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Auschwitz survivor from Kennedy Heights will be honored by state

Auschwitz survivor from Kennedy Heights will be honored by state

FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) – An 87-year-old local holocaust survivor and an R.N. from Fairfield are among 12 Ohioans being added to the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame this year.

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the Ohio Department of Aging will induct 12 older Ohioans into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The inductees have lived lives full of accomplishments and service, and exemplify the state’s theme for Older Americans Month: “never too old to…”

“The individuals we are recognizing each have made a significant impact and lasting difference in the lives of their communities,” said Bonnie Kantor-Burman, director of the department. “We honor them for both their civic engagement and the many contributions they have made to promoting quality of life for others thought our great state.”

Father Anthony Muller served on west side, and Mt. Healthy, Forest Park, Hamilton, Colerain

Father Anthony Muller served on west side, and Mt. Healthy, Forest Park, Hamilton, Colerain

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – The Mass of Christian Burial for Rev. Anthony J. Muller was celebrated Tuesday by Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr, archbishop of Cincinnati, at St. Ann Church in Groesbeck.

Fr. Muller died last Wednesday morning, May 3, at age 69. Visitation was held the previous evening. Ft. Muller was buried at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Cemetery in Bridgetown.

Fr. Muller was born on September 8, 1942, in Cincinnati. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary in Mt. Washington and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood. He was ordained on May 25, 1968 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral by Auxiliary Bishop Edward A. McCarthy.

YMCA Is Looking For Nominations Of Professionals Who Give Back

YMCA Is Looking For Nominations Of Professionals Who Give Back

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is looking for professionals who share its vision of nurturing the potential of young people, and promoting healthy living and social responsibility. Selected and sponsored by their companies to represent them, YMCA Achievers who will be honored at the 2012 Salute to YMCA Black & Latino Achievers Gala will also commit to volunteering a year to inspire students toward paths of success. Nomination sponsorships are being accepted through June 1, 2012.

The 2012 Salute to YMCA Black & Latino Achievers Gala will be held November 16, 2011 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center. For nomination, sponsorship or gala information, the public should call Toni Miles, YMCA Black & Latino Achievers executive director, at 513-362-YMCA (9622) or email her at tmiles@cincinnatiymca.org; or visit www.myy.org.

YMCA Camp Ernst Announces Major Renovations

YMCA Camp Ernst Announces Major Renovations

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Since 1928, thousands of youth from throughout the region and around the world come to the beautiful, sprawling, park-like setting of YMCA Camp Ernst where they strengthen their skills and make diverse friendships in an environment that stresses positive character values.  This summer, on their way to check-in, campers will see an all new Welcome and Health Center under construction. Funded with a lead gift from the Schiff Foundation, the new Center is part of the first phase of what is the camp’s first major multi-million dollar renovation since the 1970s.

Butler taking charge of Park District Rangers

Butler taking charge of Park District Rangers

 

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) -

The Hamilton County Park District Rangers have a new Ranger Chief. Following the retirement of Chief Steve Newsom, who spent after 32 years with the Rangers, Ed Butler will take over duties as Chief at the end of March.

Butler has been a member of the Kenton County, Kentucky Police Department since 1991 and has served as its Police Chief since 2006.

While at Kenton County he has also served as its Public Relations Officer, Police Officer/Narcotics Detective, Sergeant and Captain.  He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Northern Kentucky University, a Masters of Business Administration from Xavier University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.  Ed is a native of western Hamilton County and an Elder High School graduate.

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Taylor rejoins SORTA Board of Trustees

Taylor rejoins SORTA Board of Trustees

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Lamont Taylor, Human Resources Manager for Frisch’s Restaurants Inc., was named to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s board of trustees on March 20.   

In his role at Frisch’s Restaurants Inc., Taylor is responsible for employee relations and non-exempt recruitment for Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He had previously worked for Federal Express and the Greater Cincinnati Urban League.

Funeral services for beloved retired fire chief

Funeral services for beloved retired fire chief

MARIEMONT,OH (FOX19) - A celebration of life for retired Chief Jack Phifer will take place Thursday, March 22,  beginning with a funeral procession at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral procession will proceed through Madeira and Indian Hill past Jack’s old firehouses. The route will continue on Miami Road into Mariemont past Station 67 (Village of Mariemont Municipal Building).

The procession will arrive at the Mariemont Community Church around noon, which is where the visitation and funeral services for Chief Phifer will be held.

Mariemont Community Church is located at 3908 Plainville Road.

Residents wishing to pay their respects along the route of the procession may do so at the following locations:   For Madeira-Indian Hill Residents, along Miami between Euclid and Shawnee Run.

For the Village of Mariemont Residents, Wooster Pike between Miami and Plainville Road.