Celebrate the Cheviot Branch’s reopening on May 10 by taking a look at its storied history the newly renovated location has served its community for over a century an initiative launched in 1899 by Librarian Albert Whelpley Deposit Stations pre-dated book wagons and mobiles which first launched in Cincinnati in 1927 John Fleischman's book, Free & Public: One Hundred and Fifty Years at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, defines deposit stations as “small collections that ranged in size from 50 to 70 volumes" that allowed customers to order titles from the Main Library while enjoying the enduring pastime of browsing for books These small stations were housed in special bookcases within public buildings or commercial establishments (The last CHPL deposit station closed in 1954.)  Cheviot's first full-service branch opened in 1929 in a nearby rental space at 3739 Glenmore Ave before moving a third time along Harrison Ave. The Cheviot Branch opened at 3711 Robb Ave in 1962 in a Mid-Century Modern ranch building designed by architects Cellarius & Hilmer and it has served generations of library lovers ever since We can't wait for Library customers to explore Celebrate the family-friendly grand reopening of the Cheviot Branch on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m Scheduled activities include a photo booth BiblioWeb: webapp01 Version 4.26.1 Last updated 2025/04/27 07:55 Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article The neighborhood association in Cheviot Hills — a community of million-dollar homes sandwiched between the 10 Freeway and Century City — raised more than $200,000 to purchase scores of controversial, high-tech cameras that scan license plates. The automated plate readers, as they are known, enable authorities to track when vehicles of interest pass through certain intersections. The devices can also be mounted on police cars, allowing officers to sweep up troves of license plate data as they drive around. Police say the gadgets help investigate stolen cars, locate fugitives, and solve crimes by checking who came and went from a neighborhood on any given day. But when the community donated the cameras to the Los Angeles Police Foundation — one of several nonprofits that support the Los Angeles Police Department — they sent them with strings attached: The police were only allowed to use them in Cheviot Hills. In the months since, the act of charity has ignited discussions about who gets to decide how technology donated to the LAPD is deployed — and whether the data collected by the plate readers could be used for purposes far beyond the intended scope. Critics have long warned about privacy concerns because the cameras track people without consent or a warrant, collecting data about law-abiding motorists that is stored up to five years. LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon has accused the Police Foundation of overstepping its bounds with the plate reader donation, according to sources who requested anonymity to avoid retaliation for speaking about internal department matters. McMahon objected to the limitations on where the cameras could be used, the sources said, and also took issue with the foundation pushing to buy the plate readers from a specific contractor, an Atlanta-based startup called Flock Safety. California A Times analysis of police shootings over the past decade found that officers are rarely — if ever — punished for firing bullets that hit or endanger fellow cops and bystanders. After McMahon questioned the Flock camera donation in December, foundation board member Jeffrey Neu filed an internal complaint against him alleging bias, the sources said. Neu did not respond to a request for comment. McMahon declined to discuss the pending complaint, but told The Times there were good reasons to push back against the donation. The Flock cameras, he said, are not totally compatible with the LAPD’s systems, including the department’s fledgling real-time crime center, which monitors intelligence gathered from around the city. The department already uses plate readers from major companies Motorola Solutions and Axon, and McMahon said there are strict rules about how long the data they collect is stored, who gets to see it, and when. Its contract with Flock’s data policies are slightly different, he said. McMahon, who heads the LAPD’s Information Technology Bureau, said police departments should own and “retain full control” of the data they collect and be able to use it “as law enforcement agencies see fit” under the law. “Right now individual companies are trying to monopolize the business and prevent that from happening,” said McMahon. “That’s not in the best interest of taxpayers.” The Police Foundation did not respond to inquiries. Holly Beilin, a spokesperson for Flock Safety, said the company recently gave law enforcement users, including the LAPD, the ability to more easily integrate Flock’s software with their systems. The department has used Flock cameras before without issue, Beilin said, noting that police can also access privately owned devices with permission from the owner. 9:30 a.m. April 10, 2025An earlier version of this story said Flock made source code available for free to law enforcement users. It did not. “There are more Flock cameras in the Los Angeles metro area than almost any other vendor, and detectives are regularly using them to solve crime,” she said. She added that under the company’s terms of service, Flock customers who give their cameras to police have to abide by Senate Bill 34 and other laws governing the sharing of license plate data. The Flock dispute has made enough noise to draw more scrutiny from the department’s civilian oversight panel, which said it wants to avoid a precedent where crime-fighting technology only goes to areas that can afford it. At a meeting earlier this year, members of the Police Commission voted to approve the Cheviot Hills donation. The City Council also signed off on accepting the Flock cameras. But oversight officials have demanded more information about the department’s overall strategy for deploying plate readers in other areas of the city. LAPD officials told the commission they currently have 1,500 police vehicles equipped with plate readers and another 160 devices that are mounted onto poles. The cameras, essentially a beefed-up version of the technology used to collect highway tolls, collect hundreds of thousands of plate numbers every month. Images of the plates are automatically run through criminal databases and trigger alerts to officers in the field when they record a “hit.” Some vendors claim that new add-ons can detect subtle changes in motorist behavior, such as when a would-be burglar is “casing” a home by circling the block in their car. The department currently has an