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Local Wealth Advisory Firm Promotes Mount Adams Resident

Local Wealth Advisory Firm Promotes Mount Adams Resident

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Mount Adams resident Courtney Weber has been promoted to Senior Manager, Wealth Advisory Services with Truepoint Inc., a Blue Ash-based independent wealth advisory firm.

Courtney is a Saint Ursula Academy alumna and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. She has been with Truepoint since 2006 and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional.

Outside of work, Courtney serves as a tutor at Silverton Paideia Academy and is a member of Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish.
 

Hamilton Co. parks host photography contest

Hamilton Co. parks host photography contest

Great Parks of Hamilton County is hosting its first annual photography contest from June 2013 through May 2014.

The Great Parks Photo Contest encourages all ages and levels of skill to share their park experiences through photography.

Each month during the contest, entries taken in Great Parks of Hamilton County will be accepted. Each month’s winner will receive a Charlie Harper poster and will be featured as that month’s photo in the 2015 Great Parks calendar. All monthly winners will be entered to win the grand prize. The grand prize winner will also be showcased on the cover of the 2015 Great Parks calendar.

For additional information like the rules and an entry form, visit http://www.greatparks.org/events/great-parks-photo-contest

Lori Krafte Honored With Distinguished Service Award

Lori Krafte Honored With Distinguished Service Award

The American Advertising Federation Cincinnati (“AAF-C”) recently presented Lori Krafte, partner with Wood Herron & Evans, with the professional association’s highest volunteer honor – the Distinguished Service Award. Krafte has served in various capacities on the AAF-C Board including as president; was chair of AAF-C’s 2012 Digital Non Conference and is assisting with this year’s event; and provides legal advice to the organization as needed.

SCPA student chosen as Huggable Heroes finalist

SCPA student chosen as Huggable Heroes finalist

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - Local teenager and SCPA student Mariah Faith Reynolds is in the running for the Build-A Bear Workshop Community Service Award.

Mariah,14,  is the founder of  two philanthropic organizations, Just One Heart that honors the military and Glove One Another to clothe the homeless and help prepare disadvantaged students for school. Just One Heart sends Valentine's Day cards to the U.S. armed forces and veterans. Through Glove One Another, Maria collects coats, socks, gloves, hats, books and school supplies. Mariah has raised $121,000 and collected 41,000 items for her causes.

After more than 1,000 applications were received, Mariah is one of 30 young leaders being recognized for making a positive impact on their communities and around the world.

Ten Huggable Heroes winners will be announced this summer.
 

Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College will recognize the exemplary academic, leadership and technical performance of 188 students, including 106 scholarship recipients, Tuesday at its annual Night of Excellence. The convocation will take place at 7 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Ky.

Rani Clark and David Strange, both of Ft. Thomas, received top honors as recipients of the J.D. Patton Award for academic and technical excellence. The Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary earned the award for best student organization of the year.

Recipients are selected by faculty and staff committees and academic divisions based on student performance. Individual students receiving awards, include:

Award Winner, City, Award Name

Courtney Griffith, Alexandria, Pharmacy Technician Award

Sarah Metcalf, Alexandria, Early Childhood Education Outstanding Academic 
       Achievement

Mayor Mallory proclaims Brian Isaac Phillips Day in Cincinnati

Mayor Mallory proclaims Brian Isaac Phillips Day in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Mayor Mark Mallory has proclaimed that May 3, 2013 is Brian Isaac Phillips Day in Cincinnati.

The proclamation states that “Brian Isaac Phillips’ ten years of artistic direction, vision and leadership of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have guided CSC to its landmark 20th Anniversary Season and in its 20th Anniversary.

Brian and his team have continuously increased annual attendance during his tenure (and) …have brought more than 120 artists to live in Cincinnati, the majority of whom have made their homes here… Brian has instilled the CSC Education and Outreach Programs with the excellence needed to enlighten and inspire ove+r 20,000 students each year.

Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

(FOX19) - Congratulations Class of 2013...  you have finally made it to graduation and now show us your Cap & Gown!

We are putting together a photo slideshow of recent high school and college grads in their caps & gowns.

Please send your photo to community@fox19.com along with your name and the name of your school.

You will able to view your photo on FOX19 Community.

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