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Ohio School Boards Association names Mercy Health to Business Honor Roll

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 1:31pm

Ohio School Boards Association names Mercy Health to Business Honor Roll

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital collected a special honor in May when the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) named it to the 2013 Business Honor Roll.

Stephen Feagins, MD, the hospital’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, collected a certificate of commendation from the OSBA during a special ceremony held at a Forest Hills Board of Education meeting.

The Forest Hills School District nominated its partner Anderson Hospital for a creative project that engaged Nagle Middle School students in solving a parking problem the hospital will face when an expansion project gets underway later this year.

The hospital will need to provide parking for 1,200 employees, 150 physicians, 500 patients and 200 construction workers, even as it loses 150 parking spots for construction of a new tower. Dr. Feagins secured the services of Nagel Middle School’s eighth grade math whizzes to come up with a creative solution to the parking conundrum.

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Traffic and parking restrictions for Tim McGraw concert

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:30am

Traffic and parking restrictions for Tim McGraw concert

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Concert goers travelling to the Tim McGraw concert on Saturday should be aware of certain traffic and parking restrictions on the route.

The reconstruction of River Downs will convert all traffic to Coney Island Gates 1 and 2 on Kellogg Avenue. Parking will not be available in the River Downs lots.

Also, because of construction on I-471 south, allow extra time to travel or seek an alternate route. Both Exit # 71-New Richmond and # 72-Kellogg Avenue off of I-471 south permit access to entrance gates.

When leaving the venue, remember that turning left or right (east or west) on Kellogg Avenue will lead to both directions on I-275.

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Power Up… READ! this summer at the Public Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:32 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - It’s time to “power up” your reading skills and earn prizes for participating in the 40th annual Summer Reading Program at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. This year’s theme, Power Up…Read!, offers all sorts of excitement by spotlighting “superheroes.”

To kick off a fun season of reading (June 1-July 31), ALL Library locations around Hamilton County are holding Summer Reading activities related to this exciting theme on Saturday, June 1. Children and their families are invited to stop by their neighborhood Library to decorate a superhero mask (while supplies last).

Special kickoff events at selected Library locations on June 1:

• Music with Zak Morgan, 1 p.m. at the Wyoming Branch Library,
500 Springfield Pike, 513-369-6014.

• The Frisch Marionettes Variety Show, 2 p.m. at the

This year’s Summer Reading grand prizes.

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McNicholas High School rummage sale to benefit faculty member's family

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 1:02pm

McNicholas High School rummage sale to benefit faculty member's family

MOUNT WASHINGTON, OH (FOX19) - McNicholas High School will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, May 25 in its main gym. The event, which is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., will be cash sales only. Admission is $1.

All proceeds will benefit the Rohling family. Math teacher Mrs.Christine Rohling's husband, Tom, was recently diagnosed with cancer, and funds raised will be used toward his treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Donated items will be accepted on Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 between 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the rear doors of the main gym. Please no clothes, stuffed animals, bedding, or live animals.

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Fire damages Anderson Twp. home

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 1:47pm

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19)- A fire badly damaged an Anderson Township home.

It happened early Saturday morning at a home in the 8000 block of Pine Terrace Drive.

Fire officials say they got a call that smoke was coming from the laundry room.

Before fire crews arrived, the residents got out of the home safe and crews were able to get the fire put out.

Fire officials say there is significant damage to the home's first floor.

The Red Cross arrived to assist the homeowner. There were no injuries reported.

The incident is still under investigation.

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Main Library display part of Cincinnati Parks’ Carousel Project

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Friday, May 17th, 9:30 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - From nature preserves and parkways, to regional and neighborhood parks, Cincinnati has a long and proud history of enhancing the quality of life through outdoor recreation. In keeping with this tradition, Cincinnati Parks, in partnership with ArtWorks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, is gathering community input on the design of a new carousel to be built at Smale Riverfront Park.

Through May 30, the Main Library is displaying selections from its historic postcard collection in A Place of Beauty, Health and Play: A History of Cincinnati Parks. This display features more than 60 images of 17 parks, including Ault, Eden, Lincoln, Mount Echo and Washington parks. Images from the display can be viewed at http://cinlib.org/YIsCAq.

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Anderson Towne Center Kroger named Business of the Year

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:24pm

Anderson Towne Center Kroger named Business of the Year

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Anderson Towne Center Kroger was recently named the 2013 Business of the Year by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce.

The store was chosen based on its outstanding contributions to the Anderson community including raising funds for Juvenile Diabetes, American Cancer Society, and Multiple Sclerosis. The store also runs a food donation program which benefits community assistance banks including the Freestore/Foodbank, Saint Vincent de Paul, and SIMM Food Pantry.

“It is a great honor for us to be chosen for this prestigious award,” said store manager Dave Wall. “I’m so proud of my team for the commitment they have to our customers and the community we serve

Mr. Wall accepted the award at a dinner held at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. Thom Brennaman emceed the event.