Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Hamilton.
🏘️ Community
Dane Donovan of Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center gifted a 2017 Kia Niro to Golf Manor resident Jasmin Hughley after she won an annual giveaway, where community votes helped choose among five finalists (Hughley, a mother of four and nurse aide, said she was thrilled to receive a reliable ride).
UMC Food Ministry — partnering with local libraries — will offer free afterschool meals for kids and eligible young adults at 17 branches in Hamilton on weekday afternoons to bridge the food gap.
🎓 Education
Students at Ridgeway Elementary tested a new book vending machine on Tuesday as part of Hamilton City School District's efforts to reward homework and boost literacy, with funding provided by Thomas & Galbraith to keep machines stocked across seven schools.
Butler Tech official Tony Huff earned top honors at local, national and state levels during the 2025-2026 school year for his work leading student support programs.
Huff said he is glad his team helped expand opportunities for students with diverse learning needs.
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library branches now offer free meals and homework help afterschool at select locations in Hamilton.
The program, run with UMC Food Ministry, targets children under 19 and eligible young adults and operates Monday through Friday during designated branch hours.
🏛️ Government
Ohio flags at public buildings are lowered to half-staff today to honor Dolly Parton — Gov. Mike DeWine and Fran DeWine mourn her death.
The state leads the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — sending free books monthly to over 430,000 children.
🏥 Health
Local police departments received more than $200K in grants Tuesday, Aug.
25 to fund their Drug Abuse Response Team programs, which help opioid overdose survivors access treatment and support — the Hamilton department gets $100K as part of these grants running through June 30, 2027.
🏈 Sports
Hamilton West Side Little League scored five runs in one big inning to beat Bayonne, New Jersey 5-2 in Tuesday’s game in Williamsport, Pa.
The team will face Kinley Rasmus and Phenix City at 7 p.m. today.
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