Staff/Wire reports

Homebound seniors in western Hamilton County are getting house calls. Christ Hospital's Senior Medical House Call program sends a doctor to visit once a month, or more frequently if needed.

The service focuses on Groesbeck, Mount Healthy and College Hill. This is the second of three planned home programs launched by the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. Since September 2002, seniors in Northern Kentucky have been visited by doctors associated with the St. Luke hospitals. This summer, Fort Hamilton Hospital plans to launch a similar program in Butler County. For information about the Christ Hospital program, call 513-585-4040.

For information about the St. Luke program, call 859-962-4601.

Help troops get misting devices

To help troops serving in the Middle East cope with 130-degree temperatures, Operation Cool Our Troops is raising funds to buy misting devices that lower temperatures as much as 30 degrees. A fund-raiser and silent auction takes place 4-7 p.m. Thursday at The Pavilion at Mount Adams, 949 Pavilion St. There is a $3 cover charge with proceeds going to the troops. Austin and James will perform. Donations can also be made to Operation Cool Our Troops account at U.S. Bank. Information: Aileen Guethlein at 751-0644 or e-mail: aileen@cinci.rr.com. Information: www.coolourtroops.com.

Holiday closings

Postal Service: No delivery

Library: Closed
Banks*: Closed
Trash collection
Cincinnati: One-day delay
Rumpke: Regular collection
CSI: Regular collection
Metro: Holiday fares and schedule
Parking meters: No coins required (Cincinnati)
Courts: Closed
Government offices
Federal: Closed
City and county: Closed
State: Closed
Stock markets: Closed
Ohio E-Check: Closed

* Fifth Third Bank's banking center in Concourse B at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be open. In-store branches of US Bank will be open holiday hours.

TRAFFIC WATCH

Rush-hour parking restrictions normally in effect Monday-Friday will not be enforced in Cincinnati today.