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Hello Cincinnati! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $3.4M gift will reshape student life at UC
  • Why a 115-year-old club is finally landing a pro tour
  • How a Newtown traffic stop left an officer briefly dragged by a car

Also on today's calendar: Damon Williams and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Cincinnatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Cincinnatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Frigid, with a high of 11 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 28, low: 17.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. University of Cincinnati receives transformative $3.4M gift from alumnus (local12.com) — A multimillion-dollar estate gift from UC alumnus Stephen J. Helman will fund new scholarships, co-ops, and mental health support for University of Cincinnati students. The $3.4 million donation creates two endowments, including one honoring his mother, a longtime nurse, and is being hailed by university leaders as a major boost to nursing education and student wellbeing.
   

2. Local country club to host professional golf tour (local12.com) — Maketewah Country Club in Bond Hill will host the LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship in 2026, bringing the pro women’s golf tournament inside Cincinnati city limits for the first time. The move adds another marquee event to Maketewah’s long tournament history and could boost both the club’s profile and local interest in professional golf.
   

3. WATCH: Police officer pinned, dragged by driver during traffic stop in Newtown (wcpo.com) — A Newtown traffic stop turned dangerous when body-camera video shows an officer briefly pinned and dragged by a driver in what police describe as a Greater Cincinnati incident. The 20-year-old driver is accused of reversing with the officer caught in the door, causing minor leg and hip injuries, before fleeing. He’s now held in the Hamilton County Justice Center on bond, with another court date set this month.
   

4. Columbus, Ohio, Enacts New Pay Transparency Ordinance Requiring Salary Ranges in Job Postings (natlawreview.com) — Cincinnati already has a pay transparency rule, but this piece explains how Columbus just went further by requiring salary ranges directly in most job postings. For local workers and employers, it’s a useful comparison of how different Ohio cities handle wage disclosure. The article also notes that Ohio still lacks a statewide pay transparency law, leaving rules to local governments.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • UPDATE SAFE FOR THE NIGHT.
    Needs a foster starting tomorrow until next week. She has a rescue as of Thursday. Found dog in Madisonville. Was running with another dog so… (Nextdoor Oakley)
  • I'm still looking for my dog Deuce, please let me know if anyone has seen him or seen him in a shelter somewhere.
    He is very much missed. Profile is Deuce. Thank you (Nextdoor North Avondale)
  • Artis Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time in Cincinnati. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Cincinnati. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cincinnati here.

Ok Cincinnati! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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