Cincinnati Herald

Dr. Herbert Smitherman Sr. honored by Ford-Employees African-Ancestry Network

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:43 +0000

Dr. Herbert Smitherman Sr. recently was posthumously recognized by the Ford- Employees African-Ancestry Network for his extraordinary achievements as a research scientist at Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati. Dr, Smitherman, who died Oct.

2012 Reaching For The Stars honors six young leaders

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:48 +0000

The 2012 Reaching For The Stars Program Recognition Ceremony honoring the Leaders for the Future and Rockdale Elementary School honor roll students is at 9 a.m., May 23, at Rockdale Elementary School on Rockdale Avenue in Avondale.

Cincinnati’s Premier Gospel Celebration ‘I Hear Music In The Air’ is May 18–20

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Grammy Award winning artist and songwriter J. Moss, Chicago’s Mega-Church Pastor Charles Jenkins, as well as new artists Cheneta Jones and Anita Wilson will join thousands from throughout the U.S. for a conference, concert and gala hosted by “I Hear Music in the Air.” The weekend kicks off Friday night, May 18, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Downtown Cincinnati.

S.O.R.T.A. Board Chair and Vice Chair appointed

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The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board has appointed J. Thomas Hodges as chair and Suzanne Burke as vice chair for the unexpired officer terms for this year until the next election in early 2013. Hodges is an attorney licensed in Ohio and Kentucky. Burke is CEO of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

Ohio Senate passes resolution honoring Cincinnati Black Brigade

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:49 +0000

State Senator Eric H. Kearney (D-Cincinnati) announced the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, commending the members of the Cincinnati Black Brigade for their defense of Cincinnati in 1862.

CIRV effective, but room for improvement, says program manager

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:49 +0000

The Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence Program has been very effective in decreasing the homicides and violence in the last year. But then again, recent shootings show there is room for improvement, said Program Manager Reggie Bazzille.

Cinti. Recreation Commission offers specialty summer day camps

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:49 +0000

Do you know kids that may have time on their hands this summer? Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s summer day camps can help keep those kids occupied.

CRC’s North Avondale, Oakley, Madisonville and College Hill Recreation Centers are just some of the many recreation centers which hold summer day camps. Spots are still available in these camps.

All Gone Pest Control receives ‘Reds Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner Award'

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:51 +0000

Tony White, president and founder of Hamilton, Ohio-based All Gone Termite and Pest Control, is the recipient of the 2012 Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner Award from the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball.

Mr. White received the award during pregame ceremonies on April 27 at the annual Jackie Robinson Night at Great American Ball Park.

SORTA board leadership changes

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:51 +0000

The board leadership of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority announced a change in leadership at the end of April. Three trustees were at the end of their three-year terms on April 30, 2012:

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Local PR firm now offering

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:53 +0000

Wright Communications, a full-service public relations and communications firm specializing in the communication needs of “values driven” businesses, churches and faith based nonprofits, recently added “Literary Midwife Services.”