Good morning, Hamilton.

The official kickoff event at the Statehouse atrium set the tone for America 250 celebrations in Ohio with patriotic performances and a schedule of picnics, historic train rides, and film series planned across all 88 counties through November.

Low-income elderly tenants at Victory Vistas Apartments in Cincinnati faced steep rent hikes of over $1,000 and now receive emergency vouchers from the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; (69-year-old Cara-Mia DeMarcia) is among those helped as unit inspections continue.

Preeti from Integrative Nutrition and Healing in Hyde Park shared simple tips on keeping healthy eating habits during WLWT’s interview Friday, Jan.

9, urging residents to start small by slowly adding nutritious items to their meals + making sustainable changes.

Demolition of the old Forest Fair Mall began earlier this fall on the Hamilton County-Butler County line, and videographer Nick Graham reported that the mall which had stood since 1989 is now largely taken down.

FOX19 analysts Brad Pushkar and Jackson McCarty reviewed tri‐state basketball trends, noting the transfer portal's impact and local girls’ high school matchups heading toward championships (analysis updated Jan.

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Free Coding Workshop for Kids

11 AM – 6 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton — Free entry — Dive into robotics and coding in a fun and engaging workshop for kids aged 7-14.

Game Night!

6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Engage in thrilling Dungeons & Dragons adventures and exciting board games with snacks and drinks provided.

ToyMaker's Daughter

7-8:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of ToyMaker's Daughter at the iconic Aronoff Center.

Rapid City Rush vs. Cincinnati Cyclones

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting interactive video game with the Rapid City Rush.

Fort Wayne Komets at Cincinnati Cyclones

4-6 p.m. — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Komets take on the Cyclones in an action-packed hockey showdown.

Game Night at the Tech Center

6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Engage in thrilling Dungeons & Dragons adventures and exciting board games with provided snacks and drinks.

Cincinnati Travel Sports and Boat Show

3-6 p.m. — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest in travel, sports, and boating at this vibrant event.

DJ Pauly D Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bogart's — $54 for General Admission — Experience a lively night with DJ Pauly D spinning the latest hits.

Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones

4-6 p.m. — Heritage Bank Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Catch the thrilling hockey action on FloHockey with live broadcasts and replays.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles

8:45-9:00 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Limited tickets available — Experience memorable melodies from The Beatles performed by a talented string quartet in a magical candlelit setting.