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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Glendale police chase ended in a crash by Paycor Stadium
- How is this winter really affecting Findlay Market businesses?
- How UC Medical Center staff turn Christmas shifts into a tradition of service
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cincinnatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Cincinnatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 23 degrees.
- Monday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 30, low: 20.
- Tuesday: Turning cloudy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Glendale police chase ends in crash near Paycor Stadium (fox19.com) — A police chase that began in Glendale ended with a crash near Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon, injuring the driver, according to Glendale police. Officers say the suspect fled after an alleged protection-order violation, sped south on I-75 into Cincinnati, and hit a concrete barrier and another vehicle; no other injuries were reported.
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2. Winter weather significantly impacts Ohio businesses (spectrumnews1.com) — Cincinnati vendors at Findlay Market say this winter’s cold, wet weather is noticeably slowing outdoor sales, even as some shoppers still brave the elements for fresh bread and desserts. Owners describe thinner morning crowds, slight midday rebounds, and cautious optimism that warmer days later this season will bring business back to normal.
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3. Health care workers detail their holiday traditions at UC Medical Center (wlwt.com) — UC Medical Center staff in Cincinnati spent Christmas on duty, treating patients and keeping the hospital running while many residents celebrated at home. Nurses, techs, and other caregivers describe volunteering for holiday shifts, forming groups like the Sunshine Committee to lift spirits, and emphasizing how a positive attitude can improve patient outcomes during one of the hospital’s busier times of year.
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4. There was a $1 million Powerball winner in Cincinnati (local12.com) — A Powerball ticket sold at the Kroger on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati matched all five white balls in the Christmas Eve drawing, earning a $1 million prize before taxes. While the record $1.817 billion jackpot went to a winner in Arkansas, the local ticket holder will still take home $728,750 after state and federal withholdings.
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Blue Ash Branch Library , 4911 Cooper Rd , Cincinnati
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Memorial Hall , 1225 Elm St , Cincinnati
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