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John Pont (1927-2008)
John Pont, an icon of Miami University football and a member of the school's famed Cradle of Coaches, died Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 80 at his home in Oxford.
Fire causes fireworks to explode
A fire caused the explosion of a cache of fireworks Tuesday, July 1, at a Fairfield Twp. home located at 7209 Huntsman Way.
Takumi Stamping Inc. groundbreaking
Takumi Stamping Inc., the world's finest producer of small metal stampedauto parts, celebrated the company's next chapter in North America with agroundbreaking ceremony in Fairfield, officially marking the kickoff ofconstruction for a 120,000-square-fo
Farmers Market moves to Union Centre
View photos from The West Chester Farmers Market's first Saturday at The Square @ Union Centre, Saturday, June 28, 2008.
Week in Photos
Some of our best staff photos from all over the areas in the last week.
Queen City Mustangers car show
The Queen City Mustangers held their roundup car show at Lakota West High School Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2008.
McCain speaks at XU
Presidential candidate John McCain held a town hall meeting at Xavier University of Thursday, June 26, 2008.
New outlet mall on the way
Ground breaking of the new Cincinnati Premium Outlets mall Wednesday, June25, 2008 in Monroe, Ohio.
Muster your military photos
View and share your military photos or photos of your soldier.
Dog Fest 2008
You've Been Spotted at Dog Fest 2008.
Your Butler community photos
Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.
Truck crash shuts down I-75
A crash involving three trucks in the south lanes of Interstate 75 blocked all lanes just south of the Tylersville Road interchange for more than four hours Thursday, June 19.
Remembering Joe Nuxhall
View photos from the career of Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.
Tanker truck overturns, closes road
An overturned tanker truck wrecked and turned onto its side Tuesday, June 17, 2008, forcing police to close Ohio 122.
3 cars collide on area road
A three-car accident on Cincinnati-Dayton Road just south of Liberty Centre Drive sent an unidentified woman to Atrium Medical Center in Middletown for minor injuries and shut down the northbound lanes to traffic Monday, June 16, 2008.
The week in photos
Check out some of the best photos of the week.
Fire at local flea market
At least three fire crews respond to a fire at Turtle Creek Flea Market, located at 320 Garver Road in Monroe.
Van crashes into porch, catches fire
Eight people were relaxing and talking on the front porch of Middletown home when a van sped down Woodlawn Avenue, crashed into the concrete steps and flipped onto its side, erupting in flames.
Police Canine Association contest
Regional Police Departments compete in the agility and obedience courses during a 3-day regional Police Canine Association event held at Lakota West high school June 11-13. Teams from 4 states and 45 dog handling teams participated.
Teen girl gets 31 years
16-year-old Amber Rodriguez was sentenced 31 years to life for her involvement in the murder of Sabyasachi Debnath, Thursday June 12, 2008 in Judge Keith Spaeth's courtroom.
Killer gets life without parole
Michael Douglass, 18, formerly of Middletown, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole today, June 11, for his part in the slaying of a man at a West Chester Twp. motel in November. 16-year-old Amber Rodriguez was sentenced 31 yea
LM&M train ready for spring
Take a ride on the LM&M Railroad with an authentic steam engine.
Hamventions of the past and present
The largest amateur radio gathering in the world has happened every year in the Dayton area since 1952. Here are some photos from past Hamventions.
Dump truck crashes at McDonald's
A dump truck apparently blew a left front tire and crashed into two parkedcars this morning, June 9 at the McDonald's on Ohio 123 in Franklin. No onewas injured and the driver of the truck was not cited, pending theinvestigation, according to Franklin
Week in photos
Check out some of our best staff news, sports and leisure photos from the first week of June, 2008.
Aftermath of recent storms
Storms that came through June 3 and 4, 2008 caused flooding and property damage all across southwest Ohio.
Storms roll through area
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Southwest Ohio on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Funnel clouds were reported in Oxford, north of Hamilton and in Liberty Twp. The warning caused several hundred people attending the Hamilton High School graduation in Oxford to
2008 Cincinnati Christian graduation
Photos from the Cincinnati Christian High School graduation on June 1 at the Tri County Assembly of God in Fairfield.
Fairfield's Relay for Life
The Relay for Life event at Fairfield Middle School on Saturday May 31, 2008.
