Fire In Vacant House

NORWOOD, OH (FOX19)- Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a vacant Norwood home.
The fire broke out around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the 5200 block of Globe Avenue.
Crews say the fire started in an upstairs room of the house. Fire damage was limited to that room. However, smoke and water damage was extensive throughout the home.
The house is believed to be in foreclosure.
Neighbors say they saw someone working on the house earlier in the week.
No injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Norwood 14-year old Helping Teen Girls

14-year old Azariah, CEO of Love Share Care

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A 14-year old Norwood girl is helping to develop a new initiative to raise self esteem and help teen girls recognize the beauty in others.
Azariah Brown is the founder and CEO of LoveShareCare.com, an online social networking site that was designed to combat the growing cyber bully epidemic.
Pantene is teaming up with Love Share Care to sponsor monthly "Do Good" challenges.
"Not only is being bullied a major issue for girls, so is self esteem. Molding inward beauty is just as important as grooming outward beauty," says Azariah.
During the months of September to June, Love Share Care will host “Do Good” challenges online. Each “Do Good’ challenge will give LSC members the opportunity to gain rewards for participating in random acts of kindness. Challenges will be posted monthly and members have all month to enter for a chance to win the sponsored prize. "
"By teaming up with companies like Pantene, we are able to steer girls towards positive interaction and reward them with products they love," says Azariah’s mom Mercedes Brown.
Throughout the school year, Pantene will sponsor four “Do Good” challenges by rewarding winners with complete beauty collection hair care products

Norwood Branch Library Events

Spending, Saving, Sharing for Kids will be held at the Norwood Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
The event will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
According to an announcement from the library, the concepts and skills needed to be a financially responsible adult can be formed in childhood. This story time for families incorporates books and activities to help children learn the basics of spending, saving, and sharing. Back-to-school supplies and books will be given to each child. Refreshments will be served.
The event, for families and children, is free.



A Family Film will be held at the Norwood Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 31.
The event will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. in the meeting room.
According to an announcement from the library, attendants can pend some time at the library and watch a family-friendly movie.
The event is free.



Lego Club will be held at the Norwood Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 3.
The event will take place from 4-5 p.m. in the meeting room.
According to an announcement from the library, Lego lovers ages 6 to 12 are invited to create and build with other Lego lovers.
The event is free.


The Cincinnati Public Library - Norwood Branch hosts an Educator Open House on Thursday, Aug. 15.
The open house is from 9-11 a.m. at the library, 4325 Montgomery Road.
"Educators, join us to hear about the many exciting services the library provides for teachers, parents and students. Information will include educator cards, teacher collections, class and school visits, homework help resources and library programs. Tours of the library will also be available. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided, as well as a door prize drawing and book giveaways," according to a library press release.

FUN TIMES ARE HERE AGAIN!

Holy TrinityHomecoming & Festival!
August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 2013Fri. 6pm-Midnight / Sat. 5pm-Midnight / Sun. 3pm-9pmBANDS PERFORMING:Friday - "Final Order" @ 8pm
Saturday - " The Remains" @ 8pm
Sunday - "Slow Burn" @ 5pmCornhole TournamentFriday @ 7pm and Saturday @ 4:30pmCome to festival prior to sign up and reserve your spot!Air Conditioned Black Jack & Poker Area!!!!

Norwood Church Events

The following events are scheduled in the Norwood area on Sunday, July 28:
9:30 a.m., Sunday School
Norwood Christian Church, 4400 Ashland Ave.
For more information, visit www.home.fuse.net/ norwoodcc .
10:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship service
Cameron Avenue Church of God, 2156 Cameron Ave.
For more information, visit www.cameronavenuecog.org .
2 p.m., Carriage Court
Norwood Presbyterian Church, 4400 Floral Ave.
For more information, visit www.norwoodpresbyterian.org .
7 p.m., GA
Norwood Presbyterian Church, 4400 Floral Ave.
For more information, visit www.norwoodpresbyterian.org .
To get your events listed, send an email with all the details to community@journatic.net.

Norwood News

The Hamilton County Auditor received the following vendor license application for the period of July 16-31:
Jen-Tex Deli's Inc., of Jason's Deli, applied for a license July 19 for limited-service eating places. The business is at 3831 Edwards Road, No. 400, Cincinnati.
The Hamilton County auditor serves as chief fiscal officer, chief assessor and chief payroll officer for the county. The office of the auditor is at 138 E. Court St., Cincinnati.



Robert P. Rompies sold a three-bedroom, one-bath home at 2217 Kenilworth Ave., in Norwood, to Daniel P. Hall for $120,000 on July 12.
The 1,550-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $114,600 in December 2009. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood.
There have been 169 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $80,000.


