On June 1, 1803, Revolutionary War veteran William Mason paid $1,700 at auction to purchase 640 acres of land in what is now downtown Mason. In 1815, he platted 16 lots on this land and named the village "Palmira." In 1832, 2 years after the death of William Mason and according to his will, over 40 more lots were platted on the north, south, and west of Palmira.
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See photos of pets who need a home in Warren County.
07/02/2009 at 2:17 p.m.
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For the first time in nearly 60 years a steam powered train, pulled by Flagg Coal 75, departs from Mason on July 1, media day for All Steamed Up on the Lebanon, Mason and Monroe Railroad.
07/02/2009 at 2:08 p.m.
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Here is a list of suspects with outstanding warrants at the Warren County Sheriff's Office as of May 18.
06/29/2009 at 6:36 p.m.
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Take a look at the Son of Beast roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason.
06/22/2009 at 5:32 p.m.
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Warren County dog wardens handle about 100 dog bite cases and pick up about 1,400 loose dogs a year. State statistics indicate their counterparts in Greene and Miami counties handle similar caseloads, but only a fourth or fifth their counterparts in in Montgomery County.
06/12/2009 at 3:46 p.m.
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Check out the latest staff and user-submitted photos of King's Island and upload yours.
05/28/2009 at 8:29 p.m.
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The Warren County Drug Task Force made multiple arrests across the area in an undercover roundup May 22, 2009.
05/22/2009 at 4:37 p.m.
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The Warren County Career Center Senior Ceremony at the Oasis Church in Middletown, Thursday May 21, 2009.
05/22/2009 at 12:22 a.m.
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Officials from the City of Mason, TriHealth and Group Health Associates spoke Tuesday, May 19, at an event that kicked off construction on a $26 million expansion to the Mason Community Center.
05/20/2009 at 1:42 p.m.
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Over 400 runners hit the pavement at the Eye Run in Mason on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
05/18/2009 at 12:17 a.m.
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