Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating after a woman pushing a child in a stroller was struck in the street by a vehicle It happened at Covedale Avenue and Sidney Road in Covedale just before 9 a.m See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The curtain comes up Jan 23 at the Covedale Center for the Tony Award winning show "Lend Me a Tenor" Director David Roth and actor Josh Galloway CINCINNATI — The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati said it discovered 176 gravestones were vandalized at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery Monday morning according to a press release from the organization Both of those cemeteries are located within the Covedale Cemetery complex in Green Township "This act of antisemitic vandalism was uncovered early this morning and has left our community heartbroken," reads the release The organization said it believes the damage happened between June 25 and July 1 since the vandalism had not occurred the last time the grounds were mowed on June 25 Two sections in the cemetery complex were damaged including some dating back to the late 1800s were knocked over and some were cracked in half as a result Most of the stones were pushed over onto their faces making it difficult for officials to determine which families were impacted by the damage The Jewish Federation said law enforcement advised them not to touch the stones to preserve the integrity of an investigation That investigation is being launched by SAFE Cincinnati a security arm of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati in tandem with the Cincinnati Police Department The restoration process may take the use of a crane said Bruce Hoffman at Schott Monument Company "It might be a problem trying to find relatives of a lot of those people." "We unequivocally condemn this act of hatred and desecration," the Jewish Federation wrote in the press release "Our hearts go out to the families affected by this senseless vandalism The Jewish community in Cincinnati is resilient and we are committed to repairing the damage and restoring the sanctity of these sacred spaces." the Jewish Federation said it would work to turn over the damaged gravestones to identify which graves were impacted and notify family members as soon as they can The Jewish Federation said it currently isn't aware of any suspects but the investigation between SAFE Cincinnati and law enforcement is ongoing Rita Birch discovered her mother's tombstone was toppled over Birch said her parents fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s to come to the United States She said it's disturbing to see them face antisemitism even after they have passed There's no direct signs that the vandalism was motivated by antisemitism said Jewish Community Relations Council director Rabbi Ari Jun given the context around the world and here in Cincinnati Jun said local incidents have been elevated since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 "This is easily one of the worst incidents we've had in a while," Jun said "That's coming during a year where we've had some very bad antisemitic incidents." It has been "exhausting" for the community adding that Jewish people are looking for ways to feel empowered President Joe Biden condemned the vandalism on social media "The vandalism of nearly 200 graves at two Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati is despicable," Biden wrote Biden said he's committing his administration to support investigators The vandalism of nearly 200 graves at two Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati is despicable.This is Antisemitism and it is vile.I condemn these acts and commit my Administration to support investigators in holding those responsible accountable to the full extent of the law "Jews have been in Cincinnati for over 200 years," he said We're a part of the fabric of this community "It is true that the Jewish community was targeted right now "We need all of us to step up and make sure that this doesn't go further down the road." Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More CINCINANTI (AP) — The FBI and police in Cincinnati are investigating the damaging of nearly 180 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries likely were knocked over between June 25 and Monday according to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati The damage was found in two Jewish sections of the Covedale Cemetery complex on Monday “Our hearts go out to the families affected by this senseless vandalism The Jewish community in Cincinnati is resilient and we are committed to repairing the damage and restoring the sanctity of these sacred spaces," the federation said in a statement It asked anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation The vandalism comes amid a surge in antisemitism in the U.S I have fond winter memories of my dad taking me to the old Delco Plaza parking lot in Milford and what’s with this “tradition?” —WHAT THE FLOCK DEAR FLOCK:Some readers undoubtedly know of the famous Swallows of Capistrano who migrate thousands of miles each spring to gather at California’s Mission San Juan Capistrano Their annual pilgrimage has inspired romantic legends and songs The Doctor wishes that your treasured childhood memory in Milford could be similarly based on a gauzy Hallmark tradition Seven species of seagulls are known to live in Ohio They mostly hang around Lake Erie and the Ohio River but also make their way to inland bodies of water and are frequently found in the parking lots of shopping centers during the winter It’s not the Christmas sales that attract them—it’s the garbage left in large bins Humanity’s tradition of throwing away untold quantities of edible food brings the seagulls to Milford just as reliably as the swallows return to Capistrano or the pigeons to Fountain Square Feel free to cherish your childhood memory How does Google Maps get its information about Cincinnati lane closures For days it’s been showing the ramp from I-71 to the Norwood Lateral as closed DEAR NONE:As the saying goes: Google works in mysterious ways Google Maps vacuums its data from many sources Its green/orange/red traffic congestion lines come from millions of users’ phones as they move (or don’t) and its official construction notices come from various local and state highway departments the error you noted about the not-really-closed Norwood Lateral ramp was generated by a software glitch The important thing is that nobody can be held accountable your query was directly responsible for the retraction of this scurrilous fake news After the Doctor contacted the Ohio Department of Transportation about your travails Press Secretary Matt Bruning sprang into action working the bureaucratic levers at Google Maps and the image of the red-lined ramp promptly disappeared down the memory hole see if you can get Google Maps to teach their friendly GPS voice how far away a quarter-mile actually is My veterinarian in Covedale has a framed Cincinnati Times-Star page from 1930 welcoming Covedale’s annexation into the city of Cincinnati It says 50,000 grapevines were torn out to make way for new homes Was Covedale something like the Napa Valley of the Midwest DEAR GRAPE:Raise a glass of Covedale Catawba to the memory of The Times-Star The page about Covedale does not seem to exemplify journalistic objectivity Bright and sparkling like a freshly cut diamond!” The entire page is like that One section gushes over a “pioneer farmer” named Henry Ludwig