🌱 87-Year-Old Man Found Safe + Police Investigate Hit & Run

Hello again, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 70 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. An 87-year-old previously reported as missing has been found safe days later. Henry Parker had been missing since Saturday night after walking away from his home. Members of the Cincinnati Fire Department, Red Cross, Hamilton Search and Rescue, as well as volunteers, helped with the search. Parker was found by family members on Wednesday in a heavily wooded backyard. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. Hamilton County R3Source has launched a "Wasted Food Stops With Us" program to repurpose food that would be thrown away. Through the program, the agency offers free, balanced meals as well as personal care items. Participants are also instructed on how to store their food so it lasts longer and how to shop with a list to prevent overbuying food that ends up being wasted. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
3. Cincinnati police are investigating after woman was struck by a car in Clifton. Around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning, police found a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries. Authorities say the driver of the vehicle fled the scene and they are currently seeking information.(WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Low Impact Aerobics At ArtsConnect (11:00 AM)
• Painting Masterclass At ArtsConnect (1:30 PM)
• Midweek Music At Catch-A-Fire Pizza (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sarah Jessica Parker is visiting Cincinnati to launch a wine brand. The Ohio native is introducing Invivo X at Krogers. (WLWT Cincinnati)
• The Cincinnati Zoo has named its newest penguin after Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Dwayne 'The Rock' Hopper is of a species known for their skills in leaping rock to rock. (FOX19)
• The Cincinnati Comic Expo 2022 will host William Shatner and Christopher Lloyd. The two sci-fi stars will also be joined by fellow actors, artists, voice actors. (The Cincinnati Enquirer, Subscription)

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— 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.