information-sharing agreement with five other jurisdictions, who have all agreed that they will not share the data with federal immigration authorities. A reader laments that privacy laws may prevent the public from knowing the outcome of a report on allegations of racist, sexist remarks by LAPD officers. Commission President Erroll Southers asked how LAPD chooses where the readers are stationed, and whether the decisions are “being influenced by donors.” Most of the cameras are stationed in the San Fernando Valley, near crime hot spots and critical infrastructure, as well as at highway exits and on-ramps, responded Cmdr. Gisselle Espinoza. “It is not random, it is not loosey-goosey, it is not something capricious,” she said. “It is very thoughtful.” A point of contention with the Cheviot Hills cameras is that the neighborhood’s donation to the foundation bypasses the city’s regular procurement policy, which requires a bid process and vetting of vendors. In a statement, the Cheviot Hills Homeowners Assn. said it preferred Flock “due to their stellar reputation and strong recommendation from the experts we consulted with.” Cindy Kane, who sits on the neighborhood association’s board, said residents conferred with police, their local City Council office and other neighborhood associations before making their pick. One factor, Kane said, was that Beverlywood and other nearby communities had already signed deals with Flock. “The board discussed the privacy issues versus being proactive to address the crime, and that far outweighed the concerns of privacy issues,” she said. “We also determined that working with the Police Foundation was the most effective and efficient way to secure donations from our residents that could be earmarked for this purpose.” LAPD data shows burglaries in Cheviot Hills doubled from 22 in 2023 to 45 in 2023, but other types of crime in the neighborhood are low compared to the rest of the city. City and police leaders announced double-digit declines in homicides compared with 2023 including a halving of gang-related slayings but the recent election results show public safety remains a concern The public perception that crime is spiraling out of control — even as statistics show many cities are the safest they have been in decades — is one factor for why license plate readers have proliferated across the country activists and some academics have called on more states to tighten regulations on the technology citing concerns about over-policing in communities of color False positives — where police wrongly identify a suspect based on a vehicle — are a risk, especially since records in the stolen car database are sometimes out of date. There is also worry about the security of the captured data, and who has access to it. The LAPD’s lack of a formal data-sharing agreement with Flock opens the door for federal authorities to potentially request information from the company about an immigrant’s whereabouts — undercutting the city’s promise not to cooperate in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, warned Tiff Guerra, an organizer with the activist group Stop LAPD Spying. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has removed the head of the department’s constitutional policing office, a lawyer who had drawn the wrath of the police union for her role in releasing thousands of mugshot-style photos of officers. The group’s members and other critics routinely attend commission meetings and decry the department’s growing arsenal of predictive policing software, facial recognition and other technologies. Putting plate readers in Cheviot Hills seems designed to further alienate wealthy communities from Blacks and Latinos, according to Guerra. “It raises questions, like, who gets surveilled? Who has the ability to pay for that surveillance and who’s able to pay for these digital surveillance rings around their communities?” Guerra said. But whether the plate readers are placed in South L.A. or wealthier areas, police officials say concerns about mass tracking of motorists are overblown. LAPD Det. Alan Hamilton, who runs the LAPD’s detective bureau, said the department already has its hands full trying to solve crimes — there’s simply not enough time or manpower to start acting like Big Brother. “My detectives are too busy just trying to keep up with the Joneses,” Hamilton said. Libor Jany covers the Los Angeles Police Department. Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2022, he covered public safety for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. A St. Paul, Minn., native, Jany studied communications at Mississippi State University. Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Ohio — The West Side Harvest Center on a Saturday night is a cacophony of sounds the smack of a gaga ball against the walls of the pit and excited shrieks in the final moments of a song in the video game Guitar Hero opens its doors for the “180 Nights” program named after the director’s decision many years ago to take a different direction in his life The weekly event takes place in the former Mad Max Bingo hall on Harrison Avenue The space now buzzes with activity as teens play pool arcade classics and more under the supervision of volunteers "Being able to be there for them when they need somebody I don't think that ever changes," said Brittany Wilson are behind this new nonprofit youth ministry and the organization is not connected to any church The center aims to provide emotional support to teens. Their mission addresses a study showing only 60% of teens feel they have the emotional support they need "The reality is genuinely caring about having a relationship with our community and being in debt wanting to give the same opportunities to this next generation that was given to us many years ago," said James Wilson While the founders say their relationship with Jesus brought new meaning to their lives religion has a minimal presence during the Saturday night gatherings "I don't feel complete in my life unless I am doing what God has called me to do CEO of West Side Harvest Center and the nearby Bargains and Buyouts James said he wants to provide the same mentorship he received in his childhood I really didn't feel comfortable talking about some issues and stuff that I was going through," he said and the program is offered at no cost to participants This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy The park at 3961 North Bend Road in Cheviot is home to the Harvest Home Fair which honors original settlers of Cheviot who once called that land home the city wants to revitalize the place where Cheviot began The revitalization coincides with the city's push to upgrade its Harrison Avenue business district – less than a mile from the park – in an effort to attract more people and young families