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Hello Cincinnati! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Colerain community grieves beloved dean of students Jeff Woltz
  • How Greater Cincinnati neighbors can directly help Hurricane Isaias survivors this week
  • Which Cincinnati roads and buses are getting a $65M upgrade?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Colerain High School mourns dean of students Jeff Woltz after 'unexpected' death (wcpo.com) — Colerain High School in Cincinnati is mourning the unexpected death of longtime dean of students and former teacher and coach Jeff Woltz. The school is remembering his deep impact on students and families and is offering mental health resources to Northwest Local School District employees coping with the loss.
   

2. Matthew 25 Ministries to deploy to the Gulf Coast to help victims of Hurricane Isaias (wlwt.com) — Greater Cincinnati residents are being asked to donate supplies to Matthew 25 Ministries in Blue Ash and partner churches to support Hurricane Isaias survivors along the Gulf Coast. You can drop off items like bottled water, cleaning supplies, baby products, and flashlights locally, or give money online or by mail, with all funds going directly to relief efforts.
   

3. OKI approves $65M for 37 projects, including Victory Parkway and Western Hills Viaduct (local12.com) — Cincinnati residents can expect major upgrades to local streets, bridges, and transit after OKI approved $65 million for 37 transportation projects across Greater Cincinnati. Big-ticket items include Victory Parkway improvements, Western Hills Viaduct replacement funding, new SORTA hybrid and paratransit buses, the Ludlow Connector, and Red Bike modernization that will affect daily commutes and neighborhood connectivity.
   

4. Deputy's wife testifies, witnesses describe crash in Rodney Hinton trial (kentucky.com) — Cincinnati readers are following emotional testimony in the murder trial of Rodney Hinton Jr., accused of intentionally striking Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson near the University of Cincinnati in 2025. Witnesses, including Hinton's relatives, described his grief after his son was fatally shot by a Cincinnati officer and recounted the moments leading up to the crash as the jury weighs his mental state.
   

5. Cincinnati man, Villa Hills man sentenced in fentanyl overdose death case (local12.com) — A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to 12½ years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution case that led to a fatal overdose in Kenton County, Kentucky. Investigators say he supplied pressed pills containing fentanyl and other drugs that were passed along to the victim, and controlled buys and text messages later documented an ongoing pill supply chain.
   

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  • Just wanted to say thank you to the man who paid for my groceries at the Springdale Aldi yesterday if you're on here.
    It was unexpected and very much appreciated. I will pay it forward! (Nextdoor Princeton Pike)
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    Having lived through hurricanes several times, I painted one today. Some people enjoy my paintings. I enjoy getting ideas from readers about which… (Nextdoor Village Drive)
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Ok Cincinnati! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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