Gas prices in and around Norwood were higher than the average for the state but matched the national average, according to data from the price-tracking website GasBuddy.com.
As of June 24, the average price of regular unleaded gas in Norwood was $3.56 per gallon. GasBuddy listed the state average at $3.46 per gallon and the national average at $3.56 per gallon.
The least expensive gas in Norwood was reported to be $3.52 for a gallon of regular unleaded, which GasBuddy contributors logged at Speedway, 4425 Montgomery Road, Swifty, 2265 Norwood Ave., United Dairy Farmers, 4344 Smith Road, and Kroger, 4229 Montgomery Road.
A GasBuddy user reported the most expensive gas in the area was $3.59 per gallon at Shell, 2564 Williams Road, United Dairy Farmers, 5023 Montgomery Road, BP, 2696 Madison Road, and one other location.
GasBuddy.com, owned by GasBuddy Organization LLC, offers local gas pricing information to its visitors. The prices, based on the cost of regular unleaded gas, are submitted by the site's contributors. The site's stated mission is "to serve the public by providing a real time gas prices forum so that consumers can have access to the information necessary to locate the lowest fuel prices available."
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Where-are-the-lowest-gas-prices-in-Norwood_89214464#ixzz2XaQDpqmJ
Friday, June 28, 2013
Norwood Has a ER Facility
Mercy Health-Rookwood Medical Center on Edwards Road in Oakley which opens July 2, and has an open house on Saturday. Photo shot Thursday June 27, 2013.
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e) Hate it.
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NORWOOD — Mercy Health Rookwood Medical Center opens Saturday – a blue-and-white beacon meant to draw patients and attention to the region’s newest emergency facility.
The more than $14 million, 24,000-square-foot medical center will host a public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It officially opens for business at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the northwest corner of Edwards Road and Williams Avenue, just off Interstate-71.
and will open officially on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and include offices for Mercy Health physicians and cardiologists.
“It’s emergency care right in the neighborhood,” said Nanette Bentley, a spokeswoman for Mercy Health.
The center is expected pull in up to 18,000 patients each year, serving mostly residents of Hyde Park, Mariemont, Mount Lookout, Norwood and Oakley, making emergency care available to them “in minutes, not miles,” Bentley added.
The blue-and-white tiled center can’t be missed by drivers on I-71 or nearby neighborhood residents – a purposeful design feature by Downtown-based GBBN architects, Bentley said. The colors are the same as highway signs indicating a hospital.
“It’s emergency care. We need it to be visible so people know it’s there,” she said. “Seconds count in an emergency, and we wanted to be quite obvious that we’re there.”
The investment is part of a more than $400 million building boom under way by Mercy Health, as it jostles for market share in an increasingly competitive local health care landscape.
In Sycamore Township, Mercy’s Jewish Hospital is expected to undergo a multimillion-dollar makeover that will update its campus with a new patient tower and expanded services for intensive care, heart and cancer treatments.
In Green Township, the health system is investing $270 million in Mercy West – a new hospital that will bring maternity, cancer care and open heart surgery not before offered by Mercy Health to the west side of Hamilton County. That facility, which has a similar tiled-exterior, but in earth tones, is expected to open in November.
The health group is spending $70 million to add a six-story patient tower at Mercy Anderson on State Road. And in Batavia, it recently completed a $2.5 million update to its hospital’s emergency room.
Meanwhile, Mercy Health says it’s still considering plans for two existing hospitals in Westwood and Mount Airy. Early talks are under way with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office about alternative uses for the Mount Airy property, but the conversations are “very preliminary,” Bentley said.
“We’ve committed to keeping services (at the Westwood site) ... but have not finalized our plans,” she added.
The new Rookwood Medical Center is expected to employ more than 50 doctors, nurses and other staff. Its emergency department will operate 24 hours, seven days a week.
“Any time you have a first-class medical facility in your neighborhood, it’s a big win,” said Thomas Williams, Norwood’s mayor. “Then, when you put it in that location, it’s another win and perfect fit.”⬛
The more than $14 million, 24,000-square-foot medical center will host a public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It officially opens for business at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the northwest corner of Edwards Road and Williams Avenue, just off Interstate-71.
and will open officially on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and include offices for Mercy Health physicians and cardiologists.
