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🌱 Patch AM: How Cincinnati neighbors saved a 100-year-old nativity tradition in Eden Park

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Hi there, Cincinnati! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cincinnati neighbors saved a 100-year-old nativity tradition in Eden Park
  • What will the massive Kirby Apartments overhaul mean for current tenants?
  • How a local woman beat deportation after 143 days in ICE custody

Also on today's calendar: THE WORKSHOP presented by Commonwealth Commonwealth Comedy Club and 5 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Cloudy with spotty drizzle, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, mist; warmer, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Generations-old nativity scene in Cincinnati almost disappeared, saved by the community (local12.com) — A nearly century-old nativity scene cherished by Cincinnati families is back on display after the community rallied to help rebuild it when a key family caretaker was hospitalized. Set near Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park, the free Crib of the Nativity continues a three-generation local tradition, welcoming visitors daily from morning through evening this Christmas season.
   

2. New owner has big renovation plans for troubled Mount Airy Vision & Beyond property (wcpo.com) — A long-troubled Mount Airy apartment complex in Cincinnati is getting several million dollars in repairs, with the new owner pledging no rent hikes for current tenants in the first year. ZerCo Holdings is replacing roofs, windows and damaged interiors at Kirby Apartments after a judge declared the property a public nuisance, while tenant advocates push for protections against future rent increases and evictions.
   

3. Irish woman released from Campbell County detention center after ICE hold (fox19.com) — An Irish-born permanent resident who spent nearly five months in ICE detention at Campbell County’s jail has been released and is back home in the Cincinnati area after a judge ruled she’s no longer deportable. She and her husband, who lobbied federal officials for her freedom, now plan to advocate for other detainees while she moves ahead toward U.S. citizenship.
   

4. Santa visits local drug court to spread cheer to children with parents battling addiction (local12.com) — Families in Cincinnati’s Hamilton County Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Court celebrated a special holiday event where Santa and even the Grinch rewarded participants sober for at least 100 days. The long-running court program, which diverts people with addictions from traditional prosecution, highlighted its success in helping parents stay sober and graduate with clean records.
   

5. Survey finds that holiday stress is linked to rise in substance use (local12.com) — Cincinnati-based WKRC highlights how holiday stress is driving more people toward drugs and alcohol, and how local resources like Madi’s House and Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital are stepping in to help. Local recovery leaders describe rising meth use, the value of structured step-down programs, and simple daily supports, while reminding residents that the 988 hotline can connect them to treatment.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 23
  • Exercise Class at Senior Center
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 1810 Courtland Ave 1st Floor , Norwood
    9:45 am
  • Water Aerobics
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 2039 Sherman Ave , Norwood
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve-Administrative Office Closed
    Village of Lockland , 101 N Cooper Ave , Cincinnati
    • Thursday December 25
  • Christmas Day Holiday
    Sycamore Township , 8540 Kenwood Rd , Sycamore Township

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND: Light brown lab or retriever mix found in CUF/Fairview (near UC) no tags or collar.
    Currently following my husband around on his walk with our dog. Please contact me asap if this is your dog. We want to make sure it is safe but are… (Nextdoor Clifton)
  • Anyone missing a male cat?
    He has a blue collar on, he’s very sweet too. He hasn’t left my back porch in about 3 days (Nextdoor Highpoint)
  • Sycamore Community Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Cincinnati. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Cincinnati. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cincinnati here.

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