🌱 Scuba Santa Visits + Shots Fired Near County Prosecutor's Home

Good morning, Cincinnati! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Cincinnati's Newport Aquarium will be celebrating the holiday season with Scuba Santa. Father Christmas will begin his aquarium dives tomorrow and will continue through Dec. 24. The aquarium will feature holiday lights, playful penguins, and magical bubbles during the celebration. Scuba Santa visits are free with admission. Visit details can be found here. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
2. The Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge race will be heading to a recount. The difference between the two candidates is only 179 votes. The difference is less than 0.5 percent – the threshold for an automatic recount. The recount will be performed on Nov. 30 at 8:30 a.m. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. Police are investigating gunshots which occurred near a Hamilton County prosecutor's home. The incident occurred in Green Township last Friday shortly after midnight. The street has not been identified due to safety and privacy concerns. It is unclear if the prosector's home was hit during the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Green Township Police Department. (Fox 19)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Smart-Guided Bicycle Tour At Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex (8:00 AM)
• Coffee And Snacks At Cincinnati VA Medical Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Cincinnati area this weekend. Click the link for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Cincinnati Patch)
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is encouraging residents to ride on the North Polar Express at the PNC Festival of Lights. The festival is closed today for Thanksgiving. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Art Museum will be presenting Black Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17 from noon to 4:00 p.m. There will be photo opportunities. (Cincinnati Art Museum via Facebook)

That's all for today! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.