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06/19/2026

Earlier this month, Butler Tech and Miami University conducted an entrepreneurship summer break program for area high school students in a first-time experiment for the local career school system.

06/18/2026

The proposed change would not ban data centers. Instead, it would require projects to go through the township’s planned unit development process, allowing trustees to decide whether a project moves forward and impose conditions on approved developments.

The Liberty Township Zoning Commission approved a proposed zoning change and sent it to township trustees for final consideration June 15, a move that would give trustees the power to

06/18/2026

The Liberty Township Zoning Commission approved a proposed zoning change and sent it to township trustees for final consideration June 15, a move that would give trustees the power to approve or reject future data center projects on a case-by-case basis.

The proposed change would not ban data centers. Instead, it would require projects to go through the township's planned unit development process, allowing trustees to decide whether a project moves forward and impose conditions on approved developments.

Before the vote, Liberty Township Trustee President Todd Minniear said his biggest concerns surrounding data centers are energy use, water consumption and noise.

"We want more business in Liberty Township, but it has to be the right kind of business for our citizens," Minniear said.

He added that Liberty Township's largely residential character makes the likelihood of a data center being approved "a long shot."

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06/18/2026

Middletown City School District’s Middie Meal Machine had made stops around the city since summer 2019, serving 100-180 students in the community each day.

Middletown City School District’s “Middie Meal Machine” has been making its way around the city this summer, providing free lunches to students and drawing growing crowds.

06/18/2026

In search of ways to celebrate Juneteenth? We've got you covered.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the emancipation of African Americans from slavery on June 19, 1865, will be celebrated across Southwest Ohio with various events drawing communities together for commemoration,

06/18/2026

Looking for things to do in the area this weekend? Check out these events.

This weekend, many events are slated to take place across southwest Ohio, including markets, festivals and holiday celebrations. Here’s a look at what’s happening.

06/18/2026

AES Ohio was reporting 832 outages as of 12:05 p.m., with more than 600 customers without service in Montgomery County, due to the strong winds and storms moved through southwest Ohio overnight.

Hundreds of people were without power Thursday afternoon June 18, after strong winds and storms moved through southwest Ohio overnight.

06/18/2026

First responders in Ohio will soon have access to state funds meant to offset costs related to post-traumatic stress injuries, years after the idea was first codified into Ohio law.

06/18/2026

The Ohio Department of Medicaid has suspended payments to eight newly identified high-risk providers, the department stated in a press release.

06/18/2026

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