Sincerely,
Joe Enderle, Editor In Chief - Hamilton Thrive

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In This Hamilton! Thrive Issue

💊💊April 27th Is Prescription Drug Take Back Day💊💊

📲Download MyHamilton (311) On Your Phone For Handy Reference📲

🎭About City Council🎭

🏆Check Out The New And Improved Business Directory Page !!🏆

⚾High School Sports Schedule⚾

⚾🧢🧢Reds Take Series From Angels With A Shutout, Host Phillies Tonight at 6:40🧢🧢⚾

👉Community Billboard👈

🌞🌞Daily Weather Report🌞🌞

🎃🎃Operation Pumpkin News🎃🎃

🤪🤪😵‍💫😵‍💫Stupid Dad Jokes😵‍💫😵‍💫🤪🤪

🏅🏅On This Day In Sports History🏅🏅

🤣🤣Humor/ Far Side🤣🤣

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April 27th - What To Know About Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held April 27 at locations around the region.

Take Back Day offers a safe and free opportunity for communities nationwide to dispose of old medications discreetly.

Too often, organizers say, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands.

People may drop their items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at any of these area locations:

• Hamilton Police Dept., 331 S. Front St., Hamilton

• Middletown Police Dept., 1 Donham Plaza, Middletown

• West Chester Police Dept. will be at Walgreens parking lot, 7804 Cincinnati Dayton Road

• Village of Seven Mile, 201 High St., Seven Mile

• Butler County Sheriff’s Dept. at Liberty Twp. Administration Building, 5021 Winners Circle Drive, Liberty Twp.

• Fairfield Twp. Police Dept., 6485 Vonnie Vale Ct., Fairfield Twp.

• Ross Twp. Police Dept., 4055 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton

• Trenton Police Dept., 440 Dell Drive, Trenton

• Oxford Police Dept., 6025 Fairfield Road, and 101 E. High St., Oxford

• Oxford Twp. Police Dept., at Wal-mart, 5720 College Corner Pike, Oxford Twp.

• Warren County Task Force, at Kroger, 5100 Terra Firma Drive, Deerfield Twp.

• Lebanon Police, at Kroger, 1425 Columbus Ave., Lebanon

• Preble County Sheriff’s Office, 1139 Preble Drive, Eaton

For more information, go to dea.gov. Unable to attend Take Back Day? Find an authorized collector in your area online at dea.gov.

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Download MyHamilton (311) on your iOS or Android device today!

Visit the Apple App Store or Android Play Store and search “MyHamilton (311).” Download the mobile app and report non-emergency issues directly to the city personnel responsible for those tasks or visit https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/myhamilton for desktop.

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Hamilton’s Mayor and City Council

Pursuant to the provisions of the Hamilton City Charter, the City council is comprised of 6 members elected at large for staggered 4-year terms. The Mayor is separately elected for a 4-year term. The Vice Mayor serves 2 years and is the Council Member who receives the highest number of votes in each Council election.

Current members Include:

• Pat Moeller, Mayor

• Eric Pohlman, Vice Mayor

• Timothy Naab

• Susan Vaughn

• Carla Fiehrer

• Michael Ryan

• Joel Lauer

Meeting Information

City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday each month.

Council Chambers
345 High Street (First Floor)
Hamilton, OH 45011

Citizens are welcome to speak during audience of citizens at any regular City Council Meeting. Those wishing to speak must sign the audience of citizens sign in sheet (blue book) before the meeting begins at 6pm.

Meeting days are subject to change for the holiday season in November and December.

The City of Hamilton is pleased to provide accommodations to disabled individuals and encourage their participation in city government. Should special accommodations be required, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (513) 785-7182 (24) hours before the scheduled meeting.

Contact.

Daniel Tidyman, City Clerk
345 High Street, 3rd Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
[email protected]
Phone: 513-785-7023
Fax: 513-785-7051

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Greater Cincinnati High School Athletes Of The Week, April 19

Ohio softball team: Badin – The Rams picked up two conference wins, beating Fenwick 11-1 and Carroll 11-1.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana baseball team: Campbell County – The Camels defeated Scott 20-5 in four innings on April 8 before edging Highlands 4-2 on April 13.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana softball team: St. Henry – The Crusaders won their first game of the season with an 18-3 victory over Calvary Christian.

Boys spring team: Walnut Hills volleyball – Walnut Hills improved to 8-1 after beating Elder in five sets before a sweep of Oak Hills.

Girls spring team: Walnut Hills lacrosse – The Eagles picked up three wins to improve to 5-4, beating Seven Hills 15-0, Loveland 8-3 and Milford 14-4.

Ohio big-school baseball: Anthony Sedam, Harrison – The senior had four hits and pitched four innings allowing one run in the team’s extra-inning win over Talawanda.

Ohio small-school baseball: Jackson Raby, Cincinnati Christian – He pitched nine combined innings allowing two runs in two wins by the team last week.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana baseball: Porter Huston, Scott – He had eight hits in 10 at-bats with four RBIs and five runs scored last week.

Ohio boys lacrosse: Blake Lindemann, Sycamore – The junior goalie had 10 saves in a 6-5 win over Lakota East.

Ohio girls big-school lacrosse: Stella Armstrong, Anderson – She had five goals in a 14-5 win over Fairmont.

Ohio girls small-school lacrosse: Charlotte Soller, Mariemont – She had four goals in a 12-11 win over Columbus School for Girls.

Ohio big-school softball: Kaylee Griffin, Talawanda – She had the game-winning hit in a 12-11 win over Harrison and drove in four runs in the contest. Griffin also went 3-for-4 with three RBIs in a win over Bethel.

