LOCAL NEWS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2003
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For manatee, freedom now within reach
Douglas, the manatee, he had to feel like a fish out of water Saturday during his return to Florida after four years at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
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Election Guide 2003
Cincinnati.com provides an early look at the Nov. 4 vote with candidate profiles and the latest campaign news.
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Trick-or-treater, 8, struck by van
NORTH COLLEGE HILL - Jerry Fales was on his way back from picking up Skyline Chili on Friday night when he noticed several cars stopped ahead of him on Simpson Avenue.
Mayor's battle features police
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - This Hamilton County village's police department, known for running radar on Interstate 75, is also spawning politicians.
Krohn features fall flowers, painted barn
MOUNT ADAMS - Krohn Conservatory will present its "Fall Flower Show: Celebrating 200 Years of Ohio History" through Nov. 9.
Burlington woman dies as car hits tree
WALTON - A Burlington woman was killed Friday night when the car in which she was a passenger struck a tree on Richwood Road.
Show to open Cappies season
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - When the curtain rises on Turpin High School's fall play, Tartuffe, cast and crew will face some of their toughest critics - their peers.
XU program for Catholic educators
Dozens of principals and teachers in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are competing for a place in a five-year training program at Xavier University designed to address future shortages of principals and math and science teachers.
Specific issues ignored, some say
Some community leaders say Cincinnati City Council candidates haven't been specific when talking neighborhood-level issues in this campaign.
Fatal shooting in Glendale baffles
GLENDALE - Michael R. Combs had a great sense of humor and made friends easily, a former girlfriend said Saturday.
Area students flock to Athens for Halloween
ATHENS, Ohio - Thousands of Greater Cincinnati college students deserted their own campuses this weekend and descended upon Ohio University for its annual Halloween street bash.
Crowd savors tastes, tunes, tango of Latin America
WEST END - Latin tunes had dozens of people clapping their hands, tapping their feet and dancing across the rotunda Saturday during the third annual Latin American Festival at the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Shorter days make sun more precious
With a high temperature Saturday of 71, and a forecast over the next three days calling for plenty of sun and temperatures in the mid-70s, Tristaters have perhaps one last chance to soak up some rays before the threat of ... White Death.
Man shot in robbery attempt
OVER-THE-RHINE - Police are searching for whoever shot a 44-year-old Cincinnati man in the stomach Saturday morning during a robbery attempt. No arrests have been made.
School work never ends for some
ST. BERNARD - At times, people wonder if Carroll Roberts needs a hobby.
Teen drivers get defensive
OXFORD - Orange cones, a wide-open parking lot and teen-agers could only mean one thing - driving school.
Regional Report
Bronson: The saddest words to victims of abuse: 'If only ...'
In the final minutes of her life, Kim Barton was shaking with fear as she drove to her farmhouse near Lebanon to finally move out on her abusive husband.
Korte: City Hall
Some of those in the room knew something was up as soon as Charlie Luken walked in.
Crowley: Bad ads, dirty tricks make for entertaining election
Drum roll please, for our annual best and worst from the campaign season.
Howard: Good Things Happening
Elizabeth 'Jean' Bryson taught school, life lessons
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP - Teacher Elizabeth "Jean" Bryson used her skills as a listener and educator to change lives.
William Over developed volunteer organization
LOVELAND - William H. Over founded Clermont 2001 (now known as Clermont 20/20), one of the largest volunteer organizations in Clermont County.
4 work on officer's killing
DAYTON, Ohio - Four years after off-duty police officer Kevin Brame was slain, Dayton homicide detectives are increasing efforts to find the killer.
Sole female on death row describes poor conditions
CLEVELAND - The only woman on Ohio's death row said she lives a miserable existence in a windowless closet-sized cell and has to bang on its door "like an animal" to get food or medical attention.
Ohio Moments
Louisville airman awarded Silver Star
LOUISVILLE - An airman who tended wounded soldiers on a snow-covered mountaintop in Afghanistan while a firefight raged around him was awarded the Silver Star on Saturday.
President promises to take calls from Gov. Fletcher
PADUCAH, Ky. - In a 13‡-hour campaign marathon, President Bush barnstormed through Kentucky and Mississippi on Saturday to boost Republicans running for governor and cement his own support in the South.
Funds raised for Dixie Heights teen who needs lung transplant
VILLA HILLS - The Villa Hills Civic Club was transformed Saturday night from a quiet community watering hole to a benefit bash for a 17-year-old who needs a lung transplant.
Merchants, doctors see rising need for Spanish
COVINGTON - With the Hispanic population in Northern Kentucky more than tripling in the last decade, doctors and bankers say it's time to learn the language.
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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.
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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.
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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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