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Local Headlines For Friday, August 14, 1998
Cliff Radel column
Alert citizens can help find vicious gang
For five months, a group of vicious bandits has been preying on us. They rob at will and get their kicks by pistol-whipping their victims. No one and no neighborhood is safe from these thugs.
Broadway opponent cites land cost
A lawyer opposing the Broadway Commons ballot initiative says a vote forcing Hamilton County to build a new ballpark there could cost taxpayers millions of extra dollars.
Culberson not found in pond
Not on the banks of the algae-covered pond firefighters drained Wednesday and Thursday to find some trace of her daughter, but on the edge of hope.
Escape Sixth St. traffic nightmare
For many frustrated commuters who spend mornings in a sea of brake lights on Sixth Street, there is another way.
Girl's rape part of U.S. trend
The victim is barely old enough to read, and she's too young to understand what happened to her.
Man arrested for biking drunk
The bicycle weaved and wiggled down Garvey Avenue. The Elsmere policeman was headed to do some paperwork when he spotted it.
No parole for officer's death
Convicted cop-killer Russell Bell will not be getting out of prison any time soon.
"Partin law' suspect indicted
A 20-year-old Cincinnati man, the first to be charged under Kentucky's new "Partin law" that makes fleeing from police a felony, was indicted Thursday by a Campbell County Grand Jury.
Taft ads may be misleading
COLUMBUS -- Secretary of State Bob Taft, the GOP candidate for governor, may have violated the election laws he is charged to uphold, the Ohio Elections Commission said Thursday.
Third casino likely for area
After years of fierce competition for the fifth and final casino gaming license on the Ohio River in Indiana, Switzerland County suddenly finds itself alone on the field.
Winburn: Rename FWW for slain officers
Cincinnati City Councilman Charlie Winburn wants Fort Washington Way renamed in honor of slain police officers.
4 charter amendments make ballot
After considerable debate and some revisions, city council agreed Wednesday to put four charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot -- but two that failed are being reconsidered at a special meeting today.
Area missionary dies in Africa wreck
Milford missionary Robert Hayes and his adult children, John and Sarah, also missionaries, died Wednesday night in an automobile wreck in Ghana.
Boy in serious condition after falling into pool
A boy found unconscious in the indoor pool of Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday was revived by staff members after he apparently wandered away from a classroom, police said.
College gets camp for minorities
After nine years, Cincinnati Bell's summer enrichment program to encourage minority high school students to pursue careers in science and technology has outgrown its space at the company's training facilities.
Cleves will vote on its future
Cleves residents will decide whether to dissolve their 180-year-old village on the November ballot.
"Demons' blamed in 2 slayings
In a tense courtroom, a police detective said Thursday that Dennis A. Marcum told him "demons" made him stab two Hamilton men to death with a knife during a three-day period.
Enquirer probe costs $109K so far
It has cost taxpayers at least $109,000 for the state's investigation into whether a reporter fired by The Cincinnati Enquirer stole voice mail from the Chiquita banana company.
Fair helps ready teachers
It was an educator's dream: dozens of booths filled with free information on activities for students as teachers prepare to head back to the classroom.
Jury recommends death penalty
Raymond Tibbetts should die for his crimes, says the jury that convicted him of killing his wife and her landlord.
Mason schools plan to grow again
Less than three weeks before Mason Intermediate School is to open its doors, school officials were told they will need another elementary school and more high school classrooms within three years.
Murder suspect drops "insanity'
HAMILTON -- Franklin D. Saunders, accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend, has changed his lawyers, his plea and his trial date. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
New police chief is no stranger
Do the right thing. And do more than people expect you to do.
Ohio may get vote on airport board
The possibility of an Ohioan serving as a voting member of the board overseeing the Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International Airport was resurrected Thursday.
Teacher of Year wants educators to "light torch'
As the sun sets on summer vacation for hundreds of Tristate teachers, Sharon Draper, 1997 National Teacher of the Year, has urged educators to rekindle a passion for teaching.
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A Hamilton County grand jury Thursday indicted five people on kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges in connection with a botched bank robbery earlier this month at a Fifth Third Bank in the West End.
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