Andrew Rowan

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FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Nearly 100 middle school students participated in a crucial lesson on substance use Friday, with instruction and mentorship provided by high school seniors from the Fairfield Prevention Coalition. The goal of the summit is to raise awareness among younger students about the dangers of substance use. Through leadership development training, the hope is students return to their middle schools and help others make healthy lifestyle decisions.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan

HAMILTON, Ohio — When two new burger spots opened in former Frisch’s Big Boy locations earlier this week, they looked similar to their predecessors but had a new name: Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes. Frisch’s blocked Big Boy Restaurant Group (BBRG) from using the original name, claiming it infringes on its territory and branding. But who, exactly, is Dolly?

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CINCINNATI — Watching community leaders break ground on Avondale’s first bank, longtime resident Jonathan Harris said he could see progress in real time. “We can see it growing,” Harris said. “The last two months, it’s been like 90 miles an hour, and that’s a good thing."In the last few years, Avondale has seen a new grocery store, pharmacy, apartments, restaurants, retail shops and library upgrades.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan

CINCINNATI — A city council committee approved a motion Monday to allocate nearly $1 million for new fleet vehicles for the Department of Public Services, Cincinnati Fire Department and Cincinnati Police Department. The funding is aimed to “allow the city to purchase new dump trucks to better prepare for winter weather” after a January snow response left 600 city streets untouched and 20% of the city’s winter operation fleet out of service.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan

CINCINNATI — A portion of Indiana State Route 1, just north of Brookville, will close for nearly six months beginning Monday, March 10. Contractor crews will complete a landslide correction project about a half mile north of State Road 101. Depending on weather conditions, an estimated completion date is late July.