Money released for flooded homes

FAIRFIELD - A two-year process that could lead to Fairfield buying and demolishing 23 flood-prone houses began Tuesday with the official release of $2.5 million by the federal government. A public meeting will be scheduled for late May or early June with 23 homeowners - mostly on Banker Drive and Crystal Drive - specified in the grant, said Jim Turner, city engineer. One frequently asked question has been answered: If any of the 23 reject the offer, the city cannot buy other homes in the area with the money, Turner said.

Woman's body found on street

DOWNTOWN - Cincinnati homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Tuesday morning along Third Street. The woman, 43, was identified as Gentria Lynn Thomas of Over-the-Rhine. Thomas's body was found just after 9:30 a.m. Someone called 911 and said a body was lying on Third Street between Broadway and Sycamore Street. Investigators said they think she was killed elsewhere and dumped there. The cause of death was not released.

Churches combine for Lenten service

PRICE HILL - Members of more than a dozen Price Hill churches will convene tonight for an ecumenical Lenten service at St. William Church, 4108 West Eighth St. The 7 p.m. service is open to everyone.

TRAFFIC WATCH

• Ohio 28 in Clermont County will be reduced to one lane at various spots between the Milford corporation line and Ohio 132. Work will be completed by June 1.

• Ohio 132 in Warren County is closed between Morrow-Rossburg and Morrow-Woodville roads until June 4.

• Cleveland Avenue between Elvin and Liberty avenues, and Lawn Avenue between Highland and Dick avenues in Hamilton are closed until Saturday for sewer repair.

• Westbound traffic on the High-Main Street bridge in Hamilton will be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. today and Thursday.