“It’s emergency care right in the neighborhood,” said Nanette Bentley, a spokeswoman for Mercy Health.
The center is expected pull in up to 18,000 patients each year, serving mostly residents of Hyde Park, Mariemont, Mount Lookout, Norwood and Oakley, making emergency care available to them “in minutes, not miles,” Bentley added.
The blue-and-white tiled center can’t be missed by drivers on I-71 or nearby neighborhood residents – a purposeful design feature by Downtown-based GBBN architects, Bentley said. The colors are the same as highway signs indicating a hospital.
“It’s emergency care. We need it to be visible so people know it’s there,” she said. “Seconds count in an emergency, and we wanted to be quite obvious that we’re there.”
The investment is part of a more than $400 million building boom under way by Mercy Health, as it jostles for market share in an increasingly competitive local health care landscape.
In Sycamore Township, Mercy’s Jewish Hospital is expected to undergo a multimillion-dollar makeover that will update its campus with a new patient tower and expanded services for intensive care, heart and cancer treatments.
In Green Township, the health system is investing $270 million in Mercy West – a new hospital that will bring maternity, cancer care and open heart surgery not before offered by Mercy Health to the west side of Hamilton County. That facility, which has a similar tiled-exterior, but in earth tones, is expected to open in November.
The health group is spending $70 million to add a six-story patient tower at Mercy Anderson on State Road. And in Batavia, it recently completed a $2.5 million update to its hospital’s emergency room.
Meanwhile, Mercy Health says it’s still considering plans for two existing hospitals in Westwood and Mount Airy. Early talks are under way with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office about alternative uses for the Mount Airy property, but the conversations are “very preliminary,” Bentley said.
“We’ve committed to keeping services (at the Westwood site) ... but have not finalized our plans,” she added.
The new Rookwood Medical Center is expected to employ more than 50 doctors, nurses and other staff. Its emergency department will operate 24 hours, seven days a week.
“Any time you have a first-class medical facility in your neighborhood, it’s a big win,” said Thomas Williams, Norwood’s mayor. “Then, when you put it in that location, it’s another win and perfect fit.”⬛
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Norwood Home Sold
John J. Parr sold a two-bedroom, one-bath home at 5019 Linden Ave., in Norwood, to Thomas D. and Patricia G. Molony for $37,000 on June 4.
The 800-square-foot, one-story home last sold for $68,900 in August 2002. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Twobedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_80320672#ixzz2XSM2pdj6
The 800-square-foot, one-story home last sold for $68,900 in August 2002. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Twobedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_80320672#ixzz2XSM2pdj6
True Norwoodian
Mary E. Vickers, of Milford, died June 15.
Vickers was born in Bond, Ky. She grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School. During wartime, she worked at the RCA Company in Norwood and was a homemaker, according to the John H. Evans Funeral Home website, www.evansfuneralhome.com .
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Phillip R. and Sandy Vickers, Gregory and Diana Vickers, Dawn Flynn and Tina Kemper; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Lena Wilson, Ruth Finney and Joan Stone; and brother Leonard Casteel Jr.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Obituary-Mary-E-Vickers-age-86_44509878#ixzz2XSLU0sUl
Vickers was born in Bond, Ky. She grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School. During wartime, she worked at the RCA Company in Norwood and was a homemaker, according to the John H. Evans Funeral Home website, www.evansfuneralhome.com .
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Phillip R. and Sandy Vickers, Gregory and Diana Vickers, Dawn Flynn and Tina Kemper; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Lena Wilson, Ruth Finney and Joan Stone; and brother Leonard Casteel Jr.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Obituary-Mary-E-Vickers-age-86_44509878#ixzz2XSLU0sUl
10 Year Tax Decision
Hamilton County taxpayers will see a levy to support local libraries on the November ballot, but it won’t raise taxes.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials decided Thursday to seek a 10-year levy, which will replace the current five-year levy that runs out at the end of next year.
It’s estimated to cost the same $30 a year per $100,000 value of a person’s home.
“It just seemed like the right length of time,” said Library Director Kimber Fender. “It gives us the stability of funding we need to do planning, but it’s not so long we can’t adapt to changes in the future.”
