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Good day Cincinnati! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cincinnati family shattered by fifth violent death in just over a year
  • Why Hamilton County overdose deaths just hit pre-epidemic levels
  • Discover which Cincinnati spots can rescue your family from cabin fever

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📰 News we're reading

1. Cincinnati family mourns fifth death in just over a year (fox19.com) — A Cincinnati family is reeling after a mother of five was fatally shot this week in Walnut Hills, marking their fifth loss in just over a year. The killing comes roughly a year after three relatives were stabbed to death in College Hill, with police still searching for the suspect in the latest shooting. Loved ones say they’re leaning on each other as they navigate overwhelming grief.
   

2. Area overdose deaths continue declining, hit pre-epidemic numbers (local12.com) — Hamilton County overdose deaths have fallen to about 180 this year, returning to pre-epidemic levels and marking a fourth straight year of decline for Greater Cincinnati. Local leaders credit a strong treatment and prevention network, wider Narcan access, and changing attitudes about addiction, while warning residents that emerging threats like cocaine and carfentanil still demand vigilance.
   

3. Ohio fun family-friendly activities that are good during the holidays (times-gazette.com) — If you’re staying around Cincinnati for winter break, this guide rounds up plenty of local fun, from Krohn Conservatory’s lights and the Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights to the Cincinnati Museum Center and Newport Aquarium. It also highlights escape rooms, Topgolf, virtual reality venues, and other indoor spots across Ohio to keep families busy through the cold months.
   

4. What were the most fun cities in America this year? (thehill.com) — Cincinnati lands at No. 10 on WalletHub’s list of America’s most fun cities, praised for its mix of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife. The piece spotlights local draws like Kings Island, major museums, the Observatory, and Bengals and Reds games, then compares the Queen City with higher-ranked hotspots like Austin, Miami, Orlando, and Las Vegas.
   

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