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Local Headlines For Thursday, November 19, 1998
Laura Pulfer column
Dr. Schneider and his cure for road rage?
Really, I was determined to be a good sport about this Fort Washington Way construction and the orange-barrel polka we all dance no matter what thoroughfare we choose. I am pathologically, congenitally cheerful. But the other day, I said the F-word.
Boehner loses leadership post
WASHINGTON - The Tristate lost a powerful voice in the House Wednesday when Rep. John Boehner, R-West Chester, was ousted from his No. 4 spot as Republicans chose their leaders.
Molested girl's mom furious
The boy's feet swayed a few inches above the floor as he leaned forward in the big chair, trying not to look at the judge.
Police recruit hit by blank round
EVENDALE - A Cincinnati police recruit was injured Wednesday night when she was shot with a blank round during a night training exercise at the Cincinnati Police Division target range here.
Lecture series features famous women
"Unique Lives and Experiences," one of the nation's top women's lecture series, is coming to Cincinnati's Aronoff Center early next year.
Flynt: Public supports me
Larry Flynt says he's been doing some "market research" on how Cincinnatians feel about pornography.
Miami forum tries to reach across racial divide
OXFORD - Tales of teachers making insensitive racial comments in classes and white students yelling racial epithets at minorities were among the many horror stories Miami University President James C. Garland heard from students Wednesday night.
Minority contract process criticized
Representatives of Hamilton County's minority community on Wednesday demanded an audit of construction contracts at Paul Brown Stadium to ensure minorities are receiving their fair share.
Ohio joins tobacco deal
COLUMBUS - Ohio and at least 15 other states will join the proposed $206 billion settlement with tobacco companies, but questions remain about whether the agreement will curb smoking and tobacco-related illnesses.
Ky. attorney general leaning toward pact
The Kentucky official who will decide whether the tobacco-producing state will join a nationwide settlement with cigarette companies is favoring the agreement.
Troubled schools could be closed
Schools persistently troubled by poor proficiency test scores, low student and staff attendance and high dropout rates could be closed and reopened with a new academic program and staff next year under a plan Cincinnati Public Schools leaders unveiled Wednesday.
Dig dates farm to 'Beloved' slave
RICHWOOD, Ky. - Written documents confirm that runaway Boone County slave Margaret Garner lived at the old Archibald Gaines farm. The land is proving that two buildings on the property are so old Ms. Garner likely worked within their walls.
Another judge may be needed in Chiquita case
The former legal counsel for Chiquita Brands International Inc. is charged with stealing voice-mail messages from the company. His case, however, has remained in limbo for two weeks while prosecutors and defense attorneys tried to find a Hamilton County judge who could handle the case.
Cable company cuts news jobs
COVINGTON - InterMedia Cable has eliminated six jobs from news and programming, including that of news director Wes Wright, as the company restructures its local programming.
Karen Samples column
Chorale celebrates proud culture
FORT THOMAS - In her mind's eye, she can see him still. He is a gentle, good man - a minister - but on this day, he is furiously angry.
Death row appeal blasts prosecution, trial
A week before he was to die, lawyers for former Hamilton resident Michael W. Benge initiated federal appeals to overturn his death sentence for the killing of Judith Z. Gabbard.
Doctor accused of bogus prescriptions
Dr. Sean Maguire, a Cincinnati physician who also has an office in Northern Kentucky, was arrested Wednesday on charges of writing bogus prescriptions.
Doctor pleads guilty to sex charge
A Children's Hospital Medical Center doctor will face up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month for sexually molesting a 12-year-old girl.
Edgewood mayor pro-merger
EDGEWOOD - Mayor John Link, who opposed a 1995 proposal to consolidate services shared by Kenton County and its cities, has suggested that Edgewood consider a future merger with neighboring Crestview Hills.
Janitors caught on tape suspended
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP - Four Kings Local School District custodians have been caught on tape allegedly doing nothing.
Lucas hires Collins to run field office
BURLINGTON - When Ken Lucas was elected Boone County judge-executive six years ago, he hired Jim Collins as his county administrator.
Man arraigned today on '90 murder charge
It's been eight years since 23-year-old Rochelle Hardy was stabbed to death in Mount Auburn. Now, justice may finally be served.
Ohio Senate OKs liquor-control bill
COLUMBUS - Ohio's patchwork system of deciding where liquor can be sold would change under a bill that unanimously passed the Ohio Senate on Wednesday. Supporters said the measure is designed to give authorities more tools to shut down businesses that are causing problems.
Jim Knippernberg column
Pryor's story uplifting for ESPN
Hanging around the bar and party circuit again, we're finding out about homecomings, anniversaries and film crews traipsing about. To wit . . .
Shawnee Lookout to restore wetlands
MIAMI TOWNSHIP - The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has issued permits to allow work to begin on restoring two wetland areas in Shawnee Lookout park that have been catch basins for silt the past three decades.
Thieves hit Clermont businesses
Small businesses in Clermont County have been hit by break-ins the past few months.
TRISTATE DIGEST
Former Cincinnatian Tyrone Ballew won a stay of execution Wednesday. U.S. District Judge George Smith said Ballew could begin his federal appeal.
BEST ELECTION COVERAGE
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JOHN GLENN'S 'MISSION OF DISCOVERY'
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