Saturday, August 15, 1998
For the third week, the Ohio River water quality index has been good enough for recreational use, city health officials reported Friday. The latest reading -- based on samples collected Tuesday -- was 27. A reading from 24 to 30 indicates "moderate" conditions. The reading comes after two straight weeks of "good" conditions. The index measures bacterial pollution caused primarily by untreated sewage reaching the river. While the bacteria are no threat to treated drinking water, high levels increase the risk of illness for recreational users.
Neyer agreeable to two debates with Hyland
Tom Neyer Jr. has responded to an invitation by opponent Marilyn Hyland by suggesting two debates, one in mid-September and the other two to three weeks later. The two are competing for a seat on the Hamilton County commission.
Mr. Neyer, the Republican incumbent, suggested one debate each on the east side and west side of town, and invited the Hyland campaign to sit down and work out a format.
Ms. Hyland has been calling for a debate and issued a formal invitation last week.
Boy injured in fall from open window
A 4-year-old Price Hill boy fell from a second-story window Thursday afternoon on the 400 block of Crestline Avenue, fracturing his skull and breaking his leg.
The boy, whose name was not released, was in serious condition Friday at Children's Hospital. His mother was downstairs watching television when the boy, who was playing with children upstairs, fell through the open window, Cincinnati police said. No charges have been filed.
Qualls says city should pay for seniors' rides
Cincinnati Mayor Roxanne Qualls wants the city to kick in $150,000 over the next two years to cover transportation costs for seniors heading to recreation and senior centers.
The mayor's office said the biggest concern seniors raise with officials at the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) is the lack of transportation.
Under the mayor's proposal, the money would pay for two vans and two drivers. Ms. Qualls is expected to introduce the measure in September, when council returns from summer recess.
Police identify woman killed in car crash
HAMILTON -- Officials have identified the victim of a fatal traffic accident Thursday as Louise Donley, 73.
Ms. Donley was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital Hamilton at 1:12 p.m. Thursday.
The Butler County Coroner's Office expects to release a ruling on the cause of her death Monday.
Ms. Donley was driving a car that turned into the path of an oncoming car at Ohio 4 and Lincoln Avenue around 12:42 p.m., said Sgt. Dan Pratt, Hamilton police spokesman.
That vehicle was driven by Betty Nichols, 49, of Hamilton. She was treated at Fort Hamilton-Hughes Memorial Hospital and released. Ms. Nichols' vehicle struck a third vehicle, but the occupant was not injured.
Beech Acres invites neighbors for a day
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP -- Beech Acres, a social service agency at 6881 Beechmont Ave., will sponsor "A Day at the Beech," for neighborhood families from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 12, at its campus.
A 5K walk - run will start an hour earlier. Participants can run or walk around the campus and through the neighborhood. Cost is $9. Awards will be presented to top finishers in different age groups.
Games will start at 10 a.m. Prizes for a grand raffle include: a Comair weekend traveler coupon book, a week at a condo in Kiawah Island, S.C., a week at a condo in Amelia Island, Fla., jewelry and a hot air balloon ride.
For more information, call Beech Acres at 231-6630.
One dead, one hurt in oil-tank explosion
LOGAN, Ohio -- A storage tank above an oil well exploded Friday night, throwing a young man 150 feet and killing him. A 16-year-old girl also was injured.
The girl, who was hurled 60 feet, was in serious condition at Grant Medical Center in Columbus with a head injury, officials said.
The cause of the explosion shortly after 7 p.m. and reasons for the two being at the well in a rural area off a township road remained under investigation, said Ron Wheeler, station chief of the Hocking County Emergency Medical Service.
"They were just young people out in the middle of nowhere," he said. Their identities were not released.