Ohio small-school softball: Halle Klaiber, Badin – She struck out 12 batters and went 2-for-2 with an RBI in a win over Fenwick, then struck out 10 batters and went 1-for-2 at the plate in a win over Carroll.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana softball: Audrey Holian, St. Henry – She had a perfect day at the plate against Calvary Christian, slugging three triples and a double, scoring three runs and driving in two.

Boys singles tennis player: Ethan Vass, Lakota East – The sophomore had a 6-0, 6-0 victory on April 10 over Fairfield and a 6-1, 6-2 decision over Lakota West.

Boys doubles tennis team: Varun Das-Dylan Frazier, Lakota East – The duo won 6-0, 6-0 against GMC rival Fairfield on April 10.

Ohio boys track & field: Reilly Meyer, Lakota East – He won the 3,200 meters at the Thunderhawks’ home meet in 9:34.67.

Ohio girls track & field: Hayden Shields, Bethel-Tate – She won the 100-meter dash at Cincinnati Country Day in 12.65 seconds and won the 200-meter dash in 26.71 seconds. She also won both races at New Richmond.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana boys track & field: Christopher Roberdeaux, Beechwood – He won the 800 meters at Tates Creek with a time of 2:02.29.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana girls track & field: Zoey Woosley, Bishop Brossart – The junior won the 100-meter hurdles at New Richmond in 16.61 seconds and 300-meter hurdles in 52.19 seconds.

Boys volleyball: Emmett Corby, Walnut Hills – Corby had 18 kills and three aces in five sets over Elder with 15 more kills and a pair of aces in a sweep of Oak Hills.

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Get ready for some thrilling high school baseball action as the Lakota East Thunderhawks hit the road once again to take on the Hamilton Big Blue this Monday at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are riding high on recent victories, setting the stage for an intense showdown.

Lakota East showed their grit in their last outing against Little Miami, grinding out a hard-fought 4-2 win in extra innings. Their resilience on the road has been impressive, notching their fifth consecutive away victory and elevating their record to an impressive 6-3.

On the other side, the Hamilton Big Blue are riding a wave of momentum, boasting a six-game winning streak highlighted by dominant performances. In their latest triumph, they shut out the Cardinals with a 1-0 victory, showcasing their defensive prowess and solidifying their record at 9-7.

With both teams coming off strong wins, Monday's matchup promises to be a battle of skill, determination, and high-stakes action. Be sure to catch all the excitement as these two powerhouse teams clash on the diamond.

Badin Rams Girls Softball Schedule This Week

Reds End Angels Series With A Sweep And A Shutout
Host Phillies Tomorrow At 6:40

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🌞🌦️Slow Warmup With Some Showers🌦️🌞

On Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, temperatures as far south as the southern Appalachians and as far east as interior New Jersey and coastal New England can drop into the lower-30s and even 20s for a few hours. AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters are expecting warmer-than-average air for the last few days of April and into the start of May.

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Operation Pumpkin Will Have A New Weigh-off Partner This Year

Operation Pumpkin is gearing up for its 11th annual event this October, and this year brings a notable change to the weigh-off proceedings. In an exciting development, local grower Mike Blevins is stepping in as the new partner for the weigh-off segment of the event, as announced by Operation Pumpkin co-chair Jason Snyder. Blevins, an esteemed giant pumpkin grower with multiple accolades to his name since 2018, including his personal best of 1,390.5 pounds at the 2021 Operation Pumpkin Weigh-Off, will officially join the committee later this month.

A proud Hamilton native, Blevins cultivates his impressive pumpkins in the comfort of his backyard, affectionately dubbed the Cul-De-Sac Pumpkin Patch. This change in partnership follows a decade-long collaboration with the Southern Ohio Pumpkin Growers, for which Snyder expressed gratitude, acknowledging their support and partnership over the years. Snyder sees this transition as an opportunity to enhance all aspects of the Weigh-Off and introduce additional educational initiatives for growers.

With Blevins onboard as an official committee member, Operation Pumpkin aims to expand its pre-festival events, catering to aspiring growers and gardening enthusiasts looking to hone their skills. Moreover, the event remains sanctioned by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, ensuring adherence to established rules and regulations.

For those eager to learn more about Operation Pumpkin, including event schedules and updates, visit the organization's website at www.operation-pumpkin.org.

Mark your calendars for the 11th annual Operation Pumpkin, scheduled for October 7th to 9th, promising a celebration of all things pumpkin from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on October 7th and 8th, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 9th.

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Stupid Dad Jokes

What did the bartender say to the ham sandwich who tried to order a glass of wine?
"Sorry, we don't serve food here."🤣

What did one tomato say to the other tomato during a race?
C'mon, ketchup!🤣🤣

What do you call an alligator detective?
An investi-gator!🤣🤣

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On This Day in Sports History

• 1898 Phillies' pitcher Bill Duggleby hits a grand slam on 1st at bat

• 1902 6th Boston Marathon won by Sam Mellor in 2:43:12

• 1904 Ty Cobb makes his pro debut for Augusta (South Atlantic League)

• 1910 Cleveland Naps play 1st game at League Park, lose to Detroit Tigers 5-0

• 1913 17th Boston Marathon won by Fritz Carlson in 2:25:14.8

• 1919 23rd Boston Marathon won by Carl Linder in 2:29:13.4

• 1924 28th Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar for the third consecutive year in 2:29:40.2; 4th race victory

• 1925 No baseball games played in NL due to Charles Ebbets' funeral

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