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Hamilton
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two students from Summit Country Day School are urging safer bike routes after a fatal crash that killed Dylan Straughn and a separate incident injured a 13-year-old, saying close calls with drivers have made them feel unsafe. They rode local routes and highlighted dangerous crossings at Red Bank Road and State Route 28—calling for measures like painted crosswalks and elevated crossings. WCPO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Easton McCullough, a 5-year-old entrepreneur known as 'Mr. Tuddles' on Instagram and TikTok, saved funds from his lemonade stand to buy a trailer for a portable bait shop—opening today at Hamilton Bait and Tackle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local 12 News
- ➤ Baker & Taylor, a major supplier to public libraries, closed operations after a failed acquisition deal, causing delays in new book shipments. Local libraries in Boone and Kenton counties (and others) are switching to alternate vendors while eBooks remain available. Local 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local 12 and the University of Cincinnati's Alpaugh Family Economics Center are tracking grocery prices across the Tri-State (Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio) to help shoppers understand price shifts. The team is gathering data on 58 items (milk, eggs, bananas, ground beef, coffee, and chips) and found that prices for apples, canned soup and deli turkey have increased while chicken prices dropped. Local 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tomoyasu, an adaptive athlete who was paralyzed in a 2021 rock-climbing accident, organized the first Adaptive Nature Walk near Miami University to let people with mobility challenges ride handcycles on the paved trails from the DeWitt Cabin parking area along Oxford Trenton Road. Participants made 72 observations and identified 44 species (Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation co-sponsored the event) as they connected with nature and science. Journal-News
- ➤ Northwest Local School District broke ground on Colerain Elementary at the former Houston Early Learning Center site on Compton Road. The new school—backed by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and replacing a building over 100 years old—will hold its first classes in fall. Local 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Raysheena Matthews, who moved into a home in 2019 with a Section 8 voucher, now faces losing her home after a failed inspection and lower rental subsidies from a new federal payment system. Her property manager said the housing agency did not allow enough time for needed safety upgrades—prompting some landlords to drop voucher agreements and leaving many tenants with fewer housing options. Local 12 News
- ➤ Officials reached a milestone at the USS Cincinnati Memorial Peace Pavilion by installing the 50-ton conning tower and rudder—key pieces from the USS Cincinnati—as the project prepares to offer educational programs when complete next spring. A grand opening and recommissioning ceremony is planned for May. Local 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kettering Health Hamilton surgeons stress that early detection of breast cancer improves outcomes by urging regular mammograms and exams for women and high risk individuals. They say updated imaging and events like Pink Around the Square—where experts share advice—are key to catching small lesions early. Journal-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Lakota West High School, varsity head golf coach Steve Nguyen has started a new training program that uses meditation and mental imagery to help boost performance. His method helped the team reach the district finals — and it is also shared with soccer, baseball, and football players. Local 12 News
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The Notebook - The Musical
1-2:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of love and loss through this captivating musical adaptation.
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The Notebook - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt story of love and devotion brought to life on stage.
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HBUC Homecoming Concert
10 PM - 2 AM — Riverfront Live — Paid entry — Enjoy an energetic night with Babyface and Lil M.U. for a vibrant homecoming celebration.
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The Notebook - The Musical
1-2:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the emotional journey of love and romance in this live musical adaptation.
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Twilight In Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Twilight on the big screen with live music bringing the iconic scenes to life.
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Summits & Horizons: Adventure Crew Fundraiser
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Memorial Hall OTR — Tickets from $35 — Experience an inspiring evening with keynote speaker Carolyn Finney supporting urban youth and outdoor adventures.
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Family Storytime and Gallery Walk
11 a.m.–noon — Cincinnati Art Museum — Free entry — Discover art through interactive storytelling and hands-on activities in a family-friendly environment.
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CCM Jazz Orchestra: Give It All You've Got
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Corbett Auditorium — $19.50 adults, $15 students — Experience an evening of vibrant jazz with renowned trombonist Michael Dease.
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Richards Pizza's 70th Anniversary Celebration
5-7 p.m. — Richards Pizza — Complimentary — Celebrate 70 years of pizza with a buffet, drinks, and special prizes.
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Fortune Feimster: Live Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Fortune Feimster.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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