ruddy-faced and hearty at 76,” written by a journalist suspiciously named Charles Ludwig the banner headline is about a Norwood Kroger holdup man who was quickly apprehended with his toy gun The Covedale puff piece mentions that during the previous five years “more than 50,000 grapevines were torn out by the roots” to make way for about 400 new homes By 1930 the fresh homes were all mortgage-ready finds no mention of a grapevine massacre—no Napa Perhaps this tale came from yet another Ludwig Dr. Know is Jay Gilbert, weekday afternoon deejay on 92.5 FM The Fox. Email him your questions about the city’s peculiarities at drknow@cincinnatimagazine.com Ohio (WKRC) - Two local Jewish cemeteries are in shambles after vandals damaged nearly 200 gravestones A groundskeeper discovered the damage Monday morning the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati needs your help finding out who did it What's supposed to be a final resting place was disturbed The Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) oversees the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery in Covedale JCGC's executive director said she went out there first thing this morning "Your initial reaction is just sick to your stomach what we do is lay people to rest and take care of their final resting place and we were not able to do that because somebody else came in and chose to do vandalism," said Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Executive Director Sue Susskind Susskind believes multiple people did this because of how heavy the headstones are She also said that the site could've been targeted because of their faith This is an awful lot of work for somebody just wanting to do something mischievous," Susskind said The cemetery's groundskeeper was last at the site on June 25 so Susskind said the damage must've happened between then and now.There's no surveillance footage to help either The Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati said it hasn't been able to identify or contact all the families affected by the vandalism.Many were pushed forward.Police have asked the cemetery not to move any gravestones until the investigation is complete most of them are going to know what's going on and I have that feeling [that] there's a lot of calls that are gonna come into the office tomorrow," said Susskind Susskind said her team is planning on going into their database to match the plots with the families Some of the graves date back to the 1800s and don't have living relatives "All I can say is that as a community we have to rally together and not let fear get the best of us," Susskind said The FBI is now part of the investigation.The cemetery said you can help by sharing any information about the crime or by donating to the cemetery's monument repair fund If you like to donate, click here. wants a new leadership program to teach her 600 students "they are an important impactful part of the community in which they live" -- even if they're too young to vote "They don't have to wait until they're a grown-up to have a significant difference in the area in which they live," she said "They can make that difference every day starting now." Covedale Elementary this year became the latest of Cincinnati's public schools to implement The Leader In Me a program that adapts self-help guru Stephen Covey's 7 Habits for Highly Effective People for the under-18 set.  Kipp and her staff will help guide students through a process that includes studying past leaders learning how to deal with challenges in their daily lives using new technology to solve problems and creating things that benefit people around them The final crystallization of that mission will be a garden in front of the school that reflects its history as well as that of the surrounding neighborhood "There's schools that specialize in science and technology and math," Kipp said "we don't hear about schools that specialize in learning about history and understanding our presence." Kipp wants to make sure you remember it -- and that her students become people of whom the entire Covedale community can be proud Theater guide: Covedale CenterCINWhat kind of shows can I expect to see "The Covedale" produces some of the greatest musicals Whether it's a tune-filled show from the golden-age of Broadway a modern comedy or an important American drama every performance is a grand night of entertainment A performance here can be like a homecoming – everyone knows someone the minute they enter the door The venue is a beautifully renovated 1940s movie house "The Covedale" has a full bar and allows drinks and snacks purchased on site into the performance hall plus the annual Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) performances in the summer CYPT is a national award-winning program that has brought together the best teen performers from dozens of different schools to produce a major Broadway-style show every year since 1982 There is also a Saturday Children's Series at the Covedale Center through the season in the heart of the West Price Hill business district How can I reach them? 513-241-6550 or www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com Facebook: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts the Covedale Center is hosting the Summer Classics Season – a salute to the summer-fare Cincinnati Landmark Productions produced on the Showboat Majestic for the past 23 years the Summer Classics Season moves to the new about-to-be-built Incline Theater in East Price Hill Subscribers this season get first dibs next year at the new venue What Covedale says: "You want to see an array of exciting shows in a theater where the staff treats you like family and the place feels like a glittering piece of Cincinnati history – you want to be at 'The Covedale.' " Ohio (WKRC) - A school community and his family is mourning the sudden There's a memorial on a bench outside of Covedale School in honor of Dorian Adams Adams died in April 2023 after suffering what doctors called a 'heart event' on school grounds which he called the 'talking bench' for his students Larae Dean said she and Adams co-parented their three children together for 25 years She said he was beloved as a teacher at the school "He was just a big softie that loved the kids and gave them snacks,” said Dean Lilly Merk was a student of Adams’ for more than four years She said he helped her process her behavioral issues during that time but she said Adams would still check in on her She said she is still processing Adams’ death more than two months later She returns every day to the “talking bench” to talk to him "I had lost a loved one back in 2019 and he was the only one I felt like I could vent to it about He would make me feel comfortable enough to come to him and talk to him and I have a father figure but he was another father figure to me He just gave good advice and he was always there for everybody,” said Merk all Cincinnati Public Schools are required to have an AED (automated external defibrillator) on site Dean said she’d not been able to get a clear answer from the District on what life-saving efforts school employees may have tried while waiting for first responders it makes me sad for my children because he's already missed our middle son's graduation I know they're going to have big events in their life and their dad's not going to be there,” said Dean Local 12 brought her concerns to district leaders The district also released a statement on employee AED training: As Dean and her children cope with