Good morning, Clermont County. Sometimes a single "no" can reshape a community's future. That's what happened in West Chester, where township trustees recently rejected a 68-condo development near Union Elementary School after residents voiced concerns about traffic congestion, accident risks, and water runoff issues. The mid-$400,000 range condos won't be materializing on the 10.7-acre Mullins property—part of which was previously a landfill built up with nearly 40 feet of dirt.
From transportation roadblocks to sweet celebrations, our county continues to evolve. Hamilton County is tackling stalled trains that derail travel in six communities with a $375,000 study to find solutions, while Whipty-Do in Maineville is embracing the bizarre with their chocolate-covered date "cicada sundae" to commemorate the 17-year Brood XIV emergence. This crunchy creation, complete with M&M eyes and Golden Oreo wings, offers a whimsical way to celebrate our buzzing visitors.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏠 West Chester rejects 68-condo development amid community concerns. Township trustees voted against a zoning change for the 10.7-acre Mullins property near Union Elementary School. The project would have featured multi-unit buildings with condos priced in the mid-$400,000 range. Residents opposed the development citing traffic congestion, frequent accidents, and water runoff issues from the creek running through the property. Some land on the site had previously been a landfill, with areas built up using nearly 40 feet of dirt.
🚂 Stalled trains are derailing travel in Hamilton County. Federal funding of $300,000, plus $75,000 from the county, will fund a study to find solutions for six communities where east-west travel is particularly challenging. The affected areas include Sharonville, Reading, Evendale, Lincoln Heights, Arlington Heights, and Lockland, where multiple railroads create connectivity problems. Potential solutions might include bridges over railroads or new biking/walking paths. County officials confirm the funding is secure despite potential federal spending cuts under the Trump administration.
🦗 Ohio ice cream shop creates cicada sundae to celebrate Brood XIV. Whipty-Do in Maineville is featuring a special dessert topped with a fake cicada made from a chocolate-covered date with red M&M eyes and Golden Oreo wings. Owner Joe Fields said they wanted to "lean into the bizarreness" of the 17-year cicada emergence. The shop previously offered this unique treat during the 2021 Brood X emergence. Customers can enjoy this crunchy creation until supplies last, alongside June's featured Nutella ice cream offerings.
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