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7th annual Women of Excellence gala

Scenes from the 7th annual Women of Excellence Awards Dinner and Gala FridayNov. 21, 2008 at the Cincinnati Marriott in West Chester Twp.

Veterans, family and friends gathered Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2008, at Cottell Park in Deerfield Township for the Veteran's Day event. The event included a monument dedication, numerous speakers, and live performances.

D-I golf tourney at OSU

The Division I golf tournament at the Ohio State University Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio Saturday Oct. 18, 2008. Staff photo by Pat Auckerman

Sauerkraut Festival

Thousands of visitors flocked to the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville Sunday, Oct. 12.

2008 homecomings

View and upload your photos from your local homecomings.

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride

At Aces & Eights Saturday September 27th, 2008, people came from miles around to ride for the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride.

2008 area homecomings

View photos from the area's latest homecoming games and dances.

2007 Halloween Haunt

2007 Halloween Haunt at Kings Island.

SchnauzerFest

People and their Schnauzers attend SchnauzerFest Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, held at Loving Touch Animal Care in West Chester. The event was sponsored by the Schnauzer Friends Rescue Association.

Cincinnati Christian Homecoming

The Cincinnati Christian homecoming game was played against Cincinnati Country Day.

Shriners parade in Lebanon

The Shriners hold a parade down Broadway in Lebanon on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008.

You've been spotted: Dog Days

Were you or your dog spotted at the Beach Waterpark Saturday September 13th, 2008.

You've been spotted: Deerfield Day

Were you spotted at Deerfield Day?

Your Kings Island photos

Check out the latest staff and user-submitted photos of King's Island and upload yours.

2008 Great Miami River Days

View photos from Great Miami River Days in Hamilton.

You've been spotted: River Days

Were you spotted at the Great Miami River Days Festival?

Kings Marching Invitational

Bands and colorguards take the field.

Doggie Dive Splash Fest

Were you or your dog spotted at the Wilson park Pool, for the Doggie Dive Splash Festival Saturday September 6th, 2008.

Run for Vision 5K

Luxottica Retail Headquarters in Mason hosted the 9th Annual Eye Run for Vision 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. For each registration, three people receive eye care and eyewear in a developing country on a Gift of Sight International Mission.

'08 Cruise-in: Show off your ride

Photos of hot rides, restored classics and more from all over the area.

Skyline Chili eating contest

The Kings Island Skyline Chili Spaghetti Eating Championship was held on Saturday, Aug. 30. Professional competitive eaters and local amateurs alike competed.

The Brady Bunch Show at KI

The Brady Bunch Show at Kings Island Sunday August 31st, 2008.

2008 Renaissance Festival

Members of the Ohio Renaissance Festival street cast rehearse Saturday afternoon, August 23, during a full cast dress rehearsal. The festival's opening day is August 30.

Carmen Electra visits Kings Island

Carmen Elektra gets inducted into the Kings Island Hall of Fame as an ex-employee of the park Saturday August 30th, 2008.

Mason Heritage Fest

Mason's Annual Heritage Festival was held on Saturday the 23rd in Downtown Mason.

Bodies ... The Exhibition

The Cincinnati Museum Center is hosting "Bodies ... The Exhibition" Feb. 1-Sept. 1.

You've Been Spotted: Yappy Hour

Whole Foods Market and PAWS Adoption Center held "Yappy Hour" forfolks and their dogs Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.

St. Francis de Sales Fest

St. Francis de Sales holds a festival on Saturday

Rubber Duckie Regaffle

The Beach Waterpark was among several Warren and Clinton County sponsors of Sunday's Rubber Duckie Regaffle (August 10, 2008).

2008 Lebanon Blues Fest

View photos from the 2008 Lebanon Blues Fest.

You've been spotted: Leb Blues Fest

Were you spotted at the Lebanon Blues Festival?

T-Mobile Sidekick party

Tony Hawk celebrates the launch of his T-Mobile Sidekick LX, designed exclusively by Tony himself, in Hollywood, Ca.

Spotted: Lebanon Blues Fest

Were YOU spotted at the 10th annual Lebanon Blues and Barbecue Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 along Broadway and Mulberry Street?

Sleek German beauties

Oxford was host to more than 385 Porsches this weekend, with enthusiasts from across the country turning out for the third annual Porsches 2 Oxford event.

YBS: Antique, Classic Car Parade

Hundreds of people enjoyed looking at, riding in, and talking about the great vehicles at the 54th Antique and Classic Car Parade.

Thunder in the Sky

The "Thunder in the Sky" radio controlled jet fly-in at Hook Field Saturday July 26, 2008. Staff photo by Pat Auckerman

Antique and Classic car parade

Hundreds of cars, from station wagons to blazingly fast two-seaters filled the streets of Butler County for the 54th Antique and Classic car parade.

MidFirst balloon festival

Photos from the 2008 MidFirst Ohio Challenge balloon festival in Middletown.

Nature Basket Program at Keehner Park

Pre-schoolers enjoy a craft and storytime at Keehner Park as part of the West Chester Township's summer programs.

