Journal-News

05/30/2026

“I’m excited. I think this is the way to go,’’ Trustee Amanda Ortiz said. “We’ll be playing pickleball real soon and maybe I’ll have to learn.”

Construction of eight pickleball courts in West Chester Twp.’s 150-acre Beckett Park could begin as early as late June or July.

05/30/2026

The Falcons (21-6) advanced to today's state championship match against St. Vincent-St. Mary after the Fighting Irish swept Independence in the other semifinal.

The Fenwick High School boys volleyball team spent nearly four weeks waiting for another chance at Columbus St. Charles.

05/30/2026

The spray park opened in time for the Memorial Day weekend in the city’s newest park, Dials Park, 5268 Tama Lane, off Ohio 73.

A year after its community pool closed permanently, Franklin has a place for kids and families to cool off in the hot summer months.

05/30/2026

It's been 10 years since silverback gorilla Harambe was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

On May 28, 2016, the course of Cincinnati history changed when a 3-year-old boy fell into the gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

05/30/2026

The third-ranked Elks put together a complete performance on Friday, May 29, rolling past No. 5 Lakota East 9-2 in a Division I regional final at Miami University.

OXFORD — One year after falling short of a state championship, Centerville is headed back to the biggest stage in Ohio high school softball.

05/30/2026

A local farmer’s market allows residents to shop for fresh local produce and handcrafted items, while supporting small businesses. Here are a few of the markets to check out this season.

A local farmer’s market allows residents to shop for fresh local produce and handcrafted items, while supporting small businesses. Here are a few of the markets to check out this

05/29/2026

Just over a year ago, the Livestock Exchange brokered the record-breaking sale of a boar for $475,000. On May 26, that record was shattered.

05/29/2026

Antonio Green, 37, of Cincinnati, was arrested following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force into suspected drug trafficking activities within Butler County.

A 37-year-old man has been charged following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force into suspected drug trafficking activities within Butler County.

05/29/2026

When it comes to survival, diverse landscapes present options, which are good--especially for plants.

Good luck, buddy.

05/29/2026

The state announced more than $2 million in local grants to build or revitalize homes in Montgomery, Clark and Butler counties.