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LOCAL NEWS FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003
Race obstructed adoptions
Years of civil rights violations by Hamilton County's adoption agency - violations that kept white families from adopting black children - are revealed in unprecedented detail in a new report by the federal Office for Civil Rights.
Report finds rights were violated in interracial adoption cases

Nearly half of local races uncontested
When Paul Bauer walks into a Sharonville voting booth on Election Day, he knows it won't take long to decide how to vote for mayor or city council.

Issue 1 promotes high-tech jobs
Ohio officials hope to join other states that have enjoyed success by forging partnerships among businesses, research universities and state government.

Groups plant, clean to make a difference
WEST END - For Steven Scruggs, age 8, making a difference on Saturday morning was as easy as one, two, three.

Election Guide 2003
Cincinnati.com provides an early look at the Nov. 4 vote with candidate profiles and the latest campaign news.


IN THE TRISTATE
Exhibit shows importance of battle to Ohio statehood
DOWNTOWN - A special exhibit, "Fallen Timbers: Transforming the American Frontier," continues today at the main library.
Back to school, festively
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS - Rob Walker used to celebrate University of Cincinnati homecomings with beer and his buddies.
GOP ads spotlight theater scandal
Republicans are attacking three Cincinnati City Council Democrats in a cartoonish television ad connecting the trio to the Empire Theater scandal.
Election Calendar

Foes cite finances and need for long-term planning
Victor Schneider, 38, was Norwood's public works superintendent before Republicans picked him to replace Joe Hochbein, who resigned in May as mayor. Thomas Williams, 63, is a Democratic councilman and retired police captain.
Pizza drivers robbers' targets
A rash of robberies of delivery drivers has pizza shops across the Greater Cincinnati area on alert.
New mosque adds to Ramadan
CLIFTON - Hundreds of Muslims began to arrive at Al-Salam Mosque, or Peace Mosque, in Clifton Friday afternoon for prayers.
Thousands walk as one for benefit
By Beth Bagneris' estimate, Saturday's Walk As One Walk-A-Thon to benefit the National Conference for Community and Justice was about 2,000 people more successful than last year's walk.
Regional Report

Tristate trick-or-treat hours

ENQUIRER COLUMNISTS
Korte: Inside City Hall
Attention candidates: If you're missing some yard signs, you might want to check the trunk of David Crowley's Pontiac Sunfire.
Howard: Good Things Happening
A 6-year-old, sable-colored German shepherd is sporting some high-class honors out in Williamsburg.
Bronson: In legislature, money talks, taxpayers can take a hike
The University of Cincinnati campus looks like a giant sandbox crowded with too many Tonka toys. A tangle of fences, backhoes, trucks and tool sheds makes it feel like you really can't get anywhere from here.
BUTLER, WARREN, CLERMONT
School enjoys smell of money
MONROE - Monroe High School's thespian troupe's fund-raiser was a success, but it wasn't exactly sweet-smelling.
Blankets offer canine relief
HAMILTON - Stray, abandoned and abused dogs picked up by the Humane Society of Hamilton have something nice waiting for them, courtesy of senior citizens.
Chabot backs flag hanger
A St. Xavier High School graduate who's now a senior business major at St. Louis University has sought a Cincinnati congressman's help in his fight for the right to hang an American flag from the balcony of his on-campus apartment.
Tiny village happy with empty ballot
JACKSONBURG - At the main (and only) intersection in town, a dozen campaign signs tout candidates for Wayne Township trustee and Edgewood City School board.
OBITUARIES
LaJean Ager cherished politics and Cincinnati
Politics played an important role in LaJean F. Ager's life. And so did Cincinnati.
Edwin Ossenbeck II put his family first
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP - Edwin J. Ossenbeck II was a family man.
Kentucky obituaries

OHIO
Ohio not rushing on data for anti-terror program
COLUMBUS - The state says it will take its time deciding whether to link its databases with an interstate anti-terrorism program that critics say includes too much information about law-abiding citizens.
Ohio Moments

KENTUCKY
Poll gives Fletcher 9-point lead
FRANKFORT - Buoyed by former backers of Democratic Gov. Paul Patton, Republican Ernie Fletcher leads Democrat Ben Chandler with less than two weeks remaining, according to a poll conducted for the Associated Press.
Men accused in triple murder brought to Ky.
RICHMOND, Ky. - Two New Jersey men were brought to Lexington to face murder charges in the deaths of three men whose bodies were found in the Kentucky River, state police said.
Wildcats attract voters
LOUISVILLE - In Kentucky, where basketball reigns, politicians are courting voters by playing on their passion for the sport.
Local issues drive battle
BOONE COUNTY - David Hunsader pays attention to elections.

SPECIAL
New bridge: A $750M puzzle
In a special multimedia report, The Enquirer tells why the Brent Spence Bridge is one of the most dangerous bridges in the nation, and how replacing it will be fraught with enormous problems and costs. Web readers can ride through the danger spots on WCPO video and rate the bridge's 'Fear Factor' in our online survey.
Do you drive the bridge? Rate the 'Fear Factor'
Photo gallery

Great Neighborhoods
Welcome to Montgomery and Sycamore Township, two of the Tristate's Great Neighborhoods. In the 16th installment of our series, we showcase the people, schools, businesses and cultures that make these communities special.
Previous "Great Neighborhood" reports:
Anderson Twp.Blue AshColerain Twp.Dearborn Co.FairfieldFlorence
HamiltonLebanonLoveland & Symmes TownshipMason & Deerfield Twp.
Milford & Miami Twp.NewportNorwoodWest ChesterWest Side


Priests and Sexual Misconduct
Four priests in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and two priests who formerly served in the Diocese of Covington have been sqspended and/or accused of sexual misconduct in a scandal that has swept across the country. Click here for an archive of Enquirer reports.

Erpenbeck Investigation
Bill Erpenbeck was one of the Tristate's biggest home builders before his company crumbled in a bank fraud scandal that affected lenders, subcontractors and home owners. Click here for links to all Enquirer reports.

 
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