Thursday, May 20, 1999
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p8 Madeira school wins grant for technology
Madeira Junior High School recently won a $375,000, 15-month, federal grant to expand classroom technology.
Madeira plans to update the school's computer lab, buy laptops, software and other equipment and train teachers in technological teaching.
The school also plans to expand the partnership between the school and the community through e-mail and Web pages. Citizens also will be able to use the junior high's computer lab for free in evenings.
The grant was part of Ohio's Raising the Bar in the Middle Grades program, which is funded through the federal Technology Literacy Challenge Fund.
Council wants report on Lunken's options
In an effort to upgrade Lunken Airport, Cincinnati City Councilman Todd Portune Wednesday introduced a series of motions, including one asking for a report of what it would take to add a business center with phones, fax machines and modem hookups.
The motions come as the city is studying whether it would be feasible to bring some commercial flights into the municipal airport east of downtown. A feasibility study found flights on 19- to 30-
seat turboprops to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and Chicago's Midway Airport could be successful.
Corporate and private planes use the airport now. Commercial turboprop flights would not mean an increase in noise, airport officials have said. Turboprops are similar in size to the ones flying in and out of Lunken now, and there would be a small number of flights.
Assistant chief wins top firefighter award
Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chief David P. Hill has been selected as the 1999 Gold Star Chili Firefighter of the Year.
A 30-year veteran of the Cincinnati Fire Division, he will be honored at a noon luncheon today at the Cincinnati Fire Museum, downtown.
Assistant Chief Hill is being recognized for his efforts in founding and serving as president of the Tri-State Fire and Safety Association. His activities include planning and coordinating the area's first city Safety Fair, which has become an annual event.
The Tri-State Fire Safety Association is composed of representatives from 15 regional fire department with the mission to promote fire safety and prevention, especially with children. The association, in conjunction with Gold Star Chili, created the award to honor those firefighters who embody this mission. In addition to the award, Assistant Chief Hill will receive $1,000 from Gold Star and a variety of Gold Star products.
County approves money to continue renovations
Hamilton County commissioners Wednesday approved a $5.2 million expenditure for the continued renovation of the county courthouse, and to begin work on the William Howard Taft Center, at 230 E. Ninth St.
The courthouse work is the third of a six-phase, $44 million project. Design of both projects should be complete early next month, with the bidding process being completed July 23.
The work at the courthouse includes an upgrade of two courtrooms, new jury deliberation rooms, judges' chambers and restrooms on the third floor. On the sixth floor of the courthouse, the north jail cells will be removed and new air-conditioning equipment and other mechanical systems will be installed.
At the Taft Center, the third floor will be renovated and furnished for the county's Public Defender.
The Taft Center work should be finished by Jan. 6, with Phase III of the courthouse renovation being completed by April 10, 2000.
J.J.'s babies are endless gift to neighborhood
Police shooting called fatal error
Report evokes wait-and-see reaction
Girl, 7, expelled in cap-gun case
Venues remove violent games
What's best for downtown?
Ujima festival gets $150,000 from city
Ohio House backs Commandment monuments at schools
Police deny shooting in raid
Schools awash in charter ideas
Budget bill would erase boundaries
Lawmakers doubt numbers in Kentucky gaming study
Patton seeks higher gasoline tax
Private donor offers bonus reward money
Art makes students' points about violence and abuse
Robots now fix hearts
Contenders in line for shot at Lucas
Writer's images of Ky. haunting
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It's Commonly Jazz series returns to toot its horn
'Take a Stand' helps teens talk about anger, violence
45 arrests after Kings Island 'Grad Night'
Agencies pinched by rising needs
Colerain road will be wider
Council rejects change to intimidation law
County's radio system costs $4.9M
Covington clinic marks anniversary
Covington party ends in slaying
Finan spurns aid plea
Furnish found guilty in killing
Girl's last try for cure fails
Harper competent, could die Tuesday
Hostile e-mails case over
Lebanon manager praised as innovator
Lebanon recall leaves sour taste for many
Meister's attorney won't give up photos
Music room better than ever after fire
Nye urges scrapping proposal
Paint-ball gun brings boy's arrest
Repeat DUI cases target of push for new law
Sisters can pursue claim of fraud against insurer
Tobacco sales to underage dip
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