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Memorial wall has unique way of honoring veterans

Tana Weingartner — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:02 +0000

Just in time for Memorial Day, the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton is dedicating a wall of honor recognizing veterans and others who serve and have served our country.

The Legacy Data Plate Wall of Honor memorializes veterans and others with a military connection. Each memorial plaque is designed to resemble data plates on military aircraft but instead of model and serial numbers, there are loving remembrances.

Water returns to Cincinnati Museum Center fountain

Holly Yurchison — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:34 +0000

For three years the Cincinnati Museum Center has invited the community to participate as the water is turned on for the summer in its iconic fountain. Museum members and guests gathered Friday morning as the countdown began.

Sarah Bowman and her 2 1/2-year-old daughter Mimi of Fairfield waited patiently to the sounds of Jimmy Buffet music. Staff members passed out temporary tattoos to the children.

35th annual Taste of Cincinnati starts Saturday

Mark Heyne — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Five blocks of Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati will turn into what's billed as the nation's longest running culinary arts festival this weekend. The Taste of Cincinnati runs tomorrow through Memorial Day. Lance Barry with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber said there will be about 40 restaurants at the event, and 8 food trucks.

A. G. Lafley back in the top post at P & G

Maryanne Zeleznik — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:54:52 +0000

This just released from Procter and Gamble:

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) announced today that Alan George "A.G." Lafley has rejoined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors and will serve as its Chairman. Mr. Lafley joined Procter & Gamble in 1977 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2009. He succeeds Robert A. “Bob” McDonald, who is retiring from the Company on June 30, 2013, after 33 years of service.

Aid continuing to flow to Moore, OK from Cincinnati

Holly Yurchison — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:22:37 +0000

Matthew 25 Ministries of Blue Ash is preparing a third shipment for tornado victims in Moore, OK. The disaster relief organization says it has had more than 600 volunteers since the tornado hit. WVXU photographer Holly Yurchison took pictures as adults and children filled personal care kits.

Grace Wu and 4-year-old daughter Ellie of Kenwood, have volunteered at Matthew 25 Ministries for more than two years. She says, "We love what they are about.