Michael D. Pitman is a Senior Associate Reporter at Journal News. He has been a dedicated journalist in southwest Ohio since 1999, primarily covering local governments and regional issues, with a focus on the city of Hamilton. Michael's work has been featured in various outlets, including Yahoo News and Dayton Daily News, and he has received multiple accolades for his reporting, including recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists.
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By: Michael D. Pitman
Shared Harvest is one of the new partners with the Hamilton Amusement and Hospitality Association (HAHA) and it's Hamil-Turkey project, which provides Thanksgiving meals to those in need around the city. Between precooked meals, meal kits and buffets, HAHA hopes to feed upwards of 5,000 people thanks in part to the 1,000-turkey donation from Shared Harvest. Last year, they served 700 people. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
Last week, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, multiple local and state agencies hosted a Butler County Community Conversation that addressed the rise of suicide in Butler County, spread awareness and share resources as they provided ideas to inform the public. Pictured is Adam Langen, a Miami University student, is pictured speaking at the Butler County Community Conversation panel discussing steps to help reduce suicide rates and help people who are struggling with mental health and mental illness. The event was at the Fitton Center in downtown Hamilton. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
By: Michael D.
The city of Hamilton in November will consider a new 5-year Rumpke contract, as well as higher refuse and recycling rates for residential and commercial customers.
By: Michael D. Pitman
Jared's Jam, a concert event at RiversEdge in Hamilton featuring multiple bands, takes place there this Saturday, Sept. 5. This photo is of an event at RiversEdge earlier this summer. FILE
By: Michael D. Pitman
Logistix is planning to construct a 155,000-square-foot data center on a large parcel that is along U.S. 127, Grand Boulevard and University Boulevard in Hamilton on mostly vacant and undeveloped property. The building is expected to be near the corner of Grand and U.S. 127, with planned entrance off Grand Boulevard. PROVIDED
By: Michael D. Pitman
Frank Downie has started a new fund called the PROTOCOL Progress Fund: A Legacy of Community for Lindenwald. This fund, named for the Lindenwald neighborhood group PROTOCOL, is Downie's commitment to the community's future. Downie has lived in Lindenwald for nearly 70 years. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
The city of Hamilton is in line to have the 11th mini pitch from the FC Cincinnati Foundation. Pictured is the Foundation's ninth mini pitch at Douglass Park in Middletown, which opened in 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
George Jonson talks with well-wishers during a reception in December 2013 for departing Hamilton Board of Education members at the Courtyard by Marriott. Jonson served on the board for 32 years. Anna Harvey also departed from the board. GREG LYNCH/FILE
Hamilton City Council will consider a Memorandum of Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton to build new homes on three lots from 644 to 654 East Avenue. Neighborhood Housing Services has begun preliminary due diligence to construct homes in this location at the request of the city of Hamilton. City Council will consider the MOA at its Dec. 4, 2024, meeting, NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
The 2nd annual Hamilton Turkey Drop, which celebrates the 1978 Thanksgiving episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati," by dropping rubber ducks dressed as turkeys from the top of a ladder truck. The drop raises money for the Butler County Veterans Memorial project. TVHAMILTON/PROVIDED
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