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HISTORIC FRONT PAGES
The Enquirer revisits the forces that have shaped the last century with this look back at historic front pages.
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OUR CITY IN PICTURES
A new book from The Enquirer features 121 photos of people, places and events that have shaped Greater Cincinnati this century. Each photo's story is told by award-winning columnist Cliff Radel.
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Local Headlines for Friday, Jan. 7, 2000
Feeling sick? It's probably not flu - yet
Lots of Tristate residents have been feeling sick lately, but health officials say the Tristate has not yet suffered the influenza wave that appears to be swamping other parts of the country.
Telltale signs your cold's not flu
You have a fever, a runny nose, a sore throat, swollen glands, a cough, and you feel all-around crummy. How can you tell whether it's a nasty cold or the flu?
The end is near - maybe
Just because Jan. 1, 2000, passed without the world ending doesn't mean we've dodged Armageddon — the final battle between good and evil that some predicted would come with the end of the millennium.
Dems may send novice against Chabot
Unless Democrats on Capitol Hill talk Cincinnati Councilman Todd Portune into running by today, U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot's opponent this year will be an unknown 25-year-old lawyer from Price Hill.
Boehner files for 6th House term
John Boehner says he came to Congress nine years ago with the intention of helping make federal government smaller and more accountable.
Boehner foe will try again
Spurning the wishes of local Democratic Party leaders, retired Miamisburg farmer John Griffin entered the race Thursday for the party's nomination for the 8th Congressional District seat.
County advertises for foster parents
The singer croons as a close-up of a crying infant pans out to a scene of desolation:
Dead man indicted on drug charge
LEBANON — More than six weeks after a Franklin Township man committed suicide in his barn, a Warren County grand jury indicted him on a drug charge.
More bribery allegations at E-check site
MIDDLETOWN — More arrests are possible as residents continue reporting to police that they were solicited for bribes to get their vehicles passed at the Ohio E-check station in Middletown.
Ban smoking? Hamilton debate heated
HAMILTON — Some members of a committee discussing possible smoking regulations in public places here found themselves on opposite sides Thursday. Health advocates were pushing for an outright ban, while some restaurant owners urged a more cautious approach.
Board loosens pension standards
Disputing claims that a plan to let Cincinnati employees retire early would cause a mass exodus and cost millions, the city's retirement board voted Thursday to lessen eligibility standards.
Boater pleads not guilty in deaths
NEWPORT — A Hyde Park man entered not guilty pleas Thursday in Campbell Circuit Court to charges that he caused the deaths of three people in an Ohio River boating accident in August.
Driver's alcohol level cited in teacher's death
NEWPORT — Jill Ott's blood alcohol level was more than 21/2 times the legal limit on Dec. 26 when her car struck a neighbor who later died, Holy Cross High School teacher Susan Schlarman, according to court testimony.
Mayor maps out 'rebirth' plan
Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken acknowledged Thursday that the state of the city's public schools will hinder his “rebirth” plans for Cincinnati.
Queen City's moments to shine reflected in book
There's a new book about a city that is hard not to love. It's a city of romantic sites and daring deeds, of caring people and good times, a place that treasures small-town values as it pursues big-city dreams.
John Kiesewetter column
Best part of 'Malcolm' is Malcolm
What a cute kid. You might not like Fox's new Malcolm in the Middle (8:30 p.m. Sunday, Channels 19, 45), a sitcom about a child genius, but you'll find Frankie Muniz hard to resist.
Blue Ash couple counts on gang of old friends
On the first day of 2000, like every New Year's Day, Ken and Marilyn Eppert enjoyed the company of friends. These were the same friends the Epperts have been seeing at monthly get-togethers for 32 years. The same friends with whom they've painted walls, played cards, nailed roof shingles, camped out and attended bridal showers, weddings and funerals.
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day.
Auditor: Voucher school owes $80,000
COLUMBUS — The Education Department is changing the way it monitors tuition voucher schools after an audit released Thursday said more than $80,000 is owed from a voucher program in Cleveland.
Bank robbery defendant to pursue deal, lawyer says
LEBANON — As the bank robbery case against Thomas Burroughs was sent to a grand jury Thursday, the Kettering widower's lawyer said he's ready to negotiate with prosecutors.
County vows to fight billboards
LEBANON — Deerfield Township residents challenged Warren County Commissioners Thursday to block a sign company's plans to erect huge billboards along Montgomery Road.
Court suspends lawyer's license
COLUMBUS — A suburban Cincinnati lawyer who suffers from clinical depression and was accused of mishandling clients' cases and funds cannot practice law for one year, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.
Duveneck House renewal OK
COVINGTON — The purchase and renovation of artist Frank Duveneck's Greenup Street home can proceed soon, thanks to more money from the city of Covington.
Fernald cleanup crew looks to finish in 2006
CROSBY TOWNSHIP — With a name change and a few new job titles announced this week, the company managing cleanup of the defunct Fernald uranium processing plant formalized the beginning of the end.
Fire-damaged center to reopen
SPRINGDALE — The Springdale Community Center is expected to reopen Tuesday morning, more than two weeks after fire damaged two meeting rooms and set back completion of an expansion already behind schedule.
Judge Black joins Supreme Court race
Timothy S. Black, a Hamilton County Municipal Court judge, filed Thursday as a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court.
McConnell, Bunning star at fund-raiser
State Sen. Jack Westwood's 2000 re-election campaign got a boost this week from Kentucky's two best-known Republican officeholders.
New fire chief feels lucky
READING — Kevin Kaiser has dreamed of being a fire chief since he was a fire cadet here in 1975.
New water main in Whitewater fails test
WHITEWATER TWP. — Already behind schedule, a controversial county project to install water and sewer lines under Harrison Avenue has sprung a leak.
Rural-crash fatalities fall in Ky.
For the third year in a row, more than 1,000 people were killed in crashes on rural roads in Ohio.
School expansion taking shape
TRENTON — The 200 children at Babeck Elementary School barely notice the noise from tractors or other heavy construction equipment.
Sewer stench forces office to close
LEBANON — The city's dirty business will keep Warren County's new auto title office closed for at least the next week.
Tornado destroyed or damaged 2,277 homes
OWENSBORO, Ky. — Randall Goatee stood with his chain saw Thursday outside what used to be a house, preparing to transform a nearby storm-damaged tree into kindling.
TRISTATE DIGEST
An East Walnut Hills man faces five charges, including felony fleeing and eluding, after a chase Thursday morning in a car that Cincinnati police think might have been involved in an earlier robbery and shooting.
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S
ON GUARD, ONLINE
Deby Weik's computer sits in her family's great room for all the world to see. With four children online, she and her husband can keep a watchful eye as their kids surf the Internet.
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Kids' rules for online safety
Tips for parents
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