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Sycamore Township road project targets fall 2027 completion

An $8.8 million project to rebuild two Fields Ertel Road intersections in Sycamore Township is waiting on Duke Energy utility work before major construction can begin, with completion expected in fall 2027.

Street intersection blocked by orange construction barricades, cones, and equipment.

Sycamore Township trustees call special session on personnel matter

Sycamore Township trustees scheduled a special closed-door meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to discuss the appointment, employment and compensation of an unnamed public employee before their regular 6 p.m. public meeting.

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Education

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Sycamore quiz team opens season, eyes Jan. 4 match at Colerain

Sycamore High School's Academic Quiz Team held its first practice Oct. 5 and is preparing for Greater Miami Conference competition starting in January 2027.

Students seated at classroom desks with a buzzer device on the front desk.

Public Safety

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Sharonville officer's Flock misuse spurs statewide protest

A Sharonville police lieutenant faces a felony charge for allegedly using Flock license plate cameras 29 times to track a personal acquaintance, prompting state Rep. Karen Brownlee to call for an indefinite statewide pause on the technology that Madeira renewed just months ago.

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Isaias remnants bring rain, gusty winds to east-side villages

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are forecast to bring steady rain and wind gusts up to 35 mph to Indian Hill, Madeira, Mariemont, Terrace Park and Sycamore Township from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, though the National Weather Service says severe weather and significant flooding are not expected.

Satellite view of a broad swirling storm system blanketing the eastern United States.

Community

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Madeira opens holiday card contest for students

Madeira City School District students from preschool through high school can submit original artwork for the annual "Looking Through a Winter Window" holiday greeting card contest, with entries due in November.

Chainsaw artist carves 23-foot wildlife tower at Indian Hill home

Retired Fort Thomas firefighter Chris Rust completed a 23-foot chainsaw sculpture blending local wildlife and the homeowner's dogs at a private Indian Hill residence, his largest piece yet.

Tall carved wooden totem sculpture with stacked wildlife animals in a wooded yard.

Business

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Three full-ride nursing scholarships still open to Cincinnati residents

Chamberlain University awarded its first Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarship to Cincinnati resident Damenika Jacobs at an Aug. 20 ribbon cutting and opened applications for three more full-ride nursing scholarships at its new East Galbraith Road campus.

Three women, including two healthcare professionals in scrubs, tour a clinical training room at Chamberlain University’s Cincinnati campus.

Sports

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Indian Hill field hockey blanks St. Ursula 2-0 on Senior Night

Indian Hill field hockey beat St. Ursula Academy 2-0 on Senior Night at Tomahawk Stadium, improving to 12-1 overall and 9-0 in SWOFHL conference play as the Braves enter the OHSAA postseason as the top regional seed.

Girls field hockey players in white and navy uniforms huddle on a turf field.

Sycamore's Ty Thomas earns WLWT Primetime Performer nod

Sycamore quarterback Ty Thomas earned WLWT's Week 8 Primetime Performer award after throwing for 365 yards and three touchdowns in the Aviators' 36-35 upset of No. 17 Oak Hills, a win that snapped a 23-game losing streak.

High school football stadium lit up at night with red end zone turf visible.
Maryam Khanum

Maryam Khanum

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Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.

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