Ten years is longer than the typical five-year levy cycle. Only the Hamilton County Parks levy – which was for 15 years – and a continuing levy that pays for the police data system used by all law enforcement agencies in Hamilton County are longer.
There had been been discussions about asking for a permanent levy, which would have ended the need for periodic voter approval. But that idea was met with skepticism.
In particular, Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann, a Republican, reached out to Library Board President Bill Moran to share Hartmann’s opposition to a permanent levy.
While commissioners have no say in what the library can ask voters for, they do appoint four of the seven library board members.
“Levies are taxpayer dollars and I would never support a perpetual levy,” Hartmann said. “Things change. A review by taxpayers makes sure money has been spent wisely and is still needed.”
Moran explained that a longer cycle helps curb the expense of a levy.
“Anytime you have a vote, you want people to support it and that means yard signs and advertising,” he said.
All together the county’s 11 levies cost the owner of a $100,000 home $384.91 a year.
Library levies are on the rise statewide, going from 119 in 2010 to 173 in 2011. That's partly due to state cuts, according to Ohio Library Council Director Doug Evans.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was awarded the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor recognizing museums and libraries.
More than 500,000 people hold cards in the library system; at least one person in 88 percent of households in Hamilton County has one.
They levy is expected to bring in $17.8 million this year, which is a third of the library’s $57 million revenue.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Norwood Happenings
The following events are scheduled in Norwood on Tuesday, June 25:
8 a.m., Norwood Mayor's Court
City of Norwood - 4645 Montgomery Road
4 p.m., Happy hour
Norwood Women of the Moose #742
7:30 p.m., Norwood City Council meeting
City of Norwood - 4645 Montgomery Road
For more information, visit www.norwood-ohio.com .
To get your events listed, send an email with all the details to community@journatic.net.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Tuesday-in-Norwood-June-25_18500324#ixzz2XMyjpSjf
8 a.m., Norwood Mayor's Court
City of Norwood - 4645 Montgomery Road
4 p.m., Happy hour
Norwood Women of the Moose #742
7:30 p.m., Norwood City Council meeting
City of Norwood - 4645 Montgomery Road
For more information, visit www.norwood-ohio.com .
To get your events listed, send an email with all the details to community@journatic.net.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Tuesday-in-Norwood-June-25_18500324#ixzz2XMyjpSjf
Norwood Based UDF Sued
A lawsuit filed against United Dairy Farmers says its Frosty Malts infringe on the Wendy's Frosty trademark. / Provid
Fast food chain Wendy’s is suing United Dairy Farmers Inc. over how the Norwood-based dairy production and retail company markets its Frosty Malt products.
Wendy’s claim UDF’s “Frosty Malt” desserts sold in grocery stores have a similar appearance and packaging to Wendy’s product and could confuse consumers.
UDF has yet to file a formal response to the lawsuit.
Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s said it began selling the Frosty dessert, a cross between the a milkshake and soft-serve ice cream, as early as 1969, according to a lawsuit filed June 18 in U.S. District Court in Columbus. Wendy’s said it is suffering monetary damage as a result of the infringement and is seeking a jury trial.
The company wants UDF to change its packaging and product marketing, UDF’s profits from selling the product, damages and court costs and attorneys fees.
Wendy’s claim UDF’s “Frosty Malt” desserts sold in grocery stores have a similar appearance and packaging to Wendy’s product and could confuse consumers.
UDF has yet to file a formal response to the lawsuit.
Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s said it began selling the Frosty dessert, a cross between the a milkshake and soft-serve ice cream, as early as 1969, according to a lawsuit filed June 18 in U.S. District Court in Columbus. Wendy’s said it is suffering monetary damage as a result of the infringement and is seeking a jury trial.
The company wants UDF to change its packaging and product marketing, UDF’s profits from selling the product, damages and court costs and attorneys fees.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
House Sold in Norwood
Monica A. Rust and Rick A. Rust II sold a four-bedroom, two-bath home at 1941 Delaware Ave., in Norwood, to Samantha Sinclar for $134,000 on May 30.
The 1,964-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $134,000 in April 2008. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fourbedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_55903668#ixzz2XHYRbYWi
The 1,964-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $134,000 in April 2008. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fourbedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_55903668#ixzz2XHYRbYWi
House Sold in Norwood
Robert W. Conway and Debra A. Smith sold a five-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath home at 3811 Regent Ave., in Norwood, to Timothy J. McGovern for $160,000 on June 5.
