Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Consider it a scarlet letter for vicious dogs.
Cincinnati City Councilwoman Jeanette Cissell will introduce an ordinance today calling for placing an orange collar around the necks of dogs that have attacked people.
"Annually, 600 Cincinnatians are bitten by dogs. The use of a simple fluorescent warning collar could make great strides in reducing many dog-bite incidents," Mrs. Cissell said.
It is unclear who would be responsible for ensuring the orange collars are fixed on the dogs.
The measure will be forwarded to City Manager John Shirey for his recommendation.
Loaded gun discovered outside grade school
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP -- A loaded gun was found Tuesday on the grounds of Mercer Elementary School.
The .38-caliber revolver was discovered in the grass about 2:45 p.m. by a resident walking through the parking lot of the school at 2650 Bartels Road, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department said.
An investigation revealed that the handgun had been reported stolen to the Kentucky State Police in 1993.
The incident remains under investigation.
Ordinance would allow new commission director
Cincinnati officials are closer to officially tapping Wendell Young to temporarily oversee the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission. Mr. Young, an equal employment opportunity officer for Cincinnati, would take over for Arzell Nelson, who recently retired as the commission's executive director.
Though state ethics laws normally prohibit a city employee from becoming executive director of a city-funded, non-profit organization, council may authorize it if the purpose is to represent city interests and no conflicts exist.
On Tuesday, City Manager John Shirey released an ordinance that council will consider in about two weeks.
The commission is charged with promoting race relations through education, training and managing a number of city programs.
Acid vapors burn truck driver on face
NEWARK, Ohio -- A truck driver unloading chemicals was burned on his face Tuesday when sulfuric acid vapors got under his face shield. Gene Livingston, 38, of Beaver Falls, Pa., was in serious condition at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.
Mr. Livingston was unloading about 3,000 gallons of sulfuric acid at Anomatic Corp., a metal finishing plant.
He was releasing hoses when the vapors got under his shield. About 20 people were evacuated from the plant for about a half-hour while fumes were cleared out.
OU student treated for bacterial meningitis
ATHENS, Ohio -- An Ohio University senior is being treated for bacterial meningitis, a sometimes fatal infection of fluid in the spinal cord and surrounding the brain.
The student, who wasn't identified, was upgraded Tuesday to good condition at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.
He was admitted Saturday after being sick for a couple of days with what he thought was the flu, said Dr. Raymond Shearer.
Dr. Shearer said people who had close contact with the student also received medical treatment.
Dr. Shearer said there were no indications of an epidemic.
New club offers advice for buying a home
The Evanston Homebuyers Club will have its first meeting 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1809 Rutland Ave. The club is designed for those who would like to buy a home within one to five years.
The meetings, sponsored by the Better Housing League, will cover budgeting, credit repair, mortgage applications and home inspections.
The club will meet once a month through November. Child care will be provided.
Those who attend each meeting will receive a home buyer education certificate, required by special mortgage programs.
To register, call 721-6855.
