Thursday, October 2 2014
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Blackwell’s First Year as CPD Chief
Cincinnati’s newish Police Chief Harry Blackwell is marking his first anniversary with reports of a reduction in crime and an increase in public input. While Blackwell has been criticized by some for being too formal in his approach to running the department, his emphasis on disenfranchised youth and community outreach seems to have made his first year on the job a success.
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Lapse in Insurance Interrupts Police and Fire Service for Lincoln Heights Residents
The latest anecdote for citizens of Lincoln Heights and it’s troubled public service departments: thanks to a lack of insurance, police and fire departments are no longer on around-the-clock duty. The revelation follows an earlier report by WCPO wherein some police officers were alleged to have been abusing their power.
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Health Insurance for Millions of Ohioans Hinges on Federal Case
If Ohio doesn’t pony up and comply with federal law covering Medicaid eligibility for three Hamilton County couples, billions of dollars and health care coverage for more than 2 million Ohioans could be lost. Ohio has until Oct. 6 to show proof of compliance regarding the three couples. If the state fails to show coverage, the U.S. District Court of Southern Ohio would issue an order demanding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services withhold federal funding of Ohio’s Medicaid program.
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Historic Kentucky Brewery in Danger of Being Demolished
Despite Cincinnati having somewhat of a brewing renaissance, our neighbors in the bluegrass are not seeing as many former breweries raising from their graves. In what looks to be another blow to Kentucky’s brewing heritage, the owners of the old Bavarian Brewery submitted a zoning application to tear the building down. The building recently housed the restaurant Jillian’s and has been vacant since 2006.
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Asian Food Fest Comes to OTR This Weekend
Ok foodies… this coming Sunday marks the fifth installment of Asian Food Fest. The event this year, who’s mission is to bring Asian culture and culinary traditions to the tri-state, will be held in Washington Park. From Vietnam to the Philippines and everywhere in-between, the festival provides a tasty tour of the far-east palette via small plates, priced between $2 and $6.
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