A Norwood Firefighter was placed on adminstrative leave after he was accused with domestic violence.
Sean Turner was charged with assult after police say he struck his girlfriend.
Officials with the Fire Department declined comment on the case
Turner has worked for the Fire Department since October.

NORWOOD, OH (FOX19) - A new hotel is now open at the Rookwood Exchange in Norwood.
The Courtyard by Marriott hotel officially opened their doors on Tuesday. The 85,000 square foot, 123 room hotel sits right off of I-71. This location makes the hotel a nice alternative to staying downtown.
The hotel offers free wireless internet for guests, a fitness room, three meeting rooms and coffee shop The Bistro.
There are about 20 guests booked to stay at the hotel Tuesday night.
More information on hotel amenities and room prices can be found at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cvgnw-courtyard-cincinnati-midtown-rookwood/

VOTE NO AUGUST 6th.

NEGRO LIFE IN NORWOOD

Norwood got a axe to grind with this Negro.  I was suppose to be gone!  Had my fill of the Norwood does its Negro's a dis-service/wrong attitude.  I am suppose to be living any where but Norwood. 

 

Norwood  has history that we don't allow Negros to live here long.  Norwood has harassed Negros, Norwood arrest Negros, Norwood lie on Negros, Norwood physically assault Negros, Norwood intimidate Negros, Norwood tries to run Negros out, Norwood will cut the water off quicker in a Negro's house, Norwood will tax Negros quicker, Norwood will pull Negros over for riding while black, Norwood will charge Negros parents for utter nonsense, Norwood do not see Negros as Americans, Norwood will never let a Negro work in their Police and Fire departments, Norwood treats it's Negros like we are still in the Jim Crow days.  Norwood will never listen when a Negro is speaking, Norwood will never care what happens to a Negro, Norwood will never vote for a Negro, Norwood does not want to come into the 21st Century when it comes to Negros.

 

This Negro has indured all the above and I'm still living in Norwood.......Any questions?

10 REASONS TO VOTE NO ON AUGUST 6th

1. The City of Norwood does not have complete transparency.

2. The City spends 73% of the entire budget on Police and Fire Departments(where family members work).

3. The City of Norwood will never include diversity in anything it does.

4. The voters just said NO to a May 7, 2013 tax increase.

5. Norwood gives tax breaks to big business then want to stick it to the homeowners.

6. We don't see anything in return for the money we are already paying.

7. The City will not fund anything for our children, youth or teenagers.

8. The police department is involved in a number of lawsuits.(The City will not say how many).

9. The sewer and water bill is very high and keeps going up!(Look for another increase soon).

10. Until the City of Norwood gives me a formal apology in person and in writing I will work against anything they put forth. Charges dismissed.


For more information on this tax increase go to www.boe.hamilton-co-org.
If you do not know where to go vote this site(Board of Elections will be able to direct you to your polling place).

Marriott Opens Tuesday

The lobby of the new Courtyard at Rookwood Exchange, opening Tuesday. Cindi Andrews/The Enquirer Marriott’s Courtyard Cincinnati Midtown will welcome its first guests Tuesday at Rookwood Exchange in Norwood. The 123-room property has 3,000 square feet of meeting space and all the upgrades available, according to Rookwood developer Jeff Anderson, CEO of Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate. Among them: a salt-water pool, Marriott’s new C-Bar and a fire-pit patio. The chain averages about 1,000 advance bookings for a new hotel, Anderson said, but Rookwood has more than 4,000 reservations and is already filled up for this weekend. As employees prepared for the opening with last-minute role-play Monday, an upcoming guest shed light on the hotel’s quick popularity. Lindsay Rhollins, who is getting married in late August, said she selected the new hotel for her guests because of its proximity to both her Hyde Park ceremony and Downtown reception. In addition, Rhollins said, parking is far cheaper than at Downtown hotels. Asked if there was any hesitation about choosing a hotel sight unseen, mom Nancy Rhollins said: “We’ve stayed at Courtyards before.”

VOTE NO AUGUST 6, 2013!

Rookwood Exchange Project

CINCINNATI - Developers of the Rookwood Exchange project announced a new element Tuesday: A luxury apartment building with concierge services and a pedestrian link to an adjacent office building. “It’s similar to how the Banks operates,” said J.R. Anderson, vice president of development at Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate Inc. “It’s going to be operated with a fitness club, outdoor pool, big game room, parking underneath the building.” The apartment building will cost between $17.5 million and $19 million, Anderson said. It will occupy the northern part of the 13-acre Rookwood Exchange site, which is the third phase of a retail and office development at I-71 at the Smith/Edwards Road exit. The apartments will be built on a portion of the site where Anderson previously contemplated a third hotel. Already the site has a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and Seasons 52 restaurant. Capital Grille will open in August. A parking garage and office building are under construction. Monthly rents of up to $2,000 are contemplated for the studio and one-to-three bedroom apartments, which will range in size up to 1,100 square feet. Capital Investment Group, developers of Bellevue’s SouthShore condos, will serve as leasing agents and property managers for the new building. Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/money/business_news/rookwood-exchange-project-to-include-127-luxury-apartments.