to the suburban West Side city of 8,600 The park's revamp also comes after Cheviot was selected as one of 250 communities in Ohio to help celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4 townships and counties have the opportunity to be highlighted on the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary and showcase their culture as it relates to American history Here's what to know about the renovations at Harvest Home Park according to Cheviot City Councilwoman and fair committee member What will be improved at Harvest Home Park?In addition to holding public hearings Cheviot City Council allocated $25,000 for a contractor to devise a park renovation master plan The park board also worked with community groups to determine how new amenities could benefit community events Among the recommendations of the master plan: Harvest Home Lodge and stone entry columns will all remain as part of the plan The Lodge was renovated with $100,000 State Capital Improvement Grant awarded in 2020 with an additional contribution from the city Hamilton County Public Health kicked in $35,000 for the park's master plan Park paving was about $140,000 and was funded by a Community Block Development Grant and it will be used for future projects arising from the master plan How will these improvements help the Harvest Home Fair city events?The Harvest Home Fair takes place in September each year Officials are trying out new things to reach a younger generation as Cheviot's age demographics shift "People always thought Cheviot was an older city but really it's a much younger city than it has been historically," Hawk said There's more kids in the area than there have been." This year, the fair tried out some new amenities New members suggested local brewery stands A cornhole tournament was expanded after great fanfare during its 2023 debut The fair's longstanding cash-only policy was scrapped this year and it started accepting cards the fair rents out a portable stage each year for its music acts The permanent amphitheater will not only make it easier for the fair but it will also allow for new community events That will allow the city to hold movie viewings at the park It also opens the doors for community groups to use it for events such as educational events for school groups Part of bigger goal to revitalize Harrison Avenue business district, showcase city amid America's 250th anniversaryCheviot is also aiming to lift up its business district, particularly as the city is being spotlighted for the America 250 celebration America 250 is a multiyear, nationwide commemoration. In Ohio, residents from all 88 counties are encouraged to celebrate the state's role in the nation’s story, according to America 250-Ohio a statewide commission that selected the showcase communities The commission encourages these communities to showcase their culture as it relates to American history A new park revamp will help with that celebration residents and supporters was formed last fall when Cheviot got the designation they hope to lift up the city as a whole by revitalizing its business district Cheviot's business district runs a half-mile stretch along Harrison Avenue just west of Cheviot's border with Cincinnati Harvest Home Park is less than a mile up North Bend Road from the business district The city wants a developer to revitalize the former Cappel's costume shop at Harrison and Glenmore avenues Council plans to put out a request for proposals for .companies to do something with the city-owned property but ultimately it will be up to the developer to decide its use It could also just be demolished for a parking lot Hawk said the hope is to attract more businesses to fill all the vacant storefronts on Harrison Avenue "The nice amenities in our park are part of that because having a thriving business district just helps the city as a whole," Hawk said adding that it helps with the tax base and attracting young families to the area "We just don't want to see the area decline." Ohio (WKRC) – Firefighters rescued a baby trapped inside a burning home in Cheviot early Monday morning Several people were inside when the fire broke out around 3 a.m. sending the infant and a child to the hospital The frightening moments were captured in a 911 call made by the children’s father after the fire started inside his family’s home on Delmar Avenue “It’s in my son’s closet,” he told dispatchers the man can be heard yelling for his kids to get downstairs The blaze forced the family out of their home and into the bone-chilling cold They took refuge inside a police cruiser and an ambulance The fire started on the second floor of the house and smoke was visible to firefighters who were arriving on the scene Lieutenant Eric Sullender told Local 12 that the father and his five children share the home with another tenant The father managed to get four of the kids out of the house before rescuers saved the baby A five-year-old was hospitalized for minor burns Sullender said he spoke with the father this afternoon He reported that the children are doing okay and should be released from the hospital soon Firefighters are still working to determine the cause of the fire Cheviot Elementary will be hosting a collection drive to help the family get back on its feet Both men's large and small clothing is needed for boys in high school and sixth grade The school will also be collecting for a 5-year-old boy Donations can be dropped off at the school on Harrison Avenue Cheviot Value Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Comcast Co. (NASDAQ:CMCSA - Free Report) by 5.9% in the fourth quarter according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission The firm owned 277,307 shares of the cable giant's stock after purchasing an additional 15,443 shares during the quarter Comcast comprises approximately 2.0% of Cheviot Value Management LLC's portfolio Cheviot Value Management LLC's holdings in Comcast were worth $10,407,000 at the end of the most recent quarter Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company Capital World Investors boosted its position in shares of Comcast by 8.6% in the fourth quarter Capital World Investors now owns 141,680,277 shares of the cable giant's stock valued at $5,317,167,000 after acquiring an additional 11,255,683 shares during the period Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Comcast in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,835,226,000 Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Comcast by 1.2% in the fourth quarter Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 85,812,139 shares of the cable giant's stock valued at $3,212,244,000 after acquiring an additional 1,006,272 shares during the period Dodge & Cox raised its stake in Comcast by 6.8% in the fourth quarter Dodge & Cox now owns 79,102,667 shares of the cable giant's stock valued at $2,968,723,000 after purchasing an additional 5,039,823 shares in the last quarter raised its stake in Comcast by 11.5% in the fourth quarter now owns 45,175,969 shares of the cable giant's stock valued at $1,695,454,000 after purchasing an additional 4,669,069 shares in the last quarter Institutional investors own 84.32% of the company's stock Macquarie cut their target price on shares of Comcast from $42.00 to $36.