🌧️ Flood watch woes

Good morning, Clermont County. Mother Nature is flexing her muscles this week as a massive flood watch blankets 50 counties across three states. With already saturated ground and a weather system stalling along the Ohio River through Saturday, residents in low-lying areas should prepare for potential flooding – especially during those overnight hours when the heaviest rainfall is expected to arrive.

In more uplifting news, the power of determined parents is on full display as Xavier University's Montessori Lab School families transformed potential educational heartbreak into opportunity. In just 100 days, they've partnered with Cincinnati Public Schools to create a new Montessori program at the Bramble Nature Campus. Meanwhile, spring has officially sprung across Cincinnati with a kaleidoscope of activities – from thousands of tulips blooming at the zoo to immersive Titanic experiences downtown and Reds baseball returning to the diamond.

🌤 Sky Skoop

Loveland

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Milford

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Batavia

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New Richmond

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Bethel

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Williamsburg

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Owensville

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Felicity

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Moscow

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Neville

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🌧️ Massive flood watch threatens 50 counties across three states. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning for parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. A weather boundary crossing the region Wednesday night will create significant rainfall with thunderstorms, then stall along the Ohio River through Saturday. Officials warn that already moist soils could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas, with the heaviest rainfall expected during overnight hours. Residents in flood-prone areas should prepare to take action.

🏫 Parents create new Montessori school in just 100 days. After Xavier University announced the end of its beloved Montessori Lab School, determined parents rallied to find a solution. Within three months, they partnered with Cincinnati Public Schools to establish a new Montessori program at the Bramble Nature Campus in Madisonville. More than 100 of the lab school's 158 students have already enrolled for next year, though families with incoming seventh and eighth-graders face difficult decisions. The move may ultimately make Montessori education more accessible in Cincinnati, a city with a 50-year history of public Montessori schools.

🎭 Cincinnati bursts with spring activities for every taste. From April 1-6, the city offers a vibrant mix of entertainment options including Zoo Blooms with thousands of tulips, a Titanic immersive experience downtown, and multiple music performances at venues across town. Sports fans can catch Reds baseball against the Texas Rangers or cheer on FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Art lovers have plenty to explore with new exhibitions opening at Cincinnati Art Museum and Museum Center, including a Barbie cultural icon showcase starting April 4.

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New build custom comforts: This sparkling new $380,000 home offers a pristine interior with custom features like a split-level floor plan, owner's suite, and first-floor laundry—all in a convenient location with a 10-year builder warranty.

Spacious roomy rural retreat: $160,000 gets you a H O T T O G O home on Chapel Rd, no Pink Pony Club membership needed. Full roof and water heater replaced in 2023, with a fenced yard on over half an acre.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🇫🇷 Apr. 02 - Authentic French Bistro Experience: Savor authentic French cuisine at the French Restaurant discover series! Enjoy a cozy dinner for two prepared by genuine French chefs at 233 Main St, Milford on April 2. Delicious comfort food at wallet-friendly prices.

🍷 Apr. 3 - Free App Thursdays: Wine Thursdays just got better! Enjoy a FREE appetizer (hot brie or goat cheese toast) with purchase of two wine glasses or a bottle at 233 Main St, Milford. Or grab two free sodas with any appetizer.

🎲 Apr. 3 - Board Game Night: Roll the dice at Time Warp Cards and Comics' Thursday Board Game night on April 3! Bring friends or meet new ones at 4601 Eastgate Blvd, where special demos await for an evening of tabletop fun.

🎸 Apr. 3 - Noah Smith's Whiskey Blues: Catch Cincinnati's own Noah Smith at Milford's Cincinnati Distilling on April 3! This touring songwriter blends whiskey blues and soulful roots for a sound that delights both country and rock fans alike.

🌺 Apr. 4 - Hawaiian Dining Experience: Savor island flavors at Dine in HAWAIIN, rolling into Bethel (3376 OH-125) on April 4! Check their Facebook page for the mouthwatering menu before this tropical food truck experience arrives.

🎵 Apr. 4 - Mystic Mile's Smooth Tunes: Groove to the smooth sounds of Mystic Mile on April 4 at Front Street Café in New Richmond. Enjoy their melodic tunes in this charming local spot at 120 Front Street.

🎲 Apr. 5 - Saturday Board Game Meetup: Roll the dice at Time Warp Cards and Comics' Saturday Board Game Meet-up! Bring your own games or try something from their library while making new friends. April 5 at 4601 Eastgate Blvd.

🏙️ Apr. 5 - Cincinnati Weekend Event: Join us for a weekend gathering at Cincinnati's Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate this April 5-6, 2025! Secure your spot now for this exciting local event at 4501 Eastgate Blvd.

🙏 In Remembrance

Peggy J Merkin

Peggy (Willis) Merkin passed away peacefully at age 86 on March 27, 2025, at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born in El Paso, Texas in 1938, she lived in various locations including Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, and Florida, working at Standard Oil and JCPenney while raising her family. Throughout her life, Peggy was passionate about community service, sports, and crafts, particularly excelling in quilting, doll making, and painting. She is survived by her children Eufaula and Richard, her grandsons Brandon and Kyle whom she adored, and her sister Joyce, with private services to be held at a later date.

William H. Schehr

William Howard Schehr, known as Bill, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at age 73, leaving behind his life partner Sharon Wasserman and a loving family of siblings, nieces, and nephews. A Ford car salesman for over 30 years, Bill was known for his infectious humor and unique habit of carrying hot sauce wherever he went. He found joy in outdoor activities, especially collecting rocks and fossils, and fishing at Indian Lake and Hamilton Lake. A visitation and funeral service will be held on April 4, 2025, at Frederick Funeral Home to celebrate his remarkable life.

Joseph W. Schaber

Joseph W. Schaber, who passed away on March 27, 2025, at age 80, was known for his outgoing personality and passion for family and the outdoors. He worked for 25 years as a food salesman at A.B. Wise and Sons, where his jovial nature and ability to connect with others made him well-regarded. An enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, Joseph particularly cherished trips to Alaska with his wife. He is survived by his wife Madonna "Mickey," three children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, with family being what he considered his proudest accomplishment.

Donna Kay Dalton

Donna Dalton, 62, of Deer Park, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Anderson Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her children, Tabitha (with husband Rob) and Alex Dalton, along with numerous family members and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Catherine Mount, and her brother Roger Mount. Visitation will be held on April 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Staley Funeral Home in Deer Park, Ohio.

Nellie M. Isaacs

Nellie "Betty" Isaacs passed away on March 22, 2025, at age 86, joining her Savior after a life dedicated to faith and family. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Isaacs for 55 years and a loving mother to eight children, grandmother to 16, great-grandmother to 33, and great-great-grandmother to one. A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Milford where she sang in the choir, Nellie also enjoyed oil painting, bird watching, and spending time with her Yorkie Poo dogs. Her family will remember her for her goofy humor, playful spirit, and unconditional love as they gather for services on April 4, 2025, at Evans Funeral Home.

Charles Edward Osborne

Charles E. Osborne, 79, of Deer Park, passed away on March 28, 2025. A Vietnam veteran, he was known for his dedication to family, community, and country. He is survived by his wife Linda, his twin brother Jim, sister Barbie, daughter Patricia, grandson Quinton, and many other loved ones. Services will be held at Deer Park/Staley-Strawser Funeral Home, with the family requesting memorial contributions to The Wounded Warriors Project instead of flowers.