🌱 Teen Driver Arrested + Cincinnati NAACP's 2022 Freedom Fund

Hello again, friends. I'm back with your new copy of the Cincinnati Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 69 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. The Cincinnati Police Department has arrested the 17-year-old driver that struck two UC students and fled from the scene last week. Cayden Turner was killed during the incident on Jefferson Avenue, while Namiya Russell was seriously injured. Excessive speed was determined to be a factor in the crash; the department's traffic unit is working to conclude if impairment was also a factor. (WHIO)
2. The Cincinnati NAACP's 2022 Freedom Fund gala was held on Saturday night. The event presented numerous awards to individuals and organizations that have made a profound impact in the Cincinnati community. Ron Dumas was awarded the 2022 President's Award —the highest honor given at the local branch level. Duke Energy Convention Center hosted the gala. (Local 12)
3. The Whitfield County Fire Department and the Dalton Shrine Club collected donations during their sixth annual boot drive this weekend. The Shriner's Burn Hospital in Cincinnati will be receiving 75 percent of the collected funds. The remainder will be used to assist with fire safety education in the local community. The boot drive is held each year in October. (WDEF)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Smart-Guided Bicycle Tour At Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex (8:00 AM)
• Storytime: Movers And Shakers At Mt. Healthy (10:30 AM)
• Karaoke Cocktails & Cappucinos At Drip Coffee Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Cincinnati area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Cincinnati Patch)
• The Cincinnati Bengals have inducted Issac Curtis and Willie Anderson into the 2022 Ring of Class class. Congratulations! (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• This month, Union Terminal will be lighting up pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get tested today. Visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. website to learn more. (Cincinnati Museum Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.