Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Hamilton.
🏘️ Community
MetroParks of Butler County now offers GRIT all-terrain wheelchairs for trail use that can be reserved at Voice of America MetroPark and used on uneven terrain at other park locations.
New pickleball courts were installed at Beckett Park in West Chester yesterday, and local residents can now enjoy the updated facility for games and exercise.
🎓 Education
Hundreds of students from across the tri-state visited the Central Midwest Carpenters Union Training Center in Monroe to try welding, wood cutting and drywall work to explore skilled trades.
More than 800 students participated and learned how building skills can lead to long-term career opportunities.
🏛️ Government
Ohio voters in several counties — including Hamilton — will vote on ballot measures on data centers in November as plans move forward to convert a former nuclear site near Piketon into a data facility; Assistant Energy Secretary Tim Walsh visited Fernald Preserve to stress changes may boost local jobs.
Monroe resident Adam Johnson signed up for a fixed-rate, green electricity plan through the state’s website but later received paperwork for a more expensive variable plan (raising concerns).
PUCO is now investigating his complaint as CleanChoice Energy addresses the discrepancy.
About 293,000 Medicare Advantage members in Ohio will face changes for 2027 during open enrollment from Oct.
15-Dec. 7, with thousands in the Dayton metro area, Butler and Clark counties affected as plans end or merge. CMS expects lower premiums and advises beneficiaries to review current coverage.
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