The 26-acre development, built on the 1960s Hamilton Sportsman's Club skeet-shooting range off Millikin Road, was declared a Superfund site in May last year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Homes there are now certified by the EPA as lead-free.

College fair meant for arts students

The Cincinnati Performing and Visual Arts College Fair will be 7-9 p.m. Oct. 7 at the University of Cincinnati to provide high-school students with the tools they need to plan their future in the arts. Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the fair is designed to assist students interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs of study in the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design and related disciplines. Students and parents will learn about educational opportunities, admission and financial aid, portfolio days, audition and entrance requirements and more. Information: www.nacac.com or call (800) 836-2222.

Event focuses on homeless veterans

An event to raise awareness about the plight of homeless veterans called Standdown 2004 will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at Washington Park at Elm and 12th streets, downtown. Information on a wide range of services will be available, including treatment for chemical addiction, blood sugar screening, blood pressure checks, eye exams, housing, Social Security and legal assistance. Board of Elections officials and volunteers will be helping register participants to vote during the event and encouraging homeless people to exercise their right to vote.

TRAFFIC WATCH

Queen City Avenue, between White Street and Wyoming Avenue in South Fairmont, has undergone reconstruction to eliminate the "S" curve and widen the lane. Thus, Cincinnati's last reversible lane will be retired today. The next phase of construction begins today after morning rush hour as construction crews begin to reconstruct and widen Queen City Avenue with lane restrictions in both directions. The project is to be completed in December.