Cincinnati

Flu, COVID and RSV Shots Now Available at Kroger Pharmacies

Cincinnati – October 12, 2026 -- Flu, COVID-19, RSV and other routine vaccines are available now at Kroger Family of Pharmacies, with both walk-in and scheduled appointments. Most patients with health insurance can get vaccinated at no out-of-pocket cost.

Appointments can be booked online at Kroger.com/vaccine. Savings are loaded automatically to customers' loyalty accounts at Kroger pharmacy locations.

Who should get which vaccine

Leading medical organizations continue to recommend annual flu vaccination for anyone aged six months and older. They also recommend a COVID-19 vaccine for adults 18 and older.

RSV vaccines are encouraged for adults 75 and older, as well as for adults ages 50 to 74 with certain chronic conditions. Customers with questions about routine vaccine eligibility can talk to a Kroger pharmacist.

What Really Determines If You're Ready to Retire?

Cincinnati – September 28, 2026 -- Retirement readiness is not just a savings total, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Joseph R. Wilson III, a Retirement Planning Expert with Omega Wealth Private Capital LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Monthly spending needs should set the target for retirement income

The article states that lifestyle costs, not a single balance figure, should determine how much income a retirement plan must generate each month. Households that plan to travel frequently need a different income strategy than those who intend to stay close to home.

Multiple income sources must work together to cover daily expenses

Social Security, pensions, rental income, and investment withdrawals combine to fund everyday costs, the article explains. It notes that the age at which someone claims Social Security affects income for decades afterward.

Penn Station's $5 Booklet Nets $30 in Deals, Funds Down Syndrome Groups

Cincinnati – September 12, 2026 -- Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, has relaunched its annual Deals for Down Syndrome fundraising campaign, letting guests donate $5 for a coupon booklet worth more than $30 in offers.

The chain matches every dollar raised, doubling the impact of customer donations, with proceeds benefiting Down Syndrome Associations across the country. The campaign has surpassed $2 million in total support to date, according to founder Jeff Osterfeld.