Little-known Cincinnati dam needs millions in repairs
The Mill Creek Barrier Dam has been standing at the intersection of the Mill Creek, on Cincinnati's west side, and the Ohio River for nearly seven decades. It can go years without being used, but when water starts rising it has to work, and work well.Watch this story"It protects literally approximately $3 billion worth of public and private infrastructure," Eric Saylor said.Saylor is a principal engineer with Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU), a division of Greater Cincinnati Wa..>> view originalThings to do this week: July 19-24
Peter Frampton(Photo: Provided)TUESDAYPeter Frampton and Gregg Allman, 7:30 p.m., PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $71.50, $54, $36. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.Swans, 8:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Okkyung Lee. Ages 18 and up. $25. 513-246-4157; www.woodwardtheater.com.Savages, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Ballroom. $25, $20. 513-232-6220; www.tafttheatre.org.Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 7:10 p.m., Great ..>> view originalCincinnati Health Briefs for July 18
Cincinnati 9:40 a.m. EDT July 19, 2016This tryptich stained-glass window, by artist Jay Moorman of Beauverre Riordan Stained Glass Studio in Middletown, now hangs in the new TriHealth ambulatory center in Kenwood. The building and the window were named for John Prout, retired TriHealth president and chief executive officer.(Photo: Provided)Welcome to Cincinnati Health Briefs, a quick dose of news from around Cincinnati coming to you on Mondays. Got a story tip or a smart remark? Twi..>> view originalCincinnati Faces Crucial Week after Thrilling Exhibition
While the glow from Saturday’s game is still lingering, though, Cincinnati has to quickly gear up for a massive week in its league season as it welcomes the only two teams above it in the USL’s Eastern Conference standings. The New York Red Bulls II visit on Wednesday night in the USL Game of the Week on ESPN3, and Saturday brings the final regular-season clash for the River Cities Cup against Louisville City FC. While most of Cincinnati’s players seeing action on Saturday as Harkes was careful..>> view originalAnti-violence banners pop up along Cincinnati's toughest streets
Anti-violence groups are spreading the message of peace one banner at a time. Two new banners are in Avondale in hot spots known for crime and gun violence.One at the corner of Hale Avenue and Reading Road shows a young child erasing a chalk drawing of a rifle with the words "Stop the Violence."The second is located at Ridgeway and Fredonia, it says "Peace in Positive Vibration, Please Stop the Violence.""You got to try to touch a heart and mind, that's what we try to do," Mitch Morris said.Mo..>> view originalCincinnati among best cities for seniors, study says
Cincinnati is among the best cities in the nation for senior citizens, according to a recent study. A study conducted by Senior Advice ranks the Queen City No. 9 on their list of best large cities in which to spend retirement years.The study calculated numerous factors, including health and safety, leisure and recreation, finances and affordability and overall quality of life.The study notes that Cincinnati’s low cost of living makes it a “good place to stretch a retirement budget.” It also me..>> view originalOktoberfest Zinzinnati to move
An artist's rendering of new location for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati on 2nd and 3rd streets(Photo: Provided)Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a big move – literally.The event, set for Sept. 16-18 this year, will move to Second and Third streets between Walnut and Elm Streets, Downtown, event producer the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced Tuesday. In recent years, the event was held on Fifth Street, between Vine Street and Sentinel.“Moving to Second and Third str..>> view originalCincinnati-shot film gets trailer, release date
Nick Jonas in 2014(Photo: Bill Bernstein, USA TODAY)It made a splash at Sundance Film Festival in January.And eight months later, "Goat" is coming back to where it all started.Filmed in Greater Cincinnati last May, the film starring Nick Jonas and Ben Schnetzer will hit theaters Sept. 23, according to a recently released trailer."Goat" centers on the hazing of fraternity pledges and the relationship of two brothers caught up in a week of horrifying rituals.The adaptation of Brad Land's memoir is..>> view originalHeat wave hits Tri-State
FIRST ALERT WEATHER Heat wave hits Tri-State 2016-07-20T09:53:16Z Also on FOX19.comMore>>Free downloadYou can have the same tools used by our weather team right in the palm of your hand. Full Story >You can have the same tools used by our weather team right in the palm of your hand.Full Story > FOX19 - The hottest air since 2013 is on its way to the Tri-State.Wednesday will be a hot one with a high of 90 degrees amid plenty of sunshine.The morning is off to a warm start. It's alr..>> view original
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