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Education News

Ohio parents may get more calls under new attendance rules, Cincinnati area included

Ohio schools are taking a more proactive approach to student attendance under changes that took effect in 2025. The new rules require districts to monitor missed instructional time and notify families earlier when attendance becomes a concern. The changes apply to public schools across the state, including districts in the Cincinnati area. Under the updated…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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Business News

Developer plans 192 workforce apartments in Cincinnati area

A Minneapolis-area multifamily real estate company is seeking to develop the apartment community as North College Hill continues to consider new housing options. Residents have raised questions about the project’s density and potential traffic impacts. The proposal comes as the suburb looks to attract new residents and expand its housing choices. The development would add…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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News

Ohio father’s ‘for God’ claim sheds new light on sons’ killings

Ohio father Chad Doerman’s “for God” claim has renewed attention on the 2023 killings of his three sons. The newly released video shows Doerman describing what he said drove him to act after attending a church service in Amelia. The video provides new details about Doerman’s thinking before he killed his three sons in Clermont…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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News

East Price Hill shooting raises concerns over vacant homes

East Price Hill shooting has renewed attention on how Cincinnati handles vacant residential properties after an 11-year-old boy was shot near a property with a history of code concerns. The shooting also has drawn attention to the city’s new Vacant Building Registry and questions about whether vacant homes are properly secured. An 11-year-old boy was…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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East Price Hill shooting leaves 14-year-old boy seriously injured

East Price Hill shooting injured a 14-year-old boy Tuesday night, according to multiple police sources. The boy suffered serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment after the shooting. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the 3700 block of Warsaw Avenue. Cincinnati police and SWAT officers responded to the area as investigators…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati library plans $18M replacement as Delhi branch demolition nears

The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library plans to replace its aging Delhi Township Branch with a larger facility. The current branch at 5095 Foley Road has served the community since 1968. The project has an estimated investment of $18 million. Library officials expect construction to begin in late 2026 and finish before the end…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

Exterior view of the Walnut Hills High School building in Cincinnati.

News

Cincinnati schools claim four of Ohio’s top 10 spots in U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati schools claimed four spots among Ohio’s top 10 high schools in the latest U.S. News rankings. Cincinnati schools include Walnut Hills, Madeira, Mariemont and Indian Hill among Ohio’s highest-ranked public high schools. Walnut Hills High School again leads Ohio in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The Cincinnati Public Schools school…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

Duke Energy utility worker standing next to a bucket truck on a tree-lined road in Cincinnati during power restoration efforts following a derecho.

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Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Power restoration remains a major issue across Greater Cincinnati after a powerful derecho caused widespread outages. The restoration crews faced about 1,000 mainline events that required significant repairs, according to recent reporting. The Aug. 11 derecho caused extensive damage across Greater Cincinnati, knocking down trees, utility poles and power lines. More than 274,000 Duke Energy…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati strategic plan sets new goals as CPS students return

Cincinnati strategic plan discussions are shaping the start of the 2026-27 school year for Cincinnati Public Schools. The Cincinnati strategic plan remains a draft, with district leaders preparing to present it for a future board vote. Cincinnati Public Schools welcomed students for the new school year Wednesday as district leaders previewed a proposed strategic plan…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

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News

CPS reassignment of bilingual social workers draws concerns before new school year

Community members raised concerns Monday about changes to Cincinnati Public Schools’ bilingual social worker positions. The concerns came during the district’s final Board of Education meeting before students return Wednesday, Aug. 19. The district has four English Language Learner, or ELL, social workers. They previously worked across multiple school buildings to provide specialized support to…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments