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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofits encourage Hamilton residents to support holiday giving through the Holiday Giving Hub, open through Dec. 31, with six donation tips that highlight tax-smart options and legacy planning. Community leaders say the guide helps strengthen support for vital charities. Journal-News
- ➤ Hamilton County’s Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Court hosted a holiday event today for participants meeting 100 days of sobriety. Santa delivered gifts to children while an assistant prosecutor dressed as the Grinch playfully took some presents. Local 12 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Quantum Ink resumed daytime operations Monday at its warehouse on Melton Avenue near the UPS crash site after a 48-day pause, but strict rules force employees to stay on site for 12 hours + adding extra overnight shipping costs. It remains unclear when normal operations will return. WLWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following community meetings on funding cuts, Superintendent Andrea Blevins and city officials met recently to address declining enrollment in the district, which now serves about 8,200 students. They plan to consolidate programs and adjust spending to maintain quality education & manage predicted deficits. Journal-News
- ➤ Area school officials reported that ongoing funding challenges in 2025 are set to affect improvements in local public schools next year, with projects planned by Miami University for an arena district, Butler Tech’s new aviation school near Middletown airstrip, and a new sports stadium opening at Badin in west Hamilton. Journal-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield firefighters have a new three-year contract starting April 1 that boosts pay, adds vacation days, reduces work hours in the third year, and expands wellness programs + cancer screenings, approved after seven negotiating sessions by city council and the union. Journal-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County Public Health is warning locals after 457 seizures last quarter showed medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed with fentanyl, can trigger severe withdrawal needing ICU care (free testing strips are available at SAFE services locations). The Enquirer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ ZerCo Holdings LLC is set to renovate Kirby Apartments near the North Bend overpass with multi-million dollar improvements that include roof repairs and new interiors while keeping rents steady for the first year — work will span the next six months. WCPO
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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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ToyMaker's Daughter
7-8:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of ToyMaker's Daughter at the iconic Aronoff Center.
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Rapid City Rush vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting interactive video game with the Rapid City Rush.
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