Butler County News

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Bomb threat reported at Planet Fitness in Middletown
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Credit: Nick Graham

Residents weigh in on ‘The Manchester’ mixed-use proposal for downtown Middletown
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Credit: Nick Graham

PHOTOS: The Manchester Inn through the years
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Stabbing suspect who allegedly stole Middletown police cruiser back in court, bond set at...
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Credit: Bryn Dippold

Workforce Institute connects students with job opportunities in Butler County
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Former New Miami auxiliary cop arraigned on felony charges
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Third suspect indicted in case of pregnant woman found in container
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Man accused of killing Middletown man in 2023 crash apprehended by US marshals
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Butler County Jail medical costs surge past $746K in 2025 — up $214K in a year
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

2025 Hamilton Citizen of the Year is Tyler McCleary, founder of HamilTurkey
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

More downtown housing options in Hamilton? Apartment market in city expands
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Planned utility rate increases in Hamilton coming on Jan. 1
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Hamilton High ignites student engagement with house system
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Budget anomaly for Hamilton could mean a dip in reserve fund
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Credit: CITY OF HAMILTON PD

Hamilton suspended officer in October for use of force policy violation
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Credit: Nick Graham

Prosecutor clears Butler County commissioner of misconduct after apartment dispute
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Credit: Nick Graham

What you need to know about Middletown’s proposed 2026 budget
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Credit: Nick Graham

Could a data center in Trenton be put to a public vote? What you need to know
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Credit: Nick Graham

Man identified from fatal Middletown crash
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Petals & Wicks owners to retire, looking for buyer for candle and scent bar
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

‘Hometown Lawyers’ expand practice with move to historic South Third Street building
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Credit: Nick Graham

UPDATE: South Breiel Boulevard reopens after Middletown crash between Grand Avenue...
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Credit: Michael D. Pitman

Commissioners unaligned on plan for Butler County homeless shelter
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Butler County communities ramp up cybersecurity as global threats, breaches rise
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Credit: Nick Graham

Middletown cyberattack fallout: Thousands of residents sign petition demanding answers
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Credit: Bryn Dippold

Where to shop small in Butler County this Small Business Saturday
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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
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Credit: NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Former New Miami auxiliary police officer indicted on tampering charges
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Credit: NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

OVI checkpoint scheduled tonight in Ross Twp.
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Credit: Matt Grimes

Nuxhall Foundation receives $1M matching gift for The Hope Center
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Credit: Nick Graham

Zoning violation sparks appeal for family-owned farm market in Butler County
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