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Family-sytle picnic setting at 2nd annual Germania Maifest

Family-sytle picnic setting at 2nd annual Germania Maifest

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Members of the Germania Society are hosting a celebration to officially celebrate Spring on May 17, 18 and 19.

The 2nd annual Germania Maifest focuses more on a picnic-style, family-friendly event and will include a variety of activities, including a Maibaum (Maypole) raising, a Mai Konigen (Queen) coronation and a traditional Maitanz (May Dance) will be part of the celebration.

Entertainment for all ages will be offered throughout the weekend, including games for children and adults, face painting and rides.  Fest music includes Final Order, The Goodle Boys, Klaberheads, Alpen Echos and Schlager.  Opening ceremonies begin Saturday with the parade at 4:30pm followed by the Maiqueen coronation and keg tapping.

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Public Library holds Fine Amnesty Day May 15

Public Library holds Fine Amnesty Day May 15

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - On May 8 the Public Library received a National Medal for Library Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Service. This award is the nation’s highest honor recognizing museums and libraries for their service to the community.

To celebrate this national recognition and thank our community for their support, we're holding a Fine Amnesty Day on Wednesday, May 15. During Fine Amnesty Day, outstanding fines will be removed from library cards. The fines may be the result of items returned prior to or on May 15.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN FINE AMNESTY DAY MAY 15

·         Stop by the Main Library or any of its branches during regular service hours.

Elementary student arrested for having gun in school

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- A 7th grader at Mt. Airy Elementary School in the Cincinnati Public School system was arrested Monday afternoon for having a gun in school.

An empty .22 caliber clip was found on school grounds.  School officials did a search and a student admitted to having a handgun in a bookbag.

Cincinnati Public Schools spokeswoman Janet Walsh says the gun was not loaded and not operable.

The student was arrested and faces expulsion.

A note will be going home to parents on Tuesday regarding the incident.   

School officials are not sure where the gun came from. They say it did not come from home.

FOX19 will continue to update the story as details become available. 

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Police called to reported shooting in N. College Hill

It happened near the intersection of Goodman and Grace Avenue, just before 9 p.m.

NORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH (FOX19)- Authorities were called to a reported shooting Monday evening in North College Hill.

It happened near the intersection of Goodman and Grace Avenue, just before 9 p.m. 

Police received a reports of a 16-year-old victim taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

No word on a suspect involved or the condition of the victim.

FOX19 has a crew at the scene and will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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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

Friday Night Floats for anyone interested in kayaking

Friday Night Floats for anyone interested in kayaking

WINTON WOODS, OH (FOX19) -  The first Friday Night Float of the year at Winton Woods Lake is set to take place on Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm.

Get some pointers on kayaking, learn a little natural history of the lake and then head out on the water to enjoy Winton Lake at sunset.

The cost is $12.00 per person and includes all paddling and safety equipment. Registration is required at greatparks.org/events by May 15.

Friday Night Floats are recommended for all skill levels ages 8 and up, but children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. The event is led by an American Canoe Association certified instructor and is part of the University of Great Outdoors (UGO). Stationed at Adventure Outpost in Winton Woods, the UGO encourages outdoor recreation, good health and nature appreciation in the great outdoors.

 

Woman resuscitated on scene after E. Price Hill fire

EAST PRICE HILL (FOX19)- Crews were called to a fire in East Price Hill Friday evening.

It happened at an apartment building located in the 900 block of Chateau Street around 9:15 p.m. Officials on scene say the fire was located on the second floor of the three-story building.

Upon arrival, crews found a small working fire, which was knocked out within 15 minutes. However, while searching the apartment firefighters found a woman unconscious.

The victim had to be resuscitated on scene and was taken to UC Medical Center. Her condition has not yet been released.

No other injuries were reported. 

The fire was determined to have started in the kitchen. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

In total, 32 firefighters responded to the scene.

Damage is estimated at $10,000.

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