Fairfield kindergartners celebrate year end
Fairfield Kindergarteners celebrate the end of the year with a picnic Thursday, May 29 at Harbin Park.
Model railroad built in West Chester
Check out Entertrainment Junction, a large model railroad being constructed in West Chester.
Week in Photos (05/23/08)
Check out the photos from last week around the community.
Class photos
View area 2008 class photos.
Field Day at Kings Mills Elementary
Kids enjoy all kinds of fun, team-building games during a field day at Kings Mills Elementary Monday, May 19, 2008.
Father sentenced to 180 days
Father sentenced to 180 days in jail for daughter's truancy and failure to obtain a GED.
The Week in Photos
A look at our top photos of the week.
Teens to be tried as adults
Two teenagers accused of terrorizing a disabled young woman at her Hanover Twp. home in February will be tried as adults.
Fire department to receive award
Fairfield Fire Department and University Hospital Air Care will receive the prestigious EMS Star of Life award May 13, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. On May 12, the two units held a luncheon in honor of the award ceremony.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems unveils its new expanded facility in Fairfield. It's one of the largest facilities and employers now in the area and makes military vehicles and armor system kits.
Week in photos
A look back at the week's news through photos.
Lakota kids save water supply
Lakota kids help save water supply.
Badin's Mock Crash
Badin High School students held a mock crash with the Greater Hamilton Safety Council Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Badin High School in Hamilton, Ohio. Four Badin students participated in the skit along with Hamilton Police and Fire departments.
Johnson sentenced
Harvey "Shawn" Johnson was found guilty of the aggravated murder of Kiva Gazaway of Liberty Twp.
Week in Review (05/06/08)
Check out photos from the previous week.
Building evacuated
The Butler County Government Services Center after it was evacuated Monday morning because of a fire.
Oliver North speaks at area church
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, in town to promote his new book, spoke to a full house Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Grace Baptist Church in Middletown, Ohio.
Items up for auction
See photos of items that will be available for bidding at the Middletown Christian School annual fundraiser auction beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3.
West Chester Medical Center
West Chester Medical Center shoots for Energy Star.
Silent charity auction
Putter's Tavern and Grill in West Chester held a silent action charity benefit in honor of William Bradley Clark, who lost is battle with cancer in February 2008.
Rotary Group Student Exchange
See photos from the farewell party for the visitors from Sweden and Latvia who participated in the Rotary International's Group Study Exchange.
In memory of Matt Maupin
The remains of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin of Batavia, who was captured in Iraq and has been missing since 2004, were found outside of Baghdad. His family and friends honor his memory on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Dancing with the Senior Stars
See photos from the Dancing with the Senior Stars, a prom-type dance put on by the Community Connectedness Committee.
Photos of the week
Check out photos from around the area for the week of April 20.
Amari Nevaeh Ross funeral
Amari Nevaeh Ross was laid to rest Friday, April 25, 2008. Ross was run overby a car pulling out of a parking space.
Benefit held for fallen firefighters
A benefit dinner and concert was held at Rick's Tavern and Grille in Fairfield Thursday April 24, 2008 for two Colerain Twp. firefighters who died fighting a fire earlier this year.
Potholes in the area
Some potholes in the area are so large that cars cannot avoid them. See the largest potholes in the area.
Hospital tour date set
Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Liberty Twp sets date for tour.
Accident on Cincinnati-Dayton Road
A three-vehicle wreck today, April 22, closed the north lanes of Cincinnati-Dayton Road after one of the two vans involved turned over on its top.
Veillette's mistress speaks out
Michel Veillette's mistress, a Canadian stripper named Sabba Siraj, says Veilette planned to cut all ties the night of family's murder.
Area Earth Day activities
See how area residents are doing their part to make the world a cleaner place to live during local Earth Day activities.
Rose gets max sentence for scam
Jerry Rose, 49, convicted of perjury, forgery, and selling unregistered securities was sentenced in the Butler County courts Friday, April 18, 2008.
Explosion training
The Butler County Sheriff's Office sponsored explosive training for area law enforcement officials Thursday, April 17.
Students walk for Autism awareness
Fairfield Intermediate students walking around their track for Autism awareness.
Bus driver funeral
Visitation services were held Friday for Fairfield bus driver Timothy Eaton Sr. at Lindenwald Baptist Church.