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Friday Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating nine have assigned a buy rating and three have assigned a strong buy rating to the company Comcast currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $42.10 Get Our Latest Report on Comcast CMCSA stock traded down $0.14 on Wednesday 7,820,213 shares of the company's stock were exchanged compared to its average volume of 21,820,373 has a 12-month low of $31.44 and a 12-month high of $45.31 The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $35.25 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $37.95 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09 a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.68 The stock has a market cap of $127.80 billion a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 0.94 Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday The cable giant reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter topping the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.08 Comcast had a net margin of 13.09% and a return on equity of 19.98% The company had revenue of $29.89 billion for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $29.82 billion Comcast's quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis equities research analysts expect that Comcast Co will post 4.33 EPS for the current fiscal year MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Comcast currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools the Middle East and select wealth management jurisdictions Gain access to regular and exclusive research on the global wealth management sector along with the opportunity to attend industry events such as exclusive invites to Breakfast Briefings and Summits in the major wealth management centres and industry leading awards programmes Register Here CINCINNATI — Two children are in the hospital following a fire that broke out in a duplex on Delmar Avenue in Cheviot The Cheviot Fire Department says a 3-year-old was rescued from the fire The child was taken to Children's Hospital and is in an unknown condition Firefighters say a 5-year-old was outside when crews arrived and suffered minor burns the flames started on the second floor of the home An adult male was also rescued by a police officer The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family The cause of the fire remains under investigation Ohio (WKRC) — In response to recent vehicle thefts Cheviot police are urging residents to incorporate security measures into their nightly routines two vehicles have been stolen in the West Side city prompting an alert from the police department "They are out looking into cars and checking door handles to get change and see if there's anything to take Then they come across a car that's readily available for them to take or steal the actual car instead of the items that are in it," Cheviot Police Chief Jeff Patton said police recommend residents lock their vehicle doors and check security cameras or alarm systems before going to bed Ohio (WKRC) — Caravel Coffee has opened its doors in the Cheviot and Westwood area offering a new spot for coffee enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of beverages Located on Glenmore Avenue near the Montana Avenue intersection Caravel Coffee aims to become a neighborhood favorite for those seeking a caffeine fix or a cozy place to relax Ohio — Smoke filled the air fast as Clyde Allen Jr He crawled into the room of his 5-year-old “Never something you think could happen to you," Allen said The ages of his kids range from 4-months-old to 14-years-old The family lost almost everything — including clothes but he understands it could have been worse “Loss of property compared to a loss of life is no comparison," Allen said When some people in the Cheviot community heard about what happened to the Allen family the general manager of Tire Discounters in Cheviot Lincoln has known Allen for some time and said he had to help they're accepting donations on the family's behalf “I’m just trying to help with donation collection for the kids to get the kids anything they might need," Lincoln said It's not just Lincoln: The Cheviot Elementary School is also accepting donations for the family “It’s insane to think that you go one day from having everything you need to next day not having anything," Lincoln said Allen said it means a lot to see people rally behind his family “It’s good to know that there’s people out there that are willing to help people period," Allen said Lincoln said the following items are needed and can be donated to his store at 6293 Glenway Ave or to Cheviot Elementary: Lincoln also started a GoFundMe for the Allen family, which you can donate to here A West Side fall festival with more than 200 years of history is around the corner The Harvest Home Fair returns to Cheviot this week Here's what to know about the longstanding harvest festival 8 at Harvest Home Park at 3961 North Bend Road in Cheviot veterans and children 12 and under are free The Harvest Home Parade commences down Harrison Avenue which is the main drag of Cheviot's business district The fair will start directly after at Harvest Home Park on North Bend Road The parade kicks off at the intersection of Harrison and Frances avenues and continues about a half-mile eastbound on Harrison Avenue until it reaches North Bend Road the parade will turn the corner onto North Bend and proceed another half-mile north to the park Fair officials encourage spectators to arrive early Enthusiastic parade attendees are known to set up their chairs a full day in advance A new selection of beer offerings are on tap this year in addition to a variety of seltzers at the beverage stations The fair tried out a few new things last year that became so successful that officials decided to bring them back the fair stopped its cash-only policy and started taking card payments The fair has a live music stage lineup posted to its website. For the safety and enjoyment of all our fair attendees, fair officials have introduced a new requirement: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised throughout their entire visit. Your cooperation ensures a safe and fun experience for everyone. Parking informationThere is limited in-park parking for vendors and volunteers, with some accessible spots. On-street parking is available on streets around the park and near the ticketing gates on Davis Avenue and North Bend Road. There is no shuttle service this year due to costs and ridership. The origins of the Harvest Home Fair trace back to 1806 when one of the first families who settled in neighboring Green Township had their first harvest. The fair as we know it today started in 1860. Eventually, the Green Township Agricultural Society handed the keys to the Harvest Home Park to the city of Cheviot, and the Westwood-Cheviot Kiwanis Club took over. Cincinnati communities of Green Township, Cheviot and Westwood reap the benefits from the Harvest Home Fair. The community contributions included improvements to Harvest Home Park, tornado relief, donations to the former St. Francis-St. George Hospital, improvements at community parks, playgrounds at community schools, improvements to the Gamble-Nippert YMCA, and a variety of shelters at parks and other gathering spaces.  