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Daily editionWednesday, October 7th, 2026

Good morning, Cincinnati.

The 5AM Cincinnati Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.

Community

  1. The Enquirer has opened nominations for its 2027 People to Watch, inviting Cincinnati readers to nominate influential local figures by emailing Carl Weiser (cweiser@enquirer.com) or by filling out an online form.

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  2. Crews began a $17 million revitalization of Sharon Woods Harbor that will add a boathouse, snack bar, lake overlook and play areas — the East Kemper Road entrance is closed until May with the project set to finish in spring 2028.

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Business

  1. Applebee’s and IHOP opened a dual-branded restaurant in Oakley that offers breakfast, lunch + dinner daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. A grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting, DJ, face painter, photo booth, and free appetizer rewards for the first 100 guests is set for Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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  2. Thunderdome’s Eagle Food & Beer Hall opened this week at The District at Deerfield in Mason, offering walk-up ordering and exclusive menu items including signature chicken, lighter dishes, and new salads.

    The venue features a dedicated takeout window + seasonal menu updates.

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Culture

  1. The free BLINK festival will light up Cincinnati and Covington from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11 with an opening ceremony on Oct. 8 featuring Lovelytheband, a drone show at 8:30 p.m., and street closures for pedestrian safety (attendees can check transit and parking options).

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  2. Artists repainted the Black Lives Matter mural outside City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6, refreshing one of the community’s beloved landmarks.

    Photographers captured the event, highlighting a vibrant moment in local civic art.

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  3. Thousands of runners are expected to join Run the Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Elm Street Plaza.

    Pig Works and BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, will let participants access BLINK art installations early, receive a commemorative medal, and add to an interactive display + celebrate community art.

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Education

  1. Cincinnati Public Schools proposes a 7-mill property tax (Issue 4) that will raise over $66M annually to cover operating costs amid falling state aid, costing an average Hamilton County home about $698 each year; if the levy fails, the district could face a negative cash balance and state takeover in as few as three years.

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Government

  1. State and federal agencies are opening three disaster recovery centers today through Nov. 1 to help homeowners and renters in seven counties hit by August storms.

    Residents can visit centers in Reynoldsburg, Roseville & Cincinnati for assistance with recovery programs.

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  2. Southbound I-75 near Linn Street will close from 11 p.m. Oct. 16 through 5 a.m. Oct. 19 for work on the rebuilt bridge as part of the Brent Spence project.

    Travelers should plan alternative routes (via Norwood Lateral to I-71) to avoid delays.

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Health

  1. Planned Parenthood centers in Cincinnati and Dayton now offer specialized treatment for menopause symptoms following a press conference held Oct. 1 — Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey supports the service and introduced a bill for insurance and Medicaid coverage.

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