the unexpected grief she wants to make sure all school employees everywhere are prepared for any future medical emergencies “The rewards of a great public space enriches the lives of its users and enhances its surrounding buildings and neighborhood.” Project for Public Places Every great neighborhood has a civic center The Covedale Garden District’s has an interesting history In 2002 four beautiful homes were sacrificed to build a water retention basin (paid for with city and Green Township tax dollars) leaving a vacant lot that served no meaningful purpose Seeking to enhance the neighborhood’s pedestrian-friendly social atmosphere local residents wished to turn the space into a neighborhood pocket park Following political protocol they garnered petitions and letters of support from city and Green Township officials This grass roots effort secured funding from Hamilton County to pay for trees Through a community gathering event design features and use of the space were prioritized The parks department then commissioned the architectural landscape design firm Human Nature to work with the Metropolitan Sewer District and local residents; to create an artist rendering of their vision - for fundraising purposes the park’s hard services were paid for with private funds This public/private partnership has been touted as a model of how government should work; so residents can “do something good for their neighborhood.” What was a highly visible vacant lot is now a useable beautiful public space that makes the Garden District more vibrant while adding value to the surrounding homes A place to conveniently interact with neighbors and make new acquaintances; where residents have enjoyed summer concerts May this story remind us that the convenience of the present is always owed to the sweat and tears of the past and the residents should never forget their local trusts and duties Let us especially remember our local history and the beauty of the Covedale Garden District May we all do something… so that when our successors meet they will rejoice Jim Grawe is the co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association He can be reached at covedaleneighborhoodassoc@gmail.com Ohio (WKRC) - An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting in West Price Hill on Tuesday which is off Covedale Avenue near Rapid Run Road Responding officers found two victims upon arriving at the scene They were taken to UC Medical Center by personnel with the Cincinnati Fire Department identified by police as 18-year-old Dewey Curtis Police said the second victim was treated and is in stable condition It remains unclear if authorities have a suspect Cincinnati's mayoral race presents voters with a stark choice between three candidates with distinct backgrounds and visions for the city's future Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval and challengers will take the stage for a debate on March 25 where voters will get a clearer picture of their contrasting priorities and leadership styles ahead of the primary election The debate, hosted by the Enquirer, will be held at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts providing an opportunity for residents to engage directly with the candidates ahead of early voting on April 8 and the May 6 primary Opinion Editor Kevin Aldridge will moderate the debate it can be difficult to get a clear view of where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to voters,” said Enquirer Executive Editor Beryl Love “Debates provide that window and also create unscripted moments that can be very helpful for voters who want to make educated choices I applaud the mayoral candidates for accepting our invitation to participate in this important part of the democratic process.” the mayor's race is a nonpartisan field race with the top two candidates advancing from the May primary to the Nov More: Mayor Aftab Pureval set to take on the arena project in 2025 Cory Bowman, 36, is a Republican and College Hill resident who pastors a church in the West End and owns a coffee shop. He is also the half-brother of Vice President J.D. Vance and has cited his sibling as an inspiration for his political aspirations Bowman has knocked Cincinnati's sanctuary city status and criticized its zoning laws saying they aren't working and most citizens don't like them He says more affordable housing is needed in the city and residents need to feel safer More: JD Vance's half brother is running for Cincinnati mayor. He never voted in a city election which he believes will lead to a safer city More: Brian Frank, Republican running for mayor, wants to 'Make Cincinnati Great Again' Where: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts No signage of any kind or noisemakers will be allowed in the auditorium The debate will be recorded (no live stream) and posted on Cincinnati.com later for those unable to attend Readers can submit their questions for the mayoral candidates by email between now and the debate to kaldridge@enquirer.com A select number of reader-submitted questions will be asked during the debate Stephen Sondheim's musicals have a reputation for being complex and elusive and probing The same with "Into the Woods." But since it comes under the cover of familiar fairy tales audiences are more willing to tag along as Sondheim and scriptwriter James Lapine explore the darker behind-the-scenes world of those fairy tales which recently produced a smashingly good production of "A Streetcar Named Desire," has followed it up with an "Into the Woods" that is very nearly as good The first act finds a gaggle of fairy tale characters inhabiting the same village The Baker's Wife and Jack – the one with the beanstalk – all live in the tiny kingdom ruled by Cinderella and her prince the stories intermingle in remarkably clever ways they're all prepared to live happily ever after But reality falls far short of the bliss we all imagine they're discovering that life can be harsh Director/choreographer Matthew Wilson has brought together one of the most talented casts of local performers I have seen in quite a while but the cast includes Harold Murphy (narrator) Rodger Pille and Allison Muennich as the baker and his wife Megan Ainsley Callahan (Little Red Riding Hood) Tyler Kuhlman and Tyler Alessi as a pair of princes Michelle Wells (the witch) and Elizabeth Chinn Molloy as the cow that's exchanged for magic beans The production is first-rate at every level from music director Michael Kennedy's small but agile orchestra to Brett Bowling's set moss-draped forest as fanciful as the story itself there was a handful of vocal detractors holding forth in the lobby And it's true that Sondheim is not a composer who sends you home humming a hit tune His lyrics fly at us so fast that it's sometimes hard to keep up with them Email davidlyman@gmail.