🌱 Gas Prices Continue To Rise + Car Care Clinic Breaks Ground

Cincinnati OH

10 May, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in Cincinnati. First, today's weather: Very warm with some sun. High: 86 Low: 56. 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 today in Cincinnati: Hamilton County drivers are paying $4.16 for a gallon of gas, 20 cents less than the all-time high national average of $4.36. Diesel prices are also up, setting yet another all-time record of $5.53 per gallon. These record gas prices are set against the backdrop of a shortage of new and used cars across the country. (WLWT Cincinnati)Just across the river in Covington, Kentucky, the director of Good Samaritan Car Care Clinic, Bruce Kintner, plans on opening a new auto body shop that will address the automotive needs of low-income families. Last month, Kintner broke ground on a new four-bay mechanic shop at the corner of Martin Street and Madison Avenue that will give free oil changes to single moms and help others find cars. Through partnerships with local auto mechanic shops, Kintner served 227 low-income families last year. (Spectrum News 1)23-year-old Tyshawn Carter is in custody today after firing a crossbow bolt through the window of a White Castle in Northside after being denied a store credit. Police were able to find and apprehend Carter after workers gave them a good description of the suspect and his car. The incident happened last Friday, May 6. (FOX19) From our sponsor: Hey, Cincinnati — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Cincinnati to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Cincinnati: Free! Fiber Art Installation Workshop At Clifton Cultural Arts Center (6:00 PM) Soccer - Special Olympics Hamilton County At Veteran's Park, 6231 (6:30 PM) Breaking Benjamin At The Andrew J Brady Music Center ( 6:30 PM) From my notebook: Rent a boat and watch the movie, Clueless, this Friday night at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Isabella Boathouse on Loveland-Madeira Road. The Hamilton County Park's Float-In Movies will be hosted at different locations across the county. (WLWT Cincinnati)Cincinnati dance company, Pones, Inc., and five local dance partners will present Graphic, their 2016 Fringe Festival production on Sundays, May 15 and May 22. Graphic is an interactive dance presentation that includes a walking tour of Cincinnati's iconic downtown ArtWorks murals. (Soapbox Cincinnati)I-75 lane closures will continue at night, through the night, and through the week as crews resurface the highway. Single-lane closures begin at 8:00 p.m. on the northbound side from the Brent Spence Bridge approach to the Western Hills Viaduct, while double-lane closures will remain in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (WKRC TV Cincinnati) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (May 24) Add your event That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. — Carla Varner