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    Clayton Castle has resigned as communications manager for the city of Middletown, effective Dec. 31. CONTRIBUTED
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    Middletown communications manager resigns2h ago
    The development is on two parcels of land in Warren County at the northwest corner of Market Avenue and Union Road across from Atrium Medical Center. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Construction on hundreds of housing units in Middletown delayed
    Michael G. Davenport, 26, of Middletown, who arrested for shooting out car windows of at least eight vehicles in September, has been indicted by a Butler County Grand Jury on seven charges, according to court records. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Middletown man indicted on charges related to shooting out car windows
    Braden Guyler, 17, left, and Suzy Schiml, 17, skate on opening day of the Reimagine Middletown ice rink Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Holiday Whopla is now Reimagine Middletown and the ice rink is open
    People across Middletown could see significant street improvements starting in 2026 thanks to a mix of state and local funding. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown streets set for major repaving project; work starts next year
    Poll workers check in voters at the polling location in the gymnasium of Creekview Elementary School Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Mulligan, Lolli win Middletown city council seats
    Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    Middletown native and Phillies player Kyle Schwarber to return to city for free event...
    Middletown fire responded Thursday morning to an electrical fire at a Duke Energy substation near Jackson Lane and Roosevelt Boulevard, according to fire officials. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown crews respond to electrical fire at Duke Energy substation
    David "Rick" House died unexpectedly October 14 at the age of 62. The local musician started performing in the area when he was 15. CONTRIBUTED/TAM Photos, LLC
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    Middletown musician Rick House remembered for talent, kindness
    A photo provided by the National Archives shows U.S. Army soldiers of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy, northern France, as part of the initial invasion wave on D-Day, June 6, 1944.  Success of the D-Day invasion required a very specific set of weather conditions.  (Chief Photographer's Mate Robert M. Sargent/U.S. Coast Guard via The New York Times)
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    Are you a World War II veteran? We want to talk to you
    Middletown crews respond to dumpster fire at 1701 Reinartz Blvd. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown crews respond to dumpster fire
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    Halal Munchies brings NYC flavors to Middletown
    Middletown police are investigating 20 shots fired near Woodlawn Avenue and Crawford Street Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown police investigating 20 shots fired into home
    Richards Pizza celebrates 70 years of business in Butler County. Founded in Hamilton by Richard Underwood in 1955, the beloved local chain with four locations will celebrate its anniversary with 50-cent steak sandwiches, the price when it was created in 1956. Pictured, from left, are Karen Underwood Kramer, Peggy Underwood, and Gayl Underwood. Karen and Gayl have operated the business since the late 1980s. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    A 50-cent Richards Pizza steak sandwich? It’s one of the ways the restaurant is...
    Nicholas D. Dearth of Middletown was indicted by a Butler County grand jury on two felony counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle under the influence, according to Butler County court records. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Felony charges filed in August crash that killed Middletown man
    Mother and daughter duo, Anecia and Christine Jackson, opened The Treat Shop last week at 1218 Central Ave. in Middletown. The shop offers cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cheesecake and more. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Mother, daughter open dessert shop in downtown Middletown
    An exhibition by Cincinnati-based artist Chase Melendez is featured at the Middletown Arts Center until early December. He has also added a permanent mural to the center's rear hallway. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    ‘Creature Feature Club’ brings pop culture villains to life at Middletown Arts Center
    Ricky J. Sheppard, 47, was in Butler County Common Pleas Judge Keith Spaeth's courtroom for a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. He was charged with one count of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, and one count of gross abuse of a corpse, a fifth-degree felony. Spaeth set a jury trial for Jan. 12, 2026. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Family of pregnant woman found in container ask for no bond reduction
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    Medicaid fraud: Middletown, Dayton women accused of ‘phantom billing’
    Owner Tiffany Kidwell's fiancé painted the portrait of her that greets customers at the door at her new business, Tiffany's Enchanted Boutique at 510 Oxford State Road. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    New metaphysical shop opens near south end of Middletown
    Three vehicles were involved in a crash Saturday evening near the intersection of Ohio 122 and Dixie Highway in Middletown. Nick Graham/STAFF
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    Third person dead following fatal Middletown crash, victims identified
    Middletown has put out a call for developers on five sites, including the Manchester Inn, Snider building, First National Bank building, Swallen's lot and North Broad Street lot. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown seeks developers for Manchester Inn, Sonshine building and more sites
    Three vehicles were involved in a crash Saturday evening near the intersection of Ohio 122 and Dixie Highway in Middletown. Nick Graham/STAFF
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    2 dead, 1 critically injured in Middletown crash
    The warrant for Henry Mills’ arrest was issued Monday. He is charged with four courts of gross sexual imposition, three counts of rape and one count of importuning. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Middletown man charged with sex crimes arrested, bond set at $275K
    Council candidates — Paul Lolli (from left), Joe Mulligan, Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas — discuss goals, visions and ideas during a forum Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at Miami University Middletown. BRYN DIPPOLD / STAFF
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    Council candidates differ on approach to address Middletown’s homeless population
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    ‘Eye opening:’ Middletown business owners talk about what it takes to succeed in biz
    In a unanimous vote, Middletown City Council agreed Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to a $795,000 settlement with Start Skydiving and Selection Management Systems Inc. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Five years later, Middletown, Start Skydiving agree to $795K settlement
    City building phone lines and Wi-Fi have been restored almost two months since Middletown city services were disrupted by a cyberattack. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown cyberattack: Phone lines, city building Wi-Fi restored
    Construction will be completed on Echo Ridge Apartments around the end of November. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Apartments expansion along I-75 corridor in Middletown continues
    The warrant for Henry Mills’ arrest was issued Monday. He is charged with four courts of gross sexual imposition, three counts of rape and one count of importuning. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Police seek Middletown man charged with sex crimes
    Five years after discussions began, Middletown will vote to settle with Start Skydiving for $795K. STAFF
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    Middletown City Council to vote on $795K settlement with Start Skydiving
    Farmers harvest soybeans in a field near Ohio 202 near Tipp City on Sept. 29, 2025. Tariffs on China and stalled trade negotiations are threatening the financial stability of soybean farmers nationwide. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Farmers struggle financially as soybean prices continue to plunge
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