Cincinnati CityBeat
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Read CityBeat's latest statement on the legal case against two of our journalists, who were arrested last week while covering a protest on the Roebling Bridge.
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Add these restaurants to your "must try" list.
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The Best Neighborhood Restaurants in Northern Kentucky, According to Our Readers - Cincinnati CityBeat
These are the best neighborhood restaurants in Northern Kentucky, as voted on by CityBeat readers in our 2025 Best of Cincinnati poll.
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ICYMI: The CityBeat Music Club, launching in November, is like a book club, but for music lovers. Each month, members will listen to two albums â a national album and an album by a local musician â and discuss them at the CityBeat Music Club meetings.
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CityBeat is Launching a Free Music Club
CityBeat is launching a new monthly music club at Alien Records in which participants will listen to two albums and discuss them.
https://www.citybeat.com/music/citybeat-is-launching-a-free-music-club-cincinnati-alien-records/
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A Cincinnati nonprofit is working on a new project that will help share the history of beer in the United States.
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Brewing Heritage Trail Announces Plans for Brewing History Museum in Over-the-Rhine
The Brewing Heritage Trail announced plans to create a permanent museum in Over-the-Rhine detailing the history of beer brewing in America.
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/brewing-heritage-trail-announces-plans-for-brewing-history-museum-in-over-the-rhine-brewery-district-community-urban-redevelopment-corporation-cincinnati-citybeat/
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PBS Resident Librarian Mychal Threets joins more than 150 authors, presenters and podcasters at the Kentucky International Convention Center for a full-day celebration of books and community.
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New âReading Rainbowâ Host to Headline Louisville Book Festival
Content creator and new host of "Reading Rainbow" Mychal Threets will headline the Louisville Book Fair on Oct. 11.
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/new-reading-rainbow-host-to-headline-louisville-book-festival-leo-weekly/
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Candidates should have a passion for local journalism, Cincinnati and helping us connect with and reach new audiences.
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CityBeat is Seeking a Full-Time Social Media Editor
Candidates should have a passion for local journalism, Cincinnati and helping us connect with and reach new audiences.
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The augmented reality experience is based on the universe in the 2007 horror film âTrick âr Treat.â
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First-of-its-Kind Holographic Haunted House Comes to West Chester for Halloween
A first-of-its-kind augmented reality haunted house based on the 2007 horror film Trick 'r Treat is now open in West Chester for Halloween.
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Crisp & Green offers healthier options like salads, wraps, grain bowls and smoothies.
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Healthy, Fast-Casual Restaurant to Open First Ohio Location in Anderson Township
Crisp & Green, a healthy, fast-casual chain restaurant, is opening in Anderson Township on Oct. 9. It's the first location in Ohio.
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Strickland is best known for his award-winning performances at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, like âAinât True & Uncle Falseâ and âBalls of Yarn.â
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Cincinnati Storyteller Paul Strickland Emcees National Storytelling Festival
Cincinnati storyteller Paul Strickland is emceeing the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee Oct. 3-5.
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In a third hearing, âopting outâ of Motherâs Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.
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Ohioâs âNatural Family Monthâ Proponents Claim Heterosexual Couples are âUnder Attackâ
In third hearing, "opting out" of Motherâs Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.
https://www.citybeat.com/news/ohios-natural-family-month-proponents-claim-heterosexual-couples-are-under-attack/
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Eat tacos. Win prizes.
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Enjoy $2.50 Tacos All Week Long During Cincinnati Taco Week
Cincinnati Taco Week returns Oct. 13-19, with $2.50 taco deals from over 50 participating restaurants, plus the chance to earn prizes.
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/enjoy-2-50-tacos-all-week-long-during-cincinnati-taco-week-citybeat/
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Marketplace premiums could double.
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As Expiration of Tax Credits Loom, Ohio Insurers Ask for Big Increases
The federal government remains closed as Democrats and Republicans battle over health programs for low and middle-income Americans.
https://www.citybeat.com/news/as-expiration-of-tax-credits-loom-ohio-insurers-ask-for-big-increases/
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âI wanted to remind people of their own power, that they still matter, and that resisting this weird, mechanized, grinding machine our world is turning into is important,â Case said of her newest album.
