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Teen gets 44 years
17-year-old Cheyenne Blanton was sentenced to 44-years in prison Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 by Judge Andrew Nastoff at the Government Services Center in Hamilton.
Robbery, shooting in West Chester
The West Chester Twp. Police Department responded to a shooting and robbery on Breakers Pointe in West Chester Twp. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.
Your Butler community photos, Part 2
Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.
Hamilton fire rescue
Firefighters extinguished a house fire Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Hamilton, after neighbors rescued a woman from harm’s way.
Chamber of Commerce After-Hours
The Fairfield and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce join for an after-hours event at Vora Banquet Center.
Extreme Makeover: Home edition
A West Chester Twp. family gets a visit from the crew of "Extreme Makeover: Home edition.".
2 hospitalized after accident
Emergency crews investigate the scene of a single vehicle accident Wednesday on Route 4 in southern Hamilton. The two occupants were transported to the hospital by helicopter.
Cheer skirts too short for class?
A tradition has come to an end in Monroe, where cheerleaders have been told that they can no longer wear their uniforms to school because they violate the district's dress code policy.
6th Annual Walk-About
Miami University staff, Oxford Police and other Oxford residents godoor-to-door to off-campus houses for the 6th Annual Walk-About to givecookies and information packets to students.
Man flown from crash on I-75
A man was taken by medical helicopter from a wreck on I-75N at 129. The car was run off the road, then trying to regain control veered under a semi-truck.
Funeral held for girl left in minivan
Members of the public paid their respects Monday, Aug. 25, during the funeral of Jenna Edwards, an 11-month-old infant who died Wednesday, Aug. 20, inside a hot minivan.
Week in photos
View some of our best staff photos of the week.
Miami U Welcome street fair
Scenes from the Annual Welcome street Fair for students at Miami University in Oxford before classes start on Monday.
Photo tour of Children's
Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus is scheduled to open Monday, Aug. 11. The $83 million, 230,000-square-foot facility includes a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric specialty clinics, radiology and imaging services, laboratory and testing, outpatie
Freshmen move-in day
Freshmen students move items to their dorm rooms during freshmen move-in day Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Miami University in Oxford.
Home searched, items seized
A 27-year-old Morrow man is charged with drowning his wife in their bathtub. Ryan Widmer pleaded not guilty in the death of his wife, Sarah.
Tracks installed on new coaster
Check out a model of the new Kings Island coaster "The Diamondback," photos from the construction site and more.
Equipment collapse injures man
One person was injured when a 20-foot piece of equipment that was being disassembled fell at Blackhawk Automotive Plastics.
Week in photos
Check out some of our best staff photographs from the past week.
Hamilton aqueducts deteriorating
Water exits the old aqueduct system underneath Market Street in Hamilton Wednesday, August 13, 2008.
Mix it Up Cereal Eating Contest
Mix it Up holds a cereal eating contest at their newly-opened location in West Chester. The winner received one free bowl of cereal per week for a year.
Girlfriend charged for man's death
A Trenton woman has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing her live-in boyfriend who was found dead Wednesday night, Aug. 13.
Training the guard
The Fairfield Police Department conducted a two day regional honor guard training session Aug. 11,12. Presenting Colors, Casket Guard, and 7-Point Manual of Arms were all part of the training.
Make a Wish giveaway party
Rose Chevrolet sponsored a Make a Wish giveaway party Monday Aug. 11, 2008. Where 8-year-old Alex received his wish of a Disney World vacation.
The week in photos
A look at some of the top photos of the week.
Margaret Allen memorial service
A memorial service was held at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Chruch for Margaret "Missy" Allen, a Fairfield lawyer who police believe was strangled in her home and found slain in Cincinnati last week.
Boehner, McCain protests held
Two protests were staged Thursday, Aug. 7 in southwest Ohio against Republican politicians. One was against Rep. James Boehner and his support of offshore oil drilling. The second was a protest against Sen. John McCain during a fundraising stop in Liberty
Driver killed as train hits pickup
A 60-year-old man was killed this afternoon when a train crashed into a pickup truck he was driving near the intersection of U.S. 127 and Oxford-Middletown Road, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office.
MU Jr Scholars volunteer
A group of 64 high school students taking part in Miami University's Junior Scholars program stepped out of the classroom last month and cleaned up an area of the Beck farm
IKEA catalog preview: New furnishings
Take a peek at some of the new textiles and furnishings being unveiled at IKEA and in its new catalog.
Car crashes into cafe
A local cafe nearly became a drive through after a vehicle crashed into the front door late Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
Muster your military photos
View and share your military photos or photos of your soldier.
Judge David Niehaus funeral
Photos from the funeral service of Judge David Niehaus outside St. Julie Billiart Church Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 in Hamilton. Niehaus died of a heart attack at Fort Hamilton Hospital Thursday, July, 31, according to hospital officials. The 64-year-old was a
Week in photos
View some of our best photos from the week of July 28 to August 3.
