Good morning, Cincinnati.

The 166th Harvest Home Fair kicks off today on the west side with a parade starting at 6 p.m. that leads into a weekend of rides, games, music, 4-H animal exhibits and a new carousel inviting families to reconnect with local tradition.

On Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept.

12, Greater Cincinnati will host 9/11 remembrance events. Activities include UC’s Stair Run at Nippert Stadium with a 6:46 a.m. start, remembrance ceremonies in Milford and Blue Ash at 9 a.m., and a Tunnel to Towers 5K in Crescent Springs.

Esther, a Columbus-based rum brand, is expanding into Cincinnati as it becomes available in four to five retailers this month; co-founders Emunah Winer + Margaret Kerr-Jarrett aim to attract underserved rum consumers.

Business owners near University of Cincinnati say street closures from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. are hurting sales & deliveries during a busy Labor Day weekend and the season's first football game, while Cincinnati police report the closures lowered violence and plan to review community feedback.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones helped bring the Voices of America Country Music Festival to the Butler County Fairgrounds, where a helicopter ride and an unexpected meeting led to the move, and the event promises live country music & community unity.

PBS will premiere the episode 'Shelter Me: Cincinnati' featuring Hamilton County’s animal shelter at the Esquire Theatre on Sept.

30 at 9 p.m.—only about 100 tickets remain at $20 each with proceeds benefiting Cincinnati Animal CARE.

Fairfield City Schools warned that if voters do not approve a five-year 1.25% earned income tax levy in November, the district will face sweeping cuts next school year including 169 job losses, fewer electives and increased sports fees from $225 to $800 after a prior May failure.

A new report shows U.S. teen reading scores dropped 14 points since 2022, lowering the country’s global standing.

Kenton County Public Library offers storytimes and reading programs to help families build early literacy skills.

The federal government awarded a $50M Talent Search Grant to Ohio to help 20,000 low-income and first-generation college students across 130 schools statewide.

The funding will provide $10M per year over five years to connect students with tutoring, college application help and apprenticeship resources (via local partnerships).

Hamilton is preparing to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries after lifting a ban with new zoning rules that keep outlets away from schools & youth centers, while local advocates hosted a resource fair on Sept.

8 in Fairfield Township to warn parents about high-THC products.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital now offers a Mobile Care Center that visits Colerain and Northwest High Schools in Colerain Township, providing physicals, vaccinations and follow-up appointments during school hours so families avoid missing work.

Kofinas Olive Oil is recalling garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil for containing an unapproved garlic essential oil, the FDA said on Sept.

9. The recalled bottles, sold at Montgomery Store + Findlay Market and online, come in 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml with no reported illnesses.

Paycor Stadium introduced an Oktoberfest menu featuring pretzel-crusted pork loin and schnitzel sandwiches along with Korean-style nachos, lobster tail and Thai pork belly ahead of the Bengals NFL season which began on Sept.

9. Up to 80 chefs are working on game days to serve fans.

Joe Burrow reaffirmed his commitment to the Bengals ahead of their Week 1 game against the Buccaneers this Sunday at 1:00 p.m., and he said he will lead with a Super Bowl mindset & fuel team spirit for a promising season.