🌱 Why a Blue Ash hotel murder case was thrown out after decades

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Blue Ash hotel murder case was thrown out after decades
• How Blue Ash ODOT crews battled this weekend’s dangerous ice
• Blue Ash community joins Milford in mourning Frederick “Fred” Lee Schneider

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 31.
• Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 55 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Murder Case Against Elwood Jones Dismissed After 30 Years (wiznation.com) — A long-running murder case tied to a Blue Ash hotel has been dismissed, clearing Elwood Jones after decades on death row. Hamilton County’s prosecutor says modern forensic review and previously unshared evidence no longer support his conviction, and has launched a Conviction Integrity Unit to reexamine possible wrongful convictions. The victim’s family remains upset, and investigators could still pursue new suspects.
   

• ODOT crews still monitoring Ohio roads for ice after weekend storm (wcpo.com) — Blue Ash-based ODOT crews helped keep District 8 roads clear during a grueling winter storm that forced 16-hour shifts and left some ramps and shoulders icy. Officials say they’re still watching for black ice and refreezing, urging drivers to slow down and stay alert even as temperatures rise. Residents can call 513-932-3030 with questions about road conditions.
   

• Frederick 'Fred' Lee Schneider, 85 (newsdemocrat.com) — Blue Ash readers are asked to note that memorial gifts in honor of Frederick “Fred” Lee Schneider may be made to Matthew 25: Ministries on Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Fred, a Milford resident, Army veteran, and longtime Duke Energy lineman, passed away December 6 at age 85. His family will hold private services and remember him for his faith, integrity, and devotion to loved ones.
   

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Tuesday December 16

• PCMS Holiday Choir Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm
• Sharonville Council Meeting
  Sharonville Municipal Building , 10900 Reading Rd , Sharonville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• PCMS Holiday Band Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• PCMS Holiday Orchestra Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Community Improvement Corporation – CIC
  Village of Evendale Meetings , 10500 Reading Rd , Cincinnati
  7:30 am
• Cookies & Milk with Mrs. Claus
  Sharonville, OH Calendar , 10990 Thornview Drive , Sharonville
  11:00 am
• Sharonville Records Retention Committee Meeting
  Sharonville, OH Calendar , 10900 Reading Rd , Sharonville
  6:30 pm
• PCMS Holiday Choir Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• LHS Orchestra & Band Concert
  Loveland City School District , 1 Tiger Trail , Loveland
  7:00 pm
• PCMS Holiday Band Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Epiphany Christmas Show Load-In
  Loveland Stage Company , 111 S 2nd St , Loveland
  6:00 pm
• PCMS Holiday Orchestra Concert
  Matthews Auditorium , 150 Viking Wy , Cincinnati
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

• Montgomery First Responders Host Charitable Breakfast with Santa to Support Local Families (hoodline.com)
• 2 people hospitalized after crash in Montgomery County (k99online.com)
• Woman turns herself in after being accused of stealing $750k from medical practice (dayton247now.com)

Sharonville

• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Dec. 13, 2025 (cincinnati.com)
• Ravens vs. Bengals live updates: TV channel for NFL Week 15 game (cincinnati.com)

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