Tuesday, August 08, 2000
Fort Wright loses power after crash
The Cincinnati Enquirer
FORT WRIGHT — Residents and businesses in the Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell area briefly lost electrical power Monday after a woman drove her car into an electrical pole on Dixie Highway about 2:30 p.m.
The accident stopped traffic for 11/2 hours and split the pole in three pieces, which zapped electrical services for a half hour, police said.
The woman, whose name was not released, was being treated at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood. She did not remember the crash when police questioned her about it, said Officer Amy Schmorer of the Fort Wright Police Department.
Covington man found dead in river
The Cincinnati Enquirer
COVINGTON — The body of Harry A. Wuellner, 31, of the 1100 block of Greenup Street, was found Sunday night floating in the Licking River.
Two boys playing along the river had spotted the body where the Ohio and Licking rivers meet, said Bill Dorsey, assistant chief of the Covington Police Department.
There was no sign of foul play, he said.
N.Ky. chamber seeks nominations
The Cincinnati Enquirer
FORT MITCHELL — The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 30 fastest-growing small businesses in Northern Kentucky.
The “Emerging 30” will list these rapidly growing businesses, while offering insight about what contributed to their success.
To be eligible for the 2000 “Emerging 30,” companies must have their headquarters in Northern Kentucky, be privately held, have been in operation for at least three years, have grown at least 15 percent per year in revenues or assets, have fewer than 150 employees and have revenues exceeding $250,000. A scoring formula will be used to anonymously rank the 30 fastest-growing companies.
To receive an “Emerging 30” questionnaire or for more information, contact the chamber's business development department at 578-8800. Questionnaires must be returned to chamber offices by 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 to be considered for the 2000 “Emerging 30.”
UK receives grant for cancer research
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have awarded a three-year, $1.8 million grant to the University of Kentucky's Chandler Medical Center to establish a regional cancer prevention research center, the school announced Monday.
The Kentucky Prevention Research Center, in association with UK's Markey Cancer Center, will conduct research designed to lower cancer incidence and mortality in central Appalachia said Dr. Stephen Wyatt, associate director of cancer control at the Markey Cancer Center.
Researchers at the new center will focus on cervical, colorectal and lung cancers in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
According to the CDC, Kentucky ranks third in the United States in overall cancer rate with 192 cases per 100,000 residents. The state ranks first in lung cancers, with 68.1 cases per 100,000 residents and third in cervical cancer with 10.8 cases per 100,000 residents.
Truck driver runs into I-75 guardrail
The Cincinnati Enquirer
COVINGTON — A Lawrenceville, Ga., tractor-trailer driver who careened through an Interstate 75 guardrail Sunday nighthas been treated and released from a hospital.
Stan Petru, 60, was cited for not having insurance and failing to maintain a proper log after he crashed south of the 12th Street exit shortly before 11:30 p.m., said Bill Dorsey, assistant chief of the Covington Police Department.
Nr. Petru had been northbound, hauling auto parts, when he lost control of the tractor-trailer rig, he said.
Mr. Petru, who received minor injuries, was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center North.
The wreck caused traffic back-ups during Monday morning rush-hour traffic.
Houseboat sinks; owners rescued
The Associated Press
LOUISVILLE — Brisk winds and 3-foot-high waves sank a houseboat on the Ohio River near here, Jefferson County police said.
A man and a woman, who were not identified by police, were rescued Sunday after officers were unable to remove enough water to keep the boat afloat.
The couple and two officers left the boat just before it rolled onto its side, said Officer Stacey Redmon, police spokeswoman.
The incident happened near the Kentucky shoreline north of Six Mile Island.
Woman found dead after boyfriend killed
The Associated Press
LOUISVILLE — Hours after a man was struck and killed by a train, the body of his girlfriend was discovered in her West End apartment complex, Louisville police said.
Virginia A. Thomas, 44, was discovered in a vacant apartment near her's on Sunday at about 8 p.m., nine hours after her boyfriend, Robert Ricardo Miles, 44, was struck by a CSX train.
The two had experienced domestic problems in the past and the deaths are believed to be related, Louisville police spokesman Bill Keeling said Monday. The method of Ms. Thomas' death wasn't immediately known, but Mr. Keeling said it is being investigated as a homicide.
'Safe Place' aims to save infants
Festival controversy continues
Robbery suspect hails taxi, fails getaway
Jewish leaders say Lieberman optimistic choice
Tristate calls pick 'inspired'
Weekend parties serve conversation
Hackers taking advantage of Netscape hole
Butler Co.'s $35M+ jail project on track
CPS mulls levy request amount
More than money needed for tower
Reading program pays off
Snowden opponent quits post on panel
Survey finds support for CPS
Taxpayers kick in $250,000 for art at Bengals' stadium
Lazio taps Cincinnati funds for campaign
Man faces murder charge
Money will be returned to city
Scootering through summer
Six up for police top job
Teachers tapped for awards
Grants help buy police vests
Hidden weapon lawsuit revised
Mother wins Kenton Co. lawsuit
School bells ring for early start
Clooney's TV work victim of his success
Counting Crows, Live mesh well
Fort Wright loses power after crash
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