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Adena Elementary principal accepting job in Mariemont

Adena Elementary principal accepting job in Mariemont

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - Ericka Simmons will be recommended to the Mariemont Board of Education as the new principal of Mariemont Elementary School at the May 21 board meeting.

Ms. Simmons has ten years of experience in an administrative role at the elementary level; one year of experience as a district math resource teacher; and nine years of classroom teaching experience. She is currently principal at Adena Elementary School with Lakota Local Schools.

“Ms. Simmons’ professional experience provides the well-rounded background for which we were looking, and I believe she will be a valuable asset to our school, our district and our community,” said Steven Estepp, who was recently appointed as Mariemont City School District’s next superintendent. “She has demonstrated strengths in implementing strategies for improving teaching and learning through the development and consistent communication of a vision and establishment of clear goals.”

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UC Helth Center in West Chester celebrates grand opening

UC Helth Center in West Chester celebrates grand opening

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - UC Health Women’s Center in West Chester celebrated its grand opening on Saturday by inviting the community to tour its new facility, located at 7675 Wellness Way, 4th floor suite 4000, West Chester, in the medical building just next door to West Chester Hospital.   

Residents met Director of the UC Health Women’s Center and associate professor/director in the UC College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lisa Larkin and her staff.

Upon entering the  26,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility, first impressions lead you to feel as though you are entering a spa. There is an immediate sense of tranquility when the elevator doors open. Its attractive and comfortable environment are designed to put you at ease in any of its 47 examination rooms, including therapeutic, education and conference rooms.

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The second annual VOA BBQ Bash is coming back to West Chester on Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18.

Thirty-six competitive BBQ teams from around the country will line Pit Road vying for $7,000 in prize money in the Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned Buckeye BBQ championships – the official State Championship competition.

The Leroy Ellington Blues Band, Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, Tempted Souls and G Miles & the Hitmen will headline the festival. Bands will perform 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

A Kid Again, non-profit offering fun activities for children with serious illnesses and their families, will host the Kid Zone again this year with inflatable rides, a petting zoo, storytelling and more.

IKEA West Chester kids fair on Saturday

IKEA West Chester kids fair on Saturday

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - IKEA West Chester will be filled with kid friendly activities on Saturday, May 18.

The 4th  annual Kids Fair will feature both indoor and outdoor activities for children including free Cincinnati Ballet classes from 11am - 2pm; face painting; balloon art and kids under 12 eat for free without the purchase of an adult meal.

Kids Fair lasts from 11am - 4pm.

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New women's health facility officially opens in West Chester

New women's health facility officially opens in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The UC Health Women's Center in West Chester officially opened to the public on Thursday.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with several doctors, hospital officials and community leaders in attendance.

The new facility is located in the medical building next door to West Chester Hospital.

The 26,000 square foot state of the art facility provides an attractive comfortable environment designed to put you at ease in any of its 47 examination rooms, including therapeutic, education and conference rooms.

There will be a coffee shop for women to enjoy and the latest health care and skin care products available to complete the comprehensive multi-specialty experience for women on the go.

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Pledges needed for showing of WWII documentary in West Chester

Pledges needed for showing of WWII documentary in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A one-night only showing of a documentary that features the story of four World War II vets is coming to the AMC Theater in West Chester.

Honor Flight:The Last Mission is a heartwarming story about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004, nearly 60 years after their epic struggle.

The movie is being shown the Thursday after Memorial Day and just two weeks before the D-Day anniversary.

Tickets are $10 dollars and  a complete line of Honor Flight Tri-State memorabilia will be for sale that night.

Click here and pledge to attend the movie.

 

Lakota East creates lip dub video for spina bifida awareness

Lakota East creates lip dub video for spina bifida awareness

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The students and staff at Lakota East High School are raising awareness about the fight against spina bifida.

More information can be found on the Lakota East Lip Dub Facebook page.