🌱 Priest Faces Seven Years + New Stellar Street Eats Storefront

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Here are the top stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A Cincinnati Catholic priest faces seven years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a young altar boy in his office at St. Jude Church decades ago. Geoff Drew, 59, pleaded guilty to all nine rape charges in court Thursday, which go back three decades, and will be required to register as a lifetime tier three sex offender. The victim, who's now 41, was in the courtroom when Drew pleaded guilty. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. A local food truck is getting creative to fight rising costs. Ryan O'Neil, owner of Stellar Street Eats, is doubling down on his business by opening a brick and mortar shop along Salem Road in Anderson. He explained that by opening a storefront, it will give the business a home base, a place to prep food, and is a great grab-and-go option for those in Anderson. (WCPO)
3. Laura Morand, a teacher at Evanston Academy, was arrested Thursday at the school on a charge of permitting drug abuse. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
4. These Cincinnati arts organizations and venues will require audience members to wear masks and show proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
5. KeyBank has opened a new branch in Downtown Cincinnati's Great American Tower building at 301 East 4th Street. (thecincinnatiherald.com)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.