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Nina Oliverio

Niña Mae Oliverio is a multimedia journalist from Cebu, Philippines, whose work spans digital, broadcast, and community-centered reporting. She served as a Correspondent for the People’s Television Network (PTV), delivering live reports and in-depth stories for a nationwide audience. Prior to that, she has worked as a Multimedia Reporter for CDN Digital, where she covered breaking news, developed feature stories, and produced SEO-driven multimedia content for Cebu and the Visayas.

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Lifestyle News

Cincinnati Zoo Jack O’Lantern Glow returns with more than 6,000 pumpkins

The Cincinnati Zoo’s Jack O’Lantern Glow will return Oct. 2 with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins along a half-mile trail. The third annual event will feature more than 20 themes and expanded displays for the 2026 season. The family-friendly Halloween experience will run through Oct. 31, except Mondays Oct. 5, 12 and 19. The illuminated…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 25, 20260Comments

Exterior view of the Northstar Behavioral Health building in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati.

News

NorthStar Behavioral Health opens $18M facility in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills

NorthStar Behavioral Health has opened a new $18 million behavioral health facility in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills, expanding inpatient and outpatient treatment services across Greater Cincinnati. The organization, formerly known as The Crossroads Center, opened the new facility at 2114 Reading Road in August as part of a rebrand and expansion of its services. New Walnut…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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News

Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

Hamilton County is developing its 2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to guide economic priorities over the next five years. County officials held two public engagement sessions Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Hamilton County Central Campus in Cincinnati to present recent economic data and hear from residents about the county’s future priorities. Hamilton County reviews economic…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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9 arrested after Kroger protest in downtown Cincinnati

Nine animal rights activists were arrested Wednesday after protesters chained themselves to Kroger’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters, police said. None of the nine people arrested were from the Cincinnati area, according to Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie. The protest involved about 60 activists calling on Kroger to strengthen its cage-free egg policy. Kroger protest draws…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati mayor proposes making Stormwater Management Utility a standalone agency

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is proposing to make the city’s Stormwater Management Utility a standalone agency. He is doing this as the city responds to flooding concerns following severe summer storms. The proposal would separate the Stormwater Management Utility from Greater Cincinnati Water Works, where it has operated as a division since 2016. Pureval says…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

A stethoscope circling various medications and a red heart, with colorful block letters spelling the word STROKE.

Health News

University of Cincinnati study finds stroke rate nearly doubled among younger adults

A new University of Cincinnati study found that the stroke rate among younger adults nearly doubled over nearly three decades, raising concerns about the growing burden of stroke among people traditionally considered at lower risk. Researchers analyzed data from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study, which has tracked stroke patterns in the region since 1993. …

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

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Bus safety experts question response after 7-year-old dies on Cincinnati school bus

Experts question how drivers and monitors should respond when a student becomes unresponsive. This is consequent to the death of a 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student who died after becoming unresponsive on a school bus. What happened on the school bus? Seven-year-old Ngone Talla was riding a bus operated by First Student on Sept. 16…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

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Lifestyle Season

Cincinnati fall 2026: 12 things to do this autumn

This fall 2026, Cincinnati brings festivals, Halloween events and seasonal activities This season will bring a mix of large festivals, Halloween attractions, family activities and outdoor experiences across the region this year. From the return of BLINK to pumpkin displays, Oktoberfest celebrations and the start of the holiday light season, there are plenty of ways…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati, UC police detail strategy to address shootings near campus

The City of Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police are increasing patrols and coordination after a series of shootings near the campus. Police shootings strategy now includes monitoring social media, additional officers and efforts to disrupt large gatherings that officials say can contribute to violence. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie and UC Police Chief…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

Vivek Ramaswamy and a woman standing in front of an Ohio Elections banner.

Politics

Inside the tight Ohio governor’s race between Ramaswamy and Acton

With only a few weeks before the elections, the tight race between the gubernatorial candidates is noticeable. A question for thought: What drives the competitiveness of the race at this stage? Based on the publicly listed polls in 2026, Republican and Cincinnati-native candidate Vivek Ramasway has led in several earlier surveys including: Echelon Insights:…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Zoo Jack O’Lantern Glow returns with more than 6,000 pumpkins

NorthStar Behavioral Health opens $18M facility in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills

Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

9 arrested after Kroger protest in downtown Cincinnati

Cincinnati mayor proposes making Stormwater Management Utility a standalone agency

University of Cincinnati study finds stroke rate nearly doubled among younger adults

Bus safety experts question response after 7-year-old dies on Cincinnati school bus

Cincinnati fall 2026: 12 things to do this autumn

Cincinnati, UC police detail strategy to address shootings near campus

Inside the tight Ohio governor’s race between Ramaswamy and Acton

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