🌱 Cannabis-Themed Block Party In Corryville + Greyhound Standoff

Cincinnati OH

19 April, 2022

6:36 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carla Varner, your host of the Cincinnati Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy and warmer. High: 62 Low: 52. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Cincinnati. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today: Cheba Hut, The Cupboard, PotHead Genius, and other "4/20"-friendly Cincinnati businesses will be hosting a cannabis-themed block on Short Vine in Corryville today. Celebrating the Apr. 20 holiday, Allison Hamilton, franchise co-owner of the marijuana-themed sandwich shop, Cheba Hut, in Corryville, wants this party to promote the positive aspects of pot culture and dispel some of the negative stereotypes associated with cannabis consumption. Today's Block Party will be taking place on Short Vine Street between Corry and Charlton streets in Corryville from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Cincinnati CityBeat)A man is in custody after a standoff at a Cincinnati Greyhound bus station on Tuesday morning. The Cincinnati SWAT team responded to a report of a man threatening the bus station manager and implying he had a gun at the Greyhound bus station in Pendleton. SWAT officers fired a 40-mm foam round at the suspect, 41-year-old Perry Buck, after an hour-long standoff. He is charged with aggravated menacing, resisting arrest, and inducing panic, Interim Police Chief Teresa Theetge said. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)Metro and the Cincinnati Bell Connector announced on Tuesday that passengers are no longer required to wear masks. The move follows the TSA's guidelines as they drop mask mandates for riders, according to The Cincinnati Bell Connector. In a statement, Metro said, "While no longer required, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommend the use of facial coverings onboard transit vehicles and while waiting at transit centers, as a measure to prevent the transmission of COVID-19." (WLWT) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Cincinnati: Crossgate Bowling At Special Olympics Hamilton County (4:00 PM) CORV Local Food Guide Release Party At Northside Farmers Market (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Cincinnati police reported that they have located a missing 24-year-old woman, Imani Maddox. (WLWT) Here is a list of the restaurants participating in Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week, happening now. (Fox19) Cincinnati residents should beware of a frost advisory in effect until 9:00 a.m. today. Expect sub-freezing temperatures! (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Amada Senior Care Cincinnati — (Visit website) Add your business here Loving the Cincinnati Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Carla Varner