Tuesday, July 22 2014
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Autopsy Concludes No Foul Play in UC Student Suicide
Officials have released details of Brogan Dulle's autopsy report indicating no-foul play was involved in his death. Dulle, the subject of a massive, tri-state missing person's search disappeared last May in a seemingly random and surprising turn of events that ended in a vacant house next to his Clifton apartment building. Family and friends who knew him were stupefied and insisted that he was either kidnapped or murdered. Hopefully, this new detail can provide some closure for the many people who were touched by the story.
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Who Are the Downtown Parachuters?
If you saw five parachuters circling around downtown yesterday, you’re not alone. According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, five people parachuted around the downtown skies and landed on top of the parking garage at 4th and Elm close to 10 a.m. Monday. It’s unclear whether or not the parachuters came from a plane or a building, although a video on Youtube shows parachuters BASE jumping from the Carew Tower.
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Union Terminal, Music Hall Rehab Work Needs Another $10MM
Hamilton County officials have received a report indicating that the proposed rehabilitation efforts for the aging Music Hall and Union Terminal buildings were off by about 3 percent. The additional costs are intended for contingencies and additional construction work and are not viewed as a major obstacle by committee members. Meanwhile, the collective head of COAST, the ultra conservative group of hawks opposed to additional taxes and spending, just exploded.
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New Brewery Mural Adorns Heritage Trail
A new dramatic mural located in Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery District will help tell the story of Cincinnati’s brewing history when it is completed Aug. 1. The mural was designed by Keith Neltner and is being painted by Neltner and 14 others at 131 E. McMicken Avenue, home of the former Scmidt Brothers/Crown Brewery. It is the first of three art installations to honor the Brewing Heritage Trail.
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Brandery Announces 2014 Class
The Brandery has announced the 12 companies participating in its 2014 operating class. Each of the 14 companies receive $20,000 in investment funds, branding and marketing advice and other perks associated with belonging to the program. This year’s batch of companies include: LuckyPennie, a company that uses algorithms and recommendations to help users find live music; Keego, a marketplace that helps translators find clients; Peerio, a Cincinnati company that recommends places for people to meet; and many more.
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