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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Easterseals Redwood will hold its annual Express event Friday at Turfway Park starting at 6 p.m. to raise funds for disability support and community inclusion — organizers say the night will feature a silent disco, live and silent auctions, and a Savannah Bananas raffle. WLWT
- ➤ Residents across Butler County are asked to place non-perishable food items in or near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 9 as part of the national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which is sponsored by local letter carriers (supporting county food banks). Journal-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Paul George STEM Center of Lakota Robotics 1038 in West Chester Twp grew from about 60 to more than 90 students during the 2025-2026 school year and will expand grade 2-12 robotics programs this summer & fall, including doubling its Lego Robotics camp enrollment from 35 to around 75. Journal-News
- ➤ Voters in several Greater Cincinnati districts turned down five of six school levies on May 5, leaving only the Mount Healthy levy to pass. In response, Fairfield City School District plans $4.5 million in cuts ahead of next school year + may consider future ballot issues if funding remains inadequate. WLWT
- ➤ Madeira High School freshman Hunter Swafford overcame his speech disorder with years of therapy and effort to deliver a solo performance during his school choir concert, moving his family and peers (who cheered him on). His inspiring journey boosted his self-confidence during the event. WLWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fuel prices have risen and local transit agencies are seeing more riders today. Butler County RTA reports a 10% boost on longer routes while Metro notes a small rise on express lines. WVXU
- ➤ Ohio voters approved 12 of 14 library levies on Tuesday to sustain current library services amid a $25 million budget shortfall. Lawmakers shifted funding away from local libraries, a change that could influence services in communities including Hamilton. WVXU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude announced a floor signing event today at its local facility to gather community support. The event was reported two hours ago and invites residents to sign in and show their backing for the organization. FOX 19 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former school official Dirk Allen (voice of the Badin Rams) was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in late April alongside five others at a ceremony on campus. Journal-News
- ➤ Senior Parker Povse from Bishop Fenwick ranks in the top five in three Greater Catholic League volleyball stats and leads the Falcons to a 16+6 record; the team is seeded No. 2 in the Division II tournament starting Tuesday, May 12 at home. Journal-News
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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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The Cincitalia Festival
6 p.m.-Midnight — Harvest Home Park — Adults 21 and over only — Celebrate Italian culture with food, drinks, and entertainment at Cincinnati's Cincitalia Festival.
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