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Black and white portrait of Jane and Elijah East

Local Legends: Grandpap East

Elijah East, a veteran of the War of 1812 born to a mother who had been enslaved, married three times and fathered eight children, earning him the eventual nickname of "Grandpap East."
Brad Spurlock Feb 23, 2025
Black and white photo of Robert W. Bogan sitting behind a desk with a notebook

Local Legends: The consolidator

Robert W. Bogan was one of the primary architects behind creating the boundaries of the Talawanda School District as it exists today.
Brad Spurlock Sep 11, 2024
A tall government building with American flags out front.

Man pleads not guilty in fatal Milford Township crash

A man is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter after a June accident in Milford Township resulted in one person's death. Leodegario Cruz Ortiz, 22, pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment Aug. 5.
Taylor Stumbaugh Aug 5, 2024
Four Milford Township Trustees, two men and two women, listen to woman in blue talk about the dog ban in cemeteries.

Milford Trustees accept ARPA grant, discuss cemeteries

The Milford Township Trustees accepted a $150,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant at their July 2 meeting, opening up funding for a variety of projects. The Butler County Board of Commissioners previously approved the allocation of ARPA funds to Milford Township at a June 10 meeting. The township
Taylor Stumbaugh Jul 3, 2024
4 Commissioners sit behind their curved wooden desk, adorned with name plaques, and discuss the agenda for the day.

Butler County Commissioners consider mental health levy, approve ARPA funding for Milford Township

A Butler County board is looking to place a levy on the ballot this November to improve access to mental health and addiction resources.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 10, 2024

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