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Monday, December 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Warren County home was heavily damaged on Christmas Day when an exploding lithium battery sparked a fire while empty, leaving the man & son displaced as they search for temporary shelter.  Local 12 News
  • A fire damaged Ron’s Roost in Green Township Saturday evening when a discarded cigarette ignited the exterior wall (no injuries were reported), and the restaurant reopened with normal hours Sunday.  FOX 19 Now

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Ron's Roost Restaurant and Bar on Race Road in Green Township resumed normal service today at 11 a.m. after a small fire occurred last Saturday around 8 p.m. when a cigarette was put out near a mortar gap — no one was hurt.  WLWT

CULTURE NEWS

  • Public libraries across the Tri-State have unveiled this year’s most-read books. Hamilton County Public Library data shows adults favor thrillers like Freida McFadden’s works (with Kristin Hannah’s The Women as a top pick), while teens enjoy Suzanne Collins’ dystopian novels and kids rally behind Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series.  WVXU

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Executive director Shelley Baker (of Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum) was appointed today to the Ohio Cemetery Association Board of Directors. She will use her experience in historic preservation and community engagement to guide state cemetery operations.  Springfield News-Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/11/26

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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.

    Mon, 1/12/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • Fort Wayne Komets at Cincinnati Cyclones

    4-6 p.m. — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Komets take on the Cyclones in an action-packed hockey showdown.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Game Night at the Tech Center

    6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Engage in thrilling Dungeons & Dragons adventures and exciting board games with provided snacks and drinks.

    Mon, 1/26/26

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