READ MORELocal family reunited with first responders who saved them from devastating fireby Chris Arnold Ohio (WKRC) - A Cheviot family escaped a devastating house fire unharmed in January thanks to the quick work of the first responders who showed up to help CJ Allen said his neighbor called him around 3 a.m asking if he was cooking or burning something inside his home on Delmar Avenue Body camera video from Cheviot Police showed Allen's interaction with them as they arrived at the home "You've got to get out right now," said the officer "My kid is on the third floor," Allen said so we were able to feel our way around," said Ben Popejoy a Cheviot firefighter who helped with the search Richter explained how the search efforts continued "We ended up running into the bed; we think it was a wall but luckily we did because it kind of shot us forward right into the crib," said Richter He said that he looked into the crib and found the little girl so we knew this was a real deal," said Richter Richter said that they brought the little girl downstairs Police helped keep Allen and his other children warm in their cruisers and out of the sub-zero cold Those first responders were reunited with the Allen family on Tuesday night for the first time since the fire took place "I'm really thankful that they were there," said Allen they walked in the Cheviot City Council Chambers to a round of applause In the audience were Allen and his five children The first responders from the Cheviot Fire Department and the Cheviot Police Department received medals of valor A corporal with the Green Township Police Department was also recognized with a certificate for their efforts in helping the family Cheviot Fire Chief Robert Klein said that included helping get a hotel room for the family following the fire and helping secure clothing for the family The ceremony ended with Allen and his now 5-month-old daughter in his arms as he personally showed his appreciation to the first responders "I was especially crying over this one just freaking out the entire time until I knew they got her out so I really do thank you guys," said Allen who lives below the Allen family and alerted them to the fire in January Ohio (WKRC) - A man was arrested after leading police on a high-speed pursuit until he eventually crashed into another car According to a report from Cheviot Police Department later identified by police as 19-year-old Zachary Cole was observed driving with his headlights off at around 11:30 p.m An officer began to follow Cole in a patrol car at which point Cole reportedly ran a red light The officer said he turned his lights and sirens on and attempted to pull Cole over but he sped away and continued running red lights with his headlights off The officer said that the vehicle was traveling at around 80 miles per hour when he lost it He pursued the vehicle across multiple areas while attempting to get the fleeing vehicle's license plate number The pursuit finally ended when the vehicle which was still travelling at a high rate of speed crashed head-on into a car that was driving in the opposite direction making the fleeing vehicle immobile and sending the other car into a ditch off the side of the road Cole surrendered to police after the crash and was arrested for failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer and aggravated vehicular assault The two passengers in the vehicle Cole allegedly collided with were largely unharmed A staged first-floor apartment (The Crossing at Cheviot via Cincinnati Business Courier) a 133-unit multifamily property off Dina Avenue in Cheviot sold at the end of February for $13.7 million acquired the property through Crossings at Cheviot Manor L.P Read the full story from the Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati Business Courier is a Local 12 News partner Alan McIntosh has come out of retirement and rejoined Quilter Cheviot to fill the void left by the sudden death of Donnacha Fox earlier this year.  who left the wealth business after 18 years in March 2024 has replaced Fox as CIO of Quilter Cheviot Europe Fox’s unexpected death in January left the division in a difficult position this year’s Cheviot Business Cheviot Cup Handicap Pace (4.02pm) has attracted a big harness racing field and plenty of chances The two most heavily-supported runners are Xlendi ($3.90) and Renegade ($4.80) But the winning hopes don’t end there with Radha Tanzania and Built For Glory and others also in the mix especially over the long trip because he is such a great stayer,” Renegade’s trainer Brendon Hill told Raceform “What we’re doing with him now is preparing for the future too because he’s got to be able to face up to the tape and step away well from the stands so there’s a long-term benefit too.” Past Cup champions have included the likes of Tiger Tara (2015) and Starship (1988) To place a bet on the Cheviot Cup click here  In the $40,000 Group 3 Cobbity Equine Farm Leonard Memorial Mobile Pace (2.48pm) for the two-year-old fillies the Mark and Nathan Purdon pair look to hold the aces The $1.85 favourite is Secret Wish (Blair Orange) who was a dominant winner at her previous start beating race rival Bettor Belle “(She) has trained on nicely since her last start win should make her presence felt from the draw,” said a comment on the All Stars racing website Secret Wish has shown good gate speed in her two starts to date and it would not be a surprise to see Orange use this to her advantage Alecto ($10.00FF) is Purdon’s other chance in the event with driver Jonny Cox The Bettor’s Delight filly has had one start where she was a strong placegetter at Addington on March 21 “(She) run a great second against the colts last start has stepped up in her training since that race and should be right in this.” Other chances in the event include