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The holiday season is fast approaching, which can only mean one thing: the return of Shillito's elves. This year, the iconic figures will take up shop at the Carew Tower, a short walk away from the site of the former Shillito's department store, where they were first introduced. PHOTO BY CINCINNATI CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

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Shillito’s elves to be on display at Carew Tower this holiday season

Butler County’s first Big Sandy Superstore has opened its doors in Fairfield Twp. at 3312 Princeton Road, taking over the former Esporta Fitness. SUE KIESEWETTER/CONTRIBUTED

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Big Sandy Superstore opens first Butler County location in Fairfield Twp.

Incumbent Shannon Hartkemeyer was re-elected to her fourth term on the Fairfield Twp. Board of Trustees. She was the top vote getter in a six-way race. CONTRIBUTED

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Fairfield Twp. voters keep Berding, Hartkemeyer on governing board

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Longtime West Chester Twp. trustee unseated in election

Fairfield leaders are proposing to spend about $15 million less than the city will receive in 2026. FILE PHOTO

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Proposed Fairfield budget projects spending less than estimated revenue

Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month. STAFF

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Dayton airport not on list for reduced flights considered by FAA; Cincinnati listed

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Shearer’s Foods preps Moraine ‘Center of Excellence’ to drive small-bag snack growth

Staff Sgt. Fred E. Brown, of Hamilton, was killed on March 15, 1969, in action during Vietnam. He saved three fellow soldiers during a firefight with the enemy, then dove on a grenade thrown in their direction. He was awarded the U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Cross. He will be honored on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a dedication of a flagpole in Bailey Square. CONTRIBUTED

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Hamilton to honor Vietnam War hero as hopes for Medal of Honor continue

The Capitol is seen on day 34 of the government shutdown, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Who’s paying to influence D.C.? What local governments and companies are spending on...

Shannon Gardner votes at the Clark County Heritage Center on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

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Local races, tax issues results could change as ballots trickle in at local elections...

A voter places his ballot in the drop off box in front of the Clark County Board of Elections Tuesday. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Ohio Senate votes to shorten mail-in ballot return window

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More than 8,000 Wright-Patterson civilians received new furlough notices

Julie Gilbert will serve as Butler County's executive director of Human and Social Services. FILE

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Credit: Greg Lynch

Butler Co. commissioners giving $125K to food banks in SNAP crisis

Incumbent Aftab Pureval, right, faced newcomer Cory Bowman, left, in the race for Cincinnati mayor this November. AP PHOTOS

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Aftab Pureval re-elected as Cincinnati mayor

United States Veteran Grace (Klay) Hogan was honored in 2022 at a ceremony in her Hamilton home, where she was presented with a “Living Legend Proclamation” from The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. The recognition honored Hogan for her extraordinary life of service. Provided.

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Fairfield to host Military Women’s Memorial Program on Veterans Day

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Election 2025: Key takeaways from Tuesday’s local elections