Train rolls to a halt after fuel runs out

FAIRFIELD - A CSX crew found themselves stranded Thursday when their locomotive ran out of fuel. The train came to a halt about 6 a.m. near the Hamilton/Fairfield border. It ended up blocking Symmes Road and North Gilmore, Fairfield Police Officer Russell Strickland said.

The crew remained with the stopped train. Although the area is heavily traveled, Strickland said he did not receive any complaints from motorists.

A locomotive from Cincinnati was called to pull the train to its final destination.

Rumpke launches driver-safety campaign

COLERAIN TWP. - Rumpke Consolidated Cos. Inc. today plans to officially launch a new national driver-safety campaign created after one of its trash haulers died and another was seriously injured five months ago.

The campaign, "Slow Down to Get Around," includes TV and radio spots set to air this summer.

Rumpke, a Colerain Township-based waste hauler, owns or operates 10 landfills in the Tristate.

Forums planned to get ideas on road fixes

LEBANON - Residents can voice their opinions on how to fix southwest Warren County's traffic bottlenecks at two public forums.

The Southwest Warren County Transportation Study is hosting a forum May 25 at the old county courthouse, 300 E. Silver St. in Lebanon, and another May 26 at Mason Heights Elementary, 200 Northcrest in Mason. Both are from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are a chance to get information on the two-year study, which is being led by representatives from local communities and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Miamiville Riverfair offers family events

MIAMIVILLE - The Miamiville Civic Association will present Miamiville Riverfair to raise awareness of the proposed Miamiville Wastewater Treatment Plant from 1-8 p.m. Saturday at the Miamiville Boat Club, at Remington and Wards Corner roads.

Admission, parking and children's activities are free. The family friendly event will feature karaoke, a live band, horseshoes, cornhole, blackjack, a pig roast and more. Information: Linda Collins at 248-9614

Commuter airline withdraws request

EAST END - The president of a Denver-based start-up airline company that applied to the city last year to offer scheduled passenger commercial service to Chicago from Lunken Airport has changed his mind.

David Cimo, president of JetLink Express Inc., terminated his plans this week for service to Lunken, saying he will conduct business elsewhere.

"We have decided to focus our attentions on that and in locations that are more commuter aviation-friendly," Cimo said.

Next week, Cincinnati City Council is expected to vote on a proposal to ban scheduled passenger commercial service.

Summit Country Day hosts celebration

HYDE PARK - Summit Country Day School students, staff, parents and others will gather Sunday for an annual "Campus Day" celebration.

The day begins with an 11 a.m. Mass in the newly remodeled Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel followed by displays of student artwork and musical performances.