The 2,098-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $150,000 in April 2011. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fivebedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_45975044#ixzz2XHYE5RI1
The 2,098-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $150,000 in April 2011. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fivebedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_45975044#ixzz2XHYE5RI1
Monday, June 24, 2013
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FLEECE YOU?
I encourage all homeowners to vote NO on August 6, 2013.
Send another message...........NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE!
Send another message...........NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE!
Norwood House Sold
Gregory C. Maier sold a four-bedroom, two-bath home at 2609 Robertson Ave., in Norwood, to Samantha L. Schaeper for $170,000 on June 3.
The 2,012-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $139,900 in November 2003. It is located in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fourbedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_80752338#ixzz2XBpBnue9
The 2,012-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $139,900 in November 2003. It is located in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 156 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $76,535.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Fourbedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_80752338#ixzz2XBpBnue9
Jason's Deli Open In Rookwood
NORWOOD - The Rookwood Exchange saw one more tenant open its doors Monday.
Jason’s Deli restaurant started serving costumers, joining other recent tenants in the Jeffrey Anderson Real Estate Rookwood Exchange development that broke ground in 2012 after a long standing lawsuit was resolved concerning the property.
“I’m really excited,” said Jay Tortorice, owner of Jason’s Deli. It’s great to be in Cincinnati.”
Jason’s Deli is part of the 15,00 square foot retail building along Edwards Road, 230,000 square foot mixed use building, and 9,000 square foot restaurants.
“We're right here on highway 71 -- it's easy for us to get to our customers with catering and delivery and it's easy for them to get to us when they want to dine in,” Tortorice said of the development.
Additionally, a $20 million Courtyard by Marriot hotel is slated to open in coming months, a spokesperson for Anderson confirmed.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/rookwood-exchange-sees-new-restaurant-further-development#ixzz2XBoCchE1
Jason’s Deli restaurant started serving costumers, joining other recent tenants in the Jeffrey Anderson Real Estate Rookwood Exchange development that broke ground in 2012 after a long standing lawsuit was resolved concerning the property.
“I’m really excited,” said Jay Tortorice, owner of Jason’s Deli. It’s great to be in Cincinnati.”
Jason’s Deli is part of the 15,00 square foot retail building along Edwards Road, 230,000 square foot mixed use building, and 9,000 square foot restaurants.
“We're right here on highway 71 -- it's easy for us to get to our customers with catering and delivery and it's easy for them to get to us when they want to dine in,” Tortorice said of the development.
Additionally, a $20 million Courtyard by Marriot hotel is slated to open in coming months, a spokesperson for Anderson confirmed.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/rookwood-exchange-sees-new-restaurant-further-development#ixzz2XBoCchE1
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Norwood Teen Still Missing
Police, fire and water rescue crew were forced on Wednesday to call off the search for a Norwood teen missing in the Little Miami River in Mariemont due to rough water conditions.
Rescuers hope to get back into the water and continue to look for 19 year old Otis Andrews on Thursday-but impending storms may impact that decision.
Andrews went missing in the river on Tuesday. He was one of six people swimming near a boat ramp that is south of the Mariemont Swim Club. The swimmers say the current became strong. Five people made it to shore, but Andrews went under, and never resurfaced.Several water rescue crafts were launched to try and locate him. The search was called off just before midnight Tuesday.
The search resumed at 8 a.m. Wednesday, when scuba diving crews began searching. But the current became strong again and crews had to use sonar to scan the waters until they made the decision to stop searching around 3:30 p.m.
Andrews mother spoke with Local 12 and says her son is a 2012 graduate of Norwood High School who loved news and coffee. She says her son plans to enter the military and become a chef. She wants anyone walking along the river today to call out his name because she still has hope that he will be found alive.
Rescuers hope to get back into the water and continue to look for 19 year old Otis Andrews on Thursday-but impending storms may impact that decision.
Andrews went missing in the river on Tuesday. He was one of six people swimming near a boat ramp that is south of the Mariemont Swim Club. The swimmers say the current became strong. Five people made it to shore, but Andrews went under, and never resurfaced.Several water rescue crafts were launched to try and locate him. The search was called off just before midnight Tuesday.
