Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton's Mayor declared a three-day mourning period for John Moser, a retired county judge and community stalwart, who passed away at 97. Journal-News
- ➤ Arius and Phos, a metaphysical botanica, officially opens inside Seraph by the River in Hamilton, Ohio, offering alternative spiritual tools alongside traditional medicine. Journal-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's minimum wage will increase from $10.45 to $10.70 for nontipped employees and from $5.25 to $5.35 for tipped employees starting January 1, 2025, due to a cost of living adjustment mandated by a 2006 amendment. WLWT
- ➤ Frisch's Big Boy faces legal and financial challenges, resulting in the closure or eviction of numerous restaurant locations across the Greater Cincinnati area. Local 12 News
- ➤ Despite facing inflation and harsh weather conditions, Butler County's John T. Nieman's Christmas Tree Farm reports a busy season and a shift in customer purchase timing to the weekend after Thanksgiving, while navigating supply concerns and increased costs. FOX 19 Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercy McAuley High School and Xavier University have established a partnership offering direct admission and scholarships to eligible students starting with the class of 2025. WCPO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County's 513 Green Certification, initially for workplaces, now includes retail and restaurants to promote environmentally responsible operations. WVXU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Steve Coon, who aided Spooky Nook in securing $4.7 million in state historic tax credits, seeks dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Spooky Nook claiming he failed to disclose his financial relationship with the project's general contractor. Journal-News
- ➤ State Representative Cecil Thomas introduced a bill to heighten penalties for repeated voyeurism offenses in Ohio, including longer prison terms and higher fines, alongside mandates for mental health treatment. Local 12 News
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Twelfth Night at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Experience a live performance of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
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Calypso Christmas Celebration at Fitton Family Fridays
Celebrate the holidays with festive island sounds from the renowned Sunburners Party Band at the Fitton Center's Calypso Christmas event.
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Hamilton SantaCon: Second Annual Celebration
This annual event invites participants dressed as Santa to enjoy a day filled with holiday festivities in Hamilton's DORA District.
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A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical
Experience the joy and humor of the holidays with five beloved characters as they navigate festive challenges in 'Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical, featuring comedic writing and classic holiday tunes.
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Collaged Labyrinth Workshop Series
Participants will create a personalized collaged labyrinth while learning about their history and benefits in a four-week workshop led by a certified expert.
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Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert Featuring Norm Lewis
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra presents a festive concert featuring Broadway star Norm Lewis, performing holiday classics with vocalists and dancers from the community.
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Santa Run 1 Mile and 5K in Middletown, OH
A festive running event featuring a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race, encouraging community participation at Gravel Road Brewing Company.
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Hamilton's First Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl invites participants to wear their holiday sweaters and enjoy exclusive drink specials and free bites at various local establishments in Hamilton, Ohio.
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
This humorous holiday production presents a twist on the classic A Christmas Carol, showcasing a multitude of Christmas stories in an entertaining format.
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Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker 2024
Cincinnati Ballet presents a holiday tradition with its enchanting production of The Nutcracker, featuring spectacular sets and costumes suitable for all ages.
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The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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