The Enquirer

HILLSBORO - The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has renewed a wastewater discharge permit for the Rocky Fork treatment plant, which discharges to the Rocky Fork Creek and Rocky Fork Lake.

Surprise inspections in May 2004 showed the plant is operating within its permit limits.

Anyone wishing to appeal the permit can call the Environmental Reviews Appeals Commission at (614) 466-8950.

Concussion test offered for athletes

Athletes at area high schools will be offered tests this fall that could help improve their treatment if they suffer a concussion. The 22-minute test is part of a concussion awareness program from Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. The tests, which use a software program to measure cognitive function, can help determine when it is safe for an athlete to return to action. "Returning a high school athlete to contact sport prematurely following this injury can result in a catastrophic event called second impact syndrome or result in lingering symptoms such as headache and poor mental functioning, referred to as post-concussion syndrome," said Dr. Edward Marcheschi, director of Wellington's concussion management program. Among the high schools Wellington plans to visit: Amelia, Anderson, Deer Park, Colerain, Glen Este, Mariemont, McNicholas, Mercy , Northwest, Seton, Taylor and Turpin. Testing costs $10. For information, call (513) 232-BONE.

Baseball league for youngsters

DEERFIELD TWP. - The Kings Fall Baseball League is looking for teams for its second league, which begins Aug. 21.

Teams of 9-, 10- or 11-year-olds would play up to 10 games on Saturdays or Sundays plus a post-season weekend tournament. Games are played at Landen and Cottell parks.

Cost is $125 per team plus $20 per game for umpires. To register e-mail kingsbaseball@hotmail.com. or call 242-8625. Information: www.eteamz.com/kingsfallball