🌱 Cincinnati Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Cincinnati and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about:

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But first, today's weather:

Snow early, then rain. High: 46 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Tri-State hardware stores running low on winter supplies (FOX19)
2. LIST: Greater Cincinnati counties under snow emergencies, travel advisories (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Snowfall totals: Up to 5″ in some areas (FOX19)
4. Review: Court Street’s Mid City Restaurant is a Casual Dining Spot That’s Up for a Good Time (Cincinnati CityBeat)
5. Water main break reported on Berkshire Lane in Anderson Township (WLWT Cincinnati)
6. Sam Richardson of Feel It Records May Be Curating Cincinnati’s Next Big Thing (Cincinnati CityBeat)
7. Sound Advice: Macy Gray's Award-Winning Music is Coming to Cincinnati (Cincinnati CityBeat)
8. Sound Advice: Country Music Icon Ricky Skaggs to Perform at Memorial Hall Next Month (Cincinnati CityBeat)
9. Swingin’ Schwartz’s Point: Ed Moss Left a Major Musical Impact on Cincinnati that Still Reverberates Today (Cincinnati CityBeat)
10. Crash with injuries reported on south I-75 near Ezzard Charles Drive (WLWT Cincinnati)
11. Courier podcast: GE Aerospace will be Cincinnati's newest Fortune 500 company (Cincinnati Business Courier )
12. New Alzheimer's drug comes with a steep price tag and some concerns (WVXU)
13. These Cincinnati stocks are the most popular picks in annual contest (The Business Journals)
14. New twists in fight over key convention center-area building as Port seeks demolition (The Business Journals)
15. Crews begin treating roads ahead of overnight snow (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
16. Cincinnati's police oversight agency sees 47% increase in 'serious complaints' about city police in 2022 (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
17. Cincinnati snow plow damaged in West Price Hill crash ahead of winter storm (FOX19)
18. Winter storm warning: Accumulating snow expected to drop 2-5 inches across Cincinnati (WLWT Cincinnati)
19. Downtown Cincinnati's Saks building to be sold to city for $3M (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
20. Top 10 events this weekend: Bring a cape, grab a seat (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
21. Dan Sewell: Republicans in Hamilton County have the blues (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
22. Dr. Grant Mussman appointed Cincinnati's new health commissioner (WVXU)
23. Crews responding to reported structure fire on West North Bend Road (WLWT Cincinnati)
24. Hamilton County offers resources to overcome SNAP changes (Spectrum News 1)
25. Cincinnati man arrested in grisly cold-case murder outside Toledo (FOX19)
26. LIST: Schools and businesses announce closures, delays due to winter storm (WLWT Cincinnati)
27. Gender bias negatively affects professors’ evaluations (University of Cincinnati)
28. SchoolWatch for Wednesday, Jan. 25 (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
29. DNA match confirms Cincinnati architect killed in Mexico (FOX19)
30. Cincinnati native sworn in as new Hamilton County prosecutor (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

From my notebook:

