🌱St. Mark’s Church + Coach Of The Year + Shirley Filming In City

Good morning, Cincinnati! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, December 8 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and chilly. High: 43 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A new movie starring Regina King will begin filming this week in Cincinnati. The latest major motion picture to be filmed in the city, "Shirley," follows the dynamic presidential campaign launched in 1972 by Shirley Chisholm, America's first black congresswoman. Oscar-winner Regina King stars in and is a producer of the film, which is written and directed by Oscar-winning writer/director, John Ridley. (Fox19)
2. An employee has been charged with assaulting and abusing an assisted living center resident in Cincinnati. Demique Bowers faces charges of felonious assault, patient abuse, and failing to provide for a functionally impaired person. The assault took place on June 9 at the Twin Towers Care Facility, resulting "in serious physical harm," and a special prosecutor has been assigned to this case. (Local12)
3. City officials may intervene to help preserve St. Mark's Church in Evanston once and for all. (WCPO)
4. Delta and American Airlines are adding seats and flights to get Bearcats fans to Arlington, Texas, in time to see UC make history at the College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve. (Fox19)
5. On Tuesday, University of Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell was named National Coach of the Year. (WCPO)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Intermediate Band, Jr Band, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble Concert (12:00 AM)
• West side Luncheon at Triple Cats - Greater Cincinnati Police Museum (12:00 PM)
• Office Closing - City of Wyoming, Ohio (2:00 PM)
• Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Village of Mariemont (3:00 PM)
• Artist in Residence with Rachel Linnemann (4:00 PM)
• Committee of the Whole - Cincinnati City (4:00 PM)
• One Night, One Craft: Holiday Wreath Making with PAPER + PETAL (6:00 PM)
• Central Evening Unit-Potluck - League of Women Voters (6:00 PM)
• ME 3-4 Winter Concert (see exact times in event description) (6:00 PM)
• Environmental Stewardship Commission (7:00 PM)

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— Sean Peek

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.