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    Middletown News

    MidPointe Library System has five branches in Butler County: Middletown, Monroe, West Chester Twp., Trenton and Liberty Twp. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Could end of passport services at nonprofit libraries lead to stricter voting rules?
    In total, more than $18.9 million has been invested into the project by Middletown into the Renaissance Pointe project between site acquisition and infrastructure improvements. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Renaissance Pointe development in limbo due to delay of $12.5M in funding
    Nicholas Dearth, 47, who pleaded guilty to driving drunk and killing a 58-year-old in a high-speed crash in August 2025 has been sentenced to three years prison. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Driver who killed 58-year-old in high‑speed crash sentenced to prison
    A 48-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Middletown police cruiser March 19, according to an Ohio traffic crash report and city spokesman. STAFF
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    Man seriously hurt when hit by Middletown police cruiser, report says
    Ann Banks is retiring at the end of March with 47 years under her belt at The Chamber of Commerce Serving Middletown, Monroe and Trenton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    A constant in Middletown: Ann Banks retires after nearly five decades with the Chamber
    K-12 Business Consulting, Inc. is assisting Middletown City Schools Board of Education with its search for a new superintendent. Consultant Frank Forsthoeful conducted 17 focus groups and circulated a questionnaire among over 300 respondents. CONTRIBUTED/MEGGIE BIERKAN
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    Wanted: A new Middletown superintendent. Here are the qualifications the district seeks
    Middletown has voted to delay a planned 15% increase in water rates until July 1, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown adds temporary staff to water services center amid high call volume
    Onica Zecher, 16, left, and Gianna Frongia, 18, paint the exterior of the Art Central Foundation building on Main Street in Middletown in June 2024. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Is Middletown an arts city?
    Jumarion Jones, 21, of Middletown has been indicted on seven felonies by a Butler County grand jury. Charges stem from the Feb. 22 shooting death of 49-year-old Christopher Bullock. Jones appeared in Middletown Municipal Court Monday, March 16, 2026 for an arraignment hearing. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Suspect in shooting death of Middletown man indicted on 7 counts
    Middletown Industrial Technologies, LLC, is hoping to expand to a second location within the city, adding eight more employees and a total $1.4 million payroll. The business has grown out of its current location on Plymouth Street, according to founder and owner Lawrence Tuckosh. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown company wants to buy city land to add jobs, create $1.4M payroll
    Jumarion Jones, 21, of Middletown appeared in Middletown Municipal Court Monday, March 16, 2026 for an arraignment hearing on a first-degree felony murder charge stemming from the Feb. 22 shooting death of 49-year-old Christopher Bullock. Jones' bond was set at $1 million by Judge James E. Sherron. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Bond set at $1M for suspect in shooting death of 49-year-old Middletown man
    A real-estate company wants to redevelop the Middletown Masonic Temple and the five acres it sits on into 2-3 commercial lots. Specific plans and end users have not been identified. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown Masonic Temple property targeted for commercial redevelopment
    Walter Wade in Butler County Common Pleas Judge Keith Spaeth's courtroom. FILE
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    New details emerge in cover-up of pregnant woman’s Middletown death
    Federal charges have been filed in the case of a pregnant 28-year-old woman found dead in a container along the side of a road in August 2025. FILE
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    Federal charges filed in case of pregnant woman found dead in container
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    ‘Our plan is to save it if we can’: Middletown building owners look to rebuild after fire
    Middletown Fire Department responds to  the Ohio 122 bridge in Middletown to take two pedestrians struck by a vehicle to an area hospital. Ohio Department of Transportation crews had the bridge reduced to one lane, with flaggers positioned on both sides while they were cleaning debris from the river. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Pedestrians struck by vehicle in Middletown
    Ronnie Reed, 70, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with the 2022 death of a Middletown man. CONTRIBUTED/BUTLER COUNTY JAIL
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    Middletown man on the run for 2 years gets 8 years in prison for vehicular homicide
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    Watch: Man could face death penalty for Middletown double homicide
    A Middletown police officer is facing two criminal charges related to an incident Jan. 3. FILE
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    Middletown officer accused of dereliction of duty
    Renovation and restoration continues on Sorg Opera House in Middletown. The entrance hallway is getting a makeover with new flooring, lighting and paint. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Sorg Opera House lobby transforms with help of a lot of volunteers
    The Cincinnati State building at 1 N. Main St. last saw students in mid 2023 when classes moved from the building to Miami University Regionals campus in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown moves to reclaim vacant Cincinnati State building
    Middletown native and Major League Baseball player Kyle Schwarber returned to Middletown High School for an event at Wade E. Miller Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. The “Beyond the Field with Kyle Schwarber” night gave a crowd of baseball fans a chance to hear Schwarber talk about baseball, family and giving back to the community during the event. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Schwarber, Pringle and Prier to be recognized at Cincinnati hunger relief gala
    Robert Frazier, owner of Frazier's Kitchen in Middletown, spoke to middle and high school students Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, highlighting entrepreneurship and owning your own business. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    ‘Believe in yourself now’: Middletown restaurant owner shares his personal journey with...
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    Middletown apartments fire ruled accidental; 8 residents displaced
    Natrone Kakaris, 28, was arrested Friday on three murder charges stemming from a February 2023 double homicide. CONTRIBUTED/MIDDLETOWN DIVISION OF POLICE
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    Arrest made in 2023 Middletown double homicide
    A Butler County Regional Transit Authority bus stops to let off riders in Middletown Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    GoBus expanding routes with stops in Butler County
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    Owner of news-themed sandwich shop inside Middletown brewery says it’s ‘high-energy’
    The city of Middletown will migrate its online domain from a .org to a .gov address with the help of a Department of Homeland Security and State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown plans migration to .gov domain to boost security
    Middletown Division of Fire's ice rescue team saved a puppy from a pond behind a Dixie Highway home Thursday afternoon. CONTRIBUTED/MIDDLETOWN DIVISION OF FIRE
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    UPDATE: Owner found for Middletown puppy rescued from icy water
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    Preble County man gets up to life for attacking motorcyclists with machete, killing woman
    Middletown Division of Fire's ice rescue team saved a puppy from a pond behind a Dixie Highway home Thursday afternoon. CONTRIBUTED/MIDDLETOWN DIVISION OF FIRE
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    Middletown ice rescue team saves puppy
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    2 suspects arrested after pursuits end in Middletown
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