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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SHALOM, a church-run shelter in Middletown, will begin hosting the homeless for nine weeks starting Jan. 4 with daily 5 p.m. transports for meals and safe shelter. Hamilton staff are reviewing a proposal to convert a vacant county building into an emergency shelter — a potential $7.56 million investment for the community. Journal-News
- ➤ A Butler County boy is organizing a Christmas toy drive to collect gifts for children in need. The drive will be held at local community centers later this season with details on donation drop-off times to be announced. FOX 19 Now
- ➤ Officials closed the bypass valve on Friday, Dec. 5 (after a year of emptiness) to let Sharon Lake begin refilling in Hamilton County as part of a $15 million park improvement project. Floating fishing docks, a kayak launch and a temporary boathouse at Lakeside Lodge will be added in summer. WLWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local shoppers can buy Skyline pizza featuring Skyline chili, cheddar, coney hot dogs, mustard and onion at select Kroger stores through the weekend as a holiday surprise. Quantities are extremely limited — hurry if you want to try this unique treat. Journal-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Row Historic District will host its annual Victorian Christmas Tour and Tea event today and tomorrow, featuring guided tours of historic homes that showcase festive décor (tickets are available online). FOX 19 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Parks of Hamilton County has begun refilling Sharon Lake with natural water while the area remains closed to the public — visitors can watch the rising water at Sharon Woods Harbor, and officials say it will reopen in late February once park improvements are complete. FOX 19 Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Five Ohio institutions researching pediatric cancer will receive $5M from a state budget signed this summer (Nationwide Children's, Cincinnati Children's, the Cleveland Clinic, Dayton Children's, and Maple Tree Cancer Alliance in Cedarville), Governor DeWine announced at Nationwide Children's Hospital on Thursday. The funding will improve early detection efforts. WVXU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is cleared to play for Sunday in Buffalo after a concussion last month & he said he passed protocol, joining teammates Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase for the game set to kick off at 1 p.m. The 4-8 team hopes a win will boost playoff odds. WLWT
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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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A Christmas Carol
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park — Check website for pricing — Experience the classic holiday tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.
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Home for the Holidays Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Starting at $55 — Enjoy holiday music and hits with Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, and Ruben Studdard.
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Fiber Arts Club
3:30-5:30 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Explore fiber arts like knitting and crochet in a creative and relaxing space.
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Pop Rock Christmas Concert
Time TBA — Fitton Center for Creative Arts — Cost not listed — Experience holiday hits with a modern twist from The Ultra Sonics and their dynamic band.
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told
2-3:30 p.m. — The Otto M.Budig Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique twist on holiday storytelling in this festive performance.
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Game Night at the Tech Center
6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Enjoy an evening of Dungeons & Dragons and board games with snacks included.
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Michael Marcagi and John Vincent III Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Tickets required — Experience the heartfelt tunes of local favorites Michael Marcagi and John Vincent III with special guest Nolan Taylor.
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Fritz the Hippo Musical
2-3:30 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Family-friendly event — Discover the adventures of Fritz, the little hippo brother in a delightful new musical.
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