Good morning, Clermont County. The ripple effects of a $400 million federal funding cut have hit home for local conservation groups like the Mill Creek Alliance, which lost two AmeriCorps members mid-contract with no refund for the $22,000 already invested. These abrupt terminations have left environmental education and restoration projects across all 50 states scrambling to continue their crucial work without the 32,000 members who received no notice or severance.
On a brighter note, summer vibes are heading our way as hip-hop stars Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul bring their "Good Vibes Only Tour" to Riverbend Music Center on July 12, with DaBaby joining the Cincinnati stop. Meanwhile, the community is relieved that a mother and child struck by a vehicle at Covedale Avenue and Sidney Road on Tuesday escaped with non-life-threatening injuries, though the driver has been cited as police continue their investigation.
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84%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌱 Trump cuts to Americorps devastate local conservation groups nationwide. Over 32,000 Americorps members at roughly 1,000 organizations received abrupt termination notices as the federal government slashed $400 million in grants. Cincinnati's Mill Creek Alliance lost two members mid-contract who were working on youth education and conservation projects, with no prorated refund for the $22,000 the organization had already paid. The cuts affect environmental work across all 50 states, with terminated members receiving no notice, severance, or grace period. Organizations like the Hamilton County Conservation District are now struggling to continue crucial environmental education and restoration work.
🎵 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul bring summer vibes to Cincinnati. The hip-hop stars will co-headline their "Good Vibes Only Tour" at Riverbend Music Center on July 12. Cincinnati fans will enjoy a special performance from DaBaby during the show. The tour, featuring the "Black & Yellow" rapper and "Temperature" hitmaker, spans 15 dates across the country. Presale tickets begin April 30 for Citi card members, with general public sales starting May 2 on Ticketmaster and Riverbend's websites.
🚗 Cincinnati stroller accident leaves woman and child injured in street. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at Covedale Avenue and Sidney Road when a vehicle struck both victims. Fortunately, their injuries were non-life-threatening, with only the woman requiring hospitalization. Police spokesperson Lt. Jonathan Cunningham confirmed the driver has been cited for the collision. Cincinnati police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Milford's Eagles soared to a decisive 10-0 shutout against their feathered namesakes from Walnut Hills in Monday's Eastern Cincinnati showdown. The victory pushes Milford to an impressive 11-4 season mark, while Walnut Hills continues searching for answers at 3-7.In other diamond action, Batavia's Bulldogs (13-3) showed their bite with an 8-3 road win over the New Richmond Lions. The Bulldogs now turn their attention to the Knights of Northwest, while the 6-9 Lions look to rebound against Wilmington's Hurricane in Wednesday's Southern Buckeye matchup.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Milford (11-4) | ||
vs Walnut Hills | W 10-0 | |
West Clermont (6-6) | ||
@ Kings | W 4-0 | |
Batavia (13-3) | ||
@ New Richmond | W 8-3 | |
Clermont Northeastern (7-5) | ||
vs Georgetown | W 13-7 | |
Felicity-Franklin (3-5) | ||
vs Blanchester | L 11-2 | |
New Richmond (6-9) | ||
vs Batavia | L 8-3 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Milford Eagles edged out Little Miami Panthers 8-6 in Monday's league showdown, adding another notch to their 11-7 season record. The Panthers, now sitting at 12-6, will look to bounce back against struggling Seton next, while Milford prepares to face the West Clermont Wolves, who are still nursing wounds from a brutal 23-0 drubbing by Kings.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Milford (11-7) | ||
vs Little Miami | W 7-6 | |
Batavia (4-10) | ||
@ New Richmond | L 13-2 | |
Bethel-Tate (8-5) | ||
vs Williamsburg | W 13-5 | |
Felicity-Franklin (0-9) | ||
vs Blanchester | L 18-5 | |
New Richmond (6-3) | ||
vs Batavia | W 13-2 | |
Williamsburg (14-3) | ||
@ Bethel-Tate | L 13-5 | |
Goshen (9-5) | ||
vs Wilmington | W 7-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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🙏 In Remembrance
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