Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man from Oxford, Nigel Thomas, 34, was arrested on a murder charge after fatally stabbing 35-year-old Wilma Robertson during an April 14 welfare check—he is held without bond at Butler County Jail and will face a hearing once he is extradited to Jefferson County. FOX 19 Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Princeton City Schools warns that if the emergency levy on the May ballot is not passed, the district will likely cut academics, athletics and staffing—after already losing 40 staff members through attrition. If passed, the levy will generate over $12 million a year and add an extra $231 per $100,000 in property value to homeowners’ taxes. WLWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County Commissioners approved a $184 million upgrade plan for Paycor Stadium on Tuesday, with the county providing over $64 million and the Bengals contributing $120 million (half from an NFL loan). Commissioners Denise Driehaus and Stefanie Summerow Dumas voted in favor, while Commissioner Alicia Reece opposed the measure (citing taxpayer concerns). Local 12 News
- ➤ Liberty Township residents will face higher electric rates as a nearly triple electric generation tax and fewer energy plants drive up costs—Dan Deters of Energy Alliances said the township administrator will sign a new contract when Duke's new rates are filed next week. Journal-News
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Cincinnati Ballet: Director's Vision - No Boundaries
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dynamic triple bill featuring choreographic works inspired by contemporary themes and historical reflections.
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Five for Fighting Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy soulful melodies from the iconic musician behind the hits of The Great American Songbook.
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Spyro Gyra Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $40 – $65 — Experience the legendary jazz-fusion band with an unforgettable live performance.
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Cincinnati Ballet: Director’s Vision
1-3 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket information TBA — Experience a compelling triple bill of contemporary ballet showcasing innovative choreography.
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Faux Stained Glass Workshop
4-5:45 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Create your own faux stained glass masterpiece with shrinkable plastic and hot glue.
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Matisyahu Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $35-$55 — Experience Matisyahu's electrifying mix of reggae and hip-hop in an intimate venue setting.
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Michael W. Smith Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Grammy winner Michael W. Smith live in concert.
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Not Your Ordinary Plant Swap
2-4 p.m. — Hamilton Lane Library — Registration required — Bring your favorite plant cuttings and seeds to swap with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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A Beautiful Noise
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating musical memoir of Neil Diamond’s journey from Brooklyn to rock icon.
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Red Carpet Luncheon
11:45 a.m. — Fitton Center For Creative Arts — $34 for Members, $39 for Non-Members — Celebrate the graduation of Leadership Hamilton Class 33 in style.
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