Thursday, May 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 43-year-old woman, Christinia Sumner, was arrested for desecrating graves at Rose Hill Funeral Home and Burial Park on May 26 when she removed flags, tossed aside flowers from gravestones, and shifted items between graves—she is now held on a $5,000 bond. FOX 19 Now
- ➤ Prosecutors in Hamilton indicted 68-year-old Smiley Watts on three rape and one attempted rape charge and 63-year-old James Moore on one rape charge after a January report led to a months-long investigation—Watts is linked by DNA to cases from May 19th, 2000, March 21st, 2015, February 16th, 2019, and January 3rd while Moore is charged in one incident—and both men are held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on a $250,000 bond. WLWT
- ➤ Two suspects, Zachary Stumpf and Terry Stiles, pleaded guilty for starting a fire that spread from a playground to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge in November, causing more than $12 million in damage and months of traffic delays—Stiles received a sentence of nine to 13.5 years while Stumpf will face up to three years in prison in June. Local 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ One lucky lottery player won a $500,000 cash prize when they bought a 'Billion' scratch-off for $50 at Sunoco on Main St in Hamilton. After paying mandatory state and federal taxes (28%), the winner will receive $360,000 and two top prizes remain in the game, according to the Ohio Lottery. WLWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 9-year-old Hamilton boy called 911 on May 2 when his mother Niki Ware passed out at home from high blood pressure, helping to save her and her unborn daughter. Doctors say his quick action prevented a serious lack of oxygen—an act his family calls heroic. WLWT
- ➤ Kettering Health doctor offices are open for walk-in appointments for established patients as they work with paper charts after a May 20 cyberattack disrupted digital records. Patients are urged to attend scheduled appointments or call temporary support lines for urgent questions — emergency departments remain open. Journal-News
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Riley Green Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live country music with renowned artist Riley Green.
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130th German Day Celebration
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Findlay Market — Free entry — Celebrate German heritage with food, games, and festivities in this historic annual event.
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SQ at the Garage
9:30 a.m. — Pinball Garage — $35 per class, $60 for both — Learn new skills in ECA 1X and EMMA 1X classes at a highly-rated local venue.
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Golf Classic XLII
10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. — Twin Run Golf Course — $150 per golfer — Swing into a day of fun with lunch, golfing, and prizes at the Chamber's classic tournament.
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Los Lonely Boys Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a night of Grammy-winning music with Los Lonely Boys as they showcase their latest singles.
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Railfan Meetup in Hamilton
12-4 p.m. — 425 Butler St, Hamilton, OH — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of railfanning with stunning views of passing trains and community camaraderie.
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Jaja's African Hair Braiding
7:30-9 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed story of hair braiding and cultural connections after its success on Broadway.
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Landscape Glass Art Community Class
6-8 p.m. — InsideOut Studio — Check for entry fee — Create your own glass art scene with guidance from skilled artists.
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Rigoletto
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cincinnati Music Hall — Season ticket packages starting at $108 — Experience Verdi's masterpiece of love, vengeance, and fate with a stunning opera performance.
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Key Glock Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch live performances from the popular artist Key Glock in Cincinnati.
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