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Hamilton
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Kroger offers an extra 5% discount for customers aged 55 and older when they use a Kroger loyalty card and notify the cashier, and eligible shoppers can pick up free pastries and coffee (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) at stores in the Cincinnati/Dayton division. FOX 19 Now
- ➤ Spooky Nook received a $3.3 million jury award on March 31 after a dispute with Steve Coon over selecting a construction manager for the Champion Mill projects in Hamilton. The decision follows a related case resolved less than a year ago. Local 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio is asking Butler County drivers to complete a 20-question survey on driving behaviors (red light running, speeding, seatbelt use, and substance influence) to collect at least 1,000 responses that will help shape traffic safety measures, guiding local law enforcement and municipalities. Journal-News
- ➤ Greater Cincinnati Water Works is rolling out canned water for service disruptions to meet EPA rules & support community events. Officials produced 125 cases from local supplier Modern Water, offering free water during outages to provide one gallon per person each day when service is interrupted. WLWT
- ➤ Franklin-Trenton Road will be closed for a week starting Monday, April 20 for temperature sensitive repairs on the new bridge over Dry Run Creek, and drivers will need to follow detours via Franklin-Madison Road, Chamberlain Road, and OH 123. Journal-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dumplings made by JFE Franchising Inc. were recalled by the FDA on Tuesday, Apr. 7 after tests detected a risk of glass contamination in products sold in 38 states (including Ohio); customers are advised to return or dispose of the items. Local 12 News
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Bruce Hornsby Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Tickets from $70 — Experience a night of live music with Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers in Cincinnati.
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Steely Dead Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets start at $60 — Experience an electrifying performance by Steely Dead in Cincinnati.
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Rees E Price Academy Community Fun Run (5K)
1-4 p.m. — 1228 Considine Ave, Cincinnati, OH — Free entry — Support local education while enjoying a fun run and free cupcakes.
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Game Night at The Lane Libraries
6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Engage in epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures and fun board games with snacks and drinks provided.
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Be Kind to Lawyers Day CLE 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Champion Mill Conference Center — Registration fee applies — Engage in practical law strategies while supporting local youth programs.
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Pericles Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Otto M.Budig Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of Shakespeare's Pericles by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
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How To Train Your Dragon
7 p.m. — Emery Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic journey with Hiccup and Toothless in a story of courage and friendship.
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Downtown Hamilton Book Club
11 AM – 12 PM — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Enjoy lunch while discussing 'Mosaic' by Laura Gaddis with a special author visit.
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Puscifer - The Normal Isn't Tour
7-9 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Puscifer during their latest tour.
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B2K and Friends Concert
Time TBD — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices range from $117 to $406 — Enjoy a night of R&B and hip-hop nostalgia with Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, and Waka Flocka Flame.
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