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Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

The Cincinnati flute thief case is back in the spotlight as a Hamilton County court reviews whether the defendant violated probation by failing to repay victims. Patricia North, a former instrument repair shop owner, originally pleaded guilty in 2021 to charges tied to missing and resold musical instruments. Authorities say she accepted high-value flutes for…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati grocery prices squeeze household budgets as 2026 inflation persists

Recent data on Cincinnati grocery prices Shoppers feel the immediate sting of inflation every week. Local residents scan receipts with growing financial frustration. The U.S. Labor Department recently shared sobering economic data. Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March 2026 overall . This increase marks the biggest annual jump since mid-2024. Rising energy costs…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

Western Hills Sports Mall building near West Price Hill ahead of proposed redevelopment

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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The old Western Hills Sports Mall property isn't coming back as a community asset. Instead, it's headed for redevelopment into yet another income-restricted apartment complex — and once again, the real burden will fall on West Price Hill residents, even though city maps try to pretend otherwise. In fact, the Western Hills Sports Mall redevelopment…

ByTodd ZinserApril 22, 20260Comments

Parents walk with a child as the cost of raising a child rises across Cincinnati and the Midwest

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The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Rent and housing are squeezing everything else out for Midwest families. Is the average Cincinnati area family struggling? Raising a kid to 18 now costs an average of $303,418, according to LendingTree’s 2026 analysis. However, the cost of raising a child is more complicated than just a single figure. But that big number hides where…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 22, 20260Comments

View of the Cincinnati skyline and Roebling Bridge, representing 2026 air quality and health risks.

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Cincinnati air quality 2026: Health risks and safety measures

Tracking Cincinnati air quality updates remains a top priority for public health officials this year. Understanding the latest Cincinnati air quality data helps residents protect their families from respiratory issues. Recent reports highlight ongoing environmental challenges across the Ohio River Valley, with Cincinnati air quality remaining a particular concern for many locals. Local officials urge…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

Poll workers set up electronic voting machines and organize voter check-in tables inside a school gymnasium ahead of the Ohio primary election.

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Poll workers needed statewide ahead of Ohio primary election

Election officials across Ohio are working to fill hundreds of positions before voters head to the polls on May 5. In Hamilton County, which includes Cincinnati, the Board of Elections has issued a renewed call for residents to serve as poll workers. The positions are critical to ensuring polling locations open on time, assist voters…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

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ICE visits trigger resignation of Ohio officer after Cincinnati school controversy

ICE visits at Cincinnati schools prompt resignation and internal review The ICE visits have now triggered internal reviews, administrative leave, and a formal resignation from a local police officer. An Ohio police officer from the Gratis Police Department stepped down following controversy over alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement, (ICE) visits to three Cincinnati Public Schools. The…

ByNina OliverioApril 21, 20260Comments

POAH Communities Range Rover in Cincinnati raising questions about nonprofit housing spending

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Cincinnati Gave $1M to a Troubled Housing “Nonprofit” — Then a Branded Range Rover Showed Up

What a concerned citizen on OTR saw today Around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, a photo taken in Walnut Hills started making the rounds. It shows a white Range Rover with POAH branding on it — a clean, high-end SUV tied to a nonprofit currently under heavy scrutiny from tenants and the city. On its own, it’s…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 21, 20260Comments

Alt Text: 3D illustration for a news article about the Ohio governor race, featuring a massive stack of $25,000,000 cash on a framed topographic map of Ohio, representing Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign funding. A deep shadow is cast over the Cincinnati area.

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Ramaswamy funding reshapes Ohio governor race with $25M personal investment

The Ohio gubernatorial contest has taken a major turn after Vivek Ramaswamy invested $25 million of his own money into his campaign. The move has rapidly expanded his campaign’s financial resources compared to competitors. According to reporting by Fox News, the Trump-endorsed candidate now holds roughly $30 million in cash on hand. Ramaswamy funding has…

ByNina OliverioApril 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

Cincinnati grocery prices squeeze household budgets as 2026 inflation persists

Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Cincinnati air quality 2026: Health risks and safety measures

Poll workers needed statewide ahead of Ohio primary election

ICE visits trigger resignation of Ohio officer after Cincinnati school controversy

Cincinnati Gave $1M to a Troubled Housing “Nonprofit” — Then a Branded Range Rover Showed Up

Ramaswamy funding reshapes Ohio governor race with $25M personal investment

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