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How to Return Holiday Gifts: Practical Tips for Cincinnati Shoppers After Christmas

The holiday season brings joy, generosity, and—inevitably—a few gifts that just don’t work out. Whether it’s the wrong size, a duplicate item, or something that missed the mark, return holiday gifts is a near-universal post-Christmas task. For Cincinnati-area shoppers, knowing how and where to return holiday gifts can save time, money, and frustration—especially as return…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 26, 20250Comments

U.S. military personnel boarding an oil tanker during a sanctions enforcement operation involving Venezuelan oil

National News Politics

Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure: What’s Really Happening

The recent Venezuela oil tanker seizure has generated sharp reactions online, with accusations ranging from piracy to economic aggression. While rhetoric has been loud, the underlying reality is more procedural and rooted in a long-running legal and financial dispute involving Venezuela , U.S. companies, and international courts. How Venezuela’s Oil Dispute Began In the…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 26, 20250Comments

Map showing the road closure on William Howard Taft Road and the designated detour route.

News

Traffic alert: Major closures set for William Howard Taft Road and Collins Ave starting Dec. 29

Drivers and residents in the East Walnut Hills and Columbia Parkway areas should prepare for significant traffic disruptions following the holidays. On Friday, the City Government of Cincinnati announced a series of road and sidewalk closures beginning the evening of Monday, December 29, and extending through the afternoon of Sunday, January 4, 2026. The…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Police cruiser lights flashing blue and red behind yellow do not cross tape at night, illustrating a shooting investigation in Cincinnati's West End.

News

Suspect arrested following Christmas morning West End shooting

The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) confirm a man is in custody connected to the West End shooting that injured a mother and two children. The West End shooting occurred early Christmas morning, leaving the community shaken but thankful the victims are stable. Cincinnati police have arrested a man in connection with the gun violence that…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Close-up of ice hockey players' skates and sticks on the ice, illustrating the Cincinnati Cyclones player strike news.

Sports

Cincinnati faces potential Cyclones hockey strike as labor talks stall

Heritage Bank Center braces for empty ice as the ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) and players union reach a breaking point over wages and benefits. The Cincinnati Cyclones’ holiday home stand is under immediate threat as the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) has served a strike notice to the ECHL, jeopardizing games scheduled…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Dense fog covering bare winter trees in Cincinnati, Ohio, during post-Christmas weather conditions.

News Season

What’s the weather in Cincinnati after Christmas?

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area are waking up to an unusually mild and murky Christmas morning, but meteorologists warn that this unseasonal warmth is the calm before a turbulent shift in the weather pattern. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, today’s weather will remain significantly warmer than average, with high temperatures…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

Close-up of blue police emergency lights flashing against a dark background.

News

CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

A tragic Christmas morning shooting in the West End in Cincinnati has left a mother and her two young children hospitalized with serious injuries, according to a report by WCPO. According to police reports, a mother and her children, ages 10 and 15, were wounded about 3 a.m. A driver in another vehicle opened fire…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

Rustic white woven heart ornament hanging on a Christmas tree branch with warm bokeh lights, symbolizing holiday wishes in Cincinnati.

Community Season

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

We hope you are sharing merry Christmas wishes with everyone you love today. Send merry Christmas wishes to your neighbors as the Queen City celebrates the season. The sun has risen over the seven hills, and the holiday season has officially culminated in today’s celebrations. Families across Cincinnati are gathering around trees, sharing meals, and…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

The American economy continues to defy expectations as new data highlights a period of significant expansion. Recent data reports that the US economy surged during the third quarter despite various global and domestic challenges at 4.3 percent. Resilient spending fuels US economy growth The United States experienced a surprising surge in economic activity during the third…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

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Traffic alert: Major closures set for William Howard Taft Road and Collins Ave starting Dec. 29

Suspect arrested following Christmas morning West End shooting

Cincinnati faces potential Cyclones hockey strike as labor talks stall

What’s the weather in Cincinnati after Christmas?

CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

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