🌱 Woman Charged In West End Fire + City Settles Wrongful Death

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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Here are the top stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A 21-year-old woman is under arrest on an aggravated arson charge in connection with a West End fire Monday night that caused $100,000 in damage and displaced four people overnight. Damian Hollis created a "substantial risk of physical harm" to two people at the home in the 800 block of Dayton Street shortly after 10 pm. Metz wrote in her criminal complaint. When firefighters arrived, they reported seeing a large amount of fire coming from the second floor. (WXIX)
2. The City of Cincinnati will pay $500,000 to the family of a city worker who was killed in 2019 while on the job, according to court documents. The family of LeRoy Garrison Jr., who was killed in Mt. Airy in 2019, reached the half of a million dollar settlement agreement with the city on Aug. 24, the documents show. The attorneys representing his family will get $166,666.66 from the settlement, per the agreement. (WXIX)
3. The Cincinnati Zoo's baby giraffe celebrates 2nd birthday. (WLWT Cincinnati)
4. Cincinnati earns a top score in LGBT equality rating. (Cincinnati Business Courier)
5. Celebrate Hanukkah around Greater Cincinnati with these menorah lighting events. (Cincinnati.com)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• West side Luncheon at Triple Cats - Greater Cincinnati Police Museum (12:00 PM)
• Membership Committee - League of Women Voters (2:00 PM)

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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.