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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rivertown IGA, a family-owned grocery on State Route 52 in New Richmond, said it will add funds to loyalty cards to help SNAP customers if the shutdown continues. Nearly 100,000 Hamilton County residents are at risk of losing benefits and the program may cost up to $7,000 per week—more if it is expanded. FOX 19 Now
- ➤ Churches in Greater Cincinnati are boosting security by using cameras and uniformed officers as violence rises nationwide. A local safety academy will start Nov 11 to train church teams for $200—aiming to protect worshippers during services. WLWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin’ will open its first location in Trenton at 703 W. State St. on a 2,125-square-foot building with a drive-thru and 15 parking spaces—this site is across from Domino’s Pizza, near the MidPointe Library, and close to a new city building, police station and YMCA that will break ground on Nov. 6. Journal-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festival organizers announced Thursday that country music star Blake Shelton will headline the Voices of America Country Music Festival 2026 — scheduled for Aug. 6-9, 2026 at Voice of America Metro Park — and ticket prices will increase on Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m. FOX 19 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County commissioners reclassified $222,954.66 in underused federal relief funds to support the Freestore Foodbank amid the government shutdown that threatened SNAP benefits for more than 97,000 residents — a move that came after a Cincinnati council resolution urged use of Ohio’s rainy day fund to help bridge a $19 million food assistance gap. WLWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky broke ground on a new headquarters in Columbia Twp. that will expand the number of seniors served from 10,000 to 30,000 annually. The $30 million project will merge two facilities to improve home-delivered meals, transportation and health programs and is set to be finished in late 2026. Journal-News
- ➤ Nurses at Cincinnati Children's Hospital's NICU created handmade costumes for their tiny patients so they can join Halloween festivities today—Grayson from Hamilton and other newborns received special outfits that bring joy to their families. Local 12 News
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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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2025 DAV 5K
7 a.m. — Great American Ball Park — $30 – $50 — Participate in a community-oriented race supporting veterans at this iconic Cincinnati venue.
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Shakey Graves Solo Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Bogart's — $58 — Experience an intimate solo performance by Shakey Graves in Cincinnati.
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151st Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio
November 14-15 — Champion Mill Conference Center — More information TBA — Join the community for a significant annual gathering of the Diocese.
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A Christmas Story The Musical
7:30 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage.
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Merry & Bright Vendor Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Champion Mill Conference Center — Free entry — Shop local vendors while enjoying brunch and holiday festivities.
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A Christmas Story The Musical
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage.
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