Judge David Niehaus
Photos of the late Judge David Niehaus.
RC pilots practice for Flying Circus
Pilots of remote-controlled model aircraft practice flying their models before the Flying Circus, an event taking place at the Butler County Airport August 9 and 10.
Model trains in West Chester
Check out Entertrainment Junction, a large model railroad being constructed in West Chester.
West Chester appreciation picnic
Photos from the West Chester Chamber Alliance annual member appreciation picnic July 31, 2008, at Voice of America Park.
Teen pleads guilty to assault
A Hamilton teenager pleaded guilty to seven felony charges Wednesday, July 30, 2008 for terrorizing a disabled young woman, while waiting to assault her mother at their Hanover Twp. home in February.
Fans tour Miley Cyrus tour bus
Fans endured the sweltering heat Monday, July 28, at Voice of America Centre in West Chester Twp. to be a part of the "Rock Like They Do!" bus tour.
Petland hosts Pet Olympics
The Petland on Dixie Highway in Fairfield hosted the first annual Pet Olympics on July 26, 2008.
Your Butler community photos
Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.
Cupola added to Miami building
Nearly 80 residents, alumni, construction workers, government officials and staff members gathered in West Chester Twp. Wednesday, July 23, to watch the placement of a cupola on top of the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center.
Week in photos
Take a look back at our best staff photographs of the week.
Community Snapshots
Photos from all over communities in Butler County.
NEST microscope images
Images from the University of Dayton's Nanoscale Engineering and Science Laboratory (NEST).
NAACP national convention
The NAACP national convention is being held July 12-17 in Cincinnati.
Week In Photos (07/14/08)
View photos from local events in our Week In Photos for July 14, 2008.
British Car and Motorbike Show
More than 200 British cars were on display during the 2008 CincinnatiBritish Car & Motorbike show benefiting the One Way Farm Children's HomeSunday, July 13, 2008 at William Harbin Park in Fairfield, Ohio.
Beer truck driver killed in wreck
A semi-truck driver pulling a trailer full of beer died after his vehicle flipped on its side and struck a tree on Ohio 73 Wednesday morning, July 9.
Police investigate shooting
Hamilton police investigate a report of a shooting that occurred, July 7, at a trailer on Piper Place.
Girl completes 390-mile trek
Bella Roberts, 7, of Liberty Twp. was the youngest documented solo rider for this year's Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, held June 14 to 21.
Week in photos
See what happened around the area for the week June 29, 2008.
Local man killed in plane crash
A plane carrying a load of auto parts crashed Sunday as it was trying to land in northern Mexico, killing a pilot from Middletown and severely injuring the co-pilot Sunday July 6, 2008.
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.
Lakota summer school
Lakota summer school inspires creativity.
McCain speaks at XU
Presidential candidate John McCain held a town hall meeting at Xavier University of Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Storms hit area
Brief storms passed through the area in the early evening of June, 25 causing power outages and wind damage.
New outlet mall on the way
Ground breaking of the new Cincinnati Premium Outlets mall Wednesday, June25, 2008 in Monroe, Ohio.
Firefighters respond in Trenton
Firefighters from Trenton, Monroe and St. Clair Township work to extinguish a house fire on Linda Ct. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Trenton, Ohio.
Dog Fest 2008
You've Been Spotted at Dog Fest 2008.
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.
Dual accidents snarl traffic
West Chester life squad transports motorist in second crash to area hospital.
Bridgeport Elementary contruction
Bridgeport Elementary is one of 8 new schools being built in Hamilton, Ohio.
Monroe crash
A Monroe woman who reportedly was driving a car that crashed into a van and then a semi truck this morning was taken to Atrium Medical Center for minor injuries Thursday, June 19.
Remembering Joe Nuxhall
View photos from the career of Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.
Ohio 122 accident
A truck overturned early Thursday June 19, spilling pilings across Ohio 122.
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
West Chester Library ground
West Chester Library groundbreaking, Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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.
Hamilton house fire
A fire destroyed a house on Second Street Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
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
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 kindergartners celebrate year end
Fairfield Kindergarteners celebrate the end of the year with a picnic Thursday, May 29 at Harbin Park.
Class photos
View area 2008 class photos.
The Marc Dann saga
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Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann admitted he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and apologized to his wife for that relationship.
Hamilton chamber caucus
The annual Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's annual caucus event, held Friday, May 9, 2008 included the Butler County Commissioners answering questions from Butler County business leaders.
Head-on collision injures 2
A head-on collision involving two vehicles on Ohio 177 on May 8, sent two people to area hospitals.
Mother's Day Tea
Lakeview United Church of Christ Preschool celebrates Mother's Day with lots of singing, dancing and gifts for mom.
Mothers of Twins and More
The West Chester Mother of Twins and More enjoyed a Pampering Moms Night at their monthly meeting.
