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Talawanda High senior Abbie Marcum is seeking 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for Abbie’s Helping Hands to support local students and families with school fees, supplies, and meals (including holiday drives).

The initiative raised funds to clear Chromebook fees and plans a back-to-school drive later this fall.

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Crews set up booths and tents as they prepare Harvest Home Fair (a long-standing local tradition) at Harvest Home Park in Cheviot.

The fair will run Sept. 10-13 and start with a parade on Thursday.

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After a huge turnout on both sides of the river today, cleanup continues on the riverfront following Riverfest's Western and Southern/WEBN Fireworks display.

Cincinnati Fire Chief Matt Flagler said minor issues (a small fire, medical emergencies, and disabled boats) were quickly handled, with planning already underway for next year's events.

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Northern Kentucky mom Taylor Fox honors her daughter Tessa with a fourth annual toy drive for childhood cancer patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital; her son Devin launched the event at Sunday's Reds game — Fox said it raises both donations and cancer awareness.

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Social worker Deb Wells from Access Counseling Services now offers help every Monday afternoon at Oxford Lane Library (441 S. Locust St.) as part of a pilot program funded by OneOhio Recovery Foundation that assists people with applications and survival needs; her support will last until the end of 2027.

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ClarkDietrich, a leading manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, will relocate its headquarters to Montgomery in a new building at Montgomery Quarter (above an existing parking garage) next fall, driven by growth and a joint venture with Clark Western.

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After the Western and Southern and WEBN Fireworks show, the area heads into a five-week stretch of events.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati starts Sept. 17 at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove and BLINK runs from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11, spanning 35 blocks from Findlay Market to the riverfront.

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Dent Schoolhouse, a century-old attraction in Green Township, returns for its 30th season Friday with immersive audio upgrades, basement renovations, and a new character — Mr. Shady.

The haunted house runs through Nov. 1.

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Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati offers a fall program to help young girls build confidence and fitness through physical activity; registration is open until Sunday, Sept. 13.

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Oxford officials have commissioned a new flag to welcome delegates from Dubno, Ukraine, who will arrive on Sept. 18 during Oxtoberfest.

The design (inspired by local red bricks and featuring a hexagon with radiating stripes) reflects community input and honors the Myaamia Tribe’s heritage.

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Biannual maintenance will close the Lytle Tunnel on I-71 overnight for several days later this month.

Northbound lanes will close Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.—southbound lanes close Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with drivers using alternate ramps.

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Gov. Mike DeWine is set to receive a national award for OhioSEE (which got $25 million in funding) that provides free eye exams and glasses to many students, and he will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Sept. 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

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On Sept. 1, Buckingham Cos. sold Woodburn Exchange apartments at 2533 Woodburn Ave. in East Walnut Hills for $65 million.

The sale included a covenant tied to $22.5 million in tax incentives from a joint venture of SPS Partners (50.5% owner) and Triple M Investments based in Los Angeles.

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Two children, ages 3 and 4, were hospitalized after a near-drowning on Labor Day at 6 p.m. on Cedar Creek Drive in West Chester (initial treatment was provided at Children’s Hospital in Liberty before transfer to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital).

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