Good morning, Hamilton.

Construction began on Sharon Woods' new harbor area after its restoration with plans for a solar-paneled boathouse, snack bar, restrooms, play areas, and an overlook.

The lake is lowered (to protect wildlife) and boating is halted; the area will reopen in spring while East Kemper Road remains closed until May.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Oct.

17, The Purple Party will be held at Social House on Main Street (2-4:30 p.m.) to help local survivors get support and resources.

Shoes for the Shoeless is a nonprofit that provides shoes for kids in need in Hamilton and helps local families secure proper footwear.

A sneak peek for BLINK was held Tuesday night when NKU students transformed a TANK bus, and the full event will kick off Thursday night at a local venue for Hamilton residents.

North College Hill City Schools warns that unless voters approve a 1.25% earned income tax levy in November, more deep budget cuts (involving staff layoffs and reduced programs) will affect next school year; already, a failed levy in May led to $2.1 million in cuts this year.

Hamilton County will open a Disaster Recovery Center today at 1701 Patricia McCollum Way in Bond Hill to help residents apply for federal storm aid following severe August storms.

Representatives from FEMA, SBA, and state agencies (including the BMV and EMA) will be on site without an appointment.

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is launching new menopause care services at its Dayton and Cincinnati centers today to help patients manage symptoms.

The organization is also advocating for a bill that would require insurers to cover these treatments.