Cincinnati Herald

Cincinnati’s Eric Kearney takes over as Ohio Senate minority leader

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:10 +0000

Columbus – The Senate Democratic Caucus has a new leadership team after an official swearing-in cer emony Jan. 31 in the Ohio Senate. Senator Eric H. Kearney (D-Cincinnati), an attorney, businessman and lifelong resident of Cincinnati , was elected Minority Leader.

Minority firm workers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:39 +0000

By Dan Yount The Cincinnati Herald

The workers of a local concrete company injured in the collapse of a second floor area that was under construction the morning of Jan. 27 at the site of Horseshoe Cincinnati Casino at Broadway Commons in Downtown Cincinnati were victims, not the cause, of the accident, said Cincinnati City Councilman Christopher Smitherman.

Cincinnati State is offering help to families of college bound students

cincinnatiherald — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:08 +0000

Cincinnati State, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and more than a dozen other organizations, is hosting a variety of events this month designed to help college-bound students apply for financial aid.

CINCINNATI CASINO SITE PREPARES FOR CLEAN-UP, REBUILD

cincinnatiherald — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:51:42 +0000

Developer Rock Ohio Caesars and Construction Manager Messer Construction have received approval from the City of Cincinnati to clear a 60’x60’ section of the Cincinnati casino floor that collapsed while under construction on Friday, Jan.

USDA Official Visits Cincinnati School to Highlight Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

cincinnatiherald — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:54:53 +0000

USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon this week visited the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts, a K-12 public school, to discuss the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and the recently announced finalread more

DETERS ANNOUNCES MISDEAMEANOR CHARGE IN CASE OF SRPINGFIELD TOWNSHIP FATHER.

cincinnatiherald — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:10:13 +0000

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced that the Hamilton County Grand Jury returned a 1 count indictment for Unlawful Restraint in the case of Springfield Township father James Tapke (DOB 5-13-70). If convicted, Tapke faces the possibility of 60 days in the Justice Center.

Chamber Honors 2012 Great Living Cincinnatians

cincinnatiherald — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:33:02 +0000

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber today announced the newest class of Great Living Cincinnatians. The 2012 honorees are Robert H. Castellini, Nick Clooney, Beatrice C. Lampkin, M.D. and James M. Zimmerman.

Soul Train’s Don Cornelius reportedly commits suicide

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:37 +0000

Don Cornelius, the man who created Soul Train, was reportedly found dead Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home. Police sources told TMZ.com that Cornelius appears to have taken his own life. Sources say he died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 75.

Fundraiser with Michelle Obama at Westin, Feb. 23

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:06 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama will be at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 23, in an event to raise money for her husband’s re-election campaign.

Voting rights protection Holder's top priority

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:09 +0000

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spoke about voting rights to guests at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Jan.