🌱 Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder + City Goes Blue For Hamlin

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A teenager charged with murder will be tried as an adult. Deshaun Jones is accused of shooting two people on May 29 on Betton Street. Jerome Lipscomb, 15, was killed in the shooting. According to officials, the shooting was the result of an incident at the Taste of Cincinnati. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. Cincinnati's largest law firm is merging with another San Diego-based firm. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced that they will be merging with Mulvaney Barry Beatty Linn & Mayers LLP. The merger became official on Jan. 1. The decision adds 10 attorneys to the team, as well as eight business professionals who will go to Dinsmore's offices in southern California. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
3. Downtown Cincinnati is ablaze with blue to support Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. On Monday night, 24-year-old Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during a game. He is listed in critical condition. Everywhere from Paycor Stadium to the Fifth Third Bank's headquarters has gone blue since the incident occurred. (FOX19)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Yoga In The Light at Church of the Saviour United Methodist (9:15 AM)
• Winedown Wednesday at AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks (5:00 PM)
• Beer + Crumbl Cookie Pairing at Taft's Alehouse (5:00 PM)
• Bluegrass Wednesday at Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant (6:30 PM)
• BYOBoardGame at Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fiona's turning six on Jan. 24! And now you can win a prize package that involves meeting all four of these famous hippos. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Meet Zephyr the Aussie puppy! This sweet guy is a bundle of playful fun looking for his perfect family. (Animal House Cincinnati via Facebook)
• Want to be a free tax prep volunteer? Visit the link to find out how you can get involved. (Price Hill Will via Facebook)
• The Price Hill Branch offers a free meal after school to help kids from going hungry. You can get a meal from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Price Hill Will via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.