Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Dozens of dads attended the annual Daddies Do Hair Too event on August 14 where Hamilton County Job and Family Services led a Fatherhood Collaborative to teach hair techniques for better father–daughter bonding—help with housing, jobs and mental health was also available.
On Wednesday morning, the Hamilton County coroner identified 33-year-old Tasha Stewart of Cleves as the woman killed in a crash at about 7:30 a.m. on Hamilton-Cleves Road in Whitewater Township—officers responded promptly and closed the road during the investigation.
A woman was shot in the shoulder by the father of her children while picking them up on Kearney Avenue in Hartwell around 10 p.m. Thursday—she drove herself to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the suspect was arrested on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence with a court appearance set for 9 a.m.
Hamilton County’s new lease with the Bengals is in doubt after former Ohio AG Marc Dann found it lacks the required certifications and warned it could be void—county officials say funding will be certified when needed and a public meeting may be held to correct the issue.
The Bengals have not commented on the matter.
Cincinnati Dragons 5K Race
8:40 a.m. — Rentschler Forest MetroPark — Check website for entry fee — Participate in a fun charity 5K supporting adaptive sports in the Cincinnati area.
The Craft Cabin for Ages 10-14
4:30-5:30 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Explore various crafts in an open makerspace with expert guidance.
Look Good Do Good Headshot Event
Appointment only — Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce — Fees may vary — Refresh your headshot while supporting local charities helping children with cancer.
Germania Society Oktoberfest
8 PM – 11 PM — Germania Society of Cincinnati — $5 admission, kids free — Experience Cincinnati's original Oktoberfest with traditional German food, music, and family-friendly fun.
Andrew Hibbard Live
7 PM - 1 AM — Valley House — Ticket prices TBD — Enjoy an evening of music from Hamilton's own Andrew Hibbard, a talented musician and songwriter.
Tchaikovsky: Iolanta
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Cost Info not provided — Experience Tchaikovsky's enchanting fairy tale opera about a blind princess unaware of her condition.
Queen City Opera: Iolanta
3-6 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting opera 'Iolanta' at the beautifully charming Aronoff Center.
Rebirth Brass Band Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of New Orleans with the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band.
The Wayward J's Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hanover Winery — $5 entry — Enjoy an evening of music with local wines and delicious food at the winery.
Kim Waters & Lindsey Webster Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $45 – $75 — Enjoy smooth jazz and soulful melodies from acclaimed saxophonist Kim Waters and vocalist Lindsey Webster at a celebration of sisterhood.
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