Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Westline Flats is moving forward at the former Western Hills Sports Mall site on Cincinnati’s West Side. However, the proposed 167-unit apartment development remains at the center of a neighborhood debate over affordable housing, traffic, public safety and future investment. Cincinnati City Council’s Housing & Growth Committee voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to advance a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

Jackson County Sheriff's vehicle parked outside the George County Courthouse during the investigation into the West Price Hill bomb threats that led to federal charges against a Cincinnati woman.

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West Price Hill Bomb Threats: Cincinnati Woman Charged in Nolan Wells Case

A West Price Hill woman is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say she flooded two Mississippi government offices with nearly 30 bomb and death threats. Michelle Francine Edwards, 41, now sits in the Hamilton County Justice Center while a case built on cell tower data and Cash App records moves toward extradition. The West…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 2, 20260Comments

Overgrown paved area leading into dense green trees and vegetation.

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Skeletal remains found in West Price Hill, investigation underway

Skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area of West Price Hill, prompting a Cincinnati police investigation. The remains were found off Minion Avenue, and authorities are working to identify the deceased through forensic analysis. The discovery of skeletal remains in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill neighborhood has launched an active investigation by local authorities. Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 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

A woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands, representing frustration and concern about Cincinnati community accountability.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Community Accountability: A New Resident’s Call for Engagement and Honesty

An Op-Ed in the Enquirer published November 30th, 2025 touched a nerve with some native Cincinnati residents. I can understand how a truncated article with a restricted word count and a headline I did not choose can leave much to be desired. For clarity, I have decided to elaborate on some themes connected to Cincinnati…