Metro employees bearing gifts visit Anderson Thursday

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 10:33pm

Metro employees bearing gifts visit Anderson Thursday

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Morning commuters at the Anderson Center Station park & ride will start their day being greeted by Metro employees with prizes before they board their buses.

This summer, Metro representatives are making six stops at park & rides throughout Cincinnati in addition to dozens of community events to raise the awareness of the cost savings commuters can realize by riding Metro instead of driving for their daily commute.

At the Thursday morning visit, Metro will award prizes, share bus information with new customers and long-time bus riders, and provide everyone with the chance to enter Metro’s “Money Grab” contest with a grand prize worth up to $4,500 cash, provided by Cricket Wireless. Entries can also be submitted at www.go-metro.com. No public or Metro funds are being used for the Money Grab.

In June 2011, overall Metro ridership on express routes were up 7.3 percent compared to June 2010.

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Fire crews knock down fire in Mt. Washington

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 9:33am

Fire crews knock down fire in Mt. Washington

MOUNT WASHINGTON (FOX19) - Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that occurred at a Mt. Washington home Sunday afternoon.

Just after 5:00p.m., crews were called to the 1200 block of Burney Lane for a report of heavy smoke in the area. When crews arrived, the smoke was coming from the attic of the home.

Fire crews cut through the roof and the fire was quickly extinguished.

No one was hurt in the incident.

The cause of the fire and damage estimate has not yet been determined.

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Bridal Show returns to Anderson Center August 6

Submitted by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 1:00pm

Bridal Show returns to Anderson Center August 6

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - If a wedding is in your near future, learn more about bridal fashion, services and the latest trends at the 3rd Annual Anderson Center Bridal Show. Admission is FREE!

This year’s show, set from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, features two fashion shows (noon and 2 p.m.) and a chance to win a four-hour reception at Anderson Center, including dance floor and table linens.

Learn more about planning your wedding from vendors who display their services or products focused on the wedding and honeymoon experience. Vendors include Folchi’s Formal Wear, Belle Bridal Boutique, Events and Florals of Mariemont, Bella Beauty Lounge, Connie Duglin specialty linen and chair cover rental, Great Day Productions Entertainment and more.

Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, offers beautiful indoor and outdoor rental spaces. Ceremonies can be held in the Theater, South Plaza or Lower Atrium.

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Final Pops concert of the summer “Hallelujah Broadway!”

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 12:53pm

Final Pops concert of the summer “Hallelujah Broadway!”

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - After a full summer of sensational concerts at the Riverbend Music Center, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is closing out its summer season with a powerful evening of uplifting songs in “Hallelujah Broadway”. On August 6 at 8:00pm, tenor Rodrick Dixon, soprano Alfreda Burke and tenor Anthony Kearns from the original PBS broadcast of this program join the world-renowned May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Pops under the baton of incoming Pops Conductor John Morris Russell in an evening designed to excite and inspire. The program will feature America’s favorite Broadway musicals such as Godspell, Rent, Oklahoma, Les Miserables, and West Side Story.

Tickets start at $18 and are available at the CSO Box Office and at the Riverbend Music Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. rain or shine. Please note that Eastbound I-275 is still under construction.

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Coney Island to host balloon blast off

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 10:20am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Coney Island will continue its 125th anniversary season celebration with a Fly-Normous event on August 13th, 2011. Over 20 hot air balloons will take off from Coney Island for a balloon race across Cincinnati.

Coney Island celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1986 with Balloonfest. Balloon Blast Off is a revival of that popular anniversary attraction. "This is a major family event, and a picturesque setting for photographs with lots of free activities," said Vic Nolting, President of Coney Island. "We'd like to see Balloon Blast Off become a great Cincinnati tradition."

This day of fun and flight takes off Saturday afternoon at Moonlite Mall with games for the entire family. There will be a balloon competition that everyone can try; a wet 'n wild balloon toss. Guests are also invited to join our Frisbee throw for a chance to win Anniversary prizes.

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YMCA Anderson Barracudas Swim Team Have Great Outcome From Nationals

Submitted by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Lisa Desatnik, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 9:20am

YMCA Anderson Barracudas Swim Team Have Great Outcome From Nationals

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Anderson Barracudas swim team has just returned from the YMCA Long Course Nationals where they placed 6th overall and won numerous individual medals. Additionally, the women placed 4th out of 55 scoring teams and men place 18th out of 59 scoring teams. The competition included a total of 123 teams and 1228 swimmers from across the country.

YMCA Barracudas Event Medalists:

Shay Spelman, Turpin High School, 1st 1500 meter free, 2nd 800 meter free
Sean Monahan, Turpin High School, 1st 400 meter free
Gabbie Pettinichi, Turpin High School, 2nd 100 meter breastroke
Kaitlyn Ferrara, St. Ursula Academy, 3rd 1500 meter free, 3rd 800 meter free, 2nd 400 meter free

Kaitlyn Ferrara, St. Ursula Academy; Morgan Contino, Turpin High School; Erin Ridge St.

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