Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Hamilton.
🏘️ Community
The Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton completed a yearslong renovation at its East Avenue location on Wednesday that replaced an old pool with a new basketball court and refreshed the exterior.
The club celebrated its 75th anniversary and a commitment to providing a safe space for kids.
💼 Business
Resilience, a Blue Ash-based manufacturer, announced a partnership with Eli Lilly to begin producing its KwikPen at a West Chester facility in 2027, which will create at least 400 new jobs.
The agreement raises Ohio’s total investment to $750 million in high-quality, automated production.
Former Painted Tree vendors have launched The Collective Boutique, a flea market style event in 12 former Painted Tree locations.
A soft opening is scheduled for this Saturday at Montgomery Road with the grand opening set for Aug. 29 and vendor spots still available.
🎭 Culture
The Voices of America Country Music Festival returns to Hamilton and will showcase local country music talent in the coming weeks—bringing live performances to community venues.
Fans can look forward to a weekend filled with spirited music and local flair.
Kidchella returns to Cottell Park today, offering a range of kid-friendly activities (games, crafts, and performances) designed to entertain families.
Organizers expect the outdoor event to provide a fun day for the community.
The Voices of America Country Music Festival will hold its final event at its West Chester location in 2026 as the township chose not to renew the agreement—citing high resource costs and low local benefits.
🌲 Environment
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' H2Ohio program is awarding $87,000 to 12 canoe liveries (including one in Hamilton) so they can host river cleanups by purchasing supplies and organizing waste disposal events.
The funding will help keep our waterways cleaner for family outings.
🏥 Health
Project Heart ReStart donated 90 AEDs to boost lifesaving efforts for law enforcement in Butler County.
The AEDs were delivered on Wednesday, July 29 at Fairfield Community Arts Center after community partners raised $175,500 for the program.
🏈 Sports
Hamilton racquet stringer Drew Violette works behind the scenes, preparing rackets for top tennis stars at tournaments including the Cincinnati Open and Madrid Open while running Next Level Stringing at Riverside Athletic Club.
He learned the craft in high school (under mentor Jeff Turner) and now strings over 4,000 rackets a year.
🎉 Hamilton Events
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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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