🌱 City Spends Millions On Historic Building Repair + Suspect Wanted

Morning, Cincinnati. Sean Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Cincinnati Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 50 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati is spending $3 million on hazardous repairs at the former Terrace Plaza Hotel. It is the first installment of taxpayer money into the historic downtown building. A developer plans on revitalizing the building. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect for a deadly shooting on Vine Street. Stephen Nieman, 23, is wanted for aggravated murder, attempted murder, and three counts of felonious assault. Nieman allegedly shot two of three people at the scene, and one died at the hospital. (FOX19)
3. The driver of a hit-and-run accident was indicted on charges of a deadly accident that killed former University of Cincinnati swimmer John Miller, 26. Donte Beenie, 49, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs when he hit Miller and left the scene back in July. Beenie faces two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to stop after an accident, and three counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence. (FOX19)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• One Night One Craft: Holiday Wreathmaking At Contemporary Arts Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Wawa is on its way to the Midwest! The Pennsylvania convenience store and gas station will extend its stores to Ohio in 2025. (FOX19)
• Five new open houses have been listed in the Cincinnati area. Available properties range from an 1,268 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $284,000 to a $565,000 home with two beds, three baths, and 1,672 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Cincinnati Patch)
• Nearly 50 candidates applied for the open council seat in Cincinnati. Eleven are now in consideration for the next Cincinnati City Council Member position. The decision will be made sometime next week. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.