The search resumed at 8 a.m. Wednesday, when scuba diving crews began searching. But the current became strong again and crews had to use sonar to scan the waters until they made the decision to stop searching around 3:30 p.m.
Andrews mother spoke with Local 12 and says her son is a 2012 graduate of Norwood High School who loved news and coffee. She says her son plans to enter the military and become a chef. She wants anyone walking along the river today to call out his name because she still has hope that he will be found alive.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Norwood Financial Instution License
The following license was issued in the Norwood area in June:
Nikul M. Panchal received a loan originator license June 3. The business is located at 4000 Smith Road, Suite 325, Cincinnati. The credential number is LO.042689.000.
The Division of Financial Institutions regulates Ohio's State-chartered financial institutions and consumer finance companies. The division charters depository institutions, licenses non-depository financial services and conducts on-site examinations.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Norwood-financial-institution-license-June_07075232#ixzz2VqpLS1Tu
Nikul M. Panchal received a loan originator license June 3. The business is located at 4000 Smith Road, Suite 325, Cincinnati. The credential number is LO.042689.000.
The Division of Financial Institutions regulates Ohio's State-chartered financial institutions and consumer finance companies. The division charters depository institutions, licenses non-depository financial services and conducts on-site examinations.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Norwood-financial-institution-license-June_07075232#ixzz2VqpLS1Tu
Norwood Forclosures for July 11, 2013
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has scheduled the following foreclosure sales for July 11:
A property at 2200 Lawn Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $60,000; opening bid of $40,000; deposit of $6,000.
A property at 2332 Robertson Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 3941 S. Madison Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $84,000; opening bid of $56,000; deposit of $8,400.
A property at 4444 Lafayette Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 4622 Baker St., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 5401 Hunter Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $48,000; opening bid of $32,000; deposit of $4,800.
A property at 5426 Roseland Mound, Norwood. Appraised at $66,000; opening bid of $44,000; deposit of $6,600.
The weekly sheriff's sale is conducted every Thursday at 11 a.m. outside Room 260 at the Hamilton County Court House, 1000 Main St.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-July-11_50221769#ixzz2Vqnxfsep
A property at 2200 Lawn Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $60,000; opening bid of $40,000; deposit of $6,000.
A property at 2332 Robertson Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 3941 S. Madison Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $84,000; opening bid of $56,000; deposit of $8,400.
A property at 4444 Lafayette Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 4622 Baker St., Norwood. Appraised at $57,000; opening bid of $38,000; deposit of $5,700.
A property at 5401 Hunter Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $48,000; opening bid of $32,000; deposit of $4,800.
A property at 5426 Roseland Mound, Norwood. Appraised at $66,000; opening bid of $44,000; deposit of $6,600.
The weekly sheriff's sale is conducted every Thursday at 11 a.m. outside Room 260 at the Hamilton County Court House, 1000 Main St.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-July-11_50221769#ixzz2Vqnxfsep
THANKS
A big "THANKS" all those that came by, to say hello and congratulations to Mia. She was over the moon with all the presents and surprises. Thanks Norwood. You did good.
Sincerely,
Mia and Mom
Sincerely,
Mia and Mom
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Norwood Native Pleads Guilty
SEATTLE —The American soldier charged with killing 16 Afghan civilians during nighttime raids on two villages last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to avoid the death penalty.
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty in a military courtroom to 16 counts of premeditated murder and other charges. He pleaded not guilty to one charge, impeding an investigation.
Bales, 39, was charged in the March 2012 attacks on two villages near the remote base in southern Afghanistan where he was posted.
Most of the victims were women and children, and some of the bodies were burned; relatives have told The Associated Press they are irate at the notion Bales will escape execution for one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war.
A military judge will question the soldier about what happened before deciding whether to accept his guilty pleas.
Bales' attorney, John Henry Browne, has said he expects his client to admit to "very specific facts" about the killings at the hearing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord south of Seattle.
Bales was serving his fourth combat deployment when the rampage occurred, and had an otherwise good if undistinguished military record in a decade-long career.
The Norwood native suffered from PTSD and a traumatic brain injury, his lawyers say, and he had been drinking contraband alcohol and snorting Valium – both provided by other soldiers – the night of the killings.
