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Hamilton
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch will lead Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Parade as grand marshal and keynote speaker. A wreath-laying at 9:15 a.m. at Soldiers, Sailors & Pioneers Monument kicks off the parade at 10 a.m. along Monument Avenue—road closures begin at 8 a.m. Journal-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders, friends, and family held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon in Clifton near the University campus to rename a street as Deputy Larry Henderson Jr. Way—honoring the retired deputy one year after his death. FOX 19 Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kroger has recalled Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons for a salmonella risk from a milk powder ingredient. The recalled packages (best if used by Feb. 17 to Apr. 7) were sold in 17 states including Ohio; customers can return them or call Sugar Foods LLC at (332) 240-6676. FOX 19 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cincinnati Bengals rookies visited Ridgeway Elementary School on Tuesday, May 19 in Hamilton during the NFL Flag In-School event (students took part in drills and a flag football game). Journal-News
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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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Kids' Coding Club
3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Participate in coding workshops and earn fun prizes while enjoying a snack.
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