Good morning, Hamilton.

First Financial Bank is nearly finished renovating its 100-year-old headquarters with new elevators, HVAC, preserved ironwork and a restored French wallpaper.

The bank will unveil the updates late March and finish converting spaces into a call center in May + free meeting areas for nonprofits and Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group.

GoBus will launch a new route in Butler County using BCRTA facilities at Middletown and Oxford.

The service will link residents to the airport, University of Cincinnati, Dayton RTA, Yellow Springs and Springfield with fares from $5 to $25.

Utility companies have raised electric and gas rates after record cold weather, leaving many homes facing higher heating bills.

The Public Utilities Commission said rising demand + old infrastructure are behind the hikes, and experts warn that costs could increase further as winter continues.

Butler Tech has opened a new bioscience wing at its West Chester Twp campus that nearly doubles space to 32,000 sqft — expanding career training for high school and adult healthcare learners.

Monroe Schools held a forum on Wednesday evening to discuss a $62 million high school project + a new second traffic access road for the current Yankee Road campus.

Construction will begin this summer and the new school is set to open in August 2028.

Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition says local tests detected a new synthetic opioid, Cychlorphine (4 to 10 times more potent than fentanyl), in illicit drug supplies.

Health officials are monitoring the trend and warn that while no overdoses have been reported here, it poses a significant risk.

Ice cream shops across the area are set to open as warmer weather arrives.

In Hamilton, Flub’s Dari-Ette opens March 1, and Loveland Dairy Whip and Mason Whippy Dip open today, while Green Township’s General Custer’s Golf and Gulp, now under new ownership (Lockhart and Wilkie), will begin early March.

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest in home and garden trends and find inspiration for your next project.

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover home improvement tips and garden inspiration at this vibrant expo.

Connect Conference 2026

1:30 PM – 8 PM — 12020 Southwick Ln, Cincinnati, OH — Refunds available up to 7 days before the event — Network and learn from child welfare leaders and experts at this transformative conference.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical

2-6 p.m. — The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Emery Theater — Tickets from $74 — Experience the fun and laughter of this beloved children's musical.

Singers & Spirits: Revel Otr!

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Revel OTR Urban Winery — Included with ticket — Experience intimate opera performances while enjoying handcrafted wines.

Legally Blonde Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covedale Center For the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm and wit of Legally Blonde live in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026

12-6 p.m. — Paycor Stadium — Free — Celebrate with the School of Rock Cincy House Band as they perform during this festive parade.

Exploring With Grace 5K Race

10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Summit Park — $35-$40 — Participate in a community-focused race supporting children and veterans' well-being with festivities and live music.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Concert

7-10 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Tickets starting at $262 — Experience the harmonious sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo live in Cincinnati.

Israeli Chamber Project Performance

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Memorial Hall — $29.00 - $44.00 — Experience a dynamic concert featuring distinguished musicians performing captivating chamber works.