Man receives probation in pipe bomb case
A 19-year-old West Chester Twp. man charged in connection with a January pipe bomb explosion that killed his best friend was given probation April 9 by Butler County Common Pleas Judge Craig Hedric.
Spring weather
Check out area people out enjoying the Spring weather.
You've Been Spotted: IKEA
Where you spotted at the West Chester IKEA opening March 12, 2008?
New IKEA opens to big crowds
The new IKEA in West Chester opened to huge crowds on Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Your winter weather photos
View photos area winter weather photos uploaded by our visitors.
Area winter weather
Photos of winter weather from all over the area for the 2007-08 season.
Your photos from Blizzard of '78
User-submitted photos from the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Voters cast their ballots
View photos from election day Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Huckabee in Mason
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee spoke at a rally at the Great Wolf Lodge Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in Mason.
McCain in West Chester Twp.
Senator John McCain spoke to BAE Systems/Armor Holdings employees during a town hall meeting Tuesday February 26, 2008 at BAE Systems/Armor Holdings in West Chester Twp.
Community photos of the week
View submitted photos by readers and users in the Fairfield-Echo's circulation area.
Fairfield Women Club meeting
Members of the Fairfield Women Club share passions, hobbies,and careers with each other at their monthly meeting
Missing Miami student
Investigation seeks to end mystery of Miami student missing since 1953.
Badin Spirit Olympics
Badin High School students participate in the annual Spirit Olympics, which marks the conclusion of Spirit Week and Catholic Schools Week.
South Elementary School Dance
South Elementary School in Fairfield held their first ever school dance on Friday, January 25, 2008.
Zoo animals guests at luncheon
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Director Thayne Maynard speaks at the West Chester Chamber Alliance luncheon and brought some of his animal friends with him.
Johnson family found dead
Glenn Johnson Jr., 34, Kendra Johnson, 26, Kevin Johnson, 5, Mckinzye Johnson, 2 and Mya Johnson, 18 months, all of the 1800 block of Parkamo Avenue in Hamilton, were found dead in their vehicle that was submerged in a creek in rural Gallatin County betwe
LEGO League Championship
View photos from the First Lego League Ohio State Championship on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at The Ervin J. Nutter Center.
Lakota West band profiles
Members of the Lakota West High School band, which will be performing in the 2008 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Road to the Rose Parade
We follow the Lakota West High School band as it prepares to perform in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Jan. 1, 2008.
Memorial for Clifton Alexander
A make-shift memorial for Clifton Alexander, who died Monday evening. The memorial is at a rock that sits in front of Sigma Nu, a fraternity in Oxford. Alexander, from Piqua and a student at Miami, was a fraternity member.
Atrium Medical Center
View photos of the new $195 million Atrium Medical Center in Middletown.
Construction of Ikea store
Update on Ikea and the progress of the construction of their West Chester Twp. store. Ikea is on schedule to open Spring 2008.
Suspected illegals in court
A raid on Koch Foods found 161 illegal immigrants who could face deportation. Twenty of the 161 suspected illegal immigrants that were arrested appeared in Fairfield, Ohio court Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007.
Jungle Jim's restrooms No. 1
Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield is one of five finalists for the America's Best Restrooms. The 2007 winner will receive a plaque of recognition and a place on America's Best Restroom "Hall of Fame."
AK Lockout: Archived and current photos
View archived photos from the lockout at AK Steel, which began on March 1, 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: John Boyle
John Boyle shares his favorite photos from 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Nick Daggy
Staff photographer Nick Daggy shares his favorite photos from 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Jim Noelker
Staff photographer Jim Noelker shares his favorite photos from 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: E.L. Hubbard
Staff photographer E.L. Hubbard shares his favorite staff photos of 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Gary Stelzer
Staff photographer Gary Stelzer shares his favorite photos from 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Linda Weisenborn
Staff photographer Linda Weisenborn shares her favorite photos from 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Pat Auckerman
Staff photographer Pat Auckerman shares his favorite photos of 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Greg Lynch
Staff photographer Greg Lynch's favorite photos of 2006.
Favorite Staff Photos of 2006: Cameron Knight
Staff photographer Cameron Knight displays his favorite photos of 2006.
The Golden Lamb through the years
A look at The Golden Lamb from 1939 to the present.
