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Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church Celebrates 20 Years of Inclusion

Submitted by Cullen Anderson, Reporter
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 5:08pm

CINCINNATI, OH) - Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church (MAPC) - one of the most progressive and inclusive churches in the Tri-state - will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its "Policy on the Inclusion of Gays and Lesbians" on Sunday, August 14 during its 11:00 AM worship service and post-worship coffee hour. The historic church is located at 103 William Howard Taft Road, adjacent to the University of Cincinnati. Reporters / camera crews are welcome at the celebration events or pre- or post-event day interviews may be scheduled.

The celebration service will be led by MAPC's pastor, The Rev. Susan Quinn Bryan, and will include a sermon by More Light Presbyterians' (MLP) Executive Director, Michael Adee - the first openly gay man to be ordained an Elder at MAPC shortly after the adoption of its Inclusion Policy.

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Photographers do battle in MetroParks contest

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 8:18pm
Photographers do battle in MetroParks contest


WEST CHESTER (FOX19) - The MetroParks of Butler County are holding their annual contest for nature photos taken in local parks.

Entries are being accept now through the end of the month.  People of every age and ability are invited to submit up to five photos taken in the MetroParks fo Butler County.

Voting will take place from July 1 to 15, with winners being named on July 18th. 

The rules are below. A copy of the rules and an entry form can be found here.

CONTEST RULES:

1. Competition is open to all photographers (amateur and professional) and is FREE! Participation is not restricted by residency or age; however, all photos entered must have been taken in a MetroParks of Butler County park area.

2. Deadline for entries is June 30th at 11:59pm EST (by email).

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Library Awarded Grant to Assistmwith Digitizing Mcrofilm

Submitted by Cullen Anderson, Reporter
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011, 7:37pm
Library Awarded Grant to Assistmwith Digitizing Mcrofilm

CINCINNATI, OH(FOX 19)-  The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Special Grant to expand its successful digitization program.

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What's the value of a VOA Park Athletic Complex?

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, 2:33pm
What's the value of a VOA Park Athletic Complex?

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - Will the new Athletic Complex planned for VOA Park be of economic benefit to the surrounding community?

A consultant's answer to that question will be revealed at a pair of meetings Thursday.

Here's a release from MetroParks of Butler County:

The Economic Impact of the Future Athletic Complex at Voice of America Park

You are invited to a presentation regarding the economic impact of the future Athletic Field Complex at Voice of America Park. The MetroParks of Butler County and Butler County Visitors Bureau have had an Economic Impact Study done regarding the Athletic Field Complex portion of the Voice of America Enhancement Plan.

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Dedication of "boundless playground" in West Chester

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, November 4th, 2010, 3:57pm

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - West Chester Township will celebrate the grand opening of the Beckett Park Boundless Playground at a special "kid-friendly" event from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8. Families are invited to to play on the new equipment while enjoying hot chocolate and popcorn. West Chester will recognize the contributions of Procter & Gamble, CVS Caremark, and Boundless Playground in the development of this inclusive playground which encourages all children to play together.

Construction of the playground was funded by a $100,000 dollar grant from The P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation as part of P&G's Live, Learn and Thrive global cause to improve the lives of children in need.

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Tailgate lunch in West Chester

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010, 4:56pm

WEST CHESTER (FOX19) - West Chester Township will present the First Financial Tailgate Party during lunchtime Wednesday.

The event is at on The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

There will be food for sale from Raffel Catering, music from DJ Johnnie B, and football toss and cornhole.

The township is encouraging visitors to wear their school colors and be prepared to hum a few bars of their school fight song. The event has been held previously, so it appears the fight songs have not led to any actual fights.

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Beckett Park development on track

Submitted by Eileen
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, 12:11pm

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19)- West Chester is currently making improvements to Beckett Park. The park’s lakes have been dredged so they can be enlarged and grading is taking place to accommodate walking trails, picnic shelters, parking areas and more.  

The project is very visible and has drawn interest from passers-by.

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