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCINCINNATI (WXIX) - Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati said more than 170 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries had been toppled and damaged over the last week The group said a groundskeeper discovered the damage on Monday morning at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery It announced the incident in a press release “This act of antisemitic vandalism was uncovered this morning and has left our community heartbroken,” the organization said The cemeteries are two sections of the Covedale Cemetery complex near Anderson Ferry and Sidney roads Some of the damaged tombstones date back to the late 1800s The group said many were knocked over with some cracked in half The group said it had difficulty notifying affected families because most tombstones were pushed face down and couldn’t be identified the security arm of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati which is working with the Cincinnati Police Department the FBI and Green Township to investigate the vandalism The group said no suspects had been identified it’s crucial for us to stand united against hate,” JCGC said “We call on the entire community to remain vigilant and continue to support one another.” JCGC said donations toward repairing the damage could be made to the monument repair fund on its website Anyone with information on the vandalism or the suspects involved should call the Cincinnati Police Department at 513-765-1212 See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it the debut of the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre in East Price Hill was a pretty understated event they’d already held a couple of gatherings for community friends and VIPs we probably shouldn’t have expected anything different the group that runs both the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and the Incline How else could they have gone from groundbreaking to opening night in just nine months Dozens of audience members took selfies next to the towering “Incline” sign mounted on the building They oohd and aahd at the spectacular view of the Cincinnati skyline and the wall-hangings in the lobby And when the audience finally made its way into the theater had a few more opening night remarks than we are accustomed to seeing at the Covedale including a pair of Perrino’s teachers from Elder High School He and his supporters built this place to put shows on the stage music director Damon Stevens launched the orchestra – a sophisticated synthesizer called a Sinfonia played by Jacob Priddy – into the opening number of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” (The Sinfonia there will be a real live orchestra in the pit And his daughter Maggie – director of theater at The Carnegie in Covington – choreographed All the creative staff that we’ve come to know at the Covedale and the Showboat Majestic Brett Bowling (sets) and Caren Young (costumes/props) “The Producers,” which Brooks adapted for the stage from his movie of the same name is a splashy and silly show as it mixes clever hilarity with downright corniness as it pokes fun at Broadway even as its pays homage to it Mike Sherman and Spenser Smith are fabulously zany as the leading characters a shady producer (Max Bialystock) and the anxious accountant (Leo Bloom) who cooks the books so they can make money by producing the worst play in Broadway history madly bobbling between charming charlatan and sentimental Broadway shlub with the help of the fine new sound system one of those rare performers with perfect diction Smith’s tall and spindly and just the kind of mousey guy to play this this character Leo is rarely more than a gasp away from an anxiety attack But tucked underneath that modest exterior is a showman; a good singer a decent dancer and quick and solid enough to hold his own against Sherman or with Kalie Kaimann who plays the multi-named Swedish bombshell who becomes Leo’s unlikely paramour Perrino has given himself a fine supporting cast eager to unleash the outlandishness of the gaggle of characters who populate the show Roger’s “common-law assistant” and Christopher Wyllie as Franz Liebkind “The Producers” was a perfect show to launch the Incline Theatre about that hey-kids-let’s-put-on-a-show spirit that has come to define everything that Cincinnati Landmark Productions does Email davidlyman@gmail.com ‘Footloose’ dances onto Covedale stageCINThe Covedale Center for the Performing Arts announces the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre’s 33rd annual summer musical One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him July 23 (7:30 p.m.); Thursday July 24 (7:30 pm); Friday • Ticket pricing: high school and younger $12; college $14; seniors $14; adults $16 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 513-241-6550 or via the web @ www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com This year’s cast includes students from the following 34 schools: Vanderbilt University and Walnut Hills High School The cast includes: Toney Boeing (Ren McCormick) Christine Oswald (Ariel Moore),Kalie Kaimann (Rusty) Adam Greivenkamp (Cowboy Bob/Coach Dunbar) – Students at Covedale School will have a new principal there to greet them when the school year begins later this summer The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education approved Michele Kipp as the school’s next principal She replaces outgoing principal Ted Jebens who was named superintendent of Lockland Local School District Kipp comes to Covedale after working as assistant principal at Cincinnati Public’s Fairview-Clifton German Language School “I am honored to serve as the principal at Covedale School and continue the work of the community to improve the educational programs “Covedale’s tradition of excellence is what holds us together in pursuit of the best options for our children to reach their full potential.” chairman of the Covedale Local School Decision Making Committee parents and community leaders chose Kipp to be the school’s next principal from an extensive pool of applicants He said the selection committee took notice of her experience as an administrator and instructional leader as well as her knowledge of and connections to the West Side said Kipp spent a significant part of her early career in the Oak Hills Local School District Dulles Elementary School and Rapid Run Middle School and then served as the district’s special services coordinator before taking a principal position outside of the Oak Hills district Kipp embodies the spirit of what school leaders have been working on over the past decade,” Dennison said “We were impressed by her commitment to providing rigorous and challenging opportunities for students and staff to grow while also engaging the community in supporting positive outcomes.” Members of the Covedale School community are invited to meet Kipp at the back-to-school ice cream social the PTA is sponsoring from 6 p.m CINCINNATI — Strong winds and thunderstorms rolled through the Tri-State on Sunday night bringing down trees and leaving many without power At least six tornado warnings were issued for the Tri-state on Sunday night The storms caused damage to Grace Baptist Church in Middletown A tree fell on a car along Ohio State Route 73 near Collett Road There were also reports of multiple power lines down in the roadway on Ohio State Route 73 and Williams Road The video below shows police closing off a portion of Covedale and Cleves Warsaw Pike after power lines fell across the road A massive tree fell over on tombstones in Rosehill Cemetary Matt Atwood posted a video on social media of campers flipped in Camp Cedar after storms blew through Mason Our team also went out to the camp ground in Mason Ohio and found damage at another area of Camp Cedar Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said in a press release that an estimated 20 mobile homes received damage with vinyl siding and roofs ripped off He also said that homes shifted off their foundation Jones said several families have been displaced “Some of these storms come in fast and furious," Jones said in the press release "It’s imperative that our highly trained