The Cincinnati Preservation Association's Fall Forum benefit will feature architect and planner George "Bing" Sheldon from Portland, Ore., as guest speaker and will honor Carol S. Nagel, the association's first woman president.
Mr. Sheldon will speak on "Planning, Preservation and Development: Portland's Success, Cincinnati's Vision."
This year, Portland is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its downtown plan, which has been cited as a model for the nation. The program will begin Saturday with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by Mr. Sheldon's presentation at 6:30 p.m. and a light buffet supper at 8 p.m.
Reservations are $50 for supporters, $75 for patrons and $125 for benefactors. The event will be at Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine.
Information or reservations: 721-4506.
College Hill man, 65, accused of fondling boy
A College Hill man, accused of fondling a 15-year-old male, faces charges of gross sexual imposition and corruption of a minor.
William Ridenaur, 65, of the 5400 block of Hamilton Avenue was confined at the Hamilton County Justice Center after his arrest Tuesday.
The charges are felonies, each punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Police said the crime took place Oct. 14.
Man, 28, faces charges after barricading self
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP -- Hamilton County sheriff's deputies arrested a man and charged him with domestic violence and inducing panic after he barricaded himself in a home with a gun for close to an hour Tuesday.
Authorities said Derek Thompson, 28, was taken into custody at 9 a.m. after deputies were called just after 8 a.m. to the 4800 block of Rivercrest Drive.
Mr. Thompson was taken to University Hospital for evaluation.
3-year-old girl dies after traffic crash
A 3-year-old Westwood girl was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon at Children's Hospital Medical Center after suffering internal injuries in a one-car wreck on Queen City Avenue.
Daesha Bates was in the front seat of her mother's car when it struck a utility pole in the 2900 block, near Ferguson Avenue in Westwood, said Sgt. Bill Coombs of the Cincinnati police traffic unit. She was not wearing a child restraint or a seat belt.
The child's mother, Dorothy Bates, 29, was traveling east on Queen City about 9:10 a.m. Tuesday when she lost control of the car. Ms. Bates was admitted to University Hospital.
No charges had been filed, Sgt. Coombs said.
Sheriff investigates robbery at tavern
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery at a tavern Tuesday.
They say a man hit a female employee and fled with an undetermined amount of money from the cash register.
Police said the robbery took place at 1:52 a.m. at Smitty's Lounge, 10940 U.S. 50.
There was no one else in the bar, and the man did not display or mention that he had a weapon.
The woman was taken to Franciscan Medical Center in Harrison, where she was treated for facial injuries.
Homicide detective to retire after 32 years
HAMILTON -- A veteran homicide detective is about to retire.
Detective James A. Nugent has announced he will retire Oct. 30 from the Hamilton Police Division.
"It has been a great ride of 32-plus years," Detective Nugent said in his retirement statement. "Wish I could have another 10 years to do it again."
Methodist school alums recognize Milford pastor
MILFORD -- The Rev. Fred Shaw, senior pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, recently received the John and Ruth Mount Alumni - ae Award for Parish Ministry from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) Alumni - ae Council.
The Rev. Mr. Shaw was honored for ministering both to his congregation and to people of all ages and cultures as the principal storyteller for the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band.
Since 1986, he has gathered oral traditions, stories and history to pass on to future generations of storytellers.
The Rev. Mr. Shaw is a 1975 master of divinity graduate from MTSO.
Fort Washington Way cut to 1 westbound lane
Starting Thursday, westbound Fort Washington Way will be down to one lane except for rush-hour.
Westbound traffic will be one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday. It will be restricted again throughout the day Saturdayso traffic control barriers can be built.
Schools' "Ohio' fight costs total $43,000
COLUMBUS -- The battle over using the name "OHIO" on uniforms and merchandise has been costly to two state schools.
Ohio University and Ohio State University have spent a combined $43,00 in public money fighting each other for the right to use the state's name alone.
Each side says the other could end the legal battle at any time. Their dispute is headed for the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in Washington, but no appearance date has been set.
The two have argued legally since December, when Ohio State filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to oppose Ohio University's use of "OHIO" by itself and with the Athens school's "attack cat" logo.
Ohio State officials say they've spent about $18,000 in legal fees since then.
Ohio University estimates it has spent about $25,000.
Police seeking woman with two bags of bones
DAYTON, Ohio -- Police on Tuesday were trying to locate a woman who brought two plastic grocery bags of human and animal bones to a downtown New Age store.
"She thought I might want the bones or know someone who may want them," clerk Sing Eagle said. The woman had been in the store, Mother Earth Connection, once before she came in Saturday, he said.
He said police asked him not to release further details.
The bones were crumbling and appeared to be old, said Ken Betz, director of the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.
A forensic anthropologist will date them and try to determine if there are any defects, such as cuts or fractures, that could indicate foul play, he said.
None was found in a preliminary check, Mr. Betz said.
