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Hamilton
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local artist will release their first album on a local label later this week, boosting Hamilton's creative scene & drawing local interest. FOX 19 Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices rose sharply at the Kroger in Austin Landing on Friday, May 1, after a BP Whiting refinery outage in Indiana disrupted output (analysts say global tensions also played a role) and may keep prices volatile for drivers. Journal-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middletown City Schools named G. Elgin Card as the new superintendent; he will officially start on Aug. 1 after Deborah Houser retires. Card currently leads Princeton City Schools (northern Hamilton County) and brings a wealth of local experience to the role. Journal-News
- ➤ Forest Hills School District has hired a new superintendent who will start on Aug. 1. The appointment was recently finalized, and officials expect a smooth transition under the new leadership. FOX 19 Now
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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.
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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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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles
6:00-6:59 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Tickets available — Experience The Beatles' classics in a magical candlelight setting.
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Jog N Jam 5K
8 AM — Marcum Park — Registration required — Sprint through a 3.1-mile course while enjoying tunes during this fun run.
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Sweet Baby James: America's #1 James Taylor Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt music of James Taylor through an exceptional tribute performance.
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Kroger Queen City Championship
8 PM – 10 AM — Maketewah Country Club — Tickets available — Experience top LPGA talent competing in Cincinnati's premier golf tournament.
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Fitton Showstoppers - Motown!
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Fitton Center For Creative Arts — $54 — Experience the soulful sounds of Motown with Just Vince and the Fellas.
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Landsharks Concert - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet & The Beach Boys
6:30-9:30 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free General Admission — Celebrate the start of summer with a Hawaiian shirt themed tribute concert to Jimmy Buffet and The Beach Boys.
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Emma Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — $14–$78 — Experience Jane Austen's charming world with witty adaptation and delightful performances.
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The House On Watch Hill
2-5 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Ticket prices vary — A nostalgic journey to the summer of 1984 as a group of teens create the ultimate haunted house.
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