Butler County Sheriff's Office

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a property owner in Middletown was digging around the base of an old oak tree when they uncovered what appeared to be a cannonball.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit was notified, and Bomb Unit Specialist Grimes responded to the scene to investigate.

Upon examination, the item was determined to be a 4.75-inch diameter solid shot cannonball, weighing approximately 7.8 pounds.

The cannonball was safely recovered by the Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit.

Discoveries like this serve as a reminder that historical military artifacts can still be found throughout our area. If you ever uncover what appears to be military ordnance or another suspicious item, do not handle it. Leave it where it is and contact local law enforcement so it can be evaluated safely.

Weather Wonder: June 24, 2026

It is something you have probably seen in the sky before, where the clouds look like a flying saucer or a stack of pancakes. These clouds are called Lenticular Clouds (also known as Altocumulus Stand Lenticular clouds). Lenticular clouds are associated with waves in the atmosphere that develop when relatively stable, fast moving air is forced upward over a topographic barrier (such as a mountain) that is oriented perpendicular to the direction where the upper-level wind is blowing. When there is enough moisture present above the mountain-top level, Lenticular Clouds develop within the crest of mountain waves, where the air is rising. These clouds are continuously developing and dissipating within the wave’s crest and downwind of the crest. This is why they appear to be stationary, even though winds are moving through the entire cloud. They are most often seen in the winter or spring when winds aloft are typically stronger.

Information by:
https://www.weather.gov/abq/features_acsl

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
369 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA

FAYETTE UNION

IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA

DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

BOONE CAMPBELL KENTON

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

ADAMS HIGHLAND

IN SOUTHWEST OHIO

BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT
CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, AURORA,
BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BLANCHESTER, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE,
BURLINGTON, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON,
DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FLORENCE,
FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GEORGETOWN, GREENDALE, GREENFIELD,
HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO,
INDEPENDENCE, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MANCHESTER,
MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT ORAB,
MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OXFORD,
PEEBLES, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, SPRINGBORO, SUMMERSIDE, VERSAILLES,
WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WEST UNION, WILMINGTON, WI******ER,
AND WITHAMSVILLE.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit was excited to participate in this years Respect For Law Camp and educate all the attendees!

It is truly an honor when we have the opportunity to pour back into our community!