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1. Crews clean up after car crashes into Cincinnati apartment building at high rate of speed (local12.com) — Residents near the University of Cincinnati are dealing with damage and displacement after a car slammed into an apartment building at high speed Friday night, sending two occupants to the hospital with minor injuries. Fire crews used heavy rescue units to shore up the structure and estimate about $100,000 in damage, briefly slowing response to another emergency in Camp Washington.
2. Thousands flooded Cincinnati streets for this presidential nominee (kentucky.com) — Cincinnati's deep ties to President William Howard Taft come alive in this look at how locals once packed downtown streets to celebrate his 1908 nomination. The story traces Taft's education, legal career, and civic contributions across familiar landmarks, from Auburn Avenue and the Taft Museum to UC's law school and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
3. Things to do in Cincy this week (cincinnati.com) — Cincinnati-area residents have a packed week of fall fun, from nightly jack-o'-lantern trails at the Cincinnati Zoo and a major Blink light festival stretching through downtown and Covington, to concerts, wine tastings, markets and haunted attractions across the region. Many events are free or family-friendly, and several run through late October or beyond, giving you plenty of chances to join in.
4. Colerain Township man facing charges after allegedly trying to lure child into vehicle (wlwt.com) — An 11-year-old reportedly escaped after a man tried to lure them into a vehicle on Groesbeck Road in College Hill, according to Cincinnati Police. A 61-year-old Colerain Township resident was later arrested, charged with criminal child enticement, booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center, and released on bond. Parents in Cincinnati may want to discuss safety with their kids.
5. Breakfast Is Served All Day At These 7 Ohio Diners Where The Home Fries Come Crispy (newsbreak.com) — Cincinnati breakfast lovers get a shout-out in this statewide roundup of Ohio diners known for perfectly crispy home fries. Sugar n' Spice stands out with its colorful vibe, all-day breakfast, and goetta-packed dishes like Goetta Benedict and the Cincy Omelet, making it a notable local stop for late-morning or midday cravings.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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