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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon cutting on May 17 in Hamilton marked the opening of Indigo Hippo art supplies (and Tide Pool community art center), offering a fresh venue for local art projects. Journal-News
- ➤ Arlington Memorial Gardens will host its annual Field of Memories this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who gave their lives and supported local veterans. The event will showcase a thousand American flags and a silent traveling memorial (based on veteran mental health) in the garden. WLWT
- ➤ The 34th Leadership Hamilton class is renovating Open Door Food Pantry (800 S. Front St.) to add modern seating, clearer signage and a kids' zone that will boost comfort and mental well-being. The makeover project will roll out over the coming months. Journal-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night a fire damaged three mobile homes on the 2200 block of Hamilton Cleves Road in Butler County; multiple fire departments responded and no injuries were reported. WLWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC announced Monday, May 18 that it will close its Terre Haute facility by March 31, 2027 and shift production to its Hamilton facility at 8685 Bilstein Blvd — a change expected to strengthen U.S. operations. Journal-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Channel 5 news anchor Sheree Paolello, a Delhi Township native with 24 years at the station, will be inducted into the WLWT Hall of Fame this summer (joining icons like Bonnie Lou and Ron Whitacre). The honor highlights her long career in local broadcast journalism. WVXU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buckeye Triathlon and Multisport Festival will take place on Sunday, May 31 at Caesar Creek State Park, featuring triathlons, duathlons, aqua bikes, and aquathlons. Local roads may see delays as sheriffs slow traffic for cyclists, but no closures are planned. Journal-News
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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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Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
Various times — National Underground Railroad Freedom Center — Tickets required — Experience a magical musical tribute to Metallica in an unforgettable candlelight ambiance.
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