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Residents in Over-the-Rhine proposed using city funding for an adventure park and zipline on a historic hillside once served by incline railways – a plan that could see construction begin in coming years.

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Norwood High School teacher and volleyball coach Melissa Stacy died on Thursday at 44 after a 10-year battle with melanoma.

A visitation is set for Wednesday (10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home) followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, and school will be closed that day.

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Nurse Kylee Ham works at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and serves at Piatt Park today, handing out popsicles and supplies to local patients and homeless residents.

Born in Texas, she leads mutual aid efforts as president of the Registered Nurses Association, using her past experiences to uplift the community.

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Gallery jENSEITS debuts its Under This Shared Sky exhibition this weekend as a creative sanctuary where visitors can explore rotating contemporary art and printed exhibits – the event promises a fresh Cincinnati Spotlight experience.

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Local writers Emilie Copeland D’Agostino and Janice Brewster launched a mail club delivering cat-themed stickers, postcards, artwork, and the newsletter Dear Tabby to subscribers’ mailboxes each month.

Subscribers pay $8.99 per month, and the club features local artists and supports cat welfare organizations.

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Today, Colerain High School is closed following the unexpected death of longtime dean of students Jeff Woltz; counseling services are available (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for students and staff.

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Negative political ads remain a strategy for Ohio campaigns headed into 2026, with Metaphase Marketing advising candidates to balance strong emotions and focus on issues like inflation, jobs, and health care.

The approach is evident in Senate and governor races, warning that overly aggressive messages risk alienating voters (research).

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HealthSource of Ohio & UC Health are set to start building an 80,000 sqft medical office in Batavia later this month; the $60 million project will offer primary and specialized services and is expected to finish in 2028.

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The Bengals were in Miami for their Week 5 game against the Dolphins.

Chad Ochocinco wore a throwback Tee Higgins uniform and connected with fans during a brief exchange with a longtime Bengals security member.

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A 10-year-old autistic boy was found dead in a Hamilton Township retention pond Saturday afternoon after he went missing while wandering, and a local nonprofit supporting autism is urging measures like water fencing to prevent future tragedies.

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