the southern visitor Havtimewillfly ($4.40FF) for trainer Brett Gray while Bettor Belle for Cran and Chrissie Dalgety must also be respected The first of 11 races at Addington goes at 12.23pm For complete race entries, click here by Mike Love Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV Ohio (WKRC) - A former funeral home on Cincinnati's west side will soon become a cocktail venue and gift shop Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home on Harrison Avenue in Cheviot is set to be transformed into a unique retail space named "Hive Craft Cocktails and Honey and Fetch Gifts," will offer wholesale handcrafted cocktail kits and distinctive/unique gifts The owners have expressed plans to eventually feature the work of local artists and host craft fairs with the goal of opening the venue by next summer Ohio (WKRC) - A Cheviot police officer was checked out at the hospital after the officer's cruiser was hit by a suspected OVI driver overnight The officer was investigating a theft from a UDF on Westwood Northern and North Bend he contacted four suspects on Boudinot in Westwood a vehicle headed southbound on Boudinot hit the officer's cruiser pushing it forward and knocking down the officer He suffered minor injuries and was checked out at Mercy West Cheviot Police say the driver who hit the cruiser was arrested and faces OVI and traffic charges This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page DineLA the annual 15-day dining event produced by LA Tourism a decision made in collaboration with local chefs and restaurant owners who are eager to revive the culinary spirit of Los Angeles that has taken an extreme hit since the wildfires  More than  400 restaurants across LA County will offer lunch and dinner deals to fit all budgets LA Tourism and Banc of California will donate $10 to the American Red Cross (up to $100,000) towards wildfire recovery efforts across LA For this year’s DineLA, Maple Block will offer $15 wood smoke barbecue lunches for $15  at both the Culver City location and the Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles or Santa Fe chicken salad with market greens Over at Lunetta dinner includes roasted Frog Hollow stuffed pear with Fourme d’Ambert cheese Maine sea scallop ravioli with winter truffles braised Japanese wagyu beef cheeks with celery purée grilled Loup de Mer served with winter tabouli and lemongrass ginger rice pudding with a coconut shortcake cookie for dessert  The Hideaway in  Beverly Hills DineLA menus offer lunch for $25 and dinner for $65 Start with a choice of guacamole or guacasabi followed by a three-course selection that includes dessert each meal begins with a glass of sparkling cava and an amuse-bouche with a choice of appetizer and entrée options such as branzino frito The Hideaway will donate 10% of every DineLA purchase to Palisades Charter Elementary which burned down in the fires and was attended by the sons of co-owner Sylvain Bitton Firefly in Studio City is offering dinner for $65 with  10% of the proceeds benefiting those affected by the LA fires The prix fixe menu includes a glass of champagne and offers vegetarian-friendly options Menu highlights include big-eye tuna tartare choose between sticky toffee cake and white chocolate crème brûlée Tucked away on a mom-and-pop shop section of Pico Blvd. in Cheviot Hills is prolific chef Luigi Fineo’s new pasta shop, Al Dente.  Housed in the redesigned shotgun space that was previously the home of Delicious Arts Cakes and longtime friend Donna Liu-Brown Fineo offers Roman-style pizza by the cut using dough matured for 72 hours with toppings that change daily There’s also classic Barese  focaccia with fresh tomato and homemade fresh pastas including  bucatini pappardelle and short cut versions like fusilli and agnolotti can also be found in the custom case with sauces to go with them Weekly that explores everything new in food and drink laweeklyLAWeekly Instagram: Featuring the culture of LA since 1978 ✌️ appointments and personnel changes among wealth management and related organisations in the UK Quilter Cheviot’s sustainable investment team took advantage of a brief dip in Nvidia’s share price to add the AI component maker to the company’s Climate Assets Balanced fund The arrival of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model reportedly built at a fraction of the price of rivals’ versions, caused a brief sell-off in US tech stocks last month.  Nvidia was one of the hardest hit before recovering to sit less than 2% down for the year to date by midway through February.  Ohio (WKRC) - Residents can expect some changes in the future at the public library in Cheviot Part of the renovation includes improvements to accessibility on the property Any book holds or pickups can be made at the Westwood Library on Epworth Avenue Books can also be returned to that location Ohio (WKRC) - One man was hospitalized following a shooting Thursday Authorities responded to reports of a person shot and upon arriving at the scene officers found a 39-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen The victim was taken to UC Medical Center and is expected to survive was "being restrained by family members" on the scene He was arrested and charged with domestic violence and felonious assault Police said there is no further threat to the community Fresh from a $43.4 million renovation of its main location Cincinnati's library system will spend millions more in the next few years to improve other sites Projects worth $21 million are under way now in Cheviot and Symmes Township Seven more branches are on tap for work through about 2028 with $29.5 million budgeted for the three with estimated price tags Once those are done, the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library will turn attention to the remainder of its sites “We like to improve these buildings as quickly as possible,” said library director Paula Brehm-Heeger.  