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Sound Advice: Neko Case Brings Mood-Altering Voice to Taft Theatre
Neko Case performs at Cincinnati's Taft Theatre on Oct. 14.
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The James Beardânominated team moves to Ludlow Avenue with an approachable menu, friendly prices and enough hits to draw diners citywide.
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[REVIEW] Kiki Makes Clifton Sing
CityBeat restaurant reviewer Pama Mitchell shares her thoughts on Kiki on Ludlow, which opened this summer following a move from College Hill.
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Whether you canât get enough of ghosts, goblins and jump scares, or if Glinda the witch is more your speed, Greater Cincinnati theaters have a treat for you.
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Witches, Vampires and Dodos, Oh My!: Halloween Takes Over Greater Cincinnati Stages - Cincinnati CityBeat
Whether you canât get enough of ghosts, goblins and jump scares, or if Glinda the witch is more your speed, Greater Cincinnati theaters have a treat for you.
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Over 50 Findlay Market vendors, merchants and farmers will be showing off their fall dishes.
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Try All the Fall Flavors at Findlay Marketâs Annual Fall Food Fest
Over 50 Findlay Market vendors, merchants and farmers will be showing off their fall-themed dishes at the annual Fall Food Fest on Oct. 5.
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No doubt Cincinnati has tons of amazing restaurants and bars â and donât forget about our chili.
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Cincinnati Named a Top Foodie City in New Report
Cincinnati came in No. 19 on a new study from WalletHub ranking local foodie scens across the United States.
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CityBeat spoke with festival organizer Eric Mahoney to get a preview of what to expect this weekend.
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The Yellow Springs Film Festival is Back for Possibly its Biggest Year Yet
CityBeat spoke with festival organizer Eric Mahoney to get a preview of what to expect this weekend.
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Nice Life will offer a menu of both signature and classic cocktails, in a space embodying the â70s, â80s and â90s.
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Retro Cocktail Bar and Dance Hall 'Nice Life' to Open in Over-the-Rhine
Retro-style cocktail bar and dance hall Nice Life is opening in the former The Drinkery space in Over-the-Rhine Oct. 3.
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There are a ton of fun local events â from a bookstore crawl to fall festivals and art shows â to fill your weekend.
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11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 3-5)
There are a ton of fun local events â from a bookstore crawl to fall festivals and art shows â to fill your weekend.
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Ohio House Bill 1 and Ohio Senate Bill 88 prohibit citizens of countries designated âforeign adversariesâ from owning land within 25 miles of âcritical infrastructure.â
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Demonstrators Protest Ohio Land Ownership Measures that Target Chinese Immigrants
Ohio House Bill 1 and Ohio Senate Bill 88 prohibit citizens of countries designated âforeign adversariesâ from owning land within 25 miles of âcritical infrastructure.â
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The Ohio Redistricting Commission now has until Oct. 31 to pass a bipartisan map. After that, lawmakers can pass a partisan map with a simple majority before Nov. 30.
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Ohio Lawmakers Miss First Congressional Redistricting Deadline with No Negotiations and No GOP Map
The Ohio Redistricting Commission now has until Oct. 31 to pass a bipartisan map. After that, lawmakers can pass a partisan map with a simple majority before Nov. 30.
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Fening won three awards for her work during the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony Tuesday night.
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CityBeat Reporter Madeline Fening Earns Several Awards
Fening won three awards for her work during the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony hosted by the Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists on Tuesda...
https://www.citybeat.com/news/citybeat-reporter-madeline-fening-earns-several-awards-society-of-professional-journalists-spj-cincinnati/
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Graeterâs said when the flavor was first released in January, it sold out in just over a week.
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Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream Returns for National Chili Month
Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili's ice cream collaboration, Skyline Spice, is back for a limited time for National Chili Month.
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/graeters-skyline-chili-ice-cream-is-now-back-on-shelves-cincinnati-citybeat/
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Fans young and old filed into the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on Tuesday night to see a âStomp Clap Heyâ genre classic, The Lumineers. More photos:
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Wolf Alice still has this air as the cool, edgier kids from across the pond, but they seem to be opening their arms just a bit wider for us to lean in and dance with them.
