Saturday, April 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Guiding Light Mentoring is hosting its 7th annual 'I Am Me' Youth Summit at the Cintas Center on April 26 from 9 to 3— the free event will offer workshops on gun violence prevention, mental health and parent support with the registration deadline on April 19. WLWT
- ➤ The Great Miami Valley YMCA’s Booker T. Washington Center in Hamilton will undergo a $1.7M expansion and 4,000-square-foot renovation that adds new teen space, two classrooms, and a working kitchen later this year or early next year. GMV YMCA CEO Mike Bramer said the upgrade will boost after-school programs and community meals—helping local families access vital services. Journal-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger has received approval to build a new $35M Marketplace store and Fuel Center on 11.7 acres in Hamilton's West Shopping Center—about two miles northwest of downtown—and plans to include a Starbucks, pharmacy, and electric vehicle charging stations while employing 325 associates. Local 12 News
- ➤ Shannon Bannerman took over ownership of Riley’s Furniture and Mattress on Jan. 1 from her mother after managing the store for six years following her father’s passing in July 2019—he battled pancreatic cancer for nine months. The store, opened in 1970 in Monroe, is known for its strong customer service and remains a community staple. Journal-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy accused of killing his neighbor remained in juvenile detention after a judge denied his attorney's request for release—he is accused of murdering Sheila Denise Tenpenny, whose body was found in February on Germania Street in Fairfax. Local 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County is offering flood recovery kits provided by the Red Cross to residents cleaning up after flood waters receded today; kits are available at local fire departments in Whitewater Township, Miami Township and Anderson Township, with Cincinnati residents asked to dial 311. Local 12 News
- ➤ County officials and Bengals leaders have asked the state for $350M to renovate Paycor—if approved, the funds will support planned facility upgrades. FOX 19 Now
SPORTS NEWS
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& Juliet Musical
& Juliet — 7:30-11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a fresh take on a classic love story with pop anthems and humor.
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& Juliet: A Musical Celebration
7:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd.
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& Juliet: A Musical Celebration
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd.
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& Juliet
& Juliet — 7:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a fresh take on love as Juliet rewrites her own story with a playlist of iconic pop anthems.
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& Juliet
6:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd.
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The Art of Collaborative and Impactful Design
6-7:30 p.m. — VML — Free entry — Explore collaborative techniques in design with experienced panelists at VML.
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Cincinnati Ballet - Snow White
7:00 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Check event website for ticket prices — A charming ballet adaptation of the classic fairy tale featuring a jealous Queen, a beautiful stepdaughter, and a kiss from a handsome Prince.
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The Sound Of CCM
8 p.m. — Corbett Center of Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening featuring the opera talent from CCM.
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Art & Earth Day Celebration
12-4 p.m. — Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and conservation in honor of Earth Day and International Sculpture Day.
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We Run: Community Race Day
9 AM – 1 PM — Rentschler Forest MetroPark — $15-$35 — Participate in a community race with various age group categories and fun run for all ages.
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