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Study shows library worker abuse mirrors growing crisis in Cincinnati

A massive national study confirms that library worker abuse is reaching unprecedented levels across the country. Cincinnati employees are experiencing library worker abuse firsthand as daily incidents plague downtown branches. Understanding the scope of library worker abuse The nature of library work has fundamentally shifted over the last decade. Librarians once focused primarily on reference…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

The City of Cincinnati is moving toward final approval of its next budget as officials attempt to eliminate a projected deficit approaching $30 million in the general fund. City Council held its final public hearing on June 1, giving residents one last opportunity to provide feedback before lawmakers begin making final decisions on spending levels…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

The pit bull attack case that shocked Cincinnati has resulted in a prison sentence for a father whose 3-year-old daughter died after being mauled by two dogs in his apartment. This case led to criminal convictions and renewed debate over dangerous dog ownership. It also received widespread attention after details from a 911 call and…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

Composite image showing Dion Crockett and Bridgette Morris in front of The Evanston affordable housing complex in Cincinnati, illustrating a story about alleged rent theft and housing oversight failures.

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Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Cincinnati pools opened early Friday as temperatures climbed ahead of the first major heat wave of the season. City officials said the Cincinnati pools and spraygrounds opened ahead of schedule to give residents more options to cool down during the warm weekend. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission opened Dunham Pool and Pleasant Ridge Pool on May…

ByNina OliverioMay 29, 20260Comments

A close-up of Harambe, a western lowland silverback gorilla, sitting among green foliage at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Harambe honored as Cincinnati Zoo marks 10 years since gorilla’s death

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden marked the 10th anniversary of Harambe’s death on May 28, reigniting public reflection on one of the most widely discussed animal incidents in modern internet history. Harambe, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla, died in 2016 after zoo officials fatally shot him to protect a 3-year-old child who had entered…

ByNina OliverioMay 28, 20260Comments

Multiple police cruisers with flashing emergency lights block traffic lanes on Interstate 71 North near the Stewart Road exit in Silverton during an investigation.

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I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says

The I-71 shooting investigation remains active after Hamilton County deputies said the deadly highway attack was not random. The incident shut down northbound traffic near Silverton for hours as investigators gathered evidence and searched for suspects. Authorities said 22-year-old Robert Lee Rothwell III died after a shooting along Interstate 71 on May 21. The incident…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

A security guard checking a patron's ID at the warmly lit entrance gate of Somerset bar in Over-the-Rhine.

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OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

The shooting at the Over-The-Rhine bar has prompted Somerset Bar ownership to consider new security policies and stronger coordination with Cincinnati police. The owner of the said bar is speaking publicly after a shooting at the popular Over-the-Rhine venue injured one person during Memorial Day weekend festivities. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the bar…

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

A wooden gavel resting on a lease agreement and financial documents, representing the legal sentencing of a former CMHA manager for rent theft in Cincinnati.

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Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Dion Crockett, former Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) manager, now faces felony charges after investigators accused him of stealing tenants’ rent payments at a Cincinnati housing complex. The case centers on allegations that residents at The Evanston apartment complex paid rent that never reached their accounts, triggering eviction threats and lawsuits. The arrest of Crockett…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

The Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge viewed across the Ohio River under an overcast sky.

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Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

Court records show that Ashley Keen, 39, was considered a key witness in the criminal proceedings against her former partner, Dearies Washington. According to reports from FOX19 NOW, Keen died in January after driving her SUV into the Ohio River. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the death an apparent suicide. Her family, however, believes…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

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Study shows library worker abuse mirrors growing crisis in Cincinnati

Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Harambe honored as Cincinnati Zoo marks 10 years since gorilla’s death

I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says

OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

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