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[REVIEW] Wolf Alice Hypnotizes Newport Music Hall with Glam Pop and Drama
Wolf Alice still has this air as the cool, edgier kids from across the pond, but they seem to be opening their arms just a bit wider for us to lean in and dance with them.
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Touring in support of The Clearing, Wolf Alice delivered an electrifying set for Columbus fans at Newport Music Hall.
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[PHOTOS] Wolf Alice Delivers a Dazzling Night at Newport Music Hall
Touring in support of The Clearing, Wolf Alice delivered an electrifying set for Columbus fans at Newport Music Hall.
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Each month, members will listen to two albums â a national album and an album by a local musician â and discuss them at the CityBeat Music Club meetings.
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CityBeat is Launching a Free Music Club
CityBeat is launching a new monthly music club at Alien Records in which participants will listen to two albums and discuss them.
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We canât espresso how happy this news makes us.
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Cincinnati One of the Best Cities for Coffee Lovers, According to New Report
Cincinnati ranked in the top U.S. for coffee culture, according to a new report from personal finance brand Wallethub.
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The music icon had Cincinnati singing along to his biggest hits, from âAngelâ to âIt Wasnât Me.â
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[PHOTOS] Shaggy Turns Hard Rock into Boombastic Friday Night
The music icon had Cincinnati singing along to his biggest hits, from âAngelâ to âIt Wasnât Me.â
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The lineup for the full festival included Slayer, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Bring Me the Horizon and many, many more.
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[PHOTOS] Inside Day One of Louder Than Life 2025
From Sept. 18-21, the Louder Than Life music festival brought an exciting lineup of rock and heavy metal musicians to Louisville.
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The billâs sponsor, Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, characterized the changes as a way to give judges âa full pictureâ of the defendant before them.
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Ohio Lawmaker Wants Judges to Consider Immigration Status in Setting Bail, Parole, Sentences
An Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider a defendantâs immigration status when they set conditions for bail or hand down criminal sentences.
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stern-enzi was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the end of August.
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Cincinnati Film Critic tt stern-enzi Dies Following Cancer Diagnosis
Cincinnati film critic and artistic director of the OTR International Film Festival tt stern-enzi has died following a cancer battle.
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/movies-and-tv/cincinnati-film-critic-tt-stern-enzi-dies-following-cancer-diagnosis-citybeat/
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Kaleidoscope Youth Centerâs Housing Program is closing after a grant supporting it was not renewed by the Ohio Department of Health.
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LGBTQ Youth Housing Program is Ending After Ohio Department of Health Grant is Not Renewed
Kaleidoscope Youth Centerâs Housing Program is closing after a grant supporting it was not renewed by the Ohio Department of Health.
https://www.citybeat.com/news/lgbtq-youth-housing-program-is-ending-after-ohio-department-of-health-grant-is-not-renewed/
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ICYMI: A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to an online catfishing conspiracy that scammed victims out of more than $2 million.
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Cincinnati Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Online Romance Scam
The âromance fraud conspiracyâ scammed victims out of more than $2 million.
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Break out the map and the road trip snacks.
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19 Road Trips to Make from Cincinnati This Fall
Cincinnati is beautiful in the fall, but sometimes you just want to getaway for a bit. Here are 19 beautiful fall vacations nearby.
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Compiled by musician and writer Peter Aaron, the new collection captures Cincinnatiâs raw and inventive underground from 1982â1988.
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New Compilation Documents Cincinnatiâs Punk and Underground Sound
Compiled by musician and writer Peter Aaron, the new collection captures Cincinnatiâs raw and inventive underground from 1982â1988.
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Did you get to see the Cincinnati Zoo's newest baby yet?
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It's a Boy! Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Baby Gorilla
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's gorilla Gladys gave birth to her first infant, a boy, on Sept. 20.
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/its-a-boy-cincinnati-zoo-and-botanical-garden-welcomes-baby-gorilla-gladys-mbeli-citybeat/
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Today's the last day of Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week! What are you trying?
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15 Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Meals We Can't Wait to Try
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week returns this fall with participating restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe meals.
