Thursday, March 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fairfield man (Folkes) pleaded not guilty after he allegedly put a Hamilton cop in a chokehold during an arrest for a failed sobriety test; a judge lowered his bond to $50,000 (fifth-degree felony charge) and set his hearing for April 1 with trial on April 9. Journal-News
- ➤ At 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Evendale Police and other agencies responded to a pursuit from Butler County into Hamilton County that led to a shutdown of I-75 northbound near the Lockland split, where an officer encountered a male subject on the highway—after a suspect vehicle was found crashed near Glendale Milford Road and Evendale Drive—and fatally shot him. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lakota school board has named interim principal Matthew MacFarlane as full-time principal at Lakota East High School after serving since 2019—he said he will work to build a nurturing and innovative environment for the school’s roughly 2,600 students. Journal-News
- ➤ Workers are installing a second synthetic turf practice field at Badin High School today as school officials finalize plans for the Lanni Family Stadium at Matandy SportsPlex, which will open in June to host the school’s first home sports events. The $15 million project has faced weather and material delays and is nearly fully funded by private donors as the school prepares for football and soccer games next fall. Journal-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FOX19 NOW will air the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day game on March 27 at 4 p.m.—and will also show nine Reds games during the 2025 season on FOX19 NOW and Rock Entertainment Sports Network, reaching viewers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. FOX 19 Now
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The Jauntee Concert
7 PM - 1 AM | Stanley's Pub | Ticketed event | Enjoy a night of tunes with The Jauntee in a lively pub atmosphere.
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Comedy Show with John Crist
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Crist at the iconic Taft Theatre.
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The Outlaws Concert
7:30-9 p.m. | Ludlow Garage | Ticket information available | Enjoy an evening with The Outlaws in a lively setting.
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Singin' In The Rain
4 PM — Covedale Center For the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of the classic 1952 musical set in the dazzling 1920s.
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UCF Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats Baseball
1-4 p.m. — UC Baseball Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with Lego Day and kids running the bases at the game.
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Preston Charles (Loop Violin) Performance
6-8 p.m. — Arnold's Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience captivating loop violin music in a lively downtown venue.
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Holbein Art Materials Workshop
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — ArtsConnect — Registration closed — A hands-on workshop exploring Holbein art materials and techniques for all skill levels.
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Singin' In The Rain Musical Performance
7:30 p.m. — Covedale Center For the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the charm of the greatest musical as it brings the silent film era to life with iconic songs and unforgettable dance numbers.
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Strauss Alpine Symphony
8 p.m. — Cincinnati Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the grandeur of Strauss's Alpine Symphony conducted by Donald Runnicles.
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Young Dubliners Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Experience the energetic Celtic rock vibes of The Young Dubliners as they celebrate thirty years of music.
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