Sunday, October 17, 1999
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Man, 19, is shot to death in Colerain
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning on Planet Drive at Aquarius Drive.
The victim was Jerric L. Anderson, who lived a few blocks from where he was killed.
The shooting, which occurred at 3:13 a.m., is being investigated by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.
Covington police find man's body
COVINGTON — Police discovered the body of a man slumped against a retaining wall at 10th and Washington streets early Saturdaymorning.
Covington police say the death is drug-related and think the man may have been murdered.
While on routine patrol at 4:25 a.m., officers found the body of a black man in his early 40s, police said.
The man's name is being withheld until relatives are told. An autopsy is planned.
New study begins on artery re-clogging
The Lindner Clinical Trial Center has begun its third study to explore whether radiation helps prevent clogged heart arteries from reclogging after surgery.
Many cardiac patients get balloon angioplasty or receive coronary stents to prop open clogged arteries. For some, however, rapid formation of scar tissue blocks the vessel again within a matter of months.
Two previous studies, based on using a gamma radiation source, have shown early success at preventing scar tissue growth. The goal of this third trial is to see whether beta radiation — considered less risky to surrounding tissue — can work as well.
The Lindner Center at Christ Hospital is one of 29 centers nationwide in the beta radiation study. Dr. Dean Kereiakes, medical director at the Lindner Center, is the lead investigator.
Up to 360 patients will be involved in the testing. Since beginning Monday, the Lindner Center has treated five patients.
Boy listed as critical; police investigating
Cincinnati police are investigating what happened to a 5-year-old boy who was in critical condition Saturday after being brought to Children's Hospital suffering from hyperventilation.
Medical personnel discovered signs of physical trauma on the boy and called police. The boy lives in the 1900 block of Fairmont Avenue, authorities said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crimestoppers at 352-3040 or the homicide unit at 352-3542.
Banned soccer dad files federal suit
CLEVELAND — A soccer dad banned from attending athletic events for the rest of the school year for punching one of his son's opponents has sued the Bay Village school board in U.S. District Court.
George N. Telidis, 40, of Rocky River, claims the school board violated his constitutional rights.
Mr. Telidis, in a lawsuit filed Friday, is seeking more than $75,000 in damages and permission to attend his son's soccer games.
U.S. District Court Judge Kathleen M. O'Malley on Friday denied a request from Mr. Telidis to immediately lift the ban, but said she would put his case on a fast track.
Mr. Telidis is accused of running onto the field and punching an Eastlake North player during a Sept. 27 game in Eastlake. Mr. Telidis said later that he became upset watching the player pushing around his son, who plays for Bay High School.
He pleaded innocent to an assault charge last week in Willoughby Municipal Court. If found guilty, he faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Honda sounds alert about e-mail scam
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Honda is investigating what it says is an e-mail scam that tells recipients that they could earn a free car by forwarding a false company statement.
The bogus e-mail message gives the impression that Honda initiated the campaign to reach 1 million computer users by 2000.
It promises participants a $1,000 credit with Honda by simply forwarding the e-mail message to another person. The credit supposedly increases as the message is passed on repeatedly.
Honda said it knows of no motive behind the campaign.
Charter school closed over fire concerns
CLEVELAND — A judge has closed a charter school that had been holding classes in a building without sprinklers or an adequate fire alarm.
The closing of the International Preparatory School halts classes for more than 300 children.
“Conditions at the building are no less than life-threatening,” said Fire Chief Kevin Gerrity, who sought the order.
Da'ud Abdul Malik, the school's chairman, did not appear at a court hearing Friday. This is the second time this year that a school run by Mr. Malik has found to be in violation of fire codes.
Teachers facing discipline over sickout
CLEVELAND — The city's schools chief is considering disciplining middle school teachers who called in sick. The teachers cited concerns about their safety.
Punishment by schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett could include docking the teachers' pay, sending them a letter of reprimand, or dismissal, said district spokesman William Wendling.
The district said 28 of 40 teachers at Mary B. Martin Middle School took Thursday off. Substitute teachers and administrators filled in.
The Cleveland Teachers Union said teachers were tired of lax discipline and disruptive students at the school. The union would contest any disciplinary action, union President Richard DeColibus said.
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Police kill suspect in scuffle
Hold the pork - council goes on a pre-election diet
Backers: Bike trail would be boon
Couple sells son, 14, on Internet for $400
GET TO IT
Issue 1 could save state money
Judge: E-mail seizures were legal
L.A. Reid: The man behind LaFace
Miami U. to build civil rights memorial
School recruits students for voluntary drug test
Tell that lunkhead to button it, then demand a refund
Gun law is new weapon in jail fight
Young drinkers: Here's what it's like to be an alcoholic
Comic 'Zits' a Nordic hit
For a pacifist, Martin Sheen plays a pretty good president
Area cellist helps Kennedy rock
Bill would manage new development
Chicago theater proves vibrant storytelling sells
Disney on Ice show glides over 75 years
Foes chip away at Patton
Good cultural base here, CCO finalist Yahr says
Growing up in 3-D
Laurel Homes planners hail inclusiveness
Life Skills Center opening on hold
Lt. Gov. won't seek another job
Maysville marvels at bridge
Ohio-made 'Dream Catcher' will premiere locally in Dayton
Radio wit Jean Shepherd dies
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