🌱 New Bus Rapid Transit In Cincinnati + Local Gas Prices Rise Again

Hi there, Cincinnati. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and much colder. High: 37 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Hamilton County’s bus service is launching its first two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors. Hamilton Avenue and Reading Road in Cincinnati are the debut sites for BRT service in the region. BRT's goal is to improve travel times in major traffic zones. (Spectrum News 1)
2. Cincinnati gas prices have increased to $3.49 per gallon for regular. This is the second jump of the new year; the first jump was two weeks ago when the price rose to $3.25. AAA blames rising crude oil prices for the unusual slow rise in gas prices nationwide this month. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
3. Irene Ferrin, 76, a Cincinnati woman, was ordered to repay the Veterans Administration for more than 40 years of impersonating her mother. Ferrin impersonated her deceased mother to keep receiving widow's benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Kenneth L. Parker, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, said, "For nearly 50 years, the defendant stole from the military veterans of this country and now, at this time of her life, is facing a criminal sentence." In August 2022, Ferrin pleaded guilty to one count of theft of public money. (WLWT Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Cincinnati Boat Show At Duke Energy Convention Center (5:00 PM)
• Future Of The Arts Gala At Music Hall (6:00 PM)
• Winter Jam 2023 At Heritage Bank Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss Cincinnati Art Museum's "Art After Dark" from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Jan. 27! The free event includes music by DJ Vikas, dancing, dance performances, food for purchase from Smiles n’ Spice, cash bars, a docent-led tour, and free admission to the exhibition "Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art." (WLWT Cincinnati)
• Broadway in Cincinnati 2023-2024 season has "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Clue," and "Beetlejuice!" (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
• A tabby domestic short hair mix kitten named Amadeus needs a forever home! Check out Amadeus and more adoptable pets in the Cincinnati area at the link. (Cincinnati Patch)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.