The tally since the library system launched its $350 million Next Generation master plan in 2019 pledging to invest in all 41 of its branches: 18 renovations or replacements are done The Cheviot branch, operating at 3711 Robb Ave closed in September for a $5 million upgrade the 5,700-square-foot branch will have its first elevator Cheviot library users are using the Westwood branch at present The Symmes Township branch at 11850 Enyart Road in Loveland was razed in December to make way for a new building at the same location The new $16 million facility will include meeting rooms, a MakerSpace children’s play areas and a parking lot with improved traffic flow the shelves at the new Symmes Township branch will be full “They wanted to have books,” Brehm-Heeger said of patrons there library officials are aiming to save trees that line the current parking lot another feature community members asked for A temporary Symmes Township site is operating at 9261 Governors Way Library officials hope to relocate the College Hill branch just a third of a mile west in a former CVS Pharmacy at 1609 W In December, they told the community about their interest in buying the new site and got the go-ahead for the deal from the library Board of Trustees The new location would provide improved parking and building access They are waiting on the College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corp Leaders of that group did not respond to a request for comment So while library officials are calling College Hill a “current project,” they can’t say when it will happen Another seven branches await planned improvements:  library officials will stage community meetings by mid-2026 to lay out plans for the remaining branches More: 7 musicians you'll meet on the Downtown library's 'social stairs' Facility upgrades are bringing more people to Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library A new Dairy Queen is coming to the West Side The new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill located at 4243 Bridgetown Road in Cheviot Franchise owner Ali Murad told The Enquirer he is inviting the community to come out and try some of Dairy Queen's signature soft-serve treats like chocolate-dipped cones and the famous candy- or cookie-packed Blizzard treats The location also serves typical fast food bites like burgers and chicken tenders plus a variety of ice cream cakes and other take-home novelties that can be customized to order The restaurant features 56 seats in the dining room Curbside pickup through the mobile app is available and patrons can also order delivery through DoorDash also own a Dairy Queen in Colerain Township The business partners are in the process of opening another location in Mount Healthy The duo invites community partners to help in their fundraising efforts. Currently, the brothers support Cincinnati Children's Hospital, which will have officials on site at the store's debut Monday. "We are going to have a great grand opening," Ali Murad said. Hours for the Cheviot Dairy Queen will be 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished Published: Dec 3, 2024written by Kassandre Dwyer How does someone as famous as a prime minister simply vanish With his disappearance leaving a multitude of unanswered questions Was Holt at the center of a twisted plot or the victim of a tragic accident but there are many ideas to be explored surrounding this event Holt has become more famous for his death than his life; his achievements as PM are overshadowed by this mystery When Harold Holt ascended to the role of prime minister in January 1966 he brought a fresh perspective to the office and country Holt had been involved in government for many years serving as a member of Australia’s parliament for over 30 years before attaining his new role he became Australia’s youngest parliamentary minister he served under Prime Minister Robert Menzies Australian National University professor of politics John Warhurst called Holt “a breath of fresh air.” Holt was more progressive than Menzies in his politics and popular with the people He was 59 when he became PM, and today is considered the first “modern” leader. Though he ended up serving in office for just under two years, he made several accomplishments during that time. During his tenure, Australia switched its currency to dollars and cents instead of its outdated pounds and pence system Holt made diplomatic achievements, ending the “White Australia” policy restricted non-white immigration to the Australian continent and took steps to deport multitudes of immigrants who were already in the country and considered “undesirable.” This blatantly racist policy was actively enforced until Holt’s term began Communism during this time was considered a threat to the democratic way of life in Australia, as it was in many areas of the world. The PM was especially friendly with US President Lyndon B Johnson, dating back to 1942 when the pair met. Holt declared his support for the United States as they entered the conflict in Vietnam Thousands of Australian troops were sent to Vietnam to support US efforts He also made efforts to build and repair relationships between Australia and its neighbors meeting with government leaders and military personnel He established an Australian embassy in Taiwan a possible affront to the communist government of mainland China Holt and his wife Zara welcomed many government officials to their home in between trips abroad, including during the first official visit to Australia by a US president. Holt also made efforts in science and technology, overseeing the opening of the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, which was imperative in NASA’s Apollo missions and commissioning a US global communications station in Western Australia 1967 saw the first launch of an Australian satellite Despite Holt’s impressive record in his short term as prime minister those endeavors are overlooked in the face of his reputation as the third Australian PM to die in office Holt flew to the beach for a quiet weekend He and his family owned a home at Cheviot Beach Holt was known as an enthusiastic and sporty fellow who enjoyed swimming Though he had recently had shoulder surgery Holt could not resist the excellent weather and decided to take a swim before lunch on Sunday He was not the only person enjoying Cheviot Beach that day and several eyewitnesses reported seeing and speaking to the PM Despite the nice weather that day, the tide was recorded to be unusually high, with strong currents present. Despite the water conditions, Holt seemed to be enjoying his swim and headed further and further from the beach. One eyewitness reported that the water around Holt became suddenly turbulent, almost as if it was boiling. The PM suddenly disappeared under the surface This was the last time anyone saw Harold Holt Without any clues, Holt was officially presumed dead on December 19 and a memorial service was held for him on December 22 This service would be listed as the largest gathering of world leaders in Australian history Additional services were held at different locations worldwide which included everyone from the police to the military to public volunteers Holt’s sudden disappearance left the national government of Australia in upheaval John McEwen was sworn in as Prime Minister on December 19 to replace Holt His role was temporary until Holt’s Liberal Party officially appointed a new leader and John Gorton replaced him on January 10 Gorton lasted only three years before leaving the job on his own accord after a vote of confidence came back as tied Australia’s leadership would remain tumultuous for the next several years with a series of