🌱 What investigators say happened at Batavia’s deadly Route 32 intersection

Good morning Batavia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say happened at Batavia’s deadly Route 32 intersection
• Why a massive Batavia-linked fraud case was suddenly delayed in court
• Which Batavia standouts made the Enquirer’s all-city hoops teams?

Also on today's calendar: Soothe by Sound Outdoor Sound Bath and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A thundershower, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 1 person dead, 2 injured after crash in Clermont County (fox19.com) — A deadly crash at Old State Route 32 and Zagar Road in Batavia left one person dead and several others injured Monday afternoon. State troopers say two vehicles collided during a left turn, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and highlighting safety concerns at this busy local intersection.
   

• Batavia scam case delayed as victim calls for online business ban (fox19.com) — A high-profile fraud case tied to Batavia was delayed Tuesday as the defendant’s attorney asked for more time to review documents and signatures. Authorities say the man faces dozens of charges and nearly $1 million in alleged losses from an online storefront scheme, while one victim is urging strict limits on his future online business activity.
   

• The Cincinnati Enquirer names 2026 all-city boys basketball teams (cincinnati.com) — Batavia basketball fans will see their community well represented on The Cincinnati Enquirer’s 2026 all-city boys teams, with players like Carson Harris, Brett McKeon and Ryan Brose earning recognition. The extensive list highlights standout athletes and coaches from across Greater Cincinnati, including several Clermont County programs Batavia teams regularly face.
   

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📸 Around Batavia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 23

• Amphibian Amble
  Clingman Park, 2156 US-50, Batavia
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Batavia Township Junk Days
  Batavia Township , 2401 Old State Rte 32 , Batavia
  8:00 am

Friday April 24

• Batavia Township Junk Days
  Batavia Township , 2401 Old State Rte 32 , Batavia
  8:00 am

Saturday April 25

• 2026 Spring Litter Clean-Up
  Clermont County, Ohio , 101 East Main St , Batavia
  9:00 am
• Soothe by Sound Outdoor Sound Bath
  Sycamore Park , 4082 OH-132 , Batavia
  11:00 am

Monday April 27

• Clermont Chamber Legislative Reception
  Batavia Township , 4501 Eastgate Blvd , Cincinnati
  4:00 pm
• Batavia Township Fire Levy - Open House
  Batavia Township , 4 Bulldog Pl , Batavia
  6:00 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Clermont Chamber - A Look at Ohio's Competitiveness
  Clermont County, Ohio , 4350 Aicholtz Rd , Cincinnati
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Ribbon Cutting - Connect Clermont
  RJ Paradise Pavilion at Jungle Jim's , behind RJ Cinema Distillery
  8:30 am

Thursday April 23

• Batavia Township Junk Days
  Batavia Township , 2401 Old State Rte 32 , Batavia
  8:00 am

Saturday April 25

• Class of 2001 25 Year Reunion
  The Teller , 102 E Main St , Owensville
  6:30 pm

Monday April 27

• Clermont Chamber 5th Annual Legislative Reception
  Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Eastgate , 4501 Eastgate Blvd , Cincinnati
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RamClean Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services posted a job opening for 2 nd shift Part-time Cleaner Batavia, OH (CIN) in Batavia. Apply here.
• United Dairy Farmers, Inc. posted a job opening for ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - Store 130 in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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• The Hidden Gem Restaurant In Small-Town Ohio That's Worth The Trek (familydestinationsguide.com)
• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for April 20, 2026 (cincinnati.com)
• Garage door scammers return to Cincinnati just in time for spring repairs (wcpo.com)

New Richmond

• Taxpayers divided as Clermont County district proposes new levy to help fund schools (local12.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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