• Cincinnati Zoo: "Help us wish Fiona a Happy 6th Birthday! 🥳😍💓 #TeamFiona" (Cincinnati Zoo via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Reds: "Rolen into Cooperstown. ⁣ ⁣ Congratulations to former Red Scott Rolen on his election to the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞❗" (Cincinnati Reds via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: "6 years went by in a flash! Fiona has come so far and continues to inspire people near and far and raise awareness for hippos in the wild. She's one special hippo!" (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: "Happy 6th Birthday, Fiona! She is celebrating with her care team, bloat and a cake made with all her favorite foods! Her special birthday cake was made with produce donated by Simple Truth!" (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Reds: "Having an awesome time visiting Reds Country! #RedsCaravan 🎉" (Cincinnati Reds via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: "Rozi & Daisy having snow much fun. ❄️" (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Bengals: "Ol’ Reliable just so happens to be the all-time NFL leader in completion percentage 🔥" (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Bengals: "So good, we have to wear it again. #RuleTheAFC" (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Bengals: "Baldy breaks down how the snow didn’t stop this team on Sunday. Up next ➡️ #CINatKC on CBS" (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• FC Cincinnati: "Straight to work in the Sunshine State. 😤" (FC Cincinnati via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: "We’re thrilled to announce the creation of the Heart and Mind Wellbeing Center! The center was created to provide emotional support and mental healthcare tailored specifically for patients with congenital heart disease and their families..." (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Public Schools: "Due to inclement weather, Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Click the link in our bio to read Superintendent Wright’s letter regarding tomorrow’s school closure." (Cincinnati Public Schools via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Public Schools: "Due to inclement weather, Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Click the link to read Superintendent Wright’s letter regarding tomorrow’s school closure: https://fal.cn/3vmlD" (Cincinnati Public Schools via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Public Schools: "More than a teacher. More than a student. M.O.R.E.-- Men, Organized, Respectful and Educated is a group of students and mentors from CPS schools designed to build strong character development among African-American and other at-risk youn..." (Cincinnati Public Schools via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Parks: "Who doesn't love a snowy day at the park? ❄️ ☃️ Photos by @bspitz on Instagram" (Cincinnati Parks via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Nature Center: "Do you know a child with a heart for adventure? Our Children’s Saturday Programs are calling their name! Children’s Saturday Programs are designed for children ages 3-12 to explore the natural world while bonding with others their age a..." (Cincinnati Nature Center via Instagram)
• Cincy Library: "Enjoy local historic architecture? Explore the Cincinnati Architecture photo collection in our Digital Library. Link in bio. #CincyLibrary #CincinnatiLibrary #Cincinnati #Architecture" (Cincy Library via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Art Museum: "Summer Camp registration opens on Mon. Feb. 6 at 9 am!⁠ ⁠ Join us for eight weeks of summer camp exploration, experimentation, and creation. Campers experience daily gallery visits, hands-on art making, collaborative art installations, a..." (Cincinnati Art Museum via Instagram)
• Cincy Library: "With upcoming winter weather, we thought we'd share the difference between a watch, advisory, and warning (with reading). Please stay safe and dry! #CincyLibrary #CincinnatiLibrary #WinterWeather #Reading" (Cincy Library via Instagram)
• Animal House Cincinnati: "Yoshi is still here! Please call for details!" (Animal House Cincinnati via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Cyclones: "I am Groot. You are Groot too. Pre-order your replica jersey now! ➡️ https://cycloneshockey.com/shop#!/Marvel-Super-Hero-Night-Groot-Replica-Preorder/c/144627353 Marvel Super Hero™ Weekend | Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning Cincinnati" (Cincinnati Cyclones via Facebook)
• Animal House Cincinnati: "I can't find where to post it. Husky, name is Blue Neutered Good with dogs after a little while Good with kids Has a ton of energy and is a big sweatheart/goofball Needs an experienced home with a yard as soon as possible. I had to move ..." (Animal House Cincinnati via Facebook)
• Children's Theatre Cincinnati: "Our costume shop has been busy building the costumes for PRINCESS & FROG! Here's a peek at the costume sketches for Princess Acrimonia and how it looks IRL. There's more beautiful costumes like this to come! See them all on stage at th..." (Children's Theatre Cincinnati via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Public Schools: "More than a teacher. More than a student. M.O.R.E.-- Men, Organized, Respectful and Educated is a group of students and mentors from CPS schools designed to build strong character development among African-American and other at-risk youn..." (Cincinnati Public Schools via Instagram)
• ArtWorks Cincinnati: "Curious about being a Teaching Artist for ArtWorks? Learn about what it’s like to be a part of our Teaching Staff and how to apply by attending an info session. Our upcoming sessions will be held on February 2 and February 23. Join us in..." (ArtWorks Cincinnati via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Ballet: "We’re all celebrating the @bengals win here! When the lights are bright, we shine brighter. WHO DEY! 🐅 @lahjay10_ @joeyb_9 @sam_hubbard_ @eliapple @teehiggins - #cincinnati #cballet #ballet #balletlife #midwestballet #cincinnatiballet #..." (Cincinnati Ballet via Facebook)
