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Nominations being accepted for 2013 OTR Chamber's Star Awards

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 5:09pm
Nominations being accepted for 2013 OTR Chamber's Star Awards

OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19)  - Each year the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding individuals and businesses that have had a favorable impact on Over-the-Rhine in the past year. 

This year, the Star Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting and Star Awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Music Hall Ballroom.

Nominations for the Star Awards are now being accepted in the following categories:

New Business of the Year

Business of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Nonprofit of the Year

Architecture Award

Individual Contribution

Property Development Award

NEW! Blogger / Media / Outreach Award

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Local organization to salute next generation of community leaders

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 11:00am
Local organization to salute next generation of community leaders

(FOX19) - A local young professionals organization is looking for the next generation of community leaders.

For the last four years, Legacy leadership group has hosted the Next Generation Leader Awards. The awards are given to salute the region’s young professionals ages 21-40 for accomplishments in their professional field and contribution to the community.

Legacy is asking everyone in the community to nominate YP’s they think deserves this award.

Nominations can be made at http://www.legacyleadership.org/about/ngla-awards/nominate/ and must be submitted by February 15th.

Three finalists and a winner will be chosen in each of the ten categories. The categories can be seen at http://www.legacyleadership.org/about/ngla-awards/categories/.

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ATLA needs your donations to make next used book sale a success

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Tuesday, February 5th, 4:56 pm
ATLA needs your donations to make next used book sale a success

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Have you started your spring cleaning early? Have your kids or teens outgrown their book and movie collections? Or maybe you’re downsizing from a house to a condo. Whatever the reason, the Anderson Township Library Association (ATLA) is looking for your books, CDs and DVDs.

Every year ATLA holds two used book sales to benefit the Anderson and Mt. Washington branch libraries. Last year the proceeds from the summer sale and the holiday sale totaled $40,000. Over the past 30 years, ATLA has raised more than $1 million in funds for the two libraries.

This money allows the two branch libraries to buy items and pay for programs that are not part of the regular budget. These purchases include computers and software, iPads, yoga classes, additional books and DVDs, puppet shows, and the Miss Liz music programs.

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Get free pancakes at IHOP!

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 10:00am
Get free pancakes at IHOP!

OAKLEY, OH (FOX19) - For the eighth consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations made at IHOPs in the Cincinnati area will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

IHOP hopes to raise $3 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $13 million. 

To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati Receives donation from Western & Southern Financial Group

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 11:12am
The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati Receives donation from Western & Southern Financial Group

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Salvation Army announced on Wednesday that it received a check for more than $22,500 from Western & Southern Financial Group. The total amount includes $11,266.70 from donations received this season at the Crib of the Nativity display at Eden Park’s Krohn Conservatory and an equal match from Western & Southern.

The 2012 donations increased by more than 50 percent compared to 2011. Since 1939, Western & Southern has sponsored the nativity display and for many years has matched the gifts donated by those visiting the display. Since 1994, donations from visitors to the Christmas display and Western & Southern’s match have resulted in approximately $200,000 donated to The Salvation Army.

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Cincinnati remembers Avtar Gill, The Hat Man

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 1:27pm
Cincinnati remembers Avtar Gill, The Hat Man

OVER THE RHINE, OH (FOX19) - A number of Cincinnatians came out on Saturday to pay tribute to a fixture in downtown life.

Around 50 people showed up at a memorial for Avtar Gill, also known as "The Hat Man," at Findlay Market on Saturday. Many wore hats with messages to and about Avtar. Some saying "RIP Avtar", "I heart Avtar", and still others with just a simple "thank you Avtar."

Cincinnati City Council members Chris Seelbach and P.G. Sittenfeld attended the event that was held Saturday afternoon in Findlay Market.

The event was created by a Facebook group named "Avtar Gill aka "The Hat Man of Cincinnati,"" where those who knew Avtar have been sharing pictures and memories.

Gill was known for wearing messages on hats at many Cincinnati events.

Avtar Gill died last weekend at a Budget Host motel where he had been staying. A hotel employee says that they are sad to see him go.

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Get a slice of Mardi Gras at the Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Tuesday, January 22nd, 3:49 pm
Get a slice of Mardi Gras at the Main Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - As part of a festive Mardi Gras celebration, Ohio’s Largest King Cake will be constructed, iced, decorated, and then cut into slices and served to the public at the Main Library (8th and Vine streets) on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 1-4 p.m. Members of The Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers Association will be constructing the massive 10-by-6-foot cake.

Some of the lucky attendees will randomly receive a “bubble gum coin” in their slice and win one of 500 Mardi Gras prizes, including teddy bears, beads, and paczkis. In addition, 12 grand prize King Cakes (donated from the participating area bakers) will also be given away at the event.

To “spice” up the afternoon, there will be two cooking demos:

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