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HAMILTON — The Butler County Juvenile Justice Center will be renamed in honor of the late Juvenile Judge David Niehaus Wednesday, Oct. 8.

A naming ceremony is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the building, 280 N. Fair Avenue in Hamilton. It will feature speeches for elected officials, community leaders and Niehaus' wife and son.

"This ceremony is just a small gesture to show our deep appreciation and respect for a life well lived," said Butler County Commission President Charles Furmon. "Judge Niehaus was a leader, a friend and someone who never stopped fighting for our area children. He will be deeply missed."

Judge Niehaus passed away unexpectedly on July 31 after serving the Butler County community for more than 40 years. During his career in Butler County, Niehaus served as a juvenile court probation officer, juvenile court referee, probate division common pleas judge, and went on to become the first juvenile court judge in Butler County.

"We are renaming the Juvenile Justice Center in honor of Judge Niehaus so that generations to come will know what an impact the judge had on our community," said Commissioner Gregory Jolivette. "He was someone who always put his obligation to the children and families of Butler County first."

Commissioner Donald Dixon said Niehaus, "left an everlasting impression on the Butler County community and it is only fitting that we rename the Juvenile Justice Center in his honor."