🌱 Ohio River Intakes Closed + Teen Indicted As Adult For Murder

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But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; milder. High: 48 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A Hamilton County teen has been indicted on 27 counts, including six counts of murder. According to prosecutors, the teen "wanted to be a hired killer." The prosecutors have decided to indict the teen as an adult in four of the six murders. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. The Ohio River water intakes have been closed by Cincinnati to prevent contamination from the East Palestine derailment. According to Governor Mike Dewine, there are "no detectable" levels of chemicals in the Ohio River. The contamination is expected to reach Cincinnati drinking water draws early on Monday. Click the link to learn more about the city's official response. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
3. Home sales have slowed significantly in Cincinnati. According to real estate data from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties, home sales have dropped by thirty-four percent since December 2022. Experts say the one-month span is too short to differentiate between a winter slowdown and an actual market cooldown. (The Business Journals)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Princess And Frog At Taft Theatre (12:00 PM)
• Daddy Daughter Dance At The Grove Event Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Giraffe fight! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden shared footage of giraffes swinging their heads at each other. The incredible display is in an effort to assert dominance and eventually claim mating opportunities. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Public Schools has opened registration for its Summer Scholars program! Click the link to learn more. (Cincinnati Public Schools via Instagram)
• The Cincinnati Museum Center shared a portrait of Alexander Thomas. The portrait comes from one of Cincinnati's most well-known photography studios, which took one of the most famous portraits of scholar Frederick Douglass. (Cincinnati Museum Center via Facebook)

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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.