Third Street between John Street and Central Avenue is scheduled to close from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. today for removal of steel bridge beams that were part of the old Fort Washington Way.
Detour signs will direct traffic to Pete Rose Way and Gest Street to get to the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. Westbound traffic can use Sixth and Ninth streets from Central Avenue.
Worker killed in construction accident
A Cleves contractor working on the new Rapid Run Middle School fell to his death Friday afternoon.
The 35-year-old man, whom police are not naming pending notification of his family, fell about 37 feet. Delhi Township police, the Hamilton County coroner and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the accident.
A steel worker, the man had just returned from lunch about 1:20 p.m. when he went to the top of the building, said Delhi Police Sgt. William Renner. Workers below saw him slip and grab the beam he was walking on.
The man hung on for a few seconds before losing his grasp and falling to the concrete floor below, Sgt. Renner said.
There have been no other major accidents reported at the school construction site in the 6300 block of Rapid Run Road in the Oak Hills district, Sgt. Renner said. The man was a subcontractor for Turner Construction.
Fairfield panel seeks a volunteer
Fairfield City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Fairfield Civil Service Commission. The commission administers the civil service provisions of the general laws of Ohio for the classified employees of the Fairfield city and school district.
A vacancy was created when Kenneth McFarland resigned to become Fairfield's human resources director. The voluntary position expires on March 31. To be eligible, residents must be registered voters.
Applications can be obtained from the clerk of council, Room 208, Fairfield Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Ave. Application deadline is 4 p.m. Dec. 28.
Spanish Mass marks feast day
The Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of all the Americas, with a 7 p.m. Mass today at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral downtown.
The Most Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk, archbishop of Cincinnati, will preside and preach in Spanish. The Mass will carry English translations. Hispanic participants dressed in native costumes will march from Garfield Place to the Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. A reception with refreshments and entertainment will follow the Mass in the undercroft.
Gospel singer Page at local church
Grammy Award winner Marvin Winans and gospel singer Lisa Page are performing this weekend at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church as the Rev. Freddie T. Piphus celebrates his 14th anniversary at the church. Mr. Winans and his choir from Perfecting Church in Detroit were to perform Fridayat the church, 9991 Wayne Ave. in Woodlawn. Lisa Page, formerly of the group Witness, will perform at 5 p.m. today. The celebration concludes with Sunday services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The services are free and open to the public.
Nativity tour at Baptist church
Mount Carmel Baptist Church is sponsoring "Marketplace 1 A.D.," a guided journey through the Nativity, tonight and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. The church is at 8645 Kenwood Rd. Admission is free. Call 791-7323 for ticket information.
Visitors invited to Bethlehem scene
White Oak Christian Church is presenting a life-size replica of the town of Bethlehem, as it appeared around the time of Jesus' birth, during two weekends in December. Visitors can walk along a recreated street with costumed people in the marketplace and tending livestock of the day. Afterward, visitors are invited to the church building for hot chocolate and cookies. The event runs today and Sunday and Dec. 17-20. On Thursday and Friday the hours are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays it runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Church activities for friends, family
James Temple Church of God in Christ celebrates its second annual Friends and Family Weekend through Sunday in Walnut Hills. A Friends and Family bowling party will take place at Brentwood Bowl today from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bishop William James, pastor of James Temple, will speak at a special worship service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The church is at 1116 Lincoln Ave., Walnut Hills. Information: Melody Pruitt at 852-9883.
Lighthouse needs gifts for teens
Lighthouse Youth Services is collecting gifts for abused, neglected and abandoned youth who spend Christmas in one of the agency's programs. All gifts should be suitable for a teen-ager, and should be new and unwrapped items. Cosmetics, clothes, costume jewelry, toiletries, apartment utensils, backpacks, Walkmans and radios are recommended. Gifts should be dropped off at the agency's administrative offices, 1527 Madison Road, no later than Dec. 21. For more information, call 221-3350.
Bowling Green campus raises fees
BOWLING GREEN - Bowling Green State University will increase its room and board fees next year by $220.
Trustees on Friday approved the increase that will push the yearly rate to live and eat on campus to $4,612 for most of the dormitory rooms.
The new rates also include a $26 technology fee increase.