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/15-greater-cincinnati-restaurant-week-meals-we-cant-wait-to-try-menu-citybeat/
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ICYMI: A new concept from Epic Brands, which owns popular Greater Cincinnati restaurants like Agave & Rye, Cowboy Sallyâs and SOB Steakhouse, is opening in Covington this October.
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Agave & Rye Owner to Open Japanese Pizza and Nightlife Concept in Covington
Tokyo Pie, a new concept blending Tokyo nightlife with Japanese-inspired pizza from Epic Brands is opening in Covington this October.
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/agave-rye-owner-to-open-japanese-pizza-and-nightlife-concept-in-covington-tokyo-pie-epic-brands-cincinnati-citybeat/
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Happy fall, y'all!
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13 Greater Cincinnati Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss
From haunted houses to pumpkin glows, farm fun and apple fests, here are 13 fall festivals in Greater Cincinnati you won't want to miss.
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/13-greater-cincinnati-fall-festivals-you-wont-want-to-miss/
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Icelandic rock band Kaleo played an electric show at Taft Theatre on Wednesday night, with help from openers Stephen Day and JĂșnĂus Meyvant. More photos:
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The museum plans are in early development, but you can get a preview at a special pop-up exhibit during the Americaâs River Roots festival.
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Brewing Heritage Trail Announces Plans for Brewing History Museum in Over-the-Rhine
The Brewing Heritage Trail announced plans to create a permanent museum in Over-the-Rhine detailing the history of beer brewing in America.
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According to prosecutor data, Indiana courts handled 316 murder filings in 2015 compared to a projected 572 this year.
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Panel Hears Warnings on Rising Indiana Prison Population, Local Corrections Funding Shortfalls
According to prosecutor data, Indiana courts handled 316 murder filings in 2015 compared to a projected 572 this year.
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Republican candidate Kevin Farmer says he wants to serve as a true employee of the people.
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Cincinnati City Council Candidate Wants to Make Change Among âMob Bossâ Politicians
Republican candidate Kevin Farmer says he wants to serve as a true employee of the people.
https://www.citybeat.com/news/cincinnati-city-council-candidate-wants-to-make-change-among-mob-boss-politicians-kevin-farmer-citybeat/
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Current director Thane Maynard will become the zooâs Executive Chair of the Board, spearheading the largest fundraising efforts in the zooâs history.
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Cincinnati Zoo Announces New Executive Director
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden says its COO Dave Jenike will replace Thane Maynard as the executive director in 2026.
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/cincinnati-zoo-announces-new-executive-director-thane-maynard-dave-jenike-citybeat/
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The crowd at a Massie rally gave a standing ovation on the push to release the Epstein files.
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With Ally Rand Paul, Thomas Massie Travels Northern Kentucky to Fend Off Trump Attacks
Crowd at Massie rally gives standing ovation on push to release Epstein files
https://www.citybeat.com/news/with-ally-rand-paul-thomas-massie-travels-northern-kentucky-to-fend-off-trump-attacks/
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You can cut your own sunflowers for $1 a stem, meet friendly farm animals and shop the craft market with over 30 vendors.
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Explore a Sunflower Wonderland at Gorman Heritage Farm's Annual Sunflower Festival
Gorman Heritage Farm's Sunflower Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5. Cut your own flowers, shop the vendor market and more.
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The award-winning Dead Spring Cemetery features towering animatronics, dozens of skeletons and hundreds of spooky props.
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Northern Kentucky Man Transforms Yard into Immersive Frightscape
A Northern Kentucky man has once again transformed his yard into Dead Spring Cemetery â a spooky and fun Halloween display.
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Butler County officials said theyâve returned roughly $50 million to homeowners through their most recent rollback, and two previous reductions in 2022 and 2024.
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Butler County Rolls Back Property Taxes as Ohio Wrestles with Rising Home Values
The move comes as Ohio lawmakers wrangle over several proposals to rein in property taxes, and a property tax working group set up by Gov. Mike DeWine finalizes its set of proposed fixes.
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Enjoy a pumpkin carving competition and dog-friendly activities with your pup.
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New Lytle Pawk Pumpkin Walk to Raise Money for Local Animal Rescues
Lytle Park Hotel is hosting the inaugural Lytle Pawk Pumpkin Walk on Oct. 19, featuring a pumpkin carving competition and dog friendly fun.
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