The case raised questions about the toll multiple deployments were taking on American troops. For that reason, many legal experts believed it was unlikely he would receive the death penalty, as Army prosecutors were seeking.
The military justice system hasn't executed anyone since 1961, but five men currently face death sentences.
Read more: http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/soldier-due-to-plead-guilty-in-afghan-massacre/-/13550662/20431898/-/57mv3sz/-/index.html#ixzz2VNU4yMWl
Real Estate License
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
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Posted: 05/29/2013
The following real estate licenses were issued in the Norwood area the week of May 26-June 1:
James A. Herbig received a license as a certified general real estate appraiser May 28. The license will expire June 9, 2014. The address listed for the licensee is 8241 Cornell Road, Suite 210.
Thomas E. Sherick II received a license as a certified general real estate appraiser May 28. The license will expire May 27, 2014. The address listed for the licensee is 9349 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 120.
The Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is part of the Department of Commerce and responsible for licensing Ohio's real estate brokers, salespeople, appraisers and foreign real estate dealers.
James A. Herbig received a license as a certified general real estate appraiser May 28. The license will expire June 9, 2014. The address listed for the licensee is 8241 Cornell Road, Suite 210.
Thomas E. Sherick II received a license as a certified general real estate appraiser May 28. The license will expire May 27, 2014. The address listed for the licensee is 9349 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 120.
The Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is part of the Department of Commerce and responsible for licensing Ohio's real estate brokers, salespeople, appraisers and foreign real estate dealers.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Norwood-real-estate-licenses-May-26June-1_80409812#ixzz2VNEFyBoc
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
We've Lost That Loving Feeling
Remember the song, "You've lost that loving feeling", by the Righteous Brothers? We as Americans are loosing that loving feeling. We long for the days that people look each other in the eye. We miss the days that boys and girls went on old fashion dates. Drive-ins were normal, gas was cheap, and the community kids walked to school. Something is not right about today's society. We can't put our finger on it but the feeling is eerie.
Everywhere we go someone is on a electronic device. Everywhere. We can stand in a line of fifteen people and over half of the people will be staring in the device in there hand. Thirty years ago, conversation would be going on. Men would be shaking hands. Calm and order was had by all. Electronic devices meant a radio with one knob. Now, cars sell for the gadgets they have in them. We don't get a chance to catch our thoughts. We don't get to see people before we see the smart phone. Children as young as seven are walking around with cell phones in their hands. Really? What does a seven year old need with a cell phone? High school students can't focus because they are focused on that gadget in their pockets. Remember your high school days that your parents called the office and requested your attention. Now, it's the parents texting their kids all the while knowing that kid is in school and is suppose to be focused on something else. Remember gym, when kids played, went outdoors and kicked a ball? Now a day kids reach for their cell phones and go into a trance.
Has these gadgets been the cause of mental illness? Some people will not function if they do not have their phone in their hands. Some people have to be on them at all times. Some people are having conversations with themselves. Ever seen a parent on the phone, talking loud, smoking a cigarette, while pulling on their babies to come on? It makes you want to holla. Two people are on a date and both are on their phones for the entire date? We are riding in a car and someone can never find a moment to turn off the music?
When the Righteous Brothers wrote and sang that song in 1964 they were right on. We long for the days of this era. We long for that loving feeling.
Missing Norwood Man Found
TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio —The body of a missing Norwood man was discovered Tuesday morning in Warren County.
The 38-year-old Bunker had been reported missing Wednesday at his home in Norwood.
Bunker's vehicle was found near his body. He had turned off his cell phone last week in the Fort Ancient area.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but police said Bunker had been emotionally upset at the time of his disappearance.
The case remains under investigation.
Read more: http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/news-warren-county/deputies-investigating-body-found-along-warren-co-road/-/13602148/20416506/-/lwnu0a/-/index.html#ixzz2VHauOsw0
Search for Norwood Man
CINCINNATI - A national search and rescue team joined local police in resuming their search for a missing Norwood man who was last seen in Warren County.
Leaders from the organization Texas Equusearch, a mounted search and rescue team, led a party of more than 100 people Sunday in the search for Thomas “Zachary” Bunker, 38. The search focused on the west side of Hamilton but organizers would not confirm why they were focusing in that area.