Emergency Response Services Unit be prepared for whatever destructionor injuries occur from these weather events the ERS responded to other areas in Butler County that suffered damage from the storms the New Miami Local School District announced on social media it would be closed on Monday There will also be no transportation to Butler Tech parochial schools or outside educational placements Athletic practices and games will also be canceled Princeton City Schools also announced that Glendale Elementary School is also closed due to a power outage The National Weather Service office in Wilmington determined "at least three" tornadoes touched down in Butler and Warren Counties Sunday night according to the NWS — touched down in Butler County north of New Miami A second EF-0 tornado touched down in Warren County near Corwin The third tornado was also determined to be an EF-0; it touched down in Butler County near West Chester and continued east across Warren County to just west of Morrow Below are maps of the rotation signature of the storm near Waynesville and Harverysburg Below are maps of Sunday's radar from Mason and Morrow a son of the late John Harmon and Mattie Doris Howell Mackey He worked as a truck driver for Ashland Oil and at Wald Manufacturing in Maysville Charles was a 1959 graduate of Tollesboro High School He was a farmer and of the Christian faith Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 61 years Stephanie (Wayne Cash) Mackey of Independence and Karen Mackey and her husband Tommy Shramm of Covedale; a son Garry Mackey of Concord and Bobby (Denise) Mackey of Cold Spring; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery at Covedale Thomas Shramm will serve as an honorary pallbearer Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com Contact us: dennis@lewiscountyherald.com/a> Gabby Rodriguez would have turned 16 this month.  A sophomore at Western Hills University High School she might have received balloons along with her birthday cake and birthday hugs had she survived a Sept a memorial balloon launch will send balloons into the sky in her memory at 5 p.m. at Carson-Covedale Park 14. Organizers ask that participants bring a red or black balloon to release and a permanent marker to write a message on their balloon SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: Subscribe now for access to all our coverage It's been more than two months since Rodriguez was hit and killed on Harrison Avenue while trying to catch a bus for school She was not in a crosswalk when she was sideswiped by a 2010 Dodge Journey traveling west on the four-lane road Police said the driver of the Journey stopped at the scene hit Rodriguez while she was trying to get back on her feet Rodriguez died at Cincinnati Children's Hospital surrounded by her family a few hours later More: Gabriella Rodriguez, killed in hit-skip, remembered at vigil More: Hit-skip victim was popular and an excellent athlete More: Police: West High student died after being hit twice; one driver left scene Cincinnati police are still looking for the car that hit and killed the girl Steve Saunders said early tips regarding a white car did not lead to the driver He said police still want anyone with information to contact them "Someone out there knows something," he said "We want the same thing the Rodriguez family wants To find the driver that killed their daughter." call Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 Cincinnati had some pretty good professional and college theater But there was nowhere near the variety that exists today Know Theatre and New Edgecliff in the late '90s the Clifton Performance Theatre opened its little neighborhood storefront theater Xavier University launched a theater degree helped create what is now ArtReach through the Children's Theatre and spent 20 years teaching and directing at Xavier She's one of the co-founders of the new Clifton theater "is fantastic." More theater has contributed to creating vibrancy in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine and helped add to Cincinnati's status as a hub of arts maybe you're ready it's time to jump in and experience what Cincinnati-area theater offers – or maybe you're ready to explore beyond your usual haunts A wide range of touring Broadway shows – New shows straight from New York Peformers are typically cast out of New York Cincinnati enjoys one of the largest Broadway series subscriber bases in the country and hosts shows families will love (think "Peter Pan") to much more adult fare (think "The Book of Mormon") Procter & Gamble Hall in the Aronoff Center go online to CincinnatiArts.org or call at 513-621-ARTS (2787) Insider's tips: Get free email newsletter at BroadwayinCincinnati.com to get priority access to tickets before general public Some shows have lotteries for front of orchestra seats and day-of-show students and military discounts What Broadway in Cincinnati says: "Broadway in Cincinnati strives to bring the most exciting and well executed shows from New York and on tour to the Queen City giving audiences here a chance to see the best of Broadway in their own backyard We are proud to be a part of such a thriving arts community and offer in-depth and educational opportunities to help audiences engage more deeply with the shows we bring to the Aronoff Center." musicals to dramas and everything in between A typical Playhouse lineup includes recent Broadway and off-Broadway hits a big Broadway musical and productions for the entire family using some of the same award-winning directors and designers whose work is seen on Broadway or at regional theaters across the country Playhouse actors are all professional members of Actors' Equity Association and brought to Cincinnati for their specific productions Each actor calls Cincinnati his or her home for approximately eight weeks of rehearsal and performances The Playhouse also employs professional local actors and for its annual production of "A Christmas Carol," a talented group of local kids More famous faces who've appeared on Playhouse stages over the years: Kathleen Turner There's an energy in the Playhouse lobby when 800 people gather nightly for the start of performances in both theaters The audience it attracts varies from production to production – a couple out on a date night to a family sharing an outing or a gathering of friends The Playhouse is home to two theater spaces The Thompson Shelterhouse (the original Playhouse theater) seats 225 in just seven rows The Playhouse offers a full-service bar with beer or place your order before the show and have it waiting for you at intermission You can also grab a light bite from Vonderhaar's Catering and service begins 90 minutes before to curtain Each season includes 11 mainstage productions – six in the Marx (including "A Christmas Carol") and five in the Shelterhouse The Playhouse also produces an Off the Hill series for families that tours to community arts centers and other venues young people take over the theaters with Summer Theatre Day Camp Great lower-level and front-row seats start at just $30 in both theatres with premium seating at $80 and several price points in between there are special discounts for groups of six or more and for children Subscribers save up to 20 percent off single ticket prices depending on the number of shows and package they choose The Playhouse is located in beautiful Eden Park on the edge of Mt It is easily accessible from both I-71 and I-75 or Columbia Parkway Onsite parking is available in the