Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Residents in Hamilton and surrounding communities met local police, firefighters and first responders for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.
4. The annual celebration featured block parties, food and games - building trust and community connections.
Tristen Nimtz, a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy, will have his wish granted for a hot tub at the Oser-Roth & Friends Festival on Saturday, Aug.
8 at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds from noon to midnight. T-shirt sales at the event will raise money to support children and families facing health challenges.
Local country singer Max Geers will open the Voices of America Country Music Festival Thursday in West Chester — he joins headliners like Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton as he aims to launch his rising music career from local pubs.
Families in Hamilton are preparing for a three-day sales tax holiday starting Friday when local stores will offer tax-free deals on back-to-school clothes (priced at up to $75 each) and classroom supplies (priced at up to $20 each) through Sunday.
Liberty Township has renewed its contract with Energy Alliances + AEP to lower gas rates for its gas aggregation program by 17 percent.
Residents will pay 53.7 cents per ccf on November bills as officials report enrollment rising from 8,200 to nearly 9,500.
Hamilton County residents are cleaning up after July floods but most damage was classified as minor — officials said FEMA assistance is unlikely.
Cincinnati City Council will vote today on a proposal to offer $2 million in local flood relief funding to support recovery efforts.
The Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation is offering a .2 acre parcel on Hopple Street for $1 if a chosen developer submits a creative plan that meets local needs and finishes construction within two years (a Q&A session will be held Aug.
10, proposals are due Sept. 4, and a decision is expected by early Oct).
Reds.TV analyst Sam LeCure will join Dave Flemming and Kevin Frandsen (former Nationals infielder) in NBC Sports’ booth as the Reds face the Nationals on Sunday at noon on Peacock and NBCSN.
Caroline Pineda will report from the stadium.
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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