Good morning, Hamilton County. The sound of determined footsteps echoed through TQL Stadium as hundreds of participants tackled 1,000 stairs in the annual "Fight for Air Climb" this weekend. The event raised an impressive $180,000 for the American Lung Association, with firefighters in full gear joining everyday heroes like Tammy Imhoff, who climbs to honor her father's memory. These fundraising efforts support critical research in the ongoing battle against America's leading cancer killer.
Meanwhile, residents can breathe a collective sigh of relief as Saturday's freeze warning expired at 9 AM, with temperatures now climbing above freezing. The Weather Service in Wilmington has confirmed we're in the clear, allowing everyone to shed those extra layers and perhaps enjoy the warmer conditions outdoors. After all, nothing celebrates the end of a freeze warning quite like participating in a 1,000-stair challenge—or maybe just watching others do it from the comfort of your now-less-chilly home.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏃♀️ Hundreds climb 1,000 stairs to fight lung disease at TQL Stadium. The annual "Fight for Air Climb" event raised over $180,000 for the American Lung Association on Sunday, with participants including runners, walkers, and firefighters in full gear. Tammy Imhoff and her sister participated to honor their father who died from lung cancer in 2014, noting that research funded by such events has led to better treatments. The American Lung Association aims to reach $200,000 to combat lung disease and lung cancer, which remains the leading cancer killer in the United States.
❄️ Freeze warning expires as temperatures warm above freezing. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio announced that the freeze warning for Saturday, April 12, 2025, expired at 9 AM EDT. According to the urgent weather message, temperatures have risen and will remain above freezing throughout the day. This brief weather advisory was part of the Weather Forecast Office Cincinnati's regular warnings and watches updates. The announcement brings relief to residents who can now expect more moderate conditions following the overnight freeze risk.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Cathedral's Fighting Irish delivered a baseball beatdown, blanking St. Xavier 11-0 in a game that was over before it started. The Irish improved to 6-1 while leaving the Bombers searching for answers at 1-5.Science Hill Hilltoppers proved hills are indeed hard to climb, shutting out Elder 9-0 in a commanding non-league victory. The Hilltoppers improved to an impressive 19-8 while Elder dropped to 1-4 in what can only be described as a Tennessee waltz gone wrong.La Salle Lancers pierced Miamisburg's hopes with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in Saturday's non-league showdown. The Vikings' late-game rally fell just short, dropping them to 3-4 while the Lancers improved to 4-3 heading into their Greater Catholic - South contest.Lakota East thundered past Oak Hills 7-3 in a statement league victory on Saturday. The Thunderhawks improved to 3-1, dealing the previously unbeaten Highlanders (6-1) their first loss of the season in a Greater Miami conference clash.Bowsher's BlueRacers left tire marks all over Withrow in a 17-0 demolition that was over faster than you can say
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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St. Xavier (1-5) | ||
@ Cathedral | L 11-0 | |
Elder (2-4) | ||
@ Science Hill | L 9-0 | |
@ Daniel Boone | W 6-3 | |
La Salle (4-3) | ||
vs Miamisburg | W 4-3 (8) | |
Withrow (0-2) | ||
vs Bowsher | L 17-0 | |
Walnut Hills (1-3) | ||
@ West Clermont | L 10-3 | |
Sycamore (5-3) | ||
@ New Richmond | W 3-1 | |
Oak Hills (6-1) | ||
@ Lakota East | L 7-3 | |
Princeton (5-3) | ||
vs Franklin | W 10-0 | |
Indian Hill (4-3) | ||
@ Roger Bacon | W 12-2 | |
Mariemont (2-3) | ||
vs Madeira | L 9-3 | |
Anderson (2-3) | ||
@ St. Henry | L 5-4 | |
vs Loveland | W 11-8 | |
Finneytown (2-1) | ||
vs Northwest | L 4-2 | |
Madeira (6-2) | ||
@ Mariemont | W 9-3 | |
Turpin (7-0) | ||
@ Lakota West | W 6-4 | |
Roger Bacon (3-1) | ||
vs Indian Hill | L 12-2 | |
Archbishop McNicholas (5-3) | ||
@ Dixie Heights | W 6-5 | |
vs Campbell County | L 3-2 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Withrow (0-1) | ||
vs Williamsburg | L 14-0 | |
Sycamore (3-3) | ||
@ Lakota East | L 5-3 | |
Colerain (2-6) | ||
vs Purcell Marian | W 23-4 | |
Purcell Marian (0-2) | ||
@ Colerain | L 23-4 | |
Roger Bacon (3-3) | ||
@ Reading | W 8-6 |
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