Playhouse garage or free on neighboring streets in Mt Insider's tip: See a preview talk by artistic staff at the half-hour before every Marx performance use your smartphone to check out a book from the Playhouse's new Pop-Up Library Select dates of every production also feature "Meet the Artists" talkbacks after the performance What Playhouse in the Park says: "The Playhouse is proud to be Cincinnati's two-time Tony Award-winning theater with a national reputation for excellence directors and designers to Cincinnati to ensure our audiences of nearly 170,000 people annually see the highest quality onstage show after show along with productions they can only see at the Playhouse." visually inventive theater – the kind of theater that sticks with you long after the show has finished that sparks a conversation you never thought you would have Know Theatre provides an artistic playground for local favorites rising stars and guest artists from other cities Know Theatre seats about 100 people in its flexible "blackbox" space The Underground also has a cabaret stage for casual shows and plenty of seating to lounge or meet friends before and after performances Four mainstage productions during the calendar year as well as the annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival The Underground hosts regular events like OTRimprov and True Theatre Know doesn't operate on a traditional "season" model allowing them to keep on their toes and bring in some innovative shows and plays while the ink is still wet Ticket prices for mainstage productions are $15-$20 Tickets for single Fringe Festival events are always $12 and you can get six tickets to be used at most events in the middle of the redevelopment of Over-the-Rhine Many parking options are available: street parking the Kroger parking garage and Mercer Commons garage How can I reach them? 513-300-5669 (KNOW) or www.knowtheatre.com Insider's tip: Get tickets more than a week in advance and save $5 Dining at Know's partner Lavomatic before the performance will get you 20 percent off dinner Don't be fooled by the name "Shakespeare" in the title There is Shakespeare in all different styles plus classic plays and cherished literature adapted to the stage it employs actors from around the country (and sometimes beyond) to move to Cincinnati and perform for the whole year and sometimes longer One look around the lobby on a show night and you'll see that the productions speak to many generations Cincy Shakespeare is proud of its teen following 165 seats in the house but with still an intimate experience There's a full bar with drinks specials themed for each show like the "Oberon's Love Potion" for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," along with a custom-brewed "Shakesbeere" by Christian Moerlein called "Much A-Brew About Nothing." About 10 shows on the main stage year-round plus three productions for the free Shakespeare in the Park tour in the summer $14 up to $35 depending on day of the week and type of tickets (student The best option for saving money is to get a flexible subscription – a pass of 8 tickets to use anyway and in any combination you want On Race Street between Garfield Place and Seventh Street There are on-street and garage parking options nearby Insider's tip: Cincinnati Shakespeare holds a talk-back with the audience and the cast at every Sunday matinee performance There's also a pre-show presentation on Thursday before Shakespeare productions.Both events are free and included with your ticket What Cincy Shakespeare says: "We are proud to produce classics and the works you rarely get a chance to see These plays are the ones that have stood the test of time." Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati brings visually stunning and provocative new works to the region meaning you'll see the best in contemporary theater that hasn't been presented in Cincinnati before Many shows are fresh off acclaimed runs in New York and feature compelling and relevant social topics Many shows feature some of Cincinnati's best talent but it's not uncommon for actors from New York Chicago and Los Angeles to appear on the stage ETC attracts an eclectic audience ranging from young patrons who are part of the Teen Scene Program to longtime subscribers which makes ETC an intimate theatrical experience With only 12 rows and stadium-style seating Ensemble Theatre offers a beer and wine selection Each season features six mainstage productions Tickets range from $39 up to $43 depending on day of the week; $25 student tickets are available in advance a pass of six tickets to use in any combination on the block between Central Parkway and 12th Street Parking is available at the Gateway Garage How can I reach them? 513-421-3555 or www.ensemblecincinnnati.org Insider's tip: A great way to test drive Ensemble Theatre if you're a first-time patron is their half price and $15 student rush ticket options Starting two hours before each performance any remaining seats go on sale and may be purchased by phone or in person they offer a Pay-What-You-Can preview before opening where you contribute as much as you can afford for your admission What ETC says: "As the largest professional theater in the region solely dedicated to presenting new theater for local audiences we can guarantee that our productions are unlike anything else you'll see around town." New Edgecliff Theatre strives to be Cincinnati's Actors Theatre It presents plays with strong stories that challenge the actor and engage the audience New Edgecliff also employs actors who have performed here and decided to stay and make Cincinnati home New Edgecliff was built on a concept of locally produced professional theater that founder Michael Shooner first experienced at Edgecliff College in the 1970s A three-show mainstage season with shows in September There's also an annual Sweet Suspense Radio Drama pairing a tale of suspense with a dessert buffet.New Edgecliff Theatre is also a frequent presenter in the Cincinnati Fringe Festival Season subscription packages are $57.75 for adult or $48.75 senior Aronoff Center for the Arts in the Fifth Third Bank Theatre Tickets are available by calling 513-621-2787 or online at www.cincinnatiarts.org Insider's tip: Opening night is the night: Join the cast for a champagne toast meet-and-greet after the performance What New Edgecliff says: "New Edgecliff Theatre strives to create a powerful artistic experience utilizing local professionals and stressing the fundamental communion between actor and audience Combining strong acting skills and an intimate setting energizes our performances and provides the audience with a heightened dimension of theater." The theater plays host to Clifton Players and Untethered Theater The actors that comprise this collaborative tend to gravitate toward dark comedic material or plays by writers they have relationships with Dale Hodges and other local actors have all appeared on stage Wine is available with a suggested donation with student and senior tickets available for $15 in the basement of the Gaslight apartments How can I reach them? 513-861-SHOW (7469) or cliftonperformancetheatre.com Insider's tip: Doors open 30 minutes before the show What CPT says: "We are a collective of actors committed to presenting the best local talent performing the funniest most challenging and irreverent material we can find." Think "the Broadway experience in an intimate theater." There are classics NKU and Dayton's The Human Race Theatre Company The top professional and