Daily
Hamilton
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Silkworm Tattoo celebrated its 15th anniversary in Hamilton — the shop, co-owned by Kevin Betsch, Richard Bowers and Devin Spenny, earned the Best Tattoo Shop award in 2025 while building lasting bonds with its clients. Journal-News
- ➤ Ayman Soliman — a former chaplain detained for over 70 days after his asylum was revoked and later reinstated — will lead a prayer service at Clifton Mosque today and speak about injustice. He has helped local families before and is rebuilding his life in our community. Journal-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bus drivers in Hamilton were honored for assisting rescue teams during a fatal trench collapse; officials praised their quick response. FOX 19 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chiropractor Andrew Limle and Greg Shoenling are converting a Cheviot building into Central Station, an entertainment venue with live music, food trucks and pickleball courts — a family-friendly project backed by $650K in county grants and $1.5M investment. Paradigm Construction aims to finish by March for St. Patrick’s Day. Local 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Schools unveiled a new wing of classrooms converted from its junior high gym at the Yankee Road campus to ease overcrowding. The $2.5 million project adds eight classrooms and meeting spaces for 240+ students ahead of plans for a new high school. Journal-News
- ➤ Two Lakota Cyber Academy students were honored at National Cyber Signing Day (only eight students nationwide were selected) thanks to their cybersecurity internships and extracurricular achievements; they will pursue computer engineering in college. Local 12 News
- ➤ Beth Koenig (a grandmother with grandchildren in 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 8th grades) knitted custom hats for every student at Kings Local Elementary using designs the children colored in August. The district thanked her on social media for sharing her time and talent during the holiday season. WLWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butler County Transit saw ridership climb from 355,000 in 2020 to near 840,000 this year and plans to boost service with more frequent free routes and scheduled BGo rides—an effort backed by a $15 million investment slated for 2026, according to executive director Matthew Dutkevicz. Journal-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trenton Soccer Association discovered severe damage to its fields and parking lot after a snowstorm left deep ruts from a vehicle doing donuts — repairs will be postponed until weather improves ahead of the March spring season as police search for a suspect. Local 12 News
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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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The Nutcracker Ballet
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cincinnati Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the world’s most beloved ballet in a festive setting.
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Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical performance of The Nutcracker by Cincinnati Ballet.
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Cincinnati Ballet - The Nutcracker
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the world’s most beloved ballet this holiday season.
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It's Fritz!
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Family-friendly — Discover Fritz the hippo's journey to find his identity in this delightful musical.
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It's Fritz!
2-3:30 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Family-friendly musical — Watch as Fritz the hippo discovers who he wants to be in this delightful new show.
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Fritz the Hippo Musical
7:00 – 8:45 PM — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a delightful musical featuring Fiona's little brother Fritz as he discovers his identity.
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Rhythm and Reset
10 p.m.-2 a.m. — Cove 51 — $28.83 — Celebrate New Year's Eve with electrifying music and a vibrant atmosphere in Cincinnati.
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Free Coding Workshop for Kids
11 AM – 6 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton — Free entry — Dive into robotics and coding in a fun and engaging workshop for kids aged 7-14.
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Game Night!
6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Engage in thrilling Dungeons & Dragons adventures and exciting board games with snacks and drinks provided.
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~ Maya Angelou
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