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University of Cincinnati students are lighting up a downtown mural during BLINK by installing 'Echoes of Light' with 150 theatrical lighting fixtures and music from more than 30 local musicians at Elm Street Plaza; the installation will be on view for the remaining two nights.

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On Thursday, Oct. 8, hundreds gathered at Central Parkway for the first 'Ready.

Set. Blink!' block party kicking off Blink, a four-day festival featuring over 80 projection murals and light installations across local areas (Over-the-Rhine, downtown, the Banks and Covington) through Sunday.

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Cincinnati musician Sammy Riggs uses Bengals games to spark creative parody songs that she posts on Instagram, drawing attention from local fans; she writes lyrics inspired by on-field moments and hopes the songs bring new listeners to her live shows.

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West Clermont High School was evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat linked to a swatting call prompted police action + K-9 units swept the building and confirmed the threat was false.

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A bald eagle injured at Lunken Airport was rehabilitated by Cincinnati nonprofit RAPTOR Inc. and released at Turkey Ridge Park on Friday (Oct. 9); dozens gathered to watch its return to the wild (local conservation supporters took note).

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Cincinnati Public Schools will host tax levy town halls on Oct. 13 at Dater Montessori School, 2840 Boudinot Ave and Oct. 20 at Walnut Hills High School, 3250 Victory Parkway, streamed on Facebook.

Voters will ask Superintendent Murphy and Treasurer Gustin about the proposed 7-mill property tax to fund operations.

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Ohio health officials reported 360 cases of shigellosis this year with symptoms including diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever.

The CDC warns that drug-resistant strains — limiting treatment options — are making the illness harder to treat and urges proper hygiene.

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A local development firm behind the $75M Sharon Yard Apartments project announced revised plans at Sharonville's downtown loop and has named Merus as construction manager + Kleingers Group as civil engineer and Schaefer as structural engineer.

Groundbreaking will occur in March 2027.

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Bengals coach Zac Taylor (FOX19) said Ja’Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol while Tee Higgins is day-to-day after an adductor injury; both played in Friday’s practice.

The team will face Miami at 1 p.m. on Sunday before its bye and travel to Baltimore on Oct. 25.

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