Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Kings Island has temporarily closed the Orion and Diamondback rides as a precaution after a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia raised safety concerns + park officials say no reopening date has been set as further safety reviews continue.
Redevelopment of the former Forest Fair mall earned the Ohio Economic Development Association Award of Excellence as Ohio’s top project for 2026, showcasing the Hillman Group’s new 715,904 sqft multipurpose facility on 60 acres, developed with local cities, JobsOhio + other partners.
The Tri-State high school marching band will perform at the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (their first eastward show after touring the Rose Parade out west) and will bring a vibrant display to the nationally recognized event.
Career learning opportunities for Lakota Local Schools students have expanded with Lakota Career Connections now offered at both Lakota West and Lakota East High Schools.
The student-led program partners with local businesses to provide practical career exploration and hands-on learning.
A Northwest Local School District employee was placed on leave after a recording circulated on social media showed inappropriate comments made to a student Tuesday.
The district said it is investigating while the student's family works to correct misinformation online.
Amazon hosted an open house at Edgewood Middle School on Oct.
15 to explain plans for a proposed data center covering 600 acres in Madison & St. Clair townships, offering Trenton residents key details ahead of a November vote that could ban the project.
Three cannabis companies have filed proposals for marijuana dispensary sites along Main Street and NW Washington Blvd, but state rules allow only one to open within one mile of another.
City Council will hold a public hearing on conditional use proposals on Wednesday, Oct. 28 (first reading) at its meeting.
On Friday, Oct. 9, workers at Jag's Steak & Seafood saved a Fairfield Twp. man's life when he choked on cheese during a family birthday celebration.
The 75-year-old, who has Parkinson’s and heart issues, recovered after staff performed the Heimlich maneuver and CPR before firefighters arrived.
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