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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Tender Mercies expand housing in Cincinnati despite funding fears?
  • What’s really behind that eerie nighttime noise over Cincinnati neighborhoods?
  • Why a Walnut Hills senior complex has seen two killings in days

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cincinnati nonprofit moves forward with new housing despite potential funding cuts (wlwt.com) — Permanent supportive housing programs in Cincinnati face possible federal funding cuts, but local nonprofit Tender Mercies is still moving ahead with 30 new units in Over-the-Rhine next year and more planned for 2026. With over 200 units already operating across the city and a 98% housing retention rate, the group is expanding options for adults with mental illness who’ve experienced homelessness, even amid HUD policy uncertainty.
   

2. From yetis to railyards: Possible lead emerges for strange noise in Cincinnati (local12.com) — A strange, siren-like noise has been echoing across Cincinnati neighborhoods like Northside, Clifton, and Camp Washington, frustrating some residents and sparking wild online theories. A tipster points to a noisy CSX trim engine in the Queensgate railyard, though the railroad hasn’t confirmed it, and the city is urging anyone who hears the sound to report it to 311.
   

3. Cincinnati shooting victim identified at Walnut Hills senior living complex (fox19.com) — Cincinnati police have identified 31-year-old mother of five Tekeya McCollum as the woman fatally shot Tuesday night inside the Park Eden senior living complex in Walnut Hills. It’s the second deadly shooting there in less than a week, and family members say lax security and drug activity are major concerns. A vigil and balloon release are planned in her honor.
   

4. Cincinnati Wrapped 2025: Top 15 Songs Released by Cincinnati Artists this Year (citybeat.com) — Cincinnati’s music scene closed out 2025 with a diverse slate of local releases, from punk and psych rock to chamber pop and funk. This curated 15-track playlist highlights Cincinnati artists like Bootsy Collins, Lung, Maura Weaver, and more, celebrating the venues, studios, and collaborators that shaped the city’s sound this year and offering residents a ready-made soundtrack to carry into 2026.
   

5. Cincinnati Band Sylmar Marks 10th Anniversary with Career-Defining ‘Matching Caskets' (citybeat.com) — A Cincinnati indie-rock band, Sylmar, is celebrating 10 years together and the release of their emotionally heavy new album, “Matching Caskets,” after returning from a successful European tour. Frontman Brian McCullough reflects on the group’s evolving lineup, intense live shows, and DIY recording approach, while hinting that another full album is already written and waiting in the wings.
   

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