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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After two decades of planning, the USS Cincinnati memorial built from salvage of a Cold War submarine will be dedicated this weekend at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester — the public ceremony begins Saturday at 1 p.m. with a flag raising and re-wetting of the vessel. WVXU
- ➤ Weekend anchor Lindsay Stone will leave WLWT-TV when her contract expires May 24. Stone, who joined in March 2023 to replace Mollie Lair, said she is stepping into a new season filled with exciting opportunities while staying in Greater Cincinnati. WVXU
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors rescued a mother and her 12-year-old daughter from a second-floor fire in Elmwood Place on Wednesday, May 13 — the family is recovering while the young girl was treated for a broken leg and two pets were lost. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 80 Lincoln Heights Elementary students visited Jackson Street Farms Thursday to learn about farming & healthy living through hands-on lessons and a fruit tree wall planted for retiring principal Dawn Bailey. WCPO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers using Western Hills Viaduct will have closures for Duke Energy maintenance, with both decks and ramps shutting down May 26-29 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and the bottom deck closing May 30 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for an annual inspection. Local 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kroger Queen City Championship took place at Maketewah Country Club on Wednesday, May 13. Golfers competed on a challenging course while local fans enjoyed a day of spirited play. FOX 19 Now
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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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Tyler Christopher: A Tribute To Elvis
8-11 p.m. — Sorg Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of Elvis' hits with Tyler Christopher's dynamic performance.
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Dayton Lane May Promenade
Experience a breathtaking journey back in time — All day — Dayton Lane Historic District — $20-$25 — Relive the opulent lifestyle of Hamilton's industrial barons with stunning historic homes and architecture.
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The Takeover at The Square
6-10 p.m. — The Square @ Union Centre — Free admission — Kick off the weekend early with live music, great food, and local talent in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Ari Lennox Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Ari Lennox in Cincinnati.
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