Two-bedroom home sells in Norwood

Brett J. Flodder sold a two-bedroom, one-bath home at 5621 Alvina Ave., in Norwood, to Kyle M. Loughnane for $87,500 on July 1. The 982-square-foot, two-story home last sold for $81,000 in October 2005. It is located in Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Norwood. There have been 167 home sales in Norwood during the past 12 months with a median sale price of $80,000. Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Twobedroom-home-sells-in-Pleasant-Ridge_64218900#ixzz2ZhvVBB70

Fate of Norwood Health Department

While caring for her chronically ill mother for several years, Susan Knox relied on a nurse from the Norwood Health Department to make home visits. “The services they provide are absolutely invaluable and just as important to our safety and security as the police and fire departments,” said Knox, who has lived in the city for 16 years. Now, though, the health department’s survival hinges on a five-year, 1-mill additional tax levy that will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot. • Full election coverage “If the levy passes, the health department will continue,” said Keith Moore, chair of Norwood City Council’s finance committee. But “what people think of as the health department will not exist if this levy fails.” Faced with a financial crisis that city officials blame on reductions in state funding, the recession and job losses, Norwood City Council this year halved the health department’s 2013 budget, to $261,000. Health department advocates, including Knox, were able to cobble together a plan to keep the department running through the end of this year, and they successfully lobbied for a health levy to appear on the ballot. If it passes, the levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 house $30.15 a year and would raise an estimated $374,500 a year. If the levy fails, the city in theory could maintain a board of health, and, if city finances improve sufficiently, reinstate health department workers, Moore said. But he said that would require a sudden, significant increase in revenue “which I don’t see happening.” Norwood, he noted, is not legally required to have a health department. The department now operates with a bare-bones staff of two nurses, an administrative assistant and a medical director, Dr. Frank Perrino, who is doubling as interim health commissioner. He said he hasn’t taken a salary for either position this year. In addition to sending nurses on in-home visits, the department’s services include operating children’s immunization clinics, flu vaccination clinics and senior-citizen blood pressure clinics; inspecting restaurants, grocery stores and swimming pools; offering instruction on use of child safety seats; testing drinking water; keeping vital statistics; and offering dental services to Norwood students in school buildings. If the health department dissolves, some services, such as immunizations, would be picked up by other agencies. But other services, such as in-home nurse visits, would fall by the wayside, Perrino said.

August 6, 2013 Election

Vote No!

Three Bedroom Sell in Norwood

Posted: 07/08/2013 The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has scheduled the following foreclosure sales for Aug. 1. 1772 Courtland Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $69,000; opening bid of $46,000; deposit of $6,900. 5100 Marion Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $54,000; opening bid of $36,000; deposit of $5,400. 5343 Warren Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $51,000; opening bid of $34,000; deposit of $5,100. The 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. For more information, contact Sgt. Rick Snow at 513-946-5341 or at rsnow@sheriff.hamilton-co.org, or visit www.hcso.org/ PublicServices/ ExecutionSales/ExecPropertySalesDisclaimer.aspx Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-Aug-1_40312461#ixzz2ZKDVCEId

Hamilton County Forclosure in Norwood

Posted: 07/08/2013 The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has scheduled the following foreclosure sales for Aug. 1. 1772 Courtland Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $69,000; opening bid of $46,000; deposit of $6,900. 5100 Marion Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $54,000; opening bid of $36,000; deposit of $5,400. 5343 Warren Ave., Norwood. Appraised at $51,000; opening bid of $34,000; deposit of $5,100. The 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. For more information, contact Sgt. Rick Snow at 513-946-5341 or at rsnow@sheriff.hamilton-co.org, or visit www.hcso.org/ PublicServices/ ExecutionSales/ExecPropertySalesDisclaimer.aspx Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Hamilton-County-foreclosure-sales-Aug-1_40312461#ixzz2ZKDVCEId

