Clermont County • September 18, 2025
Good morning, Clermont County. Hiding in Ohio's financial system is a staggering $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds waiting to be discovered by rightful owners. Hamilton County's innovative 513Relief Bus is now helping residents navigate the complicated paperwork to reunite with their forgotten money – nearly $270 million of which belongs to local residents. This human-centered approach offers a refreshing alternative to impersonal automated systems, with the bus making scheduled stops throughout the county.
Nature enthusiasts can now quite literally "lend an ear" to the forest at Cincinnati Nature Center's new installation. The region's first "ear-nocular," a 12-foot wooden megaphone-shaped structure along the Wildflower Trail, amplifies the subtle sounds of scurrying wildlife and flowing streams. Meanwhile, as autumn deepens, Kings Island transforms into a realm of nightmares with its returning Halloween Haunt, complete with blood-red lighting on the Eiffel Tower and roaming monsters ready to deliver spine-tingling frights to brave visitors.
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💰 Hamilton County's bus helps residents claim billions in forgotten funds. The 513Relief Bus now offers assistance applying for unclaimed money from inactive accounts and other sources. Ohio holds $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds, with nearly $270 million belonging to Hamilton County residents alone. County officials provide in-person support to navigate the complicated paperwork process, offering a human alternative to AI or automated systems. The bus travels to different locations throughout the county, with its schedule available at 513relief.org.
🌲 Cincinnati unveils a giant wooden ear for forest eavesdropping. The Cincinnati Nature Center has installed the region's first "ear-nocular," a 12-foot-long wooden structure that amplifies the sounds of nature. Located along the Wildflower Trail at Rowe Woods, this megaphone-shaped installation invites visitors to step inside and listen to enhanced forest sounds like scurrying squirrels and nearby streams. The project was inspired by a similar structure in Estonia and built by a volunteer group called the Thursday Gang alongside the nature center's facilities team. The ear-nocular's somewhat hidden location makes discovering it part of the adventure for visitors exploring the woods.
👻 Kings Island's Halloween Haunt returns with spine-chilling scares. The popular amusement park transforms into a terror-lover's delight each fall, featuring vampires, werewolves, zombies, and creepy clowns throughout the grounds. Visitors can experience haunted attractions like Club Blood and Cavern of Terror while monsters roam freely to frighten guests. The iconic Eiffel Tower glows blood-red during the event, creating an eerie backdrop for the nighttime frights. Halloween Haunt 2024 promises another season of frightful fun for thrill-seekers brave enough to attend.
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