Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Kings Island will host Kickin' it with Ken (Saturday, Apr.
18) as it opens to welcome local visitors for a family-friendly event.
Nominations are open for the third annual Cincy Serves awards, honoring local difference makers who will each receive $5,300 to donate to a charity of their choosing.
The Cincinnati Open and Fifth Third Bank will announce the 11 honorees on May 13, and nominations are accepted until April 24.
Moon Co-op in Oxford won the Best Health Food Store award in the 2026 Best of Butler County and now offers locals a community-owned market with local, sustainable products and bulk healthy options (reducing waste) as it builds a hub for wellness.
💼 Business
Allen's Deli and Meat Market in Hamilton was named Best Deli, Best Caterer, Best Buffet and Best Place to Buy Meats in the 2026 Best of Butler County awards.
The family-run business (dating back to 1962) is celebrated for its friendly service and quality offerings.
Walmart announced it will remodel 18 stores in Ohio this year, including six in Greater Cincinnati, with upgraded layouts, improved technology, and expanded services such as free pharmacy delivery for Walmart+ members.
The upgrades are part of efforts to modernize both in-store and digital shopping experiences.
🎭 Culture
Hamilton hosts Hamilton Unfolded, a three-day art festival (featuring paper and cardboard art from 18 local artists) that celebrates the city’s papermaking history and supports small businesses on Main Street and downtown, with events running through Saturday.
📰 Lifestyle
Gina’s Italian Kitchen and Tavern in Hamilton is the sneak peek winner in the Best of Butler County 2026 contest and winners will be announced online today.
📰 Real Estate
Hamilton city council approved a Community Reinvestment Area on April 8, letting Mueller Hotel LLC redevelop the Mueller Building (20 High St.) into a Marriott Tribute hotel with 150 rooms, rooftop space and restaurant.
Work will start this spring and finish by spring 2028, creating 100 full time jobs.
🏈 Sports
Tomorrow at 10 a.m., more than 250 athletes along with Joey the Can-Do Kangaroo and the vintage Red Stockings team will join the Opening Day parade at Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Field as grand marshals Larry and Debi Handley lead the procession from Sacred Heart Church to the Groh Lane fields.
🎉 Hamilton Events
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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.
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.
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.
Interactive Tree Experience for Infants and Toddlers
12 PM – 3 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Immerse your little ones in a magical multi-sensory universe filled with music and soft light.
Interactive Tree Experience
3-6 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Not specified — Discover a multi-sensory journey filled with gentle music and whimsical characters as you cozy up in nature's embrace.
The Supertramp Tribute
7 PM — Memorial Hall — Casual admission — Enjoy a nostalgic evening featuring live performances of classic Supertramp hits in a cozy setting.
P&G Health & Fitness Expo
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Duke Energy Convention Center — N/A — Explore the latest innovations in health and fitness products at this unmatched expo.
Happy Sorrows - World Premiere Film Showcase
7-10 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a local film showcase featuring the world premiere of Happy Sorrows along with a live Q&A and networking after-party.
Flying Pig Marathon
6 AM – 2 PM — Paycor Stadium — Prices starting at $50-$120 — Run in Cincinnati's fun-filled annual marathon event featuring various distance races and relay teams.
Yungblud Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the high-energy performance of Yungblud in Cincinnati.
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