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Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026

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The 5AM Cincinnati Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.

Community

  1. Downtown's corner of Sixth and Vine was renamed Gus Miller Way on Wednesday to honor longtime hat shop owner Gus Miller—who ran Batsakes for more than 70 years and served notable clients—and his shop with a 120-year legacy.

    The change spotlights a storied part of the community.

    Local 12 NewsRead more

Business

  1. Today, Ulmer’s Auto Care will acquire Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center’s business assets at 9372 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash.

    Dale Donovan remains the property owner and terms were not disclosed.

    Local 12Read more

Economy

  1. Ohio’s minimum wage for nontipped employees will increase from $11 to $11.40 and for tipped employees from $5.50 to $5.70 starting Jan. 1, 2027.

    The rule applies to businesses with annual gross receipts above $420,000 and is tied to inflation as set by state law.

    WLWTRead more

Education

  1. Niche ranked the top 25 private high schools and named The Seven Hills School best for the third consecutive year.

    The ranking (which considered teacher to student ratio, college enrollment, surveys and test scores) reinforces its academic excellence.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

  2. Authorities have not released the cause of the Sept. 16 death of a 7-year-old CPS student with disabilities who died on a school bus nearly two weeks ago; the investigation continues.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

Government

  1. Governor Mike DeWine visited Cincinnati Wednesday to promote H2Ohio, a state program aimed at replacing lead service lines for safer drinking water.

    Greater Cincinnati Water Works removed its 10,000th pipe at Holy Family School, and the state has invested $9 million with more replacements planned over the next 10 years.

    WCPORead more

  2. Gov. Mike DeWine will sign a 90-day gas tax holiday bill today to ease rising pump prices, offering state drivers temporary relief.

    The law aims to lower fueling costs amid current price concerns.

    FOX19 NOWRead more

  3. Starting Jan. 1, Ohio's minimum wage will rise to $11.40 for non-tipped workers and $5.70 for tipped employees, marking a 3.5% increase that applies to companies earning over $420,000 annually + setting new pay rules.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

Health

  1. Health officials announced a nationwide recall of four Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheeses after 13 people fell ill from E. coli, including cases in Kentucky (with eight hospitalizations reported).

    Consumers are urged to check refrigerators and return recalled items for a refund.

    Local 12Read more