Thursday, July 9, 1998
The Ohio River water quality index has reached "unhealthful" levels for the fourth straight week, the Cincinnati Health Department reported Wednesday.
The latest reading -- based on samples collected Tuesday -- was 33. Any reading above 30 indicates unhealthful conditions.
The index measures bacterial pollution caused primarily by untreated sewage reaching the river. While the bacteria is no threat to treated drinking water, high levels increase the risk of illness for recreational users.
Deliberations continue in bar owner's slaying
Hamilton County Commons Pleas Court jurors will begin their third day of deliberations today to determine whether a South Fairmount man is guilty of killing a Northside bar owner last September.
Anthony Walker, 39, is charged with murder in the Sept. 15 shooting death of James Hebert Sr., 53, of Colerain Township. Mr. Hebert was shot at his Northside bar, Coaches.
Mr. Walker also faces two counts of felonious assault over injuries to two other people that night.
Another "most wanted' suspect is arrested
Another "Tristate's Most Wanted" suspect has been arrested, bringing the total to 485 arrests out of the 805 suspects featured in The Cincinnati Enquirer.
A tip to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest Tuesday of Anthony Hardin, 30, of Mount Healthy. He is charged with kidnapping, assault and a probation violation. 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.
Little Miami cleanup will be held Friday
The 15th Annual Little Miami Scenic River Challenge, the yearly cleanup of litter by canoe of the river's water and shoreline, will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
The cleanup -- canceled last month because of high water -- will cover about 57 miles of the Little Miami, from Greene County through Hamilton County and to near Milford in Clermont County. The event is sponsored by the Cincinnati chapters of the Izaak Walton League of America, the United Canoe Liveries of the Little Miami River and Cinergy Corp.
Canoe trips begin from one of six participating canoe rental companies. Reservations are required; most canoes already have been reserved, organizers said.
If unable to participate by canoe, volunteers can help unload the canoes when they return.
Mother says depression made her kill baby
FINDLAY, Ohio -- A mother tearfully told a judge Wednesday she was suffering from postpartum depression when she killed her 5-month-old daughter but was ready to take responsibility for the crime.
On the third day of her retrial, Kimberlee Snyder, 27, of Findlay, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangering. In return, Hancock County Prosecutor Robert Fry dropped a murder charge that could have kept Mrs. Snyder in prison for life.
Visiting Judge Richard Parrott of Union County Common Pleas Court sentenced Mrs. Snyder to 15 years in prison in the death two years ago of her daughter, Tahlor.
Her case was the first in Ohio to use as a defense the severe depression resulting from childbirth.
Mrs. Snyder was found guilty of murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangering last year, but it was overturned on a technicality.
4 put in foster care after illness in family
DAYTON, Ohio -- Four children must remain in foster care for now, after four other children became ill in the family home and died in the past seven months, a judge said Wednesday.
Authorities put the four children of Regina Moreland into foster care June 26. Her 12-year-old son and daughters ages 11, 8 and 7 were visiting at her suburban Trotwood home the previous day when Ms. Moreland's 2-year-old grandson, Kelab Moreland, died.
The three other children who died became ill at Ms. Moreland's former home in Dayton. Her children were put into the care of a grandmother after the third death.