collegiate talent in the area along with national guest artists from regional theater and Broadway complemented by stunning visual art exhibitions in The Carnegie Galleries including themed drink specials for every show How can I reach them? www.thecarnegie.com or 859-491-2030 Insider's tip: Last summer the rear balcony was renovated full-view seating – a terrific vantage point What The Carnegie says: "With premier acting and musical talent thrilling collaborations and a unique venue The Carnegie is great theater at a great value." What kind of shows can I expect to see: CCM's theater season includes two distinct and award-winning series – the Mainstage Series and the Studio Series – and shows include family-friendly favorites The actors are students in CCM's selective drama The bands and orchestras are likewise populated by student performers Some productions are designed and/or directed by graduate-level students.Faculty student and staff teams create and manage the sets lighting designs and sound effects that help bring every one of these theatrical productions to life.Students come from all over the nation and – in fact – all over the world to study at CCM The passion and enthusiasm of student performers shines through bringing the energy that only young "stars in the making" can provide CCM Village is home to the 730-seat Corbett Auditorium the 380-seat Patricia Corbett Theater and the 120-seat Cohen Family Studio Theater (a flexible blackbox theater space) There are a number of new bars and restaurants in the new "U Square" complex perfect for a before or after show cocktail is also open Monday-Saturday and is located adjacent to CCM Village Shows per season: CCM's theater season typically includes 15 productions: seven major productions in the Mainstage Series and eight more intimate productions in the Studio Series Reservations can be made the week of each show by visiting the CCM Box Office in UC's Corbett Center for the Performing Arts or by calling 513-556-4183 Where? CCM's Mainstage and Studio Series productions take place in the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Parking is available in the CCM Garage. Visit http://uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates. For detailed maps and directions, please visit http://uc.edu/visitors Additional parking is available off-campus at the new U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots How can I reach them?ccm.uc.edu or 513-556-4183 or boxoff@uc.edu The CCM Box Office is located by the Atrium to the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts and is open for walk-up business during our performance season Monday through Friday noon-5:30 p.m What CCM Theatre says: "Theater-lovers call CCM the 'best place to catch a rising star' for a reason CCM is defined by its world-class musicians creative collaborations and inspiring productions If you want to experience tomorrow's stars of the stage and screen before they're famous Quirky musicals ("Evil Dead: The Musical" or the upcoming "Batboy: The Musical") Falcon uses a wide range of local actors – familiar faces plus it pulls from CCM and NKU's theater programs for new talent It's in a storefront theater that you might find off-off-Broadway or in Chicago cozy and you really feel like you're a part of the action including at least one musical and a holiday show as well as some other smaller projects called "Fourth Wall." How can I reach them?falcontheatre.net Insider's tip: Get there early to get your pick of seats – it's all general admission The best ones are up front or the upper tier stage left What Falcon says: From artistic director Ted Weil: "Greater Cincinnati boasts a vibrant array of theater offerings and Falcon is one of the best little theaters you might not have found yet We're the only professional/semi-professional company in Newport and we're proud to be a part of the Newport Historic District and the growth that's happening in Northern Kentucky." Four family-friendly musical theater productions each season with daytime performances for school audiences and weekend performances for the public and dance as a means of introducing children to the magic of the performing arts Children's Theatre produces classics and new works Children come from schools all around the region college students hail from all major area universities and adults are professional actors employed throughout Cincinnati The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is the oldest children's theater in the country – 90 years old next season Show-themed cookies from The BonBonerie are available in the lobby MainStage productions are at the Taft Theatre Facebook: The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Insider's tip: Subscribe to an entire season and you'll get an autograph session with characters afterward Join the Kids Club and get swag and members-only events What The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati says: "We are proud of our contributions to the greater Cincinnati region and are grateful to be able to bring arts experiences into so many lives our programs are their first professional 'arts encounter.' We seek to plant the seed for an ongoing and deeper artistic engagement that blossoms as they return for another one of our programs or as they become patrons of other arts organizations in our cultural community." zany actors and strong audience participation Madcap's actors are primarily from the Cincinnati area and have also been seen on other area stages adults are laughing right along and everybody leaves with a smile Madcap currently performs its three-show Hats Off series (November-March) at the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Clifton Cultural Arts Center Performances are also held year-round at other venues including parks Many people also see Madcap's Winter Wonders show at the Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights The Cincinnati Art Museum holds 300 and Clifton Cultural Arts Center holds 200 Ticket prices for the Hats Off series are $8 (all ages) Insider's tip: Madcap is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the theater Adults might be surprised to find that the sophisticated storytelling will have meaning for them Madcap Puppets also hosts workshops in its studio in Westwood and other locations Madcap says: "We are grateful for generations of support in our community and beyond Blockbuster musicals to Greek classics and Shakespearian masterpieces all the way to dance concerts and world premiere productions Many are enrolled as Theatre majors or minors but any student on campus is permitted to audition a local professional is invited to be a guest actor alongside the student performers Corbett Theatre seats 315; the Robert & Rosemary Stauss Theatre seats 125 Six mainstage productions and two to three season extra productions each school year How can I reach them? 859-572-5464 or artscience.nku.edu/departments/theatre/boxoffice.html Insider's tip: Season subscriptions save money (this year: $65 for six shows at the highest ticket price) What NKU Theatre says: "With the best Theatre Department in Kentucky NKU proves there's great theater all around the Greater Cincinnati area Classic and contemporary plays and musicals Xavier students (majors and non-majors) make up the casts A goal of the theater is to collaborate with professionals on productions both on and off stage The newest college theater program in the region Xavier launched its first Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre