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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Paul Brondhaver, who earned the Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart & Combat Action Badge, received a new Jeep Grand Cherokee yesterday from Freedom Alliance, U.S. Bank & a local dealership. He said the gift helps him travel to see his kids and attend his doctor appointments. Local 12 News
- ➤ Today, Ohio State University experts warn that Boxelder bugs, along with Asian lady beetles and stink bugs, may invade homes as fall sets in southwest Ohio. They advise residents to caulk windows and seal door frames — steps that help lower energy bills and keep bugs out. WLWT
- ➤ Gold Star Chili is teaming with Freestore Foodbank for National Chili Month to give meals to families in need in Greater Cincinnati as community leaders join the Flavor Makers Class of 2025. The company, marking its 60th anniversary, will donate a part of chili item proceeds to help ease childhood hunger—an effort that aims to bring neighbors together. WLWT
- ➤ A church sign at the corner of High Street and Front Street at The Presbyterian Church in Hamilton displays 'Good Luck Reds. Lord, Help the Bengals'—a message that captures fans' feelings as the Reds fight for playoff spots and the Bengals seek wins. Maintenance supervisor Rob Huffman said Pastor John approved the sign after laughing at the idea; the sign has since gone viral on social media. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents in two large Butler County townships will vote on a school tax bond issue from Lakota schools — a two-part proposal that combines a 4.99-mill bond with a .95-mill tax to build four new K-5 schools and reduce overcrowding — on Nov. 4, with tax collections delayed until Jan. 2029. The change will mean an estimated $93.10 annual increase per $100,000 home, according to district officials. Journal-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio officially banned police arrest and ticket quotas via Senate Bill 114 after lawmakers passed it unanimously this summer — the law ends performance targets tied to promotions and lets officers report quota issues anonymously to the Attorney General's office. WLWT
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers have introduced the Larry Henderson Act to impose stricter penalties—life without parole or the death penalty—for those convicted of killing law enforcement officers and other first responders. The bill, named after Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson who was allegedly killed during a traffic detail, will have another hearing next week. Local 12 News
- ➤ Madison Twp. voters will choose two trustees from five candidates in a Nov 4 election, with candidates promising fair taxation, transparent spending, and improved public safety (including plans to upgrade park, fire, and EMS facilities). Voters must register by Oct 6 (until 9 p.m.) to be eligible to vote. Journal-News
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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — $14 – $78 — Experience a humorous twist on the classic vampire tale with outrageous gags and playful innuendos.
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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
2-5 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious and chilling twist on the classic tale of Dracula.
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Patricia Paz Tango Milonga
4-7 p.m. — Revel OTR Urban Winery — $ — Experience a captivating evening of Argentine tango and folklore music featuring Patricia Paz and Alejandro Ziegler.
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Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of blues with Grammy-winning guitarist Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram on his Hard Road World Tour.
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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a hilarious twist on the classic Dracula tale at this compelling production.
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Operation Pumpkin
9 PM – 2 AM — 345 High St, Hamilton, OH — Registration-only event — An exciting weigh-off kicking off a three-day festival with $35,000 in prizes.
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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a humorous twist on the classic tale of Dracula with live performances.
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Bikes and Brews: Hamilton
1-6 p.m. — Rentschler Forest MetroPark — $10 registration fee — Enjoy a community bike ride with food and drink stops along the Great Miami River Trail.
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