Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:42 +0000

The West Chester Library will be hosting a two-part digital photography class that is designed to help novice digital photographers hone their skills. The program, “Basics to Better Pictures,” begins Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. That first class will outline the basic operation of a digital camera and introduce participants to three steps that will improve pictures immediately. The second class, which will place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 1, will cover composition and the basics of using light in photography.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:57 +0000

At least three bands will be featured Saturday at a Liberty Township teen center. The EDGE Teen Center will host at least three bands, each with a different sound, as Part of Band Night. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and continues until midnight, at the center, 7568 Wyandot Lane, near Lakota East High School’s freshman campus.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:27:05 +0000

Behind a strong defensive effort, Lakota West stormed into Friday’s Division I sectional finals – defeating Western Hills by the score of 61-21 Tuesday. Using a pressuring defense, the Firebirds (14-8 overall, 7-7 in the Greater Miami Conference) held Western Hills to 26.7 percent shooting and forced 33 turnovers.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:34 +0000

The calendar clearly shows it’s still winter, but the forecast feels more like spring. The high temperature today and Thursday will soar to near 60 degrees under a mix of sun, clouds and slight chance for a bit of rain, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. That’s a good 15 degrees or so above the normal high of 45 for this time of year.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:19:18 +0000

A suspicious package discovered Tuesday afternoon at House Speaker John Boehner’s office in West Chester Township turned out to be nothing dangerous, police told The Cincinnati Enquirer. A Hazmat crew was called to the scene about 3:30 p.m. after a call from a member of Boehner’s staff.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:03:54 +0000

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel – the front-runner for the GOP Senate nomination – spoke to local Tea Party activists at Voice of America Park's Ronald Reagan Lodge in West Chester Monday. That same morning Mandel received an endorsement from the Tea Party Express, the nation’s largest tea party political action committee.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:54:55 +0000

After reaching the elite eight at the state tournament last season, Lakota East’s eight-member senior class had high expectations for the 2011-2012 season. However, due to injuries and an early postseason exit, those expectations were not fulfilled. This past Saturday, Lakota East was upset by Hamilton by the score of 51-39. In the regular season, the Thunderhawks defeated Hamilton twice by a combined 41 points. In the postseason loss, a short-handed Lakota East team was outscored 32-15 in the second half.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:18:14 +0000

Matt Mayer of the Heritage Foundation will be the featured speaker at Tuesday’s West Chester Tea Party meeting held at 5430 West Chester Road. The meeting begins at 7 p.m., while registration and networking will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mayer will be speaking on his upcoming book “Taxpayers Don’t Stand a Chance: How Battleground Ohio Loses No Matter Who wins.”

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:48 +0000

Children living in the Lakota Schools who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30 may begin registering for kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year Feb. 27. All children will be registered at the Lakota Enrollment Center, 8735 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, in West Chester Township. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Feb. 29, March 7, 14 and 21.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:39:31 +0000

From Lakota East: Senior Lakota East Volleyball standout, Morgan Weinheimer, has made a formal commitment to play volleyball next fall for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and their Head Coach John Getzin. The 5’4″ Weinheimer, who played the libero position for the Thunderhawks, was a first team All-GMC selection in 2011. She led the [...]

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:11:00 +0000

West Chester Hospital has named Jeff Drapalik its new chief financial officer and director of finance. Drapalik previously served as director of financial analysis and payor relations for UC Health.  He has also served as past director and finance and director of decision support services for Jewish Hospital and the Health Alliance and as corporate [...]

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:10:02 +0000

Jennifer Edwards-Baker reports: This week is starting off cold, clear and frosty, but more rain and mild temperatures will dominate the forecast over the next several days. In fact, by Thursday the high will be close to 60 degrees. Today’s high will top out at 47 under mostly sunny skies. There is a 30 percent [...]

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:39:04 +0000

An exhibition featuring classic tiles from the collection of Rookwood Pottery, “History Under Fire,” will open at the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center with a public reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Drawn from its collection of more than 3,000 molds and hundreds of glaze recipes, the exhibition will include historical as well as contemporary works by Rookwood’s team of artists and craftsmen.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:24 +0000

Sue Kiesewetter reports: A free self-defense class will be offered to women in West Chester Township Feb. 25. The two-hour class is open to female teens and adults who are 16 years old or older. It begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the police department, 9577 Beckett Road, Suite 500. The class [...]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:32:57 +0000

The West Chester Library held a morning Valentine’s Day party and story time session for children on Tuesday.  The Enquirer’s Tony Jones was there to capture the fun. no comments yet

