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Hamilton
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nearly two months after 15-year-old Dylan Straughn was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike in Colerain Township, his father Paul Straughn is creating a scholarship in his son's name to help students attend Moeller High School—while police continue to investigate the driver who left the scene. WLWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rascal Flatts will perform as a headliner at the Voices of America Country Music Fest in West Chester next summer. The festival runs from August 6 through 9 and ticket packages are on sale—Blake Shelton was already announced as another key act. Local 12 News
- ➤ Columbus's Rascal Flatts (one of the biggest acts in country) was announced as the second headliner for the 2026 Voices of America Country Music Fest in West Chester Township and joins Blake Shelton as a top act. Tickets for the four-day event are on sale with general admission starting at $239.99 and set to increase on Nov. 9. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Ross Local School District pressed the board at a Thursday meeting — warning that low pay may drive quality teachers away and hurt student learning. District officials said they will continue talking with the Ross Education Association to secure a competitive pay package for teachers. WCPO
- ➤ Hamilton City Schools Superintendent Andrea Blevins will address the impact of state budget cuts on district funding in two sessions tonight at Hamilton High School auditorium—one from 3:30 to 5 and another from 5:30 to 7. The public is invited to attend and ask questions during the sessions. Journal-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton officials said longtime economic development director Jody Gunderson died on Thursday from a heart attack at 59—after nearly 14 years of service in growing local business. City Manager Craig Bucheit said his work and kind nature left a lasting mark on the community. Journal-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County is seeing an early rise in RSV that has led to 32 hospitalizations — including 23 children — as doctors warn the virus can cause serious illness if untreated. Health officials advise getting vaccinated, washing hands carefully, and following other precautions to help curb its spread. Local 12 News
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198th Annual St. Andrew's Day Ball
5-10:30 p.m. — Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza — Ticketed event — Experience nearly two centuries of Scottish pageantry with dinner, music, and dancing.
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Johnny Gill Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets start at $180 — Experience a soulful evening with legendary artist Johnny Gill in Cincinnati.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 p.m. — Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park — Tickets available — Experience a timeless holiday tale brought to life in a cozy theater setting.
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Hoopsgiving Tournament at Champion Mill
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill — Entry fees may apply — A weekend basketball tournament featuring local talent across multiple boys' grade divisions.
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Dvořák Symphony No. 7
2-3:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Music Hall — Check event page for ticket pricing — Experience a classical journey with pieces by Carlos Simon, Lisa Bielawa, Copland, and Dvořák featuring soloist Tessa Lark on violin.
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Kip Moore: Solitary Tracks Fall Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bogart's — Tickets starting at $63 — Catch Kip Moore live with last-minute tickets available for this exciting night of country music.
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Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
N/A — Fri, Dec 5 – Sat, Dec 6 — Butler County Fairgrounds — $2 — Experience the charm of a traditional German Christmas market with festive food, crafts, and entertainment.
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Jerry Seinfeld Live
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the iconic humor of Jerry Seinfeld in a night of laughter and entertainment.
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Christmas in the Village
12-4 p.m. — German Village — Free entry — Enjoy festive carriage rides, live music, and seasonal treats in a charming atmosphere.
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Phil DeGreg Trio performs A Charlie Brown Christmas
7-9 p.m. — Memorial Hall, Cincinnati, OH — Ticket prices vary — Experience the festive sounds of Vince Guaraldi's holiday jazz classics performed by the renowned Phil DeGreg Trio.
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