The search coordinator, Dave Rader, said few new clues were uncovered during the day-long search that began at 10 a.m., but reiterated that the investigation is still ongoing.
"This search is far from over," Rader said Sunday evening.
Rader said Texas Equusearch will continue working with local law enforcement in their search for Bunker.
On Monday, three paragliders from Indianapolis and Dayton suited up and took to new heights to search for Bunker.
Family members last heard from Bunker on May 29 at 9:24 a.m in the area of Fort Ancient. Officials say Bunker was last spotted by cyclists in the same area.
Bunker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. (A photo of him can be viewed in the media player above).
He was operating a dark gray 2013 Ford Explorer with Ohio license EOC-4793.
"He's a hands on dad. he's always home, he's never taken off, he's never had late night outs, so out of character for him,” said Bunker's sister Emily Hawkins.
Hawkins told 9 On Your Side her brother has been dealing with some personal issues for the past month. Now she's afraid he took off to get away from his problems.
Bunker's friends held signs along trails in Fort Ancient, hoping that someone had information about Bunker's whereabouts.
"If he's out there, which I do believe he is, and I don't believe that it's him, that's why if you do find him, please call police immediately. He does need helpnand I truly believe there's still hope," said Ryan Hufford, Bunker's friend.
Rader said he believes the same thing.
"He may be embarrassed, but he has to be known that while we're looking for him that people care for him and brought home. people love him, and things can be worked out," said Rader.
Police are asking anyone with information on Bunker’s whereabouts to call 911.
Rader can be reached at 513-407-2018.
You can find out more information about the search and Texas Equusearch at the following link: http://texasequusearch.org
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/police-searching-for-missing-norwood-man#ixzz2VGeaYLJJ
Leaders from the organization Texas Equusearch, a mounted search and rescue team, led a party of more than 100 people Sunday in the search for Thomas “Zachary” Bunker, 38. The search focused on the west side of Hamilton but organizers would not confirm why they were focusing in that area.
The search coordinator, Dave Rader, said few new clues were uncovered during the day-long search that began at 10 a.m., but reiterated that the investigation is still ongoing.
"This search is far from over," Rader said Sunday evening.
Rader said Texas Equusearch will continue working with local law enforcement in their search for Bunker.
On Monday, three paragliders from Indianapolis and Dayton suited up and took to new heights to search for Bunker.
Family members last heard from Bunker on May 29 at 9:24 a.m in the area of Fort Ancient. Officials say Bunker was last spotted by cyclists in the same area.
Bunker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. (A photo of him can be viewed in the media player above).
He was operating a dark gray 2013 Ford Explorer with Ohio license EOC-4793.
"He's a hands on dad. he's always home, he's never taken off, he's never had late night outs, so out of character for him,” said Bunker's sister Emily Hawkins.
Hawkins told 9 On Your Side her brother has been dealing with some personal issues for the past month. Now she's afraid he took off to get away from his problems.
Bunker's friends held signs along trails in Fort Ancient, hoping that someone had information about Bunker's whereabouts.
"If he's out there, which I do believe he is, and I don't believe that it's him, that's why if you do find him, please call police immediately. He does need helpnand I truly believe there's still hope," said Ryan Hufford, Bunker's friend.
Rader said he believes the same thing.
"He may be embarrassed, but he has to be known that while we're looking for him that people care for him and brought home. people love him, and things can be worked out," said Rader.
Police are asking anyone with information on Bunker’s whereabouts to call 911.
Rader can be reached at 513-407-2018.
You can find out more information about the search and Texas Equusearch at the following link: http://texasequusearch.org
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/police-searching-for-missing-norwood-man#ixzz2VGeaYLJJ
Sunday, June 2, 2013
June 27, 2013 Norwood Forclosures
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has scheduled the following foreclosure sales for Thursday, June 27:
1825 Maple Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $42,000; opening bid of $28,000; deposit of $4,200.
2232 Feldman Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $84,000; opening bid of $56,000; deposit of $8,400.
2542 Duck Creek Road, Norwood. Appraised at $60,000; opening bid of $40,000; deposit of $6,000.
3942 Forest Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $78,000; opening bid of $52,000; deposit of $7,800.
Cancelled: 4027 Burwood Ave., Norwood.
