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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 troubles1h ago

In 2005, Alex Dzhalilov came to the U.S. from Georgia with $154. In January, he will open his second barber shop to go along with the four houses he owns. MICHAEL KURTZ / STAFF

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs a series of bills meant to address rising property taxes in Ohio on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo by Avery Kreemer.

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Ohio property tax elimination effort forges ahead despite state reforms

Barrel House is one area bar that offers a variety of THC-infused beverages. A line-item veto announced by Gov. Mike DeWine Friday will lump hemp-infused beverages with all other intoxicating hemp products that the state is set to ban from general retailers. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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THC-infused drink sales limited to Ohio dispensaries after governor’s veto

Flowers and candles were left near the intersection of River Road and Hooven Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. The area was the site of a crash that killed three people earlier in the day. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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Fatal crash in Lindenwald under investigation

Major financial challenges for area public schools in 2025 will likely carry over into 2026, said local school officials looking back on the year. The 2025 year was marked by money woes at some local school systems and new school construction at Butler Tech and Monroe Schools. (File)

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Review of area schools in 2025 hints of challenges, changes coming in 2026

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

The owners of Terrasana, the new medical marijuana dispenary at 183 Raydo Circle in Springfield, talk about the opening day on Thursday. The owners are, from left, Craig Mauer, Bill Kedia and Todd Yaross. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Trump’s marijuana reclassification order could open pathways for research, financing

Ohio fall color forester David Parrott suggests heading into the forest for better fall color. CONTRIBUTED ODNR

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ODNR invites Ohioans to participate in annual New Year’s tradition: The First Day Hikes...

After public demonstrations and threats of a strike, teachers at Ross Schools have a new labor contract after the district’s school board approved a tentative agreement Thursday evening. The new, four-year contract, which covers the 150-member Ross Education Association (REA), is longer than the previous employment agreement, which expired Aug. 31. Earlier this month the REA opened a "strike headquarter" during a rally (pictured) as a preliminary move toward a possible work stoppage. (File)

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Ross school district and teachers agree to new contract

Toto was just 12 weeks old when he was snatched from Petland Fairfield on Oct. 10, 2025. Security camera footage showed a woman put the puppy into a large bag and flee the store while employees chased after her. WCPO/CONTRIBUTED

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Dog stolen from Fairfield Petland recovered by police; woman arrested for alleged role as...

OVI checkpoint set for Fairfield Twp. tonight, Dec. 20, 2025

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OVI checkpoint in Fairfield Twp. tonight

Auctioneer Justin Steel, far right, lets potential bidders look inside a storage unit at Rock Castle Storage, 2901 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown. Those who store their items were months behind on their rent, according to a manager at the storage unit. RICK McCRABB/CONTRIBUTOR

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McCrabb: Storage unit auctions provide ‘thrill of the hunt’

Kings Island's popular WinterFest event returns later this month. Contributed

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Kids on winter break? 5 places in Butler and Hamilton counties to visit

West Chester Twp. trustee Mark Welch, center, received a certificate of recognition during a gathering before his last board of trustees meeting. It was presented by Trustee Lee Wong, left, and Fiscal Officer Bruce Jones. Welch did not win re-election to a fourth term in the November election. SUE KIESEWETTER/CONTRIBUTED

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West Chester Twp. trustee’s 12-year tenure ends: It ‘made me a better person’

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