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In today's newsletter:

  • How long will state troopers keep backing Cincinnati police downtown?
  • How did Cincinnati crack WalletHub’s top 10 Christmas cities?
  • How one Northern Kentucky boy inspired a major gift to Cincinnati Children’s

Also on today's calendar: CLAW MACHINE Live Show presented by Commonwealth Comedy Club and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, temps: high: 57, low: 24.
  • Friday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Governor DeWine shares final year goals, reflects on various topics impacting Ohioans (local12.com) — State troopers are still patrolling alongside Cincinnati police after a viral downtown brawl, as Gov. Mike DeWine doubles down on a multi-agency push to curb local violent crime. In a year-end sit-down with Local 12, he also defends Ohio’s school funding formula, outlines education and youth priorities for his final year, and hints at backing likely GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy.
   

2. Cincinnati ranks in top 10 cities to celebrate Christmas (wdtn.com) — Cincinnati just landed in WalletHub’s top 10 U.S. cities to celebrate Christmas, ranking 10th nationwide for affordability, traditions, shopping, and festive activities. The study compared more than 100 cities and also placed Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo much lower on the list, highlighting Cincinnati’s relative holiday strengths for residents and visitors alike.
   

3. Florence police raise money for donation to hospital in cancer patient's name (wlwt.com) — Florence police just turned their No Shave November fundraiser into a more than $5,000 gift for cancer care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, honoring 7-year-old patient Ford Adkins. The Northern Kentucky family, who moved to the Cincinnati area for his treatment, is channeling their grief into helping other local kids facing cancer this holiday season.
   

4. Katt Williams, comedian known for 'Norbit,' 'Epic Movie' (cincinnati.com) — Cincinnati-born comedian Katt Williams is spotlighted in a photo gallery tracing his rise from Avondale, where a street was named in his honor in 2025, to major film roles and national appearances. Local readers can see how his Cincinnati roots connect to a long, high-profile career on stage and screen.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Water Aerobics
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 2039 Sherman Ave , Norwood
    8:30 am
  • Toddler and Preschool Storytime
    St. Bernard Branch Library , 10 McClelland Ave , Cincinnati
    10:30 am
  • Exercise Class at Senior Center
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 1810 Courtland Ave 1st Floor , Norwood
    11:00 am
  • Shop at Walmart
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 1810 Courtland Ave 1st Floor , Norwood
    1:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Lunch
    Norwood, OH Calendar , 1810 Courtland Ave 1st Floor , Norwood
    11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Another car stolen last night nearby Mt Washington and Anderson Twp.
    Also an attempted one nearby. Watch out for your cars! Get a faraday case for your key fob. They stole our truck out of our driveway by making a key… (Nextdoor Anderson Township)
  • This is our baby Iris!
    We've been looking for her!!!! I cannot comment on the post!!! Please call me 513-923-0888. (Nextdoor College Hill)
  • Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati posted a job opening for Porter in Cincinnati. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Maintenance/Custodian OH in Cincinnati. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cincinnati here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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