Edgewood vs. Talawanda
Middletown vs. Lakota West
Area H.S. football: Week 8
Blogs & Message Boards More...
- Dayton Local Music: Print me, DMF schedule
- Book Nook: it feels like 1932...FDR where are you??
- Little Miami and Lebanon Schools News and Issues: Waynesville changing K schedule
- Butler County News and Issues: Turner: 'We never go looking for a free lunch'
- Ohio politics: Alaska inquiry finding: Palin abused power
Photo Gallery Index
Latest galleries
Cuba Gooding visits area
Cuba Gooding Jr. visited Sinclair Community College, in Dayton, Monday Oct. 6, 2008 to campaign for Sen. Barack Obama. Gooding then walked over to the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
Windstorm aftermath, clean up
Clean up and aftermath of the damage caused by strong winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.
Mural painting ceremony
The latest Eric Henn mural was unveiled Friday in Middletown.
Car accident in New Miami
A person was flown by University Air Care from an accident in New Miami involving a person running into the back of a truck hauling debris
Most Wanted (09/25/08)
Here is a list of suspects with outstanding warrants at the Warren County Sheriff's Office as of Sept. 25.
Biden visits area
Democratic vice president candidate Joe Biden visits Cincinnati Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Honor Flight RV Caravan
Honor Flight's inaugural RV Caravan to Washington, D.C., Friday, Sept. 19, 2008.
Warren County wind damage
Photos of damage caused by heavy winds as a result of Hurricane Ike in Warren County on September 14, 2008.
Best user photos of wind damage
The best photos of wind damage from Sept. 14, 2008 storms submitted by our users.
Strong winds cause damage
Take a look at the damage caused by strong winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.
Your wind damage photos
Your photos of damage caused by heavy winds as a result of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008.
Butler County wind damage
Photos of damage caused by heavy winds as a result of Hurricane Ike in Butler County on September 14, 2008.
Fatal motorcycle crash
Motorcyclist Marvin Hurly, 62, of Cincinnati, was killed Thursday, Sept. 11, after a car struck him in front of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 1366 Main Street in Hamilton.
6-year-old kindergartener with Down syndrome
6-year-old Simon Gomia scampers around his house and backyard. Simon has Down syndrome.
Local 9/11 memorial ceremonies
View photos from local ceremonies held in the area to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
Michelle Obama speaks in area
A day after presidential candidates stumped in southwest Ohio, Michelle Obama speaks in Cincinnati Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008.
McCain, Palin stop in area
Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees John McCain and Sarah Palin stop Tuesday, Sept. 9 in front of the Golden Lamb on South Broadway in Lebanon, Ohio.
Orchids from around the world
Orchid growers and vendors gathered at the Kings IslandResort and Conference Center this weekend.
Wildwood Elementary dedication
A dedication ceremony for the new Wildwood Elementary School in Middletown was held Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.
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.
Your Butler community photos, Part 2
Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.
Obama watch party
United Missionary Baptist Church hosts a viewing of the Democratic National Convention while Barack Obama spoke.
Extreme Makeover: Home edition
A West Chester Twp. family gets a visit from the crew of "Extreme Makeover: Home edition.".
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.
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.
Your Warren community photos
Look at photos submitted by our readers in Warren County.
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.
Sarah Alward greeted by family,friends
Sarah Alward and her family are greeted by friends, family and members ofthe community as they arrive home from the hospital following Sarah's brainsurgeries to correct a brain disorder Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in MadisonTownship.
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.
Together We Can Back to School
Hundreds of people gathered at Rederick Douglass Park for the Together We Can Back to School Celebration Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Middletown, Ohio.
Mig-17 fighter jet at Hook Field
A MiG-17 Russian jet fighter piloted by William Ward lands at Hook Field Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Middletown, Ohio. The arrival is in preparation for the Wings of Freedom Airshow scheduled for September 20-21 at the Airport.
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.
Hickory Horned Devil
A Hickory Horned Devil, the caterpillar of the Regal Moth, was found on Navaho Street in Middletown, Ohio.
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.
Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom
The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom tour landed at the Dayton Wright Brothers Airport with three WWII era airplanes. P-51 Mustang, B-24J Liberator and B-17G Flying Fortress four paid tours and flights in each through Wednesday.
The week in photos
A look at some of the top photos of the week.
Middletown's new Elementary schools
Take a look at Middletown's new Elementary schools.
Lindner Center of Hope
The Lindner Center of Hope is halfway though its construction phase on 35 acres in Mason.
