Daily
Hamilton
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dunham recreation center on the west side will receive $7.6M over two years through the Cincy On Track program. Officials say the funding will upgrade the facility to better serve local residents. FOX 19 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downlite International is set to close its Deerfield Township headquarters and Blue Ash facility between June 19 and July 2 as part of its sale to Boca Raton-based Live Comfortably. The move will lead to 164 layoffs, including the full C-suite, under the *WARN Act*. Local 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four local school districts are asking voters to approve an earned income tax on the ballot, with Mount Healthy Schools proposing a 0.75% rate to fund essential operations after significant staff cuts. The tax would not affect Social Security (pensions, unemployment benefits, disability income, or investment income). Local 12 News
- ➤ Southwest Local Schools will close Friday due to the funeral of Harrison High teacher Steve Coffman, who died after a medical emergency last Thursday. Coffman's visitation runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville, with a Mass at 10 a.m. Friday. WLWT
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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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2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Schmidlapp Event Lawn — $30 — Walk or run to support a community pantry that provides essential resources to families in need.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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