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In today's newsletter:

  • Why this high-profile OVI arrest has Cincinnati neighbors talking
  • See what’s new inside Oakley’s freshly renovated library branch.
  • How will Ohio’s new 2026 laws change daily life in Cincinnati?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Elwood Jones arrested for OVI after crashing car into pole in Cincinnati (local12.com) — Cincinnati police say a man previously on death row was arrested on suspicion of OVI after crashing into a pole at East McMillan Street and Woodburn Avenue, then allegedly leaving the scene. Officers reported signs of alcohol use, and he refused a breath test. His next court hearing is scheduled for the afternoon of December 29 in Hamilton County.
   

2. Greater Cincinnati library branch reopens after $1.5 million renovation (local12.com) — Oakley’s neighborhood library is back open after a $1.5 million renovation, giving Cincinnati residents refreshed spaces just in time for the new year. The century-old branch now features an expanded children’s area, dedicated teen space, upgraded meeting room, and modernized building systems as part of the library’s long-term Facility Master Plan.
   

3. Wage Hikes, THC Restrictions and School Phone Bans: New year brings new laws in 2026 (fox19.com) — Starting in early 2026, Cincinnati-area residents will see new Ohio laws on THC products, minimum wage, school cell phone bans, property taxes, voting rules, and even escaped-convict alerts, plus major tax and data-privacy changes in nearby Kentucky. The story breaks down how these statewide and Tri-State policies could affect your paycheck, your kids’ classrooms, and what you can legally buy or grow.
   

4. Family asks Honduras president to help bring Hamilton crash victims home (cincinnati.com) — A Hamilton family with roots in Honduras is mourning three relatives killed in a high‑speed crash, while their Cincinnati church community grieves alongside them. Loved ones are asking Honduras’ president to help return the victims’ bodies home, as Hamilton City Schools and friends remember 10‑year‑old Alejandro as a bright, caring fifth grader whose smile lifted everyone around him.
   

5. 2 Greater Cincinnati fire departments make history with all-female companies (local12.com) — Two Greater Cincinnati fire departments just made history by fielding all-female fire engine companies, including a crew serving Green Township’s Mack and Bridgetown neighborhoods. Another all-women team is now staffing a company in nearby Hamilton, highlighting growing opportunities and visibility for female firefighters across the region.
   

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