4110 Ivanhoe Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $36,000; opening bid of $24,000; deposit of $3,600.
5423 Rolston Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $51,000; opening bid of $34,000; deposit of $5,100.
The weekly sheriff's sale is conducted every Thursday at 11 a.m., outside of Room 260 at the Hamilton County Court House, 1000 Main St., Cincinnati.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-June-27_87179672#ixzz2V5LaVQtr
1825 Maple Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $42,000; opening bid of $28,000; deposit of $4,200.
2232 Feldman Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $84,000; opening bid of $56,000; deposit of $8,400.
2542 Duck Creek Road, Norwood. Appraised at $60,000; opening bid of $40,000; deposit of $6,000.
3942 Forest Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $78,000; opening bid of $52,000; deposit of $7,800.
Cancelled: 4027 Burwood Ave., Norwood.
4110 Ivanhoe Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $36,000; opening bid of $24,000; deposit of $3,600.
5423 Rolston Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $51,000; opening bid of $34,000; deposit of $5,100.
The weekly sheriff's sale is conducted every Thursday at 11 a.m., outside of Room 260 at the Hamilton County Court House, 1000 Main St., Cincinnati.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-June-27_87179672#ixzz2V5LaVQtr
12 Norwod Runners Complete Tri-State 5K
Twelve athletes from Norwood completed the Tri-State Running Company 5K on May 4 in Cincinnati.
The runners from Norwood and their finishing times were Smitty Smith, 22:29; Jessica Ross, 29:28; Aaron Smith, 31:43; Wendy Saunders, 35:50; Donna Yarbrough, 41:31; Beshka Fairbanks-Hunt, 48:02; Colleen Foegle, 52:52; Samir Davis, 53:46; Donna Davis, 53:56; Michelle Hines, 57:29; Martha Tepe, 1:17:55; and Brigid Kelly, 1:18:18.
According to results compiled at RaceResults.com , 4,836 runners finished the 5K race, which began at Mehring Way and ended at Pete Rose Way.
Chris Reis was the overall winner with a finishing time of 16:32. Kristine Durand was 24th overall, and won the women's division in 19:41.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/12-Norwood-runners-complete-TriState-Running-Company-5K_65946995#ixzz2V5Kl9wW7
The runners from Norwood and their finishing times were Smitty Smith, 22:29; Jessica Ross, 29:28; Aaron Smith, 31:43; Wendy Saunders, 35:50; Donna Yarbrough, 41:31; Beshka Fairbanks-Hunt, 48:02; Colleen Foegle, 52:52; Samir Davis, 53:46; Donna Davis, 53:56; Michelle Hines, 57:29; Martha Tepe, 1:17:55; and Brigid Kelly, 1:18:18.
According to results compiled at RaceResults.com , 4,836 runners finished the 5K race, which began at Mehring Way and ended at Pete Rose Way.
Chris Reis was the overall winner with a finishing time of 16:32. Kristine Durand was 24th overall, and won the women's division in 19:41.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/12-Norwood-runners-complete-TriState-Running-Company-5K_65946995#ixzz2V5Kl9wW7
2nd Chance to Do It Right
On Saturday June 8th I will have the graduation party. I hope everyone will understand and accept my apology. I canceled because I believed it was going to thunderstorm. I read to much into the weather. Oh, well, this is more time to do it bigger and better. Hope to see you @ the corner of South Madison and Duck Creek Rd from 5pm till 10 pm. Any question call me @ 731-5090.
Yvonne
Yvonne
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Norwood Man Missing
CINCINNATI - Police are searching for a Norwood man who has been missing.since Wednesday.
Family members last heard from Thomas “Zachary” Bunker, 38, on May 29 at 9:24 a.m in the area of Fort Ancient in Warren County.
Bunker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.
He was operating a dark grey 2013 Ford Explorer with Ohio license EOC-4793.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/police-searching-for-missing-norwood-man#ixzz2UzCblUe1
Family members last heard from Thomas “Zachary” Bunker, 38, on May 29 at 9:24 a.m in the area of Fort Ancient in Warren County.
Bunker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.
He was operating a dark grey 2013 Ford Explorer with Ohio license EOC-4793.
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/police-searching-for-missing-norwood-man#ixzz2UzCblUe1
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