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An updated rendering of Liberty Center, the multimillion shopping and entertainment center proposed for Liberty Twp.

Retail project seeks $35M in public money

Butler County commissioners and Liberty Twp. trustees have a more detailed look at a $300 million development that one of them described as “a city within a township.” Yaromir Steiner, CEO of Columbus developer Steiner + Associates, presented updated plans Thursday during a joint session of Butler County commissioners and ...

Crowd greets T.J. Maxx opening

OXFORD — Several hundred people streamed in the doors of the new Oxford T.J. Maxx store between two rows of applauding employees handing out free store bags to mark the opening Sunday morning.The doors opened to customers seconds after the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony outside.The first customer in line was given ...

T.J. Maxx to employ 60

OXFORD — “Maxxinistas” who have been watching progress on the former Big Lots building on South Locust Street in recent months anticipating the arrival of T.J.Maxx will soon see the finished product.The long-awaited store will open April 14 and employ about 60 people.The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting at 7:30 ...

Anthem, UC Health negotiations over rates ongoing

Cincinnati hospital group UC Health said it has offered health insurer Anthem a proposal for revised reimbursement rates to cover hospital services. The hospital system, which owns West Chester Hospital and UC Physicians, posted the update in a statement on social media website Twitter. Negotiations are ongoing ahead of a ...

Ask Jane: Can I take a tax break for college expenses?

If you’re paying for higher education, the government is actually here to help you. You can write off part of the cost on your tax return. You can take one of three tax breaks, but only two of them are worth your while. You qualify for the write-offs if you’re paying tuition for ...

Wright-Patt could gain, lose from potential BRAC round

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is “an enduring base” and “a crown jewel” that could score gains bigger than the 1,200 jobs and $330 million in new construction that the last round of base closures brought. But another round brings risks, too, Dayton Development Coalition leaders said. Coalition leaders outlined a ...

Bryan Hehemann, president and CEO, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford

McCullough-Hyde weighs decision on future independence

Looking back, 2012 can be referred to as a transition year for McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, said hospital Chief Executive Officer Bryan Hehemann. “We were more in a ‘sizing up the future’ and more internal analysis mode than major action mode. We were still studying and reflecting on the question of ...

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RESTAURANTSReds-themed restaurant coming to Kings IslandKings Island will team up with the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum to open a new restaurant at the 364-acre amusement and water park this spring. The “Reds Hall of Fame Grille” is scheduled to open on April 27 in conjunction with the ...

The Beach Waterpark announced Wednesday, July 25, 2012, that it will reopen next summer under new management. Patrons who purchased season passes for this summer but not offered a refund will be able to use their passes in 2013. Florida-based Adventure Holdings LLC has signed a lease with an option to purchase. The park will be renamed to “The Beach at Adventure Landing.” File photo

Beach Waterpark seeks 500 workers

The Beach Waterpark, an Adventure Landing Park, will hold a job fair on March 9 to hire approximately 500 seasonal employees in prelude to its May 18 grand re-opening. New owner Adventure Holdings is spending approximately $5 million to renovate and add attractions at the park, which is located at ...

Q&A: What tax records should I be keeping in my 20s?

When you’re young, living at home, and all you have at tax time is a single W2, filing your taxes is pretty simple.  In fact you canfile your federal return online for free at IRS.gov. Most states have a free file online option as well. But as you get older, your financial ...

Whitney Read, a workshop facilitator, instructs a Computer Basics class at Workforce One of Butler County. Workforce One of Butler County job center will change its name to OhioMeansJobs — Butler County as part of a statewide branding effort expected to better connect job seeks with employers.

County job center changing names

County job centers will be transitioning to the OhioMeansJobs name as part of a statewide effort to brand the public workforce system. The goal: make it easier for employers to connect with qualified employees. “When businesses need employees they will know there is only one place to look,” John Weber, ...

The West Chester Hospital in West Chester Twp.

West Chester Hospital grows at strong pace

Since opening in 2009, West Chester Hospital has become one of the Cincinnati region’s fastest growing hospitals, said President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin Joseph. Butler County’s youngest hospital was built with room to grow and positioned in a growing population center along Interstate 75 between two cities. The ...

Tax help: Can I claim a home office tax deduction?

If you use part of your home for business, you may be able to benefit from the home office tax deduction. This tax help can be used by individuals who are employees or who are self-employed. Claiming the home office tax deduction is a good tax strategy to employ if you are ...

Reminder: Catholic Health job fair Wednesday

Catholic Health Partners and its local hospital group division Mercy Health are having a job fair Wednesday to help fill more than 80 job openings, which this newspaper has previously reported.Cincinnati-based Catholic Health, Ohio’s largest health system, is holding a job fair in Blue Ash. The job fair is 10 ...

What to do when you have to call in sick

The U.S. Center For Disease Control reports heavy flu activity around the country, with 29 pediatric deaths attributed to what doctors are calling a"severe" flu season. For workers who begin experiencing flu symptoms, the CDC advises staying home and not contaminating their colleagues. That seems like sound advice, but way too ...

Your home mortgage payment is likely the biggest monthly expense in your household. Use your income tax refund to make an extra payment, or two! Making one extra mortgage payment every year could reduce the lifetime of your loan by up to 5 years.

What is mortgage forgiveness?

The current housing market is full of foreclosed homes and properties that have plummeted in value. In fact, it has been reported that the real estate market has a negative equity gap of about $3.7 trillion, with millions of homeowners underwater on their mortgage loans. The good news is that ...

Part of The Beach Waterpark’s $5 million in renovations will include a new kids interactive play area that will double the size of what was previously planned for The Beach, said Ralph Vilardo, Jr., the park’s general manager.

Beach water park to make $5M in renovations

The new owners of The Beach water park are now planning $5 million in renovations and new features before the park reopens this May. The Beach, an Adventure Landing park, had previously announced $1 million in renovations, according to parent company Adventure Holdings LLC. A new kids interactive play area ...

The Beast celebrated its 33rd year at Kings Island in 2012. The world's most famous wooden roller coaster attracts coaster enthusiasts from all over the world to ride it.

4,000 jobs open at Kings Island

Kings Island, a major generator of local tourism dollars, is taking applications now for more than 4,000 full- and part-time jobs available this upcoming season, park operators said. The only way to apply is online at www.visitkingsisland.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, said Don Helbig, spokesman for ...

Local hiring events for Lowe’s this week

Lowe’s is preparing for its busy spring hiring season at its home improvement stores, and holding two local area hiring events this week.A recruitment event for Lowe’s will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Workforce One of Butler County, 4631 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield.Another recruitment event for ...

Ford to hire 2,200 white-collar workers

Ford said Friday it plans to hire 2,200 engineers, computer programmers and other white-collar workers this year as demand for its vehicles in the U.S. grows. The 2,200 would represent the highest number of salaried workers the automaker has hired in more than 10 years. Ford has a strong presence ...

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