🌱 Hamilton Co. Overdoses Increase + City Council Approves Safety Crew

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Hamilton County is experiencing increased overdoses in the area, which may be linked to fentanyl. From Sep. 30 to Oct. 5, there were 16 preliminary overdose deaths in the area. Health officials want to remind the public, even if you are a recreational drug user, you are at risk for overdose and death. Narcan is available and is not only designated for injection drug users. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. Metro and TANK will be offering free bus rides during BLINK. For Oct. 13 through Oct. 16, there will be four park-and-ride locations. The fare-free rides will start beginning at 6 p.m. each night. The initiative aims to boost attendance as well as minimize congestion. (Spectrum News 1)
3. Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved a new pedestrian safety crew to curb hit-and-run crashes. Mayor Aftab Pureval said the funding will be made available for critical areas in the city that need safety improvements. Since the pandemic started in 2020, there have been 642 pedestrian crashes in Cincinnati. (WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Gentle Yoga At ArtsConnect (12:00 PM)
• Food Truck Friday At NCH Administration Building (4:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Summit Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for fun this weekend? Check out the Land of Illusion's Haunted Scream Park in Middletown for several options of spooky theme parks and even a bar. Click for even more weekend excursions. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Purrfect Friends in Cincinnati has stately, long-haired Davis and a trio of spring-y kittens available. Click to see all the pets available. (Cincinnati Patch)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Cincinnati. We particularly liked the curb appeal of the Lincoln Heights house. (Cincinnati Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.