CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The shortage in school nurses that is going to be happening soon could have an effect on children's heath.

Over 100 students got sick with stomach flu, Wednesday, and extra nurses had to be brought in to help.

To balance this year's budget, City Council voted to lay off a third of the school nurses from Cincinnati Public schools.

Dr. Marilyn Crumpton and other leaders from the Cincinnati Department of Health worry that lay-offs could mean similar situations in the future.

"In addition to the school nurse there, we've brought additional staff," said Crumpton, "Borrowed them from other schools to provide support for some of the team leaders, and that's exactly the discussion we're having today. What are we going to do if we're down to a third of the number of nurses. Yeah. We are concerned about that."

Nurse will remain in the Cincinnati schools until the end of the school year.

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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) – It's the greatest challenge facing Hamilton County says Commissioner Greg Hartmann, paying for the two sports stadiums.  Today Hartmann delivered his first State of the County address in front of the Cincinnati Rotary Club in downtown Cincinnati.

"The facts are these, through 2032 over a billion dollars is owed in debt service to bond holders for construction of these stadiums," said Hartmann.

Due to deals made over a decade ago, the county must pay $30 million a year to keep Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium.

CINCINNATI, OH (Fox19) - This weekend the Krohn Conservatory will feature the first KROHN ZONE event of 2011 as well as a blooming flower sale to cover all of your Valentine’s Day needs.

KROHN ZONE EVENT - CHOCOLATE

The Krohn Zone event will be located in the Otto M. Budig Education Center and is sponsored by the Dornette Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday February 12th from 10am – 2pm

COST:  $2.00 per person (children 12 and under are free).

WHAT: Through videos and hands-on activities, visitors will learn about the amazing world of nature and CHOCOLATE. Join us for a special day of take home activities and crafts. The Krohn Zone series is focused on showcasing new educational programs for fun family learning.