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Red, White, and Blue Ash: Rainy conditions not stopping Cincinnati from celebrating Fourth of July
BLUE ASH, Ohio — As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside. The rain didn't stop the thousands at the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration. Robert Eustice got out to Summit Park early Thursday morning. "We...
Cincinnati dispensaries prepare for recreational cannabis sales; Kentucky customers beware
Within the next week or so, medical marijuana dispensaries located in the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to receive clearance to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. Several medical dispensaries have already been granted provisional licenses by the state. All that remains is for a state inspector to give the...
Check to see if your local Fourth of July firework show Wednesday was delayed, canceled
Inclement weather is expected Wednesday night, and that could mean cancellations for the multiple firework shows happening around Greater Cincinnati. The National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Wednesday night indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before midnight, as well as a 60% chance of precipitation. Cincinnati may experience possible rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The forecast also calls for wind at 5 to 9 mph before becoming calm after midnight.
Watch out for these Ohio traffic chokepoints over the July Fourth holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With more people expected to travel for the July Fourth weekend than ever before, state transportation officials are highlighting some areas of potential delays Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Yet, expect traffic to be no worse than “moderate” in Northeast Ohio.
4th of July events in Cincinnati
Happy Independence Day, Cincinnati! I’m Luann Gibbs, and I’m the calendar editor here at The Enquirer. As a kid, I looked forward to the Fourth of July more than any other holiday (yes, including Christmas). Each year, my family constructed floats for our town’s annual parade. Riding in the parade, the cookout with homemade ice cream afterward and the huge fireworks display in the community park that evening were highlights of my summer.
Where to Find Great Fireworks Shows
What’s more iconic than the thunderous boom of fireworks on the Fourth of July? The crack of the explosion, followed by a colorful light display, signifies the midsummer festivities we all enjoy. As you plan your Independence Day celebrations in the Cincinnati area, here are some of the best places to witness spectacular fireworks displays.
Metro offering free rides on Fourth of July
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Metro is offering free rides home to teens today celebrating the Fourth of July. Brad Mason, Director of Communications for Metro, said it’s offering up to 200 single-bus ride passes. to be given out at Smale Riverfront Park and Ziegler Parks starting at 10 p.m. Mason...
The ‘Forgotten War’: Tri-State veteran looks back on Korean War
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Korean War, sometimes described as the “forgotten war,” but for those who fought in the conflict decades ago, there is nothing to forget. It has been almost 71 years since the war ended. To this day, Russell Carlson can still recall the moment he...
Jewish Cemetery Vandalized in Cincinnati, Community Reacts With Heartbreak and Unity
Vandalism of Jewish Cemetery in Cincinnati Leaves Community ‘Heartbroken’. The Jewish community of Cincinnati, Ohio, woke up to a horrifying sight on Tuesday morning, as vandals defaced 176 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery. The antisemitic act of vandalism has left members of the community deeply distressed and ‘heartbroken’. The Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati brought the incident and its heartrending consequences to light.
Tri-State fiscal officer abruptly quits after council rejects her separation agreement
COLLEGE CORNER, Ohio (WXIX) - The top financial official of this small village of just under 400 residents has abruptly quit after council members recently rejected her proposed separation agreement. FOX19 NOW first reported on April 15 that College Corner Fiscal Officer Jennifer Woods has a contract setting her annual...
Lead detected in water at Cincinnati health clinic that serves city's poor
Tap water from multiple locations inside Cincinnati's Bobbie Sterne Health Center in Over-the-Rhine contains lead at levels that are higher than acceptable limits. The health center, which serves thousands of poor men, women and children every year, confirmed Wednesday that the Cincinnati Health Department and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works discovered the lead after testing 55 water sources throughout the clinic.
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