• University of Cincinnati: "Due to inclement weather, the University of Cincinnati will close from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Jan. 25, 2023. See https://www.uc.edu/alert.html for more." (University of Cincinnati via Facebook)
• CVG Airport ✈️: "CVG's Winter Ops team will be hard at work clearing expected snowfall. Here are a couple of reminders if you are traveling the next day." (CVG Airport ✈️ via Instagram)
• Over-the-Rhine Community Housing: "The first lease for the Lower Price Hill Thrives affordable housing project has officially been signed!🎉 Pictured here, new resident, Dorothy Blassingame, and Lower Price Hill Thrives Property Manager, Emily Goodman celebrate Dorothy's ..." (Over-the-Rhine Community Housing via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Cyclones: "Another Wednesday, another $2 beer night! 🏒 7:30pm vs Newfoundland Growlers 🎟 https://cycloneshockey.com/game/2023/01/25/2-beer 🍻 $2 beer 🎧 https://cycloneshockey.com/media/broadcast 💻 https://flosports.link/3n6ESJx 📲 https://twitt..." (Cincinnati Cyclones via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hill: "German Shepard in our yard. - It is fenced in. See picture below." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deer Park/Silverton: "Building/adding an additional room on my house. - I am curious to know if anybody here has had experience with adding an additional room onto their home. I am not looking for something too large. It would be on the back of my house ext..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hopewell Meadows-Symmes: "One thing I find really frustrating about donating to some non-profits is how they seem to be using the money you give them? - Like most I have my list of favorite charities that I give to every year. I always check them out first on Gu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forest Park F: "Sunday night I saw a car that looked as if it had slid off the road and into the trees. - Located on Winton rd in Greenhills . I saw it again yesterday morning taking my kids to daycare. Didn’t appear that anyone was in it . Around 2:00..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pleasant Run Farm: "Hi neighbors it’s me again ,and I am so upset right now. - I posted a couple weeks ago about how my electric bill went from $300 a month for the past three years to over $1000 in December .Then I just got a new bill yesterday for this mo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hill: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! - FOUND on January 24, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH 45224 near Teakwood and Devonwood Description: German Shepard. Seems to be young. It will not let us near. It is in our fenced in..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Summit Lake Drive: "Well, once again the mailman didn’t show up yesterday. - He came today, but didn’t bring the mail I was supposed to get yesterday as shown on my informed mail email. This is really becoming a major problem. Where is my mail from yesterda..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mt. Healthy: "Found On galbraith & clovernook. - Brought to north college hill police station" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Withamsville Cherry Grove: "Can anyone point in the direction of food banks? - I just don’t make enough to pay all my bills and have money for food gas and dog food. My ex left a little over a year ago and I am struggling to say the least. I live in the Beechmont /..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mount Healthy Heights: "Anyone else try the new Dq on springdale? - Just spent $15 there and I’m absolutely not impressed by anything at all, idk let me try and see if my Diet Coke is even up to par 😂 man super disappointed" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Western Westwood: "Does anyone have experience with a company called “The Basement Doctor? - ” Good or bad. Just wanting some experienced opinions. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mount Lookout: "FOUND DOG!! - Near Walnut Hills High School. 3:15 pm today, Jan. 24. CALL 330-256-2141 - must show other pictures of the dog for proof of ownership" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mt. Washington: "Better get to Kroger before it really pops off! - This is a live look (3:45)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southern Westwood: "Western Hills Animal Hospital closing due to retirement of vet. - Need recommendation for another reliable vet in the area. I have 2 cats. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hearne Road: "I would like to warn people if they need a garage door repair do not hire Mike’s garage door repair LLC or another name would be, fix my garage door. - org. I paid them $400 and they did not fix my garage door. Very unsatisfied. And when..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Columbia Township - Mariemont: "Avoided Windward and Plainville. - Auto accident police on the scene" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mt. Healthy: "Thank you again to the ladies who work at WellNow UC on Colerain. - You showed genuine love and it didn't go unnoticed. Just a reminder to love everyone as though they were your own flesh and blood. When you see someone like that, it's ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Finneytown: "Whats going on around Daly Rd? - A lot of thru traffic in the neighborhood." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakley: "A set of car keys together with a pepper spray bottle and a tiny black coin purse were found on the Hyde Park Plaza across from the Cambridge - Arms. I had a resident turn it in to the office." (Nextdoor)
• Press Secretary Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation: "HEADS UP: - The Wednesday morning commute will be very challenging for most of Ohio. The issue isn't the amount of snow, but the timing of it. Plan ahead. If you can avoid travel, please do. If you must travel, check OHGO.com, allow plen..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

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