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:05:54 +0000

Sue Kiesewetter reports: Registration is open for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s teen acting program, the Groundlings, which will be held in West Chester Township. The Groundlings North 10-week acting program will run from 7-9:30 p.m., Sundays at the West Chester Activity Center, 7900 Cox Road. The program is open to students in grades 9-12. It [...]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:38:59 +0000

Rite Track Inc., a West Chester Township supplier of semiconductor equipment, announced this week it has signed a licensing agreement with Rudolph Technologies, Inc. for the company’s CV Wafer Carrier Inspection product line. The deal includes intellectual property, assets and inventory for the Rudolph CV9800 and CV9812 wafer carrier inspection products.  The technology helps to [...]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:30:27 +0000

West Chester Hospital will offer free prostate screenings for men ages 50 and older from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 25. The exam, which involves a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen blood test, is designed to detect the early warning signs of cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that men should have [...]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:45:41 +0000

The VOA Museum of Broadcasting will hold an organizational meeting for prospective volunteers from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. The meeting, which will be held at the facility at 8070 Tylersville Road, will provide information on speaking and docent volunteer opportunities and the time commitment involved.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. VOA anniversary [...]

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:42:47 +0000

Carolyn Nesto Haynali will hold a book signing event from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Barrington of West Chester. Haynali is the author of the book, “I Was Once Like You Before I Got Alzheimer’s,” which is inspired by her experiences caring for her husband, Chuck, after he was diagnosed with the disease. [...]

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:43:42 +0000

Howard Wilkinson reports: Two years ago, the tea party movement in Ohio was a force to be reckoned with, an army of thousands of volunteers who went out and worked to turn Democrats out of Congress and fill the statehouse with conservative Republicans. Today, it is a deeply divided movement. With a primary election in [...]

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:06:11 +0000

Jennifer Edwards-Baker reports: Mild temperatures return today and remain for the rest of the week in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 48 degrees today in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Showers will arrive overnight as the mercury slides down to just 40, according to the National [...]

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:05:37 +0000

Shauna Steigerwald reports: Greater Cincinnati will get its first taste of Jack in the Box when the fast-food chain opens in West Chester, most likely sometime this summer. Brian Luscomb, company spokesperson, said the restaurant will likely break ground at a site on Tylersville Road, near I-75, within the next few weeks. It will be [...]

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:34:13 +0000

Pitrelli’s Italian Ristorante, owned by Jim and Linda Pitrelli of West Chester, was voted to be the most romantic Valentine’s Day date spot in Mason by readers of MasonBuzz.com. The locally-owned family eatery topped the charts with 43 percent of the 575 votes cast. Photos: Pitrelli’s Italian Ristorante voted top V-Day date spot in Mason [...]

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:46:49 +0000

Jennifer Edwards-Baker reports: A burst of snow that lightly covered Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this morning is winding down. Most areas have about two-tenths of an inch, while some communities in Northern Kentucky and east of downtown Cincinnati saw a bit more, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Gallatin County in Kentucky [...]

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:27:11 +0000

Michael D. Clark reports: For the second consecutive year, Lakota schools are looking to cut dozens of teaching jobs to reduce costs and avoid a projected budget shortfall. Lakota officials Monday unveiled the latest round of proposed budget reductions at a public school board meeting at Lakota East High School. More than 300 parents, residents [...]

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:58:09 +0000

Jennifer Edwards-Baker reports: Light snow showers will continue through the morning, then change to rain before noon. Snow fell across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this morning, just in time for your commute. No major problems have been reported on roads, although motorists should exercise caution on highway bridges and exits. Traffic conditions ARTIMIS accident [...]

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:02:01 +0000

UC Health Hematology Oncology has relocated and expanded its outpatient care and infusion services to the West Chester medical campus. Officials say the new space at 7626 University Drive, ste. 201, next to West Chester Hospital, will allow the center to better service more patients from Northern Cincinnati. “Physician input was considered in every aspect [...]

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:43:25 +0000

Ron Paul supporters have opened a Cincinnati area campaign office for the GOP presidential candidate in West Chester. Another office has already opened in Columbus and “additional locations are planned to be opened over the next two weeks for the final push before Ohio’s primary on March 6th.” The Enquirer’s Politics Extra blog reports: The [...]

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:25:53 +0000

A Liberty Township business owner has made The Enquirer’s list of 20 Professional Women to Watch in 2012. Liz Rogers, president and executive chef of Mahogany’s Bar and Grill, is named among the list of some of the city’s smartest and most successful businesswomen.  Here’s why she was chosen: Liz Rogers will become the first [...]