Johnson sentenced
Harvey "Shawn" Johnson was found guilty of the aggravated murder of Kiva Gazaway of Liberty Twp.
Fairfield Idol auditions
See locals audition for "Fairfield Idol" at the Fairfield Community Arts Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
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.
23rd Annual Art Exhibit
See photos from the 23rd Annual Fine Arts Faculty Recital and Art Exhibit. The event featured visual and performing artists from around the Hamilton area.
West Chester Medical Center
West Chester Medical Center shoots for Energy Star.
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.
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.
Local gas prices jump up
Gas prices saw a drastic spike on Tuesday morning, April 22, although some area stations drew in lines of cars by keeping the prices low.
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.
2-year-old struck, killed by SUV
A 2-year-old West Chester Twp. girl was flown to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati after being struck by a sport utility vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot on Monday, April 21, 2008. She died at the hospital.
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.
Ohio vets part of Honor Flight
Seventeen Ohio veterans are part of the Honor Flight a group made of veterans from across the United States.
The beauty of spring
Our staff photographers have set out to capture the beauty of springtime.
Students walk for Autism awareness
Fairfield Intermediate students walking around their track for Autism awareness.
Drew's Big Give
Items were donated for families in need in the area during "Drew's Big Give" Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church in Liberty Township in Butler County, Ohio.
Spotted at Drew's Big Give
More than three dozen volunteers helped out Sunday, April 13, at "Drew's Big Give," held at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church in Liberty Twp. A film crew from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" captured the nearly two-hour procession of residents who turned out to don
Dough Raiser at Uno
West Chester/Liberty Community Foundation Dough Raiser at Uno Chicago Grill, Sunday, April 13
Greenville fatal fire
A fire Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in a Greenville multi-unit house killed "multiple victims," according to officials there.
Most Wanted (07/17/08)
Check out who is on the Butler County Sheriff's Office most wanted list.
Remembering Howard Metzenbaum
Former Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio Democrat who was a feisty self-made millionaire, art collector and one-man roadblock against corporate tax breaks, has died. He was 90.
You've Been Spotted: IKEA
Where you spotted at the West Chester IKEA opening 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.
Maple Syrup Festival
Photos from the Maple Syrup Festival at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, March 1, 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.
Area volunteers campaign for Obama
Volunteers for Barack Obama's campaign gather to plan canvassing Butler Co. neighborhoods on Saturday, Feb. 23. Approximately a dozen volunteers, mostly Miami University students, went door-to-door for the candidate.
Your snowmen photos
User submitted snowmen photos.
Larry Sprandel
Larry Sprandel, and his wife, Toni, spent 12 weeks participating in a walking study at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis in Miami, Fla.
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.
Rain causing flooding around Ohio
A couple weather systems will collide in the Dayton area today, leading to enough rain to flood creeks, streams and other drainage areas today and into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of western Ohio and b
Badin Spirit Olympics
Badin High School students participate in the annual Spirit Olympics, which marks the conclusion of Spirit Week and Catholic Schools Week.
Lakota East First Robotics Team
Students from Lakota East and Lakota West form the First Robotics Team and will compete in regional contests in Chicago and Atlanta.
Chamber of Commerce Dinner
The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce held its 98th annual Meeting & Dinner on Friday, January 25, 2008.
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.
Favorite photos of the year
A look at the Hamilton Journal-News photographers' favorite photos from the year.
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.
Rare Corvette restored
Bill Connell and Joel Lauman have spent thousands of dollars restoring the 1957 “Airbox” Corvette they found in a barn in Trenton.
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.
Students return to school
It's that time of year when students return to school after their long summer break.
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."
37th annual Rod Run and Car Show
The Cincy Street Rods club held the 37th annual Rod Run and Car Show on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Butler County Fairgrounds.
Sky dive festival
Sky diving festival at the Warren County Airport.
Kings Island opens
Kings Island opened for the 2007 season Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Bluffton baseball team to play this season
Bluffton University announced Tuesday that its baseball team will continue its season after the death of five players in a bus crash earlier this month.
AK Lockout: Archived and current photos
View archived photos from the lockout at AK Steel, which began on March 1, 2006.
Firehawk to debut at Kings Island
The new thrill ride Firehawk will deubt this spring at Kings Island,
Reader photos: First snowfall of 2007
Reader-submitted photos of 2007s first snowfall.
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.
Great Wolf Lodge opens near Kings Island
The $100 million resort with its 78,000 square-foot indoor waterpark opens today next to Paramount's Kings Island on Kings Island Drive.
Day-after-Thanksgiving shopping in the Valley
Shoppers hit the stores early the day after Thanksgiving.
The Golden Lamb through the years
A look at The Golden Lamb from 1939 to the present.
History takes flight
A replica of the Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, left, flies with the Wright "B" Flyer.
