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🌱 Three New Fire Vehicles + Free Ice Cream Cones

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Happy Wednesday, people of Cincinnati! Let's get this day started off right. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Heavy thunderstorms. High: 67 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. Cincinnati Mayor Pureval and the City Council have announced plans to purchase three new vehicles for the Cincinnati Fire Department. The new vehicles will be used to replace some of the aging fleet and will cost roughly $1 million. The funds will come from the American Rescue Plan Act funds that the city received. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
  2. Are you having difficulty paying your water bill? The billing system used by Greater Cincinnati Water Works is currently experiencing an outage. It is not entirely clear yet if customers have a way to pay their bills since phone payments cannot be made or mailed in. The Greater Cincinnati Water Works is municipally owned and operated. (FOX19)
  3. Spring is here and the ice cream stands are opening for business. Putz's is opening on Mar. 28 for the season but ice cream machines need to be tested. Putz's will be giving away free ice cream cones today until 1:00 p.m. while it tests its machines. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

  • Crossgate Bowling At Special Olympics Hamilton County (4:00 PM)
  • Zoom Connection Hour At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (5:00 PM)
  • Recreation Nights At Special Olympics Hamilton County (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Did you know that flamingos don't get their signature pink color until they turn 2-years-old? Twiggy at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is only 8-months-old. (Facebook)
  • Spicebush spring buds along the Cincinnati Nature Center trails are a sign that spring is finally here. Click to take a look at the lovely buds. (Instagram)
  • Harley is a 10-month-old German Shepherd mix who is staying with Animal House Cincinnati while waiting for her forever home. Click to see if Harley would be a good fit for your family. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.

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