED/CITY OF HAMILTON PD
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    Hamilton suspended officer in October for use of force policy violation
    Butler County Commissioner Cindy Carpenter had a complaint of racism and intimidation filed against her by an manager of an Oxford business. A county prosecutor investigation revealed no wrong-doing. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Prosecutor clears Butler County commissioner of misconduct after apartment dispute
    Sherry and Mike Hoskins, owners of Petals & Wicks, are retiring from the business after nearly a decade open on Main Street. They plan to sell the business, but if they can't find the right buyer, they'd close. Pending any sale of Petals & Wicks, their last day will be Dec. 28, 2025. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Petals & Wicks owners to retire, looking for buyer for candle and scent bar
    Josh Hodges (left) and Scott Kruger  stand inside their new law office, Kruger & Hodges at the corner of South Third and Ludlow streets on Nov. 24, 2025, in Hamilton. During renovation, they uncovered what may be the original glass to the 19th-century building. The glass was painted advertising a former furniture store, but they couldn't remove it without breaking it. Hodges and Kruger had replicated the painted glass and it's on display in the office. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    ‘Hometown Lawyers’ expand practice with move to historic South Third Street building
    Butler County Commissioner Don Dixon said he fellow commissioner T.C. Rogers don't plan to act on Commissioner Cindy Carpenter's proposal to address homelessness in Butler County. He said there is another plan the administration has worked on to address anticipated HUD cuts to the permanent supportive housing program. Pictured is Dixon, at left, with fellow commissioners, T.C. Rogers (center) and Cindy Carpenter at the Sept. 30, 2025, Butler County Commission meeting. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Commissioners unaligned on plan for Butler County homeless shelter
    Ohio’s been on the radar screen from a cyber perspective in recent years, “and definitely not in a good way,” said Shawn Waldman, CEO of Morine-based Secure Cyber. He said about a 10 years the threats were “very much domestic,” but that’s not the case anymore. (iStock Photo)
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    Butler County communities ramp up cybersecurity as global threats, breaches rise
    Marcus Moore, 27, of Hamilton, who is charged with escape and aggravated drug possession, both felonies, was found Wednesday after he had previously cut his ankle monitor. FILE
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    Butler County man on the run after cutting ankle monitor is found
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    Police find Hamilton man accused of 1997 homicide
    New Miami volunteer police officer Casey Gilpin has been indicted on tampering with evidence charges by a Butler County grand jury. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Former New Miami auxiliary police officer indicted on tampering charges
    Hatton Foundation Executive Director Walt Lunsford announced last month at the Miracle Ball a $1 million matching gift to help construct The Hope Center, a 31,000-square-foot, year-round indoor recreational facility designed for athletes with physical and developmental disabilities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/MATT GRIMES
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    Nuxhall Foundation receives $1M matching gift for The Hope Center
    Pictured is Lauren Copas Smallwood during a Sept. 24, 2025, candidates' forum hosted. Following the certification of the Butler County election results, Smallwood was the top vote-getter in the November Hamilton City Council election, and will become vice mayor for the next two years. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE
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    Lauren Smallwood to be Hamilton’s next vice mayor
    Pictured are business manager Rick Meyer, general manager Jeremy Culver and operations manger Joey Meyer, all of Meyer Brothers and Sons, the inaugural recipient of the 17Strong Pride in Place award, presented them on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2025. CONTRIBUTED/TVHAMILTON
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    Hamilton business Meyer Brothers and Sons recognized for commitment to neighborhood
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