For Halloween week, the Journal-News has compiled some of the lore that has been told around campfires in Butler County for years. These tales are drawn from the Journal’s archives as well as tourism guides and haunt websites. journal-news.com/lifestyles/…

The Ohio Department of Medicaid has come under fire recently, including through recent audits from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office, as well as earlier this year when lawmakers honed in on allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. journal-news.com/local/audit…

Every election season, Ohioans brace for the same predictable storm: dramatic mailers, exaggerated ads, and campaign messages that try to turn real people into cartoon versions of themselves. One candidate gets cast as the dangerous destroyer of all... journal-news.com/local/tune-…

Send an email to freelance writer Dave Lamb at [email protected]. Please include the athlete’s name, school, sport and a phone number or email address where we can reach that athlete. Please include Preps Profile in the subject line. journal-news.com/sports/prep…

Friendship, familiarity and a little bit of football translated into a city team title. journal-news.com/sports/bowl…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. journal-news.com/sports/arch…

CLEARCREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A man died after a bull riding incident during a rodeo event Saturday evening, according to Clearcreek Township police. journal-news.com/local/polic…

The postseason has arrived for high school football. journal-news.com/sports/high…

Gas prices in Ohio as of today, Sunday, Oct. 25, are currently up 3.8 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy, with the average price of a gallon of gas now $4.42. journal-news.com/local/where…

Dry conditions, sunny skies and above normal temperatures are in today’s forecast for the local region. journal-news.com/local/sunny…

Drivers should expect delays, lane closures, and detours due to ongoing transportation projects across multiple counties. Allow extra travel time and obey work zone signage to stay safe and avoid issues. journal-news.com/local/this-…

The Butler County Veterans Service Commission has been asking county commissioners for more space for years, and now it appears their wish may come true. journal-news.com/local/butle…

Her impact is being felt far beyond the soccer field. journal-news.com/lifestyles/…

Wayne trailed 38-14 at halftime but unleashed a furious rally in the second half to beat Centerville 63-60 in a Week 10 shootout on Friday, Oct. 23. journal-news.com/sports/high…

With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States’ 64th national park. journal-news.com/lifestyles/…

The Division III No. 1-ranked Bellbrook football program are headed to the postseason undefeated. journal-news.com/sports/high…

Several Ohio candidates on a bus tour of the southwest portion of the state urged Republican voters to cast their ballots early ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. journal-news.com/local/south…

Throughout the past 30 years, college tuition costs have nearly doubled, affecting enrollment and forcing students to take on more debt to pay for their educations. journal-news.com/lifestyles/…

Three days after Fairfield Police said a robbery ended in gunfire and the death of business owner and Nepali-speaking Bhutanese community leader Tara Sinchuri, friends and family gathered outside of his jewelry store to mourn, remember him, and call for... journal-news.com/local/slain…

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t had much success against the Baltimore Ravens the past four years, but the last four road games in the series have been in primetime, which tends to favor the home team in spotlight AFC North matchups. journal-news.com/sports/cinc…