Capital Grille Opens August 8

The national multi-location steakhouse The Capital Grille has an opening date for its location at Rookwood Exchange in Norwood. It will open August 8 for lunch and dinner daily.
The original Capital Grille opened in Providence, R.I. in 1990; it then grew to several more locations, including D.C. and Boston , and was bought by the Darden Group in 2007. Darden Group’s other chains include Olive Garden, Seasons 52 and Red Lobster.
The Capital Grille is on a higher dining level than those; with a steakhouse menu that includes dishes such as a bone-in Kona-crusted dry-aged sirloin with shallot butter; porcini-rubbed Delmonico steak with 15-year aged balsamic vinegar, lobster macaroni and cheese, and pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers.
The lunch menu includes $18 lunch plates with soup, salad, entree and a side. Features for this season include cauliflower soup with crab and curry oil, a lobster roll, and seared scallops with creamed corn, popcorn shoots and arugula.
The wine is chosen by Master Sommelier, Georges Miliotes, who also oversees the wine program for Seasons 52. It ranges from $30 wines to prized vintages from small vineyards around the world. They offer wine lockers for regular wine-loving guests.
The location here includes seats for 288, including three private dining rooms. There is a lounge area and a covered outdoor patio.
Matthew Foody is the local Managing Partner and David Himmelberger the Executive Chef Partner for Cincinnati. Rookwood Exchange is the newly opened addition to Rookwood Commons and Pavilion just off the Smith-Edwards Roads exit, where a Seasons 52 has already opened.
The Capital Grille will serve lunch from 11;30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Call 513-351-0814 for reservations, which are recommended but not required

VOTE NO AUGUST 6, 2013

VOTE NO ON AUGUST 6, 2013

Meet Everyday Heroes

The Cincinnati Public Library - Norwood Branch hosts the chance to meet everyday heroes Tuesday, July 30.
The event will be from 2-4 p.m. at the library, 4325 Montgomery Road.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and learn with firefighters Anthony and Faxon from the Greenhills Fire Department's K-9 Unit.
Advance registration is required.
For more information or to register, call 513-369-6037 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/norwood.html .


Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Meet-everyday-heroes-at-Cincinnati-Public-Library-Norwood-Branch_18660528#ixzz2Y1NJz72p

VOTE NO AUGUST 6, 2013

On August 6, 2013 the City of Norwood will have a "SPECIAL ELECTION".

VOTE NO ON PROPERTY TAX INCREASE!

Edible Soil Learning Program

A learning program titled Edible Soil will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Cincinnati Public Library's Norwood Branch.
According to a library announcement, "In this learning activity, presented by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, participants ages 6 to 12 years old will get an introduction into the composition, layers and life forms in soil. They will then get to use pudding, sprinkles, cookies and chocolate chips to learn about what soil is made from and how important it is to everyday life."
Registration is required.
For more information, call 513-369-6037 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org .
Cincinnati Public Library's Norwood Branch is at 4325 Montgomery Road.


Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Edible-Soil-program-set-for-July-9-at-Cincinnati-Public-Librarys-Norwood-Branch_62146133#ixzz2XqzA9uwz

Obituary: William Teena Cannava(1923-2013)

 

 

 

Posted: 06/28/2013

William Teena Cannava, 89, of Norwood, died June 10.
Cannava served during World War II, was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6979 and Disabled American Veterans. He formerly worked as staff manager with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and was founder of W.C. Chemical Co. and Teena Industries. He enjoyed boating and camping for more than 30 years, and later in his life he loved raising flowers, especially roses and dahlias, according to the Frederick Funeral Home website, www.frederickfh.com .
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. Cannava (nee Dorrmann); children, Nancy (Bob) Thomas, Donna (Jose) Madeira and Karen Bouldin; grandchildren, Robert J. ( Gigi) Thomas, Kristy (Chad) Wiggins, Grace (Ross) Cowan and Mary (Steve) Busam; and siblings, John W. Cannava, Sebastian L. Cannava and Grace Cannava.
A service was held June 15

Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Obituary-William-Teena-Cannava-19232013_48235011#ixzz2XqwPVnU5

Obituary: Daniel Davis(1933-2013)

Daniel Davis, 80, of Norwood, died June 9.
Davis was born in Cincinnati. He was employed for many years by Lodge and Shipley Co. He was an avid golfer and rose gardener, according to the Tredway-Pollitt Funeral Home Inc. website, www.tredwayfuneral.com .
He is survived by his children, Teresa Barrett and Jim Davis; grandchildren, Lindsey and Molly Barrett and Danielle and Adam Davis; siblings, Renee Slusser Sr., Lucien Marie S.C., Richard, Chuck and Paul; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
No services are scheduled.

Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Obituary-Daniel-Davis-19332013_71006365#ixzz2XqvihpdY

Norwood Evening Book Club

The Monday Evening Book Club has selected "The Giver" by Lois Lowry to be discussed at its next meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 15.
The meeting will be held at Cincinnati Public Library - Norwood Branch, 4325 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
For more information, call 513-369-6037 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/norwood.html


Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/norwood_community/Monday-Evening-Book-Club-to-discuss-The-Giver_28569690#ixzz2XquxNRnf