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    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 man1h ago
    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
    Assistance for mental health emergencies can be accessed through 988, the first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline, which went live in 2022. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
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    Butler County crisis hotline restored after being shut down for a day
    Two public forums for Middletown City Council candidates are planned for Monday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 8 ahead of the Nov. 4 election. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Hear from Middletown City Council candidates in 2 forums next week
    CBI Executive Director Verlena Stewart gives a tour of the expansion project at Robert "Sonny" Hill Jr. Community Center on Lafayette Avenue in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Middletown’s Robert ‘Sonny’ Hill Jr. Community Center prepares to open following $6.7M...
    The Warren County courts building houses Warren County Common Pleas Court. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Middletown woman gets 100 days in jail for OVI crash into house that injured resident
    Mary Hummell officially turns 105 on Sept. 29. The Winfield at Middletown threw her a birthday party on Sept. 26. Her nurse, Kelly King, pictured left. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    105 years young: Middletown’s Mary Hummell celebrates a life of gratitude and good...
    Michael G. Davenport, 26, of Middletown was arrested Saturday following several reports of residents' car windows being shot out. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Man arrested for shooting out car windows in Middletown
    Jackson Twp. police, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Middletown police provided an update on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, about a death investigation. On Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, the body of 28-year-old Brittany Fuhr-Storms was found on Anthony Road near Manning Road in Jackson Twp. PROVIDED/MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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    2 Middletown men indicted in case involving pregnant woman left in container along...
    A crowd of more than 100 people packed Miamisburg School District's Board of Education meeting Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 after two teachers were placed on paid leave for remarks concerning conservative political figure Charlie Kirk. More than a dozen students, parents and alumni voiced support of music teacher/band director Steve Aylward. ERIC SCHWARTZBERG/STAFF
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    Ohio teachers face intense backlash over Charlie Kirk social media posts: Is it freedom...
    Two incumbents and one newcomer are running for three Middletown City School District board seats in an uncontested race. FILE
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    3 running for uncontested Middletown school board seats
    Two Middletown City Council seats are up for grabs, and four candidates are vying for election. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Voters will choose two of four candidates for Middletown City Council
    Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber watches the ball after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
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    Middletown’s Schwarber hits two more bombs to pad NL homer lead, makes MLB history
    Mayor Elizabeth Slamka speaks during Middletown's State of the City event Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at Middletown Event Center. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    State of Middletown is resilient, mayor says
    Sarah Nathan joined Middletown Community Foundation in October 2021, replacing former Executive Director Traci Barnett. PROVIDED
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    Middletown Community Foundation executive director resigns
    Steel City Pizza will close its Middletown operations inside the N.E.W. Ales building on Manchester Avenue and opening in Middletown on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The pizzeria initially planned the Hamilton location as a second location, but plans changed, according to the ownership. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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    Steel City Pizza opens this week in Hamilton; Middletown location closed
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