ineffective leaders following Gorton The Liberal Party never regained momentum after Holt’s disappearance allowing the Labor Party to return to the Australian government after a 23-year absence The turmoil culminated in a Constitutional crisis in 1974 before the government was back on a smooth course In perhaps a macabre homage to their lost prime minister Australians named a swimming center after Holt in 1969 underwent a series of renovations and was reopened not long after Holt’s death At the time, Prime Minister Gorton relayed that Holt would have been proud of the facility and the fact that his name was associated with it. He spoke in regard to the re-opening, stating that Holt would have appreciated that his name was associated with a “magnificent complex” that emphasized fitness and the opportunity for children to learn to swim The official ruling from a joint report by Commonwealth and Victoria police, issued in January after the conclusion of the search, determined that there was no evidence that Holt’s disappearance and assumed death was “anything other than accidental.” Regardless of this statement the public in Australia and worldwide couldn’t help but postulate alternate theories regarding the disappearance of the PM Conspiracies soon abounded as people worldwide began wondering how a highly visible political figure could simply evaporate into thin air. Many of these conspiracy theories were related to the ongoing Cold War; others were more elaborate Some postulated that Holt was kidnapped by an underwater entity and removed to another location to be held and questioned by a foreign government A 1983 book by Anthony Grey suggested that the prime minister was not loyal to Australia and his friends in America but was instead a Chinese spy. As a result of this affiliation, the author theorized that Chinese scuba divers whisked Holt away to a safe location Unrelated to his political actions, it was suggested that Holt simply wished to start over amid frustrations in his marriage or job, faking his own death and running away, perhaps with a mistress The idea arose that perhaps the PM committed suicide So many of these ideas proliferated that in 1985 a documentary was released by Ten Network that examined the possibilities the film still resides in the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia they stand by the official ruling that the case was nothing but an accidental drowning Regardless of what happened to Harold Holt his cryptic disappearance largely overshadowed his time as Australia’s Prime Minister Holt still looms mysteriously in the minds of Australians and the world Kassie is a farmer and freelance writer with a passion for history and teaching others about it and a BS in Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science She is particularly interested in the ability of history stories to teach empathy to the next generation and telling the stories of often overlooked historical perspectives or hidden truths Kassie has special interests in the history of America’s Indigenous peoples Insurance brokerage Lycetts has announced the acquisition of Newcastle-based Cheviot Insurance Services. The move aims to expand Lycetts’ operations and reinforce its services in the North East Cheviot will integrate its operations into Lycetts’ Newcastle office managing director of Cheviot; Helen Hornshaw; and Joel Marks “This acquisition represents another exciting step in our growth strategy enabling us to build on Cheviot’s outstanding reputation and deep community ties,” he said “As we integrate Cheviot’s expertise into our wider offering this acquisition enhances our ability to combine the strengths of our regional offices.” Barclay also welcomed the new additions to the team highlighting Baty’s expertise with complex property and cyber risks and Marks’ experience in family office and fund management including a £17 billion Scottish Widows fund Baty reflected on the decision to join Lycetts “Having worked in the Newcastle insurance market for 36 years I have known Lycetts for a long time and have always valued the way they do business This is a perfect fit for Cheviot and our clients,” he said a 2024 Champion of Entrepreneurship award-winner and executive chair of Opencast will continue with Lycetts in an ambassadorial role “Cheviot has always prided itself on building lasting relationships with clients and we admire Lycetts’ commitment to the same values,” said Hoult “Joining forces ensures our clients continue to receive the same high-quality service now supported by the broader resources of Lycetts.” operates across 16 locations in the UK and provides a range of insurance services Lycetts allocates its profits to charitable causes Do you have something to say about this story Manage Subscribe Alan McIntosh has rejoined the business as chief investment officer for Quilter Cheviot Europe McIntosh was most recently chief investment strategist at parent company and planned to retire last year after the arrival of Caroline Simmons as chief investment officer at the firm.  McIntosh will be based in Dublin and will report into Quilter Cheviot Europe’s chief executive The appointment comes following the unexpected death of Quilter Cheviot Europe’s chief investment officer Hylko Zingstra has been appointed the new South East branch president Zingstra is a director at Munehisa & Co He has worked in derivatives broking for over 10 years He aims to strengthen collaboration across the South East region’s network and create more opportunities for innovation in alternative investments He will also look at ways to support the next generation of professionals entering a career in financial services in the region The firm has appointed former Paddy Power Betfair CFO Alex Gersh as its new chief financial officer He will take on the position at the end of April following the departure of Andrew Baddeley in March Gersh has held CFO positions at multiple other firms across different sectors including overseeing the merger between Betfair and Paddy Power from 2016 to 2018 See also: Former Hargreaves veteran Lee Gardhouse returns to industry with Moai Wealth Deposits in banks and building societies rose by £7.4 bn SIPP specialist names new managing director Annualised 0.3% fall was largely attributed to companies building inventory ahead of the 2 April tariffs announcement Sceptical of shift some investors have made away from US assets A regulated testing service will provide a ‘safety net’ The deal will strengthen FE fundinfo’s Nexus platform Published by MA Financial Media Ltd (part of Mark Allen),St Jude’s Church PA Adviser is written for UK financial advice businesses – especially those that outsource all or part of their investment decision-making to model portfolio services funds of funds and other multi-asset solutions