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Hi there, Cincinnati! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cincinnati Zoo says goodbye to longtime cougar Joseph at nearly 16
  • How an arson fire is stranding Cincinnati kids after school
  • Which I-275 ramps will shut down around Cincinnati this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: SEPTEMBER SONGSTRESSES: Amy Gerhartz & Sami Riggs & Anna Moderwell and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cincinnati Zoo mourns death of beloved cougar Joseph at nearly 16 (wlwt.com) — Cincinnati Zoo staff are mourning the death of Joseph, one of their two cougars, who passed away Tuesday at nearly 16 years old. Keepers remember "Joey" as stubborn, smart, and deeply affectionate once he trusted you, recalling his playful love of cardboard boxes, wet leaves, and quiet moments with his brother Tecumseh that touched many caregivers over the years.
   

2. Suspected arson fire destroys nonprofit's vans, leaving Cincinnati students without rides (wcpo.com) — A Cincinnati youth nonprofit lost both of its transport vans in a suspected arson fire, sharply cutting the number of local students who can reach its after-school tutoring and mentoring programs. Leaders are renting temporary vans but say field trips and enrollment are already limited, and they're urgently fundraising to buy replacements so transportation can remain free for Cincinnati families.
   

3. Multiple I-275 ramps closing for resurfacing work (local12.com) — Expect major ramp closures and lane reductions on I-275 East between I-75 and U.S. 42 in the Cincinnati area all weekend, starting at 10 p.m. Friday. Several ramps, including those to and from Mosteller Road and key I-75 connections, will shut down overnight or all weekend, with all restrictions expected to lift by early Monday morning.
   

4. Why Cubs' Ian Happ is the Cincinnati Reds' prototype free agent target (cincinnati.com) — Cincinnati Reds leadership is eyeing Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ as a potential free agent solution to their weak hitting and fielding, especially in the outfield. With strong career numbers at Great American Ball Park and personal ties to Cincinnati from his college days, Happ openly praises the city while the Reds weigh how to balance bats, defense, and budget this offseason.
   

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