Charges are pending against a man who crashed his car into an unmarked police vehicle in Bond Hill on Thursday night, injuring two officers and the man.

        Police say Reginald Johnson, 60, of Avondale was headed north on Reading Road just before 6 p.m. when he tried to turn left onto the Norwood Lateral and ran into the police car.

        Officer David Donnells, 33, was treated for bumps and bruises and released from University Hospital. Officer Gary Fangman, 34, was released after being treated at the hospital for a cut on the head and a hairline fracture of his pelvis.

        Mr. Johnson was listed in fair condition at the hospital on Friday.

        Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the accident.
       

Lebanon hit-and-run tips are needed

        LEBANON — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck a 53-year-old Lebanon woman crossing Ohio 63 at the Ameristop convenience store Thursday.

After a Clifton accident involving a District 5 cruiser, Cincinnati police investigate the scene at Central Parkway and Bates Avenue on Friday. Police said the cruiser was hit as the officer was responding to a chase in nearby Camp Washington. (Glenn Hartong photo) | ZOOM |

        Alberta Collins, of the 100 block of North Broadway, was found lying in the middle of the busy road at 7:04 a.m., Police Chief Ken Burns said Friday.

        Ms. Collins was listed in serious condition Friday at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.

        “We are at a standstill as far as any leads,” Chief Burns said. No witnesses have come forward, and Ms. Collins was unable to provide information about the vehicle involved.

        Anyone with information is asked to call Lebanon Police at (513) 932-2010.
       

XU raises $125M; likely to seek more

        Xavier University reported Friday that its $100 million Century Campaign raised $125 million.

        Much of the money went into the endowment for the private Catholic school on Victory Parkway, lifting it from $24 million to $90 million.

        That's just a start, XU's new president, the Rev. Michael J. Graham said.

        He defined “a healthy endowment ... as two times the annual budget.” That suggests the next fund drive, part of the plan that he is developing, will seek $200 million.

        Credit for the $100 million goal and relationships that drew the money went largely to XU's retired president, the Rev. James E. Hoff.

        In 1994, Father Hoff's plan for XU was going to cost more than $100 million. He rejected a proposed $60 million goal even though it doubled the previous drive's achievement.

        In addition to the endowment, the Century Campaign has renovated Xavier's oldest buildings and its academic and residential halls, funded 136 new scholarships, created the Brueggeman Center for Interreligious Dialogue, and established or enhanced other programs and facilities.
       

New drug, poison hot line set up

        Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton Counties and the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center at Children's Hospital Medical Center have opened a 24-hour emergency and technical information service available via telephone.

JAWOHL: Students at Fairview German Language School in Fairview Heights stand while a string quartet plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a celebration Friday of German-American Day. (Glenn Hartong photo) | ZOOM |

        The center's trained staff of pharmacists, pharmacologists and nurses are available to answer questions about poisonings, drug abuse, product contents, substance identification, interactions and adverse reactions. The numbers: (513) 636-5111 or (800) 222-1222.

        The center also offers literature and speakers for educational purposes to physicians, hospitals, schools, pharmacies and other interested persons and organizations.
       

Hamilton police back no one for mayor

        HAMILTON — Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 38 on Friday announced its endorsements in three races in the November general election, but declined to issue an endorsement for the city's three-way mayoral race.

        “Each of the candidates possesses traits that were viewed as very positive by the membership,” the lodge's endorsement announcement says regarding the mayor's race. “However, no candidate was viewed as being substantially well above the others, which would give the members a clear choice.”

        The current mayor, Adolf Olivas, is seeking re-election, challenged by Vice Mayor Thomas Nye and Councilman Donald Ryan.

        The lodge did endorse Christopher Flaig, Shawn Hamilton, James Noonan and Edward Shelton for Hamilton City Council; for Fairfield Township trustee, Dean Langevin and Steve Morgan; and for Hamilton Municipal Judge, the current judge, John R. Rosmarin.
       

Township plans fire-rescue open house

        DEERFIELD TWP. — The Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department will host an open house between noon and 4 p.m. Sundayat Fire Station No. 57 as a part of Fire Prevention Week.

        The event, at 3380 Townsley Drive, will include demonstrations of fire equipment and activities for children such as a gentle fire hose shooting gallery and a display of turnout gear. There will also be a fire safety house and home safety products.

        Representatives from the American Red Cross and Children's Hospital Medical Center will answer questions. Refreshments will be provided by the Mason-Deerfield Fire Auxiliary.

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