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96-year-old Reds fan throws first pitch

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:00pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Ruth Watkins is not your average senior citizen.

At the age of 96, she rides on the back of motorcycles, and being a big Cincinnati Reds fan, she even plays a little baseball.

"I don't have a season pass or anything like that, but over the years I've been to many, many, many games," said Ruth.

Instead of just watching the Reds from the stands like she has for more than 70 years, Ruth went on a new adventure.

"Let's talk Crosley Field... I sent a picture in to the Reds, and they chose to have me come," she said.

She sent a picture of herself, Rosie the Red, Mildred Kincaid and Betty Clancy from the Twin Lakes Baseball Barbecue picnic last summer to the Reds. The Reds later called her to invite her to their May 8 game against the Braves to throw the first pitch.

On Wednesday, she did just that. It was an honor she says that made her quite popular.

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Road closure scheduled in Sycamore Township for culvert replacement

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:08pm
Road closure scheduled in Sycamore Township for culvert replacement

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Crews will be out in Sycamore Township for storm water culvert replacement from Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17.

Kugler Mill Road at St. Claire Ave., which is located between Kenwood & Blue Ash Roads will be closed to traffic.

Hamilton County’s detour will be routed over Kenwood Rd. to Sycamore Rd. to Blue Ash Rd. and vice versa.

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Boca set to open in former Maisonette space

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:50pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)-

Boca Restaurant is set to open in the former top-rated Maisonette space in downtown Cincinnati.

Boca was previously located in Oakley until it closed up shop on March 16. The restaurant serves Italian food 'with heart, elegance, and authenticity', according to their Twitter page.

The new Boca is set to open Monday, May 13 in the 114 E. 6th Street location.

The space's former tenant, The Maisonette, held the longest running streak of five-star awards for over 40 years.

For more information about the restaurant's move and employment, visit their website http://bocacincinnati.com/ or check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bocarestaurant

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Golfers hit the links for local Big Brothers Big Sisters

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:08pm

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19)- More than 200 golfers hit the links on Monday to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.

The golf outing was held at Kenwood Country Club in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

Following the 18 rounds, 1000 numbered balls were dropped from a crane in the 'TQL Golf Ball Drop for Kids'.  Prizes were awarded for a hole-in-one, closest to and furthers from a pin.

The Mercy Men also performed a post-golf concert. Attendees enjoyed food and drinks courtesy of Outback Steakhouse.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters program pairs adult mentors with children to serve as a positive role model.

FOX19 was a proud sponsor of the event.

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Teen financial literacy focus of summer workshops at Public Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, May 6th, 12:23 pm
Teen financial literacy focus of summer workshops at Public Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was one of 14 public libraries nationwide chosen through a competitive process to win a grant to fund “Smart investing@your library®” teen workshops at selected branch locations.

The $57,853 grant was awarded from the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation. The Library will work with The Ohio State University Extension Office to develop and present the workshops, which were created to improve teen financial literacy.

“It’s an honor to be selected for this generous grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. We’re excited to deliver information that helps teenagers build a brighter financial future,” said Kimber L. Fender, the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library.

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Four displaced by Evanston fire

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 7:38pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Red Cross is assisting those displaced by an Evanston fire.

The fire broke out around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in the 3100 block of Woodburn Avenue near Fairfax Avenue.

Firefighter received multiple calls of a fire at a three-story dwelling. Crews arriving at the scene were able to confine the rooms to two rooms of the building. 

No one was injured in the blaze.

Two adults and two children were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by Red Cross. 

Damage has been estimated at $30 thousand. 

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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CCD students raise money for CancerFree KIDS

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:45pm

INDIAN HILL, OH (FOX19)-  

Several local students took advantage of Friday's great
weather for a good cause.

More than 300 Lower School students from Cincinnati Country
Day (CCD) rode decorated bikes around an obstacle course to raise money for
CancerFree KIDS.

CancerFree KIDS is a non-profit organization based in
Loveland that provides funding for pediatric cancer research.

The event was part of CCD's annual Service Learning Day.
Organizers say between $3,000 - $4,000 was raised.

 

 

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