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Victory Garden Initiative started in 2009 to push sustainable food options, but found itself challenged during the global pandemic.

A 16-year-old blamed for inciting group violence at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center will stay there. A judge denied a motion to transfer him to the adult Justice Center.

Teen residents and staff were assaulted in attacks at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center, according to court records. A judge is reviewing motions to transfer alleged attackers to jail.

Violence at the juvenile detention facility ramped up over three days last month, leading to injuries to staff and residents.

Hamilton County is facing a worker shortage in many critical jobs such as 911 dispatchers, jail and youth detention officers and child abuse caseworkers.