Green Twp. trustees to discuss finances

GREEN TOWNSHIP - Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. today to discuss recommendations of the Financial Review Committee. The meeting will be held at the Green Township administrative offices, 6303 Harrison Ave.

The Financial Review Committee was charged with examining the township's revenues and expenditures during the past five years. The group presented a 15-page report to trustees last week that showed the township could face a $1.6 million general fund deficit in 2006.

Wyoming plans honor for late fire chief

WYOMING - The city is planning to rename Water Street in memory of its longtime fire chief, John Wirtz, who died this year.

Wirtz worked for the city for 35 years, including as public works director and waterworks superintendent, before retiring in 1998.

After Wirtz died, the Fire Department asked for a way to honor him, said Mayor David Savage.

"We looked around for something that would be appropriate, and get it into the permanent record. Naming a street was one way to do that," Savage said.

At its Monday meeting, City Council set a public hearing for Aug. 16 to rename the street where Wirtz worked for many years as waterworks chief "Wirtz Way."

Coffee shop opens in Mount Washington

MOUNT WASHINGTON - A new coffee shop and eatery, Campus Coffee, will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning.

The ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday at 6136 Campus Lane, off Beechmont Avenue.

The owner is Yvonne Scheiderer, a Mount Washington resident.

The Mount Washington Community Council's neighborhood surveys in recent years have indicated a desire for more restaurants.

Warren County administrator sought

LEBANON - Warren County commissioners are starting to look for their next county administrator.

Bob Price has announced that he'll retire June 16, 2005, according to his letter of intent - ending what will be 33 years in county planning and governing.

Commissioners on Tuesday announced that they're starting to advertise for Price's replacement. The idea is that that the next administrator will have some time to shadow Price before he retires.

Youth theater brings back 'West Side Story'

MIDDLETOWN - Summer Youth Theater will present the musical West Side Story today through Sunday to celebrate the group's 35th anniversary.

It is the same show the group performed in its inaugural season in 1969 and for its 20th anniversary in 1989.

"The kids asked us last year if they could do this musical,'' said Jeanne Siewny, spokeswoman. "We're going to recognize our alumni during the Thursday opening.''

The 94-member cast and crew come from 17 high schools in Greater Cincinnati. They will be under the direction of Hank Hagaman, who spent 30 years as drama director in the Lakota Schools.

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. All shows will be performed in the auditorium at Middletown High School, 601 N. Breiel Blvd.

Tickets are $10 each or $8 for senior citizens. They can be purchased at the customer service desk at Towne Mall, at the door or by calling 425-8124 or 424-2416.