You've Been Spotted: Hospice Gala

Volunteers and donors celebrated the opening of the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in-patient care facility at a murder-mystery gala on Saturday, July 12 at Shaker Run Golf Club.

Your Fourth of July photos

View and upload your Fourth of July photos.

Wire walker at Kings Island

Rick Wallenda, grandson of the late, legendary high wire walker Karl Walenda, walked on a 5/8-inch wire suspended 112 feet above the ground from the Eiffel Tower to a flag pole at the park's front gate while crossing over the Royal Fountain as it shot 10,

Red, Rhythm, and Boom!

Red Rhythm and Boom festival in Mason was held at Corwin Nixon Park Thursday evening, July 3. The festival featured live music, food and games.

Best of 4th of July 2007

The Miami Valley celebrates the 4th in style -- see some of the fun from past picnics, parades and fireworks displays.

MidSummer Fest

Folks enjoyed a night of music, art and science at the Sinclair Community College's MidSummer Fest on Friday, June 20, 2008.

Art in the Garden Tour

Fourth annual Art in the Garden Tour with Pat and Chuck Ellsworth's garden and artwork by Kathy Gross.

Celebration at Ft. Ancient

The largest American Indian-themed event offered by the Ohio Historical Society took place at Ft. Ancient this weekend, June 7 and 8, 2008.

Week in Photos

Take a look at the week in photos for the week of May 26.

Local proms 2008

Check out photos from local proms.

Warren graduation photos

View and upload your 2008 graduation photos from Warren County.

Cincy Street Rod cruise-in

Cars at the Cincy Street Rod's cruise-in at the Butler County fair grounds in Hamilton, Ohio Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Local prom photos

Check out photos from local Warren, Butler, Dayton and Springfield area proms.

You've been spotted: Community Yard Sale

The city of Trenton was conducting its annual community yard sale Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18.

Little Miami Prom

Little Miami held their prom at Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday, May 10.

Carlisle Baseball parade

Scenes from the annual Carlisle Baseball Association kickoff parade Carlisle, Ohio Saturday May 3, 2008.

Waynesville High School prom

Photos from the 2008 Waynesville High School prom.

Little Miami Intermediate art show

The Little Miami Intermediate School's Art Show was held Sunday, April 20, 2008. Students of art teacher Lori Wahnback displayed works depicting various themes and using a variety of techniques.

Alice in Wonderland tea party

An Alice in Wonderland tea party in Mason April 19.

Mason's Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is a nationalprogram to train girls to run a 5K. Also girls listen to their coaches talkabout issues that face them at their age including self-esteem,decision-making, bullying, body image, healthy eating and conflictresolution.

Lebanon's multiple disabilities prom

Students and parents participate in Lebanon High School's multiple disabilities prom Friday, April 18, 2008.

Model Passover for kids

Children at Chai Tots Early Childhood Center in Mason participate in a model Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 16.

Lebanon Prom

Lebanon held its prom Saturday, April 12, in Cincinnati.

All-American Jam Fest

Enjoy these photos from the McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Monday night, March 24, at U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, Wisc. Lakota West Senior, Amber Gray, played.

You've been spotted: Shamrock Shuffle

Were you spotted at the Shamrock Shuffle in Union Square?

IceFest 2008

IceFest 2008's theme will be Animal Kingdom in Ice and will take place February 1 and 2.

Locals celebrate MLK Day

Check out locals in Southwest Ohio as they remember Martin Luther King Jr with events across Ohio on MLK Day.

Your holiday celebration photos

Have you started on your holiday decorations? Share photos of you or your friends/family decorating or share photos of the finished decor!

The Frog Princess

'The Frog Princess' is running through Jan. 6 at the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati.

Barn N' Bunk

Barn 'N Bunk is the celebration of Christmas in Trenton. The celebration included photos with Santa, free horse drawn wagon rides, face painting and more.

Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville

The 38th annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival will be held Oct. 13-14 in downtown Waynesville. The village's 2,800 residents are readying for the festival, expected to draw 250,000.

Jaguars roll into area

The Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati's 2007 Concours d'Elegance was held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 in West Chester.

Freedom Concert at Kings Island

Republican presidential hopeful, Rudy Giuliani, was a guest at this year's Sean Hannity Freedom Concert that took place at Kings Island.

Balloon Competition Guide

Learn all about the Competition Tasks that take place during the Ohio Challenge. A series of graphics shows each task and explains the object. There may be one or a combination of two or more challenges for balloon pilots during a single flight.

Reds sign autographs at Kings Island

Cincinnati Reds baseball players visit Kings Island to sign autographs for fans.

Independence Day Parade in Lebanon

Lebanon's Independence Day parade on July 3.

Your Fourth of July photos

View current and past Fourth of July photos and upload your own this Independence Day!

Appalachian Mountain Music Festival

Highlights from the Appalachian Mountain Music Festival at Caesar Creek State Park Beach on June 23, 2007.

Warren County Festival of the Arts

Musicians and artists provided lots of entertainment in Lebanon during the Warren County Festival of the Arts on June 23, 2007.

Mason Christmas in Lights festival 2006

Photos from Mason's Christmas in Lights festival, featuring holiday light show by Deerfield Twp. resident Carson Williams.