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Couple Chris and Jessica Hayth own and operate comic book shop, Crooked Dog Comics, in Middletown, Ohio.

Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2025

Every Wednesday, regulars at Crooked Dog Comics rush into the store to pick up the new issue that dropped. Owners and married couple Chris and Jessica Hayth put the new issues out on the shelves for people...

Working Through Winter

Every first and third Saturday from November 2024 to March 2025, West Chester Township holds a Winter Market where local businesses can sell their products to the public throughout the winter.

Sydney Alderman, Business Manager • January 19, 2025

Christmas lights strung along the ceiling, wooden floors, and a stone fireplace that goes up to the ceiling. Everyday mom and pop vendors lined up along the walls of the Mulhauser Barn. Every winter,...

Adorned with Care

Local business owner Kara Day describes her work and how she prioritizes her clients over anything else at her medical spa, Adorn By Day.

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • November 18, 2024

Opening the door to 991 Reading Rd #3, Kara Day preps her business for another busy morning at her medical spa, Adorn By Day. Though she manages the spa, Day still makes time for every one of her clients....

A Blue Ribbon Business

The Pudgy Pony is a boutique-style thrift store that provides quality riding equipment, accessories, and supplies for their community, both new and old.

Savannah Robertson, News Editor • October 13, 2024

When people walk down the bustling streets of downtown Middletown, they are surrounded by boutiques, cafes, and all sorts of different shops. Community members and visitors alike wonder which stops to...