CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  — Cincinnati Metro received first-place honors in the 2012 AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

Metro received the award for its 2011 Promotional Campaign known as “Money Grab,” which included a contest that asked Cincinnatians what they would do with the money they save by riding Metro. Three contest finalists went into a money machine on the Fountain Square stage for a chance to grab up to $4,500 in cash, provided by Cricket Wireless. The contest was designed to remind commuters how much money they can save by riding Metro instead of driving. No public or Metro funds were used in the contest.

Metro Marketing Director Dave Etienne, a Fort Thomas, Ky. resident, coordinated the campaign and submitted the nomination for marketing and communications efforts for public transportation systems with more than 4 million, but fewer than 20 million passenger trips annually.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Mason Intermediate fourth grader Gracie Bagadiong will throw out the first pitch during the Red’s game against the Dodgers on Sunday, September 23.

Gracie has an undiagnosed neuromuscular disorder that affects her ability to walk and maintain her balance, and she has required a ventilator since November 2010. She's in a wheelchair without the use of her arms, and though her legs are strong she cannot walk independently. She's deaf, but speaks as her mode of communication. She has low vision, but paints and does her school work on a computer using a mouthstick. She’s awesome at math, and is a cheerleader for TNT Nitro Elite in Maineville. Overall, she's a smart, cute, and hilarious little girl whose tons of friends can’t wait watch her on the Jumbotron at Great American Ball Park!

MOUNT AUBURN, OH (FOX19) - The Christ Hospital announced on Monday that CEO Susan Croushore will leave the hospital September 3 after nearly 10 years in the position.

Croushore will serve as a senior adviser to the hospital through year-end. Glen Mayfield, Chair of The Christ Hospital Board, thanked Croushore for her contributions to the hospital during her tenure.

            “Susan has overseen a significant period of growth and change in her decade at The Christ Hospital,” Mayfield said. “Her personal knowledge and her passionate commitment to patients and to the community have been very much appreciated.”

With the direction of Croushore, the hospital managed transition to an independent community hospital and the development of a strategic plan that is positioning it as a regional community health system.