Hamilton County • March 27, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton County. With thermometers dipping and winter settling in, Cincinnati is taking bold steps to avoid repeating last January's "systemic breakdown" in snow removal. The city is investing nearly $1 million in three new snowplows at $260,000 each, though residents will need to bundle up through one more winter before they arrive in about 16 months. The remaining funds from the $1.3 million budget carryover will help skateboarders catch some air at Cincinnati's first skate park in Camp Washington.
Meanwhile, transformation is underway in Winton Hills, where The Port is breathing new life into a 27-acre former industrial site that could create up to 100 manufacturing jobs. And down in Kentucky, the battle of the grocery giants heats up as dozens of shoppers braved freezing temperatures—some arriving at 3 a.m.—for Wednesday's grand opening of the region's first Publix supermarket, bringing those famous chicken tender subs directly into Kroger's backyard.
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❄️ Cincinnati's winter woes prompt purchase of three new snowplows. The city is investing in single-axle snow trucks costing about $260,000 each, but delivery isn't expected for approximately 16 months. City Council recently allocated nearly $1 million in leftover funds from the previous fiscal year for new vehicles, with the administration choosing snowplows over fire department vehicles. The decision follows what some called a "systemic breakdown" of snow removal efforts during a severe January storm. The remaining funds from the $1.3 million budget carryover include $300,000 for Cincinnati's first skate park in Camp Washington.
🏭 Cincinnati Port breathes new life into abandoned industrial site.The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority received approval to divide a 27-acre former BASF office property in Winton Hills into two parcels for redevelopment. The larger 19.29-acre northern tract and smaller 8.07-acre southern tract could potentially attract two advanced manufacturing facilities, creating 50-100 new jobs. After demolishing the existing two-story building earlier this year, The Port plans to begin site preparation next month with completion expected by July. The Winton Hills Community Council has indicated potential support for manufacturing on the site, pending further details.
🛒 Publix fans brave freezing temperatures for Cincinnati's first store opening. Dozens lined up as early as 3 a.m. Wednesday for the Florida-based supermarket's debut in Walton, Kentucky. One devoted customer drove from Columbus just to get her hands on a cake and chicken tender sub sandwich. The new location, which hired 250 employees, is the first of five planned Publix stores in the region. This expansion directly challenges Cincinnati-based Kroger, bringing the beloved chain's signature subs and bakery items to eager Northern Kentucky shoppers.
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