🌱 Ohio River Intake Closed + Multiple Cars Vandalized In Cincinnati

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Cincinnati.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 56 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, the Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) closed the Ohio River intake to prevent contamination from traveling down the river after the train derailment in East Palestine. GCWW officials said they have been testing the water since the derailment and will continue to monitor the river to decide when to reopen the intake in the future. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. Around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, witnesses told Cincinnati Police that a group of young people was vandalizing multiple vehicles in downtown Cincinnati. Police are searching for the individuals who were last seen traveling north on Race Street and breaking into multiple cars at businesses in the area. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The Cincinnati Zoo announced its "Backyard Bird Challenge" and is asking the community to help scientists protect birds and their environments. To participate, just keep track of the birds you see for at least 15 minutes. Participants can count the birds they see, the type of birds they see, or any information such as large flocks. Afterward, submit the information at birdcount.org. (FOX19)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Summerfair Cincinnati: Emerging Artists At Clifton Cultural Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Jazz At The Memo: Mambo Combos Carnival & Mardi Gras At Memorial Hall (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Mondays At Catch-A-Fire Pizza - Oakley (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tickets are now on sale for the Cincinnati Music Festival in July! View the link to see the 2023 lineup for the three-day music festival and to buy tickets. (WLWT Cincinnati)
• On Feb. 10, a topping-out ceremony was held for the $63 million upscale mixed-use project in the heart of Cincinnati's West Side. Delhi Towne Square, located at 5025 Delhi Pike, will include more than 150 upscale apartments and a recreation center. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
• On the hunt for a new house and want to get a better feel for what's available near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Cincinnati area, including a large four-bedroom house on Prestwick Place for $566,900! (Cincinnati Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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.