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The top vote-getter among the three nonincumbent candidates in the Franklin City Council race will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by Denny Centers. STAFF FILE

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Franklin council won’t fill vacancy until after election

Lakota West's Jayden Brogden catches a pass for a touchdwon during their football game against Middletown Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 at Lakota West High School in West Chester Township. The Firebirds won 27-13 over the Middies. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Lakota West vs. Middletown Football, Firebirds win 27-13

Artist Erica Arndts created a mural in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk on the side of a barn along Township Line Road near Ohio 73 near Waynesville. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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FILE PHOTO: Cincinnati Zoo executive director Thane Maynard speaks to the media about the re-opening of the zoo’s gorilla in Cincinnati. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard announces retirement after decades of leadership

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Man indicted on charges from Hunt Road shooting in Hamilton

James River Phillips is shown in this image provided by the Butler County Jail. WCPO

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Man accused of leaving explosive device at Lebanon soccer complex pleads guilty

On Sept. 22, 2025, Butler County Commission voted on a $20.1 million tax break plan that will rebate $100 for every $100,000 in home valuation and double the Ohio Homestead exemption. Hamilton City Manager Craig Bucheit the rebate could be a $200,000 to $300,000 from the city going back to property owners. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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Hamilton council supports Butler County Commission’s tax break plan

West Chester Twp. trustees approved a change in the Wetherington Pointe development, paving the way for a new Starbucks with a drive through. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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Trustee against plans approved for newest Butler County Starbucks

Roger Reed, 41, of Hamilton, pleaded guilty on Sept. 8, 2025, to two sexual battery counts and a single count of gross sexual imposition. Seven other charges were dismissed. Reed, pictured here during an arraignment in March in Butler County Common Pleas court, was in indicted on 10 charges. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/FILE

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Hamilton man sentenced to nearly 10 years for sex crimes

Stickers line a machine in the Montgomery County Board of Elections office. Early, in-person voting ends on Sunday.

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Election 2025: Hear from candidates in their own words in our Voters Guide - coming soon

Anthony Brown, 35, of Hamilton, charged with several counts, including aggravated murder and murder, was allowed to represent himself in his trial to start on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, with jury selection. Pictured is Brown walking into a Butler County courtroom on Sept. 11, 2025, for his hearing on a pro se motion to fire his public defender, Kirk McVay, and represent himself. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Hamilton man pleads guilty to murder charge in Walmart shooting

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Autistic child speaks first words at Abilities First program at age 6: Organization a...

This rendering shows a new pickleball facility that is under construction at Southwest Golf Ranch off U.S. 42 in Lebanon. The venue will feature six indoor pickleball courts and two outdoor courts and is expected to be completed in early 2026. CONTRIBUTED

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New pickleball club coming to Warren County

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VIDEO: DDN reporter gets behind the wheel of school bus: See her reaction

Officer Training School trainees run during an official Air Force Physical Training test, Aug. 8, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The Air Force PT test is comprised of four components: aerobic, body composition, push-ups and sit-ups. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Charles Welty

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New U.S. Air Force fitness test to include 2-mile run

The Department of Veterans Affairs would keep sending veterans their monthly pensions and disability payments on time if the government shuts down on Sept. 30. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

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Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services...