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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lakota West High School received Downy, a two-year-old facility dog donated by the Joshua Al-Lateef Jr. Foundation in honor of Joshua Al-Lateef Jr.—a six-year-old boy with autism whose loss led to new support programs for children with special needs. Local 12 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BidFTA will close its Broadwell Road facility, a Greater Cincinnati location, on March 6 to improve its distribution network; the decision will result in 104 permanent job losses (primarily for warehouse associates), as detailed in a letter sent to local officials. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lakota Schools Superintendent Ashley Whitely met with community members at MidPointe Library in West Chester Township to gather input for a revised facilities plan after voters rejected a proposal with four new schools and nine closures in November. The board will use feedback to address smaller classes (a key concern). WCPO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT now shows its plows on Waze, where a truck icon marks when plows clear roads at speeds under 35 mph. The integration ties the agency’s GPS AVL system + Waze to help drivers keep safe distances during winter weather. WVXU
- ➤ ODOT announced that its snow plow trucks will now show on Waze when their strobe lights are on—helping drivers spot active plowing during winter road work; Cincinnati has also launched a real-time snow plow tracker for its 12-hour shifts. WLWT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Groundhog Economic Outlook Breakfast
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Harry T. Wilks Conference Center — $30 for Chamber Members, $35 for Non-Members — Gain insights on economic trends from a leading wealth management expert.
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John Violinist Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting fusion of classical melodies and contemporary hits by John Violinist.
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