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.
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.
Retirement center plans
Retirement center plans to add shopping, entertainment and housing for all ages.
Model trains in West Chester
Check out Entertrainment Junction, a large model railroad being constructed in West Chester.
Monroe shed fire
A fire at 841 Shady Court in Monroe around 10:45 a.m. July 25 destroyed a shed that wasn't attached to the home. There were no injuries, according to the Monroe fire department. The fire caused about $23,000 in damages to the shed and contents.
Your Butler community photos
Look at photos submitted by readers in Butler County.
Obama HQ holds open house
The event in Middletown Monday evening, July 21 included live music and food as well as the opportunity for supporters to meet and mingle.
Community Snapshots
Photos from all over communities in Butler County.
Middletown delegates visit Paducah, Ky.
Members of Middletown's delegation tour a downtown Paducah street looking at the types of businesses as well as the architecture.
NEST microscope images
Images from the University of Dayton's Nanoscale Engineering and Science Laboratory (NEST).
Capt. Church returns
Captain Randall Dennis Church returns home to Franklin, Ohio Friday, July18, 2008 after serving a tour in Iraq.
Former Taft and Creekview schools
The two schools have hosted children for a combined 100 years.
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.
Orion spacecraft
The Orion spacecraft's heat shields will be constructed at the Aeronca facility in Middletown.
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.
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.
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.
Life Skills Graduation
The Life Skills Graduation held at the Dave Finkleman Auditorium at the University of Miami Middletown Friday June 20th 2008.
Remembering Joe Nuxhall
View photos from the career of Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.
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.
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.
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 Valley View High Graduation
Photos from Valley View High School's June 1 graduation ceremony.
Motorcycle collides with car
A Middletown man was flown to the hospital after crashing his Harley Davidson into a Chevy Monte Carlo Sunday night in front of White Castle on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Class photos
View area 2008 class photos.
The Marc Dann saga
.jpg)
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann admitted he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and apologized to his wife for that relationship.
Blackhawk helicopters refuel
Seven Army Blackhawk helicopters stopped at Hook Field in MiddletownTuesday, May 13, 2008 to refuel during their trip back to Fort Drum, NewYork from training exercises in California.
Air show in Middletown
Planes fly in formation for the first of several air shows this year on Saturday, May 10.
Johnson sentenced
Harvey "Shawn" Johnson was found guilty of the aggravated murder of Kiva Gazaway of Liberty Twp.
"Reading Revolution" in Franklin
Pennyroyal Elementary School students in Franklin watched the "Reading Revolution" program at their school Thursday, May 1, 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.
West Chester Medical Center
West Chester Medical Center shoots for Energy Star.
Project Excellence winners in Warren
The winners of the Area Progress Council's Project Excellence awards for Warren County teachers.
Workers Memorial Day tribute
104 candle represents each of the 104 AK Steel worker who died inside thesteel plant were lit during the Monday, April 28, 2008 Worker's Memorial DayTribute ceremony in Middletown.
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.
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.
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.
Carlisle Chili Cook-off
Carlisle's best chili was entered in a competition at Carlisle High School on Friday, April 18, to raise funds for the school's After Prom.
The beauty of spring
Our staff photographers have set out to capture the beauty of springtime.
Fire damages Clearcreek Twp. home
Firefighters and emergency workers from several area departments respond to a house fire at 3660 Weisenberger Road in Clearcreek Twp. Thursday, April 17.
Amanda Elem. Family Fun Night
Amanda Elementary School hosts a family fun night geared to science education.
Morris Brothers at Hunter Elementary
The Morris Brothers at Hunter Elementary School in Middletown Monday April 14th 2008.
School prepares for tree planting
Amanda Elementary students prepare on Monday, April 14 for the school's spring tree planting Wednesday.
Voodoo Tattoo opening
Voodoo Tattoo opened on Sunday, April 13, in Middletown.
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.
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.
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
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.
Favorite photos of the year
A look at the Middletown Journal's photographers' favorite photos from the year.
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.
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.
Fatal accident on I-75
One person was killed and two others injured during a crash on Interstate 75 near the Middletown exit on Dec. 9, 2007.
2nd annual Rosa Parks Day Assembly
Students of Rosa Parks School take part in the second annual Rosa Parks Day Assembly at the school in Middletown, Ohio Friday Nov. 30, 2007.
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.
Remembering Casey Calvert
Casey Calvert, guitarist for the Dayton rock band Hawthorne Heights, died suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 24.
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.
