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Kentucky holds mandatory meetings for agencies wanting Homeland Security grants

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 5:21pm
Kentucky holds mandatory meetings for agencies wanting Homeland Security grants

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has scheduled workshops across the state to assist agencies in preparing applications for State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants.

Two of the workshops are in Northern Kentucky, with a third not terribly far away in Frankfort.

Due to revised SHSP application issues, KOHS says they are requiring attendance at one of eight state-wide application workshops for those local government units who intend to make application for FFY 2012 funds.

Applications from city, county or special districts that do not have at least one representative at one of the workshops will not be accepted. KOHS says this is not to imply that the application process has become more complicated, but with the current funding levels received by the Commonwealth, it is important to be aware of the information provided at these workshops.

There is no registration for these workshops (all times local):

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Bike and Ride Free on Metro, TANK and CTC on Thursday, May 17

Submitted by Cincinnati Metro
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:44am
Bike and Ride Free on Metro, TANK and CTC on Thursday, May 17

CINCINNATI –  To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride free on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) on Thursday, May 17, when they transport their bikes on the easy-to-use bus bike racks.

Bike racks are located on the front of all Metro, TANK and CTC buses and can be used at all bus stops including Government Square downtown. Each bike rack can accommodate two bikes. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed on-board buses unless they can be folded and stowed under a seat.

Metro and TANK will also be at the Bike to Work Day Celebration on Fountain Square on May 17, from noon to 1 p.m., to demonstrate the ease of biking and riding buses. Visit http://www.queencitybike.com/ for information on Cincinnati Bike Month activities.

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Schools to witness Rolling Thunder ride next week

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:52am
Schools to witness Rolling Thunder ride next week

 

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Fort Thomas Independent Schools will participate in the local Rolling Thunder event on Thursday, May 24, 2012.  The ride will begin at the Campbell County YMCA and end at the Peace Bell in Newport. During the Rolling Thunder event from 8:15-9am, riders will pass each Fort Thomas school. As the procession passes by, representatives from the school will raise a POW/MIA flag that has been provided by Rolling Thunder. This flag will be flown at each school through the Memorial Day weekend.

Participation of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools in this local Rolling Thunder event has been coordinated by Highlands High School junior Eric Hempleman, a VA Hospital volunteer, who stated, “I think it’s very important to never forget the ones who fought for us.”

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Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton County students win history awards

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 7:00pm
Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton County students win history awards

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Students from around the Commonwealth were rewarded for their talents and research in history at the Kentucky Junior Historical Society (KJHS) 2012 Conference and Kentucky History Day at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28.

KJHS is part of the National History Day program, a yearlong academic program focused on promoting historical research by students in sixth through 12th grades. Students analyze the historical significance of their personally chosen topics and present conclusions in dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites and research papers. State winners have the opportunity to compete at the national level at the University of Maryland in June. The theme for this year’s contest was “Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History.”

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Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 6:00am
Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

 

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Tornadoes spun a path across Clermont County, Southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky in March, leaving destruction in their wake, and not just physical destruction. The Clermont County chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness is holding a discussion about trauma issues related to disasters. 

Dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Staff Psychiatrist Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, specializes in recognizing and treating those that have been part of a natural disaster. He will discuss issues surrounding complex emergencies and how these emergencies affect people and communities.  He will discuss how people and communities react to disaster, signs and symptoms of PTSD, and how to help.

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Highlands earns 10 awards nominations for fall play

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:00am
Highlands earns 10 awards nominations for fall play

 

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Highlands High School has received 10 Cappies nominations for their fall production of Dividing the Estate. Nominees will be recognized at the end-of-year gala held at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, May 26, at 5 p.m. where winners will be announced. 

Here are Highlands’ nominees, who worked under director Jason Burgess.

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UPDATE: Highland High teacher indicted on sex charge

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 8:50pm

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KY (FOX19)- A former Highlands High School teacher has been indicted on first degree sex abuse charges.

Andrea Conners, 33, of Cleves, Ohio was a business education teacher at the school for the past 8 years.

According to a statement from Ft. Thomas Schools, rumors started last Wednesday that a faculty member may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Multiple students and parents contacted FOX19, alleging Andrea Conners resigned on Thursday from Highland High amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Her personnel file shows a written resignation letter was submitted on Thursday. (To see her resignation letter, follow this link {PDF})

On Thursday, a Campbell County Grand Jury indicted Conners for sex abuse in the first degree.

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