Michael Pitman

Ohio

Senior Associate Reporter at Journal-News

Senior Associate Reporter at Dayton Daily News

Hamilton, Fairfield reporter 4 @JournalNews; Cincy SPJ finalist, 4X OH APME finalist & Salesian Guild Distinguished Communicator. SPJ member. Army Vet.

Articles

State-wide arts conference chooses Hamilton for 2026 location

5 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Michael Pitman

The OAPN conference means more first-time visitors coming to a city that‘s been reinventing itself for the past 15 or so years, and is known for many things, like business and manufacturing, education, and art. Now, maybe conferences, too.
Butler County corrections officer honored at Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony

6 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Michael Pitman

The names on the wall date back to 1832. Reynolds, 58, contracted COVID while working in the Butler County Jail. He joined Butler County in 2001. His wife, Becky Reynolds, said her husband lived his faith on the job. “Working in the jail was a ministry to him,” she said, adding that former inmates would share their success stories and colleagues would seek advice. The solemn ceremony honored the officers who died in the line of duty, and others who had made that sacrifice before them.
Butler County corrections officer honored at Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony

6 days ago | journal-news.com | Michael Pitman

The names on the wall date back to 1832. Reynolds, 58, contracted COVID while working in the Butler County Jail. He joined Butler County in 2001. His wife, Becky Reynolds, said her husband lived his faith on the job. “Working in the jail was a ministry to him,” she said, adding that former inmates would share their success stories and colleagues would seek advice. The solemn ceremony honored the officers who died in the line of duty, and others who had made that sacrifice before them.
With levy passage, MidPointe Library looks to keep services ‘strong’

6 days ago | journal-news.com | Bryn Dippold |Michael Pitman

“That kind of result really shows what our community values: literacy, education, knowledge. We feel fortunate to be able to provide that,” she said. The MidPointe Library System services the Middletown, West Chester Twp., Trenton, Monroe and Liberty Twp. communities. The library asked voters for a five-year, 0.75-mill replacement levy.
Butler County election turnout on Tuesday was less than 10 percent

6 days ago | journal-news.com | Michael Pitman

The tie is likely due to a low-turnout election. Countywide, 7.6% of eligible voters participated (about 19,000 people voted). Statewide, about 10% of Ohioans voted. Madison School District had a higher turnout compared to the county- and statewide turnout was 20.37%, according to unofficial election results. Butler County Board of Elections Director Nicole Unzicker said low turnout is expected in special elections.
Butler County election turnout on Tuesday was less than 10 percent

6 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Michael Pitman

The tie is likely due to a low-turnout election. Countywide, 7.6% of eligible voters participated (about 19,000 people voted). Statewide, about 10% of Ohioans voted. Madison School District had a higher turnout compared to the county- and statewide turnout was 20.37%, according to unofficial election results. Butler County Board of Elections Director Nicole Unzicker said low turnout is expected in special elections.
Hamilton’s graduating seniors get to remanence while visiting former elementary schools

1 week ago | journal-news.com | Michael Pitman

“As they were coming off the bus, they had those big eyes, just like the kindergarteners do on the first day of school,” said Highland Elementary Principal Ryan Britton. “They were exploring hallways, hugging teachers, giving students high fives.”Hamilton Schools has offered this annual visit to the elementary schools for years, and Britton called it “a powerful moment,” not just for the seniors, but for the elementary students.
Hamilton’s graduating seniors get to reminisce while visiting former elementary schools

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Michael Pitman

“As they were coming off the bus, they had those big eyes, just like the kindergarteners do on the first day of school,” said Highland Elementary Principal Ryan Britton. “They were exploring hallways, hugging teachers, giving students high fives.”Hamilton Schools has offered this annual visit to the elementary schools for years, and Britton called it “a powerful moment,” not just for the seniors, but for the elementary students.
Madison Schools levy request ends Election Day in a tie

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Michael Pitman |Jen Balduf

The Madison Local School District ended Election Day in an even split of votes in its pursuit of a voter-approved tax levy. Exactly half of the voters (620) said “yes” and “no” (620) to a 10-year renewal request of Madison School District’s 4-mill property tax levy. This was the first tax issue the district has sought since 2022, when voters said “no” to an earned income tax on that year’s spring ballot.
Fairfield man charged with assault of an officer can travel across Ohio border

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Michael Pitman

Defense attorney Arthur Southard said his client is “doing all the right things” and has been working since being released from jail after spending months locked up. “He just doesn’t want to run afoul of any condition of bond right now,” the attorney said. Folkes had been in jail from early March until Haughey granted his OR bond in mid-April when Southard convinced the judge to release his client on his own recognizance.