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ACLU Releases Protester Advisory for Planned “Occupy” Demonstrations in Ohio
In anticipation of planned demonstrations around the state, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has released a protester advisory. This advisory gives basic information about the rights of protesters, the limitations of those rights, and what to...
Posted: 10/5/2011 4:47 PM in The Cincinnati Beacon
Occupy Cincinnati moves to Lytle Park this Saturday 11am-11pm
The revolutionary movement that is occupying Wall Street will spread to Cincinnati this Saturday starting at 11am. Occupy Wall Street is a grass roots revolt that is creating room for a new conversation about how the top 1% has looted the public treasury....
Posted: 10/5/2011 4:30 PM in The Cincinnati Beacon
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth died
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth has passed away, but his incredible legacy lives on. His courage should inspire those who continue to fight for justice. I’m proud to say that I once had the pleasure of meeting the man.
Posted: 10/5/2011 4:12 PM in The Cincinnati Beacon
Obama: America owes Shuttlesworth gratitude
President Obama has just put out a statement on Fred Shuttlesworth, who died Wednesday morning: Statement from President Obama on the passing of Civil Rights Leader Fred Shuttlesworth: Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Reverend...
Posted: 10/5/2011 4:11 PM in Politics Extra
Tom Gill Chevrolet in Florence expands
Once the major renovation that’s underway at Tom Gill Chevrolet in Florence is complete, the facility will be 10,000 square feet larger, with 16 additional service and collision repair bays and a new look for its sales floor. Justin B. Duke of the Florence...
Posted: 10/5/2011 3:36 PM in New in Town
Florence business offers college planning
Best Life College Coaching, a new business is Florence, offers students and their parents assistance with getting into their dream colleges — and figuring out how to pay for them. Justin B. Duke of the Florence Recorder reports: “I work with parents and...
Posted: 10/5/2011 2:17 PM in New in Town
The Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth: One of the Nation’s Most Courageous Freedom Fighters
The Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, who was bombed, beaten and repeatedly arrested in the fight for civil rights and hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and energy, died this morning at the age of 89. He survived a 1956 bombing, an assault...
Posted: 10/5/2011 2:16 PM in Freedom Blog
Glenway Auto Center expands with body shop
Glenway Auto Center, a service center in Green Township, has expanded with the opening of a body shop just down the road. Mark Ackerman and Phil Purkiser, who opened the business at 6135 Harrison Ave. a little over a year ago, recently opened the full-service...
Posted: 10/5/2011 12:55 PM in New in Town
Hamilton County sets 2012 budget hearings
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners announced its schedule for 2012 budget hearings Wednesday morning: 7 p.m., Oct. 13, Delhi Township Park Lodge, 5125 Foley Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233 7 p.m., Oct. 17, Deer Park Municipal Building, 7777 Blue Ash...
Posted: 10/5/2011 12:02 PM in Politics Extra
Blue Ash Target opens
The new Target store at 9099 Plainfield Road in Blue Ash opened to the public Wednesday. Store Team Leader Lisa Taylor said the store uses the company’s “PFresh” prototype, with an expanded selection of fresh groceries, including produce, meats and bakery...
Posted: 10/5/2011 11:49 AM in New in Town
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