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Explaining OTR's Messy Mound
Many motorists and pedestrians in Over-the-Rhine have wondered what it was, and now CityBeat has the answer. “It” refers to the nearly three-story high mound of dirt located at the corner of Liberty and Race streets.The dirt, which first appeared a few...
Posted: 9/14/2011 1:00 AM in CityBeat Blogs - News & Politics
Monzel's Motion May Backfire on MSD
A proposal made today by a Hamilton County commissioner involving sewer work related to the city of Cincinnati's planned streetcar system won't harm or delay the project, city staffers said.That's because the motion introduced by County Commissioner Chris...
Posted: 9/14/2011 1:00 AM in CityBeat Blogs - News & Politics
First Lady Jane Beshear rallies local Dems
NEWPORT—Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear asked local Democrats to not rest just because her husband has a sizable lead in the polls. The first lady visited on Tuesday the newly-opened Northern Kentucky Coordinated Campaign Office in Newport. The office...
Posted: 9/13/2011 10:36 PM in Kentucky Politics
Police Layoffs vs. OEQ
Haven’t seen the agenda for Wednesday’s City Council meeting yet, but the mayor’s office assures one thing definitely will not be on it: the proposal approved in budget committee Monday by Chris Bortz and the four Republicans, the proposal that promises...
Posted: 9/13/2011 6:23 PM in Politics Extra
‘9/11 was tragic, but the government’s disproportionate reaction is the real threat’
This article describes how Ralph Nader and a panel of experts got together to talk about the government’s over-reaction to 9/11 and how it undermines our crucial democratic institutions.
Posted: 9/13/2011 5:50 PM in The Cincinnati Beacon
McCain encourages Portman to be leader
You’ve heard Terrace Park’s Rob Portman described as a rising GOP star. You’ve heard him named as a potential vice presidential candidate. Now, Sen. John McCain has added his name to Portman’s fan club roster. According to a story in today’s Roll Call...
Posted: 9/13/2011 4:14 PM in Politics Extra
Wisconsin governor will stump for Williams in Northern Kentucky.
EDGEWOOD—Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will travel to Northern Kentucky on Thursday to support David Williams in his campaign for governor. Williams, the Republican candidate and current Senate president, has also received the endorsement of former Florida...
Posted: 9/13/2011 12:36 PM in Kentucky Politics
Fleeing suspects slams into police cruisers
By Jennifer Edwards Baker jbaker@enquirer SPRINGFIELD TWP. – Police took a female motorist into custody Tuesday afternoon after she led authorities on a pursuit near Interstate 75 and Galbraith Road and crashed into several cars, including at least three...
Posted: 9/13/2011 12:24 PM in Cincinnati News
Cincy Chamber prez, GOPers to back SB 5
Just got this: The local group in support of Senate Bill 5 is unveiling their local leadership, which is pretty much every GOP heavyweight, plus former councilman Jeff Berding. Also on the list, and hosting the event: The Cincinnati USA Chamber’s Ellen...
Posted: 9/13/2011 12:22 PM in Politics Extra
Window washer plunges four stories
By Jennifer Edwards Baker jbaker@enquirer.com SYCAMORE TWP. – A window washer fell four stories from an office building off Interstate 275 and I-71 on Northlake Drive, according to Hamilton County emergency communication reports. AirCare has flown one...
Posted: 9/13/2011 12:14 PM in Cincinnati News
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