Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Hamilton will honor hometown baseball legend Joe Nuxhall this weekend with the inaugural Hamilton Joe Nuxhall Day that will feature a Historic Red Stockings Game, non-competitive baseball games, an Ohio Historical Marker dedication, free hot dogs, and music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joe Nuxhall Baseball Fields at L.J. Smith Park on Saturday, July 25.
Butler County's two largest school districts, Lakota and Fairfield, will ask voters on Nov.
3 to approve new school taxes for facilities and to avoid deep budget cuts. Fairfield proposes a 1.25% earned income tax with a phase-out provision and Lakota plans a 37-year replacement bond for school upkeep — intentions aimed at sustaining quality instruction.
Forest Hills School District is hosting a Drive-a-Bus event at Nagel Middle School this Saturday from 9 AM until 12 PM to fill needed bus driver positions before the fall school year.
The district pairs new drivers with experienced ones and will cover the cost of a Commercial Driver's License for those hired.
Ross Schools recently received a $5,000 Learning Innovation Grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation to boost career exploration for students across all grades.
The funds will cover program costs and transportation for hands-on learning opportunities + field experiences at local businesses.
A White Oak couple says heavy rains flooded their backyard and basement, which they blame on a new Wawa construction site at Blue Rock and Cheviot, causing over $800 in damage.
County soil and water officials will assess the property tomorrow (neighbors experienced similar flooding on Lapland Drive).
Butler County deputies rescued a juvenile bald eagle from a roadside near US 127 and Oxford Middletown Road on Tuesday, July 21, and RAPTOR Inc. is treating the bird for a weak left leg + it will soon undergo tests to assess the injury.
PT Organics Limited recalled its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics fruit puree pouches sold at Target, Kroger and Meijer from March 6 to July 13 because a packaging defect may let a soft plastic strand detach.
Customers should check (store notices) and avoid eating the product.
Health officials say Ohio consumers should throw away shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms amid an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, as the FDA-advised investigation continues; safe options include romaine and butter lettuce for local shoppers.
David Shaw's Big River Get Down: JJ Grey & Mofro, & Band Of Horses
12:00 PM — Marcum Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a day filled with live music from renowned artists in Hamilton, Ohio.
Newsies
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covedale Center For the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live musical adaptation of the beloved newsboy story.
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. (Aug 1), 7:00 p.m. (Aug 2) — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of comedy and live music in a nostalgic summer camp setting.
Leagues Cup: FC Cincinnati vs Pachuca
7:30-9 p.m. — TQL Stadium — Premium seating available — Enjoy an exciting match as FC Cincinnati takes on Club Pachuca in the Leagues Cup.
Cincinnati Reds Home Game
12:40-1:40 p.m. — Great American Ball Park — Check online for ticket prices — Enjoy the excitement of a live baseball game at the Reds' home ground.
Ozzmosis + The Warped Band Tribute Night
6-10 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free admission — Celebrate the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne and the Warped Tour with live music under the stars.
Rick Ross Concert
6:10-7:10 PM — Great American Ball Park — Cost N/A — Enjoy a live performance from hip-hop star Rick Ross in a major league baseball stadium.
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