Clermont County • April 17, 2025
Good morning, Clermont County. The legendary roar of The Beast is about to get smoother as Kings Island prepares for its 53rd season with major upgrades. When the park opens April 19, thrill-seekers can experience Ohio's first dual-racing water coaster, RiverRacers, reaching speeds of 30 mph, while the iconic wooden roller coaster enjoys track replacements affecting over 20% of its layout. Soak City waterpark also gets a complete refresh, making this the perfect season to dive back into Ohio's premier amusement destination.
Amid political drama downtown, where Cincinnati's mayoral debate saw just two candidates trading barbs over housing and diversity initiatives, there's a heartwarming story of resilience emerging from the Boys & Girls Club. After losing her grandfather during COVID, teenager Delayna Brown found crucial emotional support at the West Chester/Liberty club, where she developed skills that transformed her grief into aspiration—she now plans to become an OB/GYN focused on women's health.
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🎢 Kings Island unveils thrilling upgrades for its 53rd season. The Ohio amusement park opens April 19 with significant improvements, including RiverRacers—Ohio's first dual-racing water coaster reaching speeds of 30 mph. The iconic Beast roller coaster received track replacements affecting over 20% of its layout for a smoother ride experience. Soak City waterpark gets a complete refresh with a new children's play area, improved entrance, and resurfaced wave pool. This marks the first full season under new ownership after Cedar Fair merged with Six Flags, allowing season pass holders to upgrade for access to all 42 parks nationwide.
🗣️ Cincinnati's mayoral debate turned fiery as only two candidates showed up.Mayor Pureval and Republican candidate Brian Frank clashed over housing, diversity initiatives, and traffic safety measures during the NAACP-hosted event. Frank controversially stated he wouldn't focus on housing as mayor, which Pureval called "gobsmacking," while emphasizing it remains a critical city issue. The debate grew particularly tense when discussing DEI initiatives, with Pureval declaring Frank's reluctance to take a position "disqualifying." Personal jabs dominated the question-asking portion, with Frank making allegations about the city manager and Pureval mocking Frank's distinctive wide-brimmed hat.
🌟 Grief-stricken teen finds hope at Boys & Girls Club. After losing her grandfather during COVID and experiencing depression, Delayna Brown joined the West Chester/Liberty club where staff provided crucial emotional support. The club's programs like Cultures and Cuisines taught her valuable skills while PowerHour helped improve her academics. Inspired by a Workforce Wednesday speaker, Delayna now aspires to become an OB/GYN focused on women's health. Three years later, she's thriving as a high school freshman and was named 2024 Youth of the Year.
The Lions roared to life Tuesday, blanking Wilmington's Hurricane 11-0 in a dominant Southern Buckeye showdown. New Richmond's victory improved their record to 3-5, giving their fans something to cheer about after a sluggish start to the season. Wilmington (0-3) will need to find answers quickly as they face the red-hot Batavia Bulldogs (8-1) next—talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Batavia (8-1) | ||
@ Western Brown | W 16-3 | |
New Richmond (3-5) | ||
vs Wilmington | W 11-0 |
Williamsburg Wildcats continued their perfect season, improving to 11-0 after overwhelming East Clinton 9-2 in Southern Buckeye action. The Astros, now 3-6, will look to rebound against Georgetown's struggling G-Men squad.Meanwhile, Goshen Warriors handled Georgetown with ease, cruising to an 8-2 non-league victory. The Warriors (7-2) carry momentum into their showdown with the formidable 10-1 Western Brown Broncos, while Georgetown's tough season continues at 1-9.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Milford (6-5) | ||
@ Lebanon | L 5-2 | |
Batavia (4-8) | ||
@ Western Brown | L 13-3 | |
Clermont Northeastern (5-5) | ||
@ Blanchester | L 7-5 | |
Goshen (7-2) | ||
@ Georgetown | W 8-2 | |
Williamsburg (11-0) | ||
@ East Clinton | W 9-2 |
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