Good morning, Hamilton.

Butler County will honor veterans on Memorial Day, May 25, with parades and ceremonies.

In Hamilton, a wreath-laying at 9:15 a.m. at the Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument leads a parade ending at Greenwood Cemetery; other events take place in Fairfield, Franklin, Germantown, Middletown, West Chester and at Kings Island.

This weekend in Butler and Hamilton counties, residents can enjoy various events.

Hamilton hosts Ink and Drink at Pyramid Hill on May 22 and a free concert on May 28, while Butler offers Cars and Coffee (May 24), the Ohio Toy and Comic Show (May 24) and Taste of Cincinnati (May 22-25).

Cincinnati Bengals rookies visited Ridgeway Elementary School in Hamilton to meet students and share experiences.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. EDT in Hamilton and nearby counties (Butler, Warren, and others), according to the National Weather Service.

From May 18 through May 25, state troopers from six states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania & West Virginia, will patrol highways and rural roads to enforce seat belt use and improve safety.

Kentucky State Police captain Scott Lengle said the project targets drivers and passengers not buckled up.

Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons sold in Ohio have been recalled for possible salmonella contamination linked to milk powder from California Dairies, Inc. (affected best-by dates run from Feb to Apr and the recall spans 17 states).

At Independence Elementary, teacher Emily Colbert noticed nonverbal sixth grader Rio showing unusual fatigue and thirst and urged his parents to visit the emergency room, where doctors diagnosed him with Type 1 diabetes.

His parents say her quick action likely saved his life in Liberty Township.

St. Elizabeth hosted an event Monday to celebrate advances in lung cancer detection.

Brittany Hamilton, 39 with no smoking history who first thought her side pain was a kidney stone, was diagnosed at stage one from a CT scan and is now cancer-free after surgery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.