Thursday, May 7, 1998
An English teacher accused of having an affair with one of his students at a Catholic school for girls was indicted Wednesday on two felony charges.
Brian Love, 25, faces a maximum of 6 1/2 years in prison if he is convicted of the charges of sexual battery and corruption of a minor.
Mr. Love, who is on leave from Mother of Mercy High School, is accused of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old sophomore at the Westwood school.
The indictment, returned by a Hamilton County grand jury, also alleges that Mr. Love is a sexual predator. If a judge or jury agrees and deems him a sexual predator, he could be required to register his whereabouts with the sheriff's department for the rest of his life.
Politicians oppose organ donation rules
Cincinnati politicians are lining up against a recent change in federal rules affecting organ donation.
City council Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the changes. The resolution comes in addition to protest letters sent by U.S. Reps. Steve Chabot and Rob Portman to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Donna Shalala.
In March, HHS issued rules to replace the existing organ allocation system, which gives local patients first chance at locally donated organs, with a system that gives first priority to the sickest patients, no matter where they live.
Tristate organ transplant experts have said the rules will result in fewer organs available for local patients and local transplant programs.
"Most Wanted' suspect turns herself in
Another "Tristate's Most Wanted" suspect has been arrested, bringing the total to 431 arrests out of the 746 suspects featured in the Enquirer.
April Hall, 27, of Hartwell turned herself in Tuesday on charges of probation violation, assault and driving under the influence. The Enquirer publishes "Tristate's Most Wanted" each Monday. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Callers to 352-3040 can remain anonymous.
New health foundation attracts 130 to meeting
The first of five public meetings about the new Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati drew more than 130 people Wednesday at Cincinnati's main public library, downtown. The Health Foundation -- an independent charity that grew from last year's sale of the ChoiceCare health plan to Humana Inc. -- plans to issue about $13 million a year in grants. Its focus areas are substance abuse, severe mental illness, school-based health programs and improving primary care service for the poor. Amid widespread praise for the foundation's goals, Jackie Butler, director of the Cross Roads addiction treatment center, urged the foundation to focus on new ideas. "I hope you don't do the same old things with new money," she said.
Four more public hearings are planned for this month, and three grant-writing workshops are planned for June. For information, call (513) 241-1400.
Mayor wants study of sewers near riverfront
With the overhaul of Fort Washington Way and development of the riverfront looming, Cincinnati Mayor Roxanne Qualls is urging the city administration to study how heavy rain might affect the sewer drainage systems in neighboring areas.
With combined sewer systems carrying storm water, industrial waste and untreated human waste, the mayor wants to know whether there are any potential hazards linked with maintaining the current sewer overflow system. Ms. Qualls is also suggesting a study of possible alternative sewer system sites.
Qualls seeks analysis of Ohio, Ky. tax breaks
Cincinnati Mayor Roxanne Qualls wants the city administration to develop an outline of tax incentives offered in Ohio and Kentucky. On Wednesday, she said city officials should have an understanding of the incentives offered by state and local governments.
The analysis should reflect what these political jurisdictions offer that either encourage or discourage commercial, industrial or residential development, she said.
Rezoning study ordered for Carthage Mills land
Cincinnati planners should study rezoning the 14 acres of industrial property at Carthage Mills for housing, Mayor Roxanne Qualls said Wednesday.
The land is surrounded by residential area, the mayor said. "For over a decade, the residents living around Carthage Mills have complained about the damage done to their property and their health by the trucks going to and from Carthage Mills," she said.