last fall Xavier produces four main stage productions each year usually consisting of two plays and two musicals Where? Gallagher Student Center Theatre, 3800 Victory Parkway, Evanston. Tickets: www.xaviertheatre.ticketleap.com or 513-745-3939. Main website: www.xavier.edu/theatre Twitter: @XavierTheatre Insider's tip: Go early to enjoy food and drinks at Ryan's Pub The restaurant offers local craft beers and great pub food says: "Xavier Theatre reflects its students – passionate engaging and thoughtful – always seeking different perspectives and deeper understanding of current issues in society … Our productions seek to nurture these qualities by offering a diverse and challenging season that not only strives for the highest theatrical standard but creates opportunities for further discussion and reflection Our students want to produce theater that is meaningful Whether you prefer upbeat musical comedies or classical dramatic stories there is something for everyone throughout the year." uptempo shows for pure entertainment – musicals and comedies Productions are cast with professional actors NKU Robert & Rosemary Stauss Theatre seats 125 with dinner to accommodate all patrons Robert & Rosemary Stauss Theatre at the Fine Arts Center on Northern Kentucky University's Highland Heights campus Insider's tip: Get a deal on a two-show package by purchasing tickets through the box office What CTC says: "Dinner theater is the perfect place to come and have a great time right here at home." Vandals defaced 176 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in Cincinnati on Tuesday morning, the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati reported.US President Joe Biden reacted to the incident on X calling the act of vandalism "despicable" and "vile." The vandalism of nearly 200 graves at two Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati is despicable.This is Antisemitism and it is vile.I condemn these acts and commit my Administration to support investigators in holding those responsible accountable to the full extent of the law Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCINCINNATI (FOX19) - Federal authorities are looking into multiple threats targeted at Ohio schools Tuesday including threats against at least six local schools All students are safe after being evacuated from Wilson Elementary School Donovan Elementary School and Summit View schools The FBI is aware of the local threats and others nationwide according to Dustyn Fox with Ohio Homeland Security He said the agency is working to analyze the situation five schools were the target of phoned-in threats federal officials said the calls could be related to "swatting" - a prank where people falsely report emergencies to prompt law enforcement response Fox did not say if officials are looking at "swatting" in Tuesday's round of threats Recorded threats were called into Wilson Elementary School off Little Dry Run Road and Covedale Elementary School on Sidney Road just before 10 a.m. according to Green Township police and Hamilton County dispatchers Wilson students were evacuated then returned to class about two hours later Fairfield East Elementary School evacuated for a reported threat around 10:15 a.m. Students were taken to a nearby YMCA and escorted back to school once police deemed the building safe Middletown High on North Breiel Boulevard received a bomb threat around 10:15 a.m. according to a Facebook post from the district School officials said the students were never in any danger A male caller made a threat against Summit View in Kentucky around 10 a.m Police conducted a sweep and found nothing according to Jess Dykes with Kenton County Schools Lebanon Police confirmed the bomb threat at Donovan Elementary School Officials said they are continuing to investigate The Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center is assisting local authorities in the investigation confirmed Hamilton County Sheriff's Captain Mike Hartzler The agency gathers information on potential terrorist activity and threats and then disseminates it to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation In a statement From Homeland Security released Tuesday afternoon read: Ohio Homeland Security is aware of these latest threats to multiple schools around Ohio and are coordinating with the Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center the Fusion Center Network and the Ohio Dept of Education to alert schools throughout the state of the events We continue to monitor and share appropriate information with the applicable federal state and local partners of any similar events At least three other schools in Ohio received phone threats from a robotic voice message Tuesday morning, according to local reports. Students and staff were evacuated at Frank Elementary School in Perrysburg and Brunswick school district in Toledo has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jordan Lane Thursday afternoon in a double shooting in West Price Hill Another man in his 20s was seriously wounded in the incident but remains in stable condition Both men were transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said one man was shot in the hip and another in the stomach around 6 p.m Thursday at a home in the 1400 block of Covedale Avenue near Western Hills Avenue in the heart of the Covedale Garden District Jim Perkins said one of the men was found downstairs Police aren't sure why someone entered the home and shot the men but they do think the victims were targeted.  Saunders said earlier that the shooting may be linked to a possible robbery superintendent of Oak Hills Local School District said the Oak Hills community is saddened by the death of a former student.  "We are saddened to hear about the death of one of our former students Jordan was well known at Oak Hills High School and his passing will cause us all to reflect on his life Our thoughts and prayers are with Jordan and his family," Yohey said.  "I don’t expect it around here," neighbor Lisa Pennekamp said It's not clear if the men lived at the home; neighbors said several people were renting it CINCINNATI — The FBI announced on Thursday a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest after gravestones were vandalized at Jewish cemeteries in the Cincinnati area. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati said it discovered 176 gravestones were vandalized at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery on Monday morning The organization said it believes the damage occurred sometime between June 25 and July 1 In a release, the FBI said anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call officials at 513-421-4310 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov The FBI is also asking anyone who may have been in either of the cemeteries both located within the Covedale Cemetery complex in Green Township during that time period to provide any information on the condition they saw it in Prosecutor for the Southern District of Ohio Benjamin Glassman said any sliver of information could help the FBI better use their tools and resources to track down a vandal The former prosecutor said the FBI often needs to get court approval for digital dragnets so narrowing a timeline to something reasonable gives them a better shot at approval and would return a more reasonable amount of data for review who discovered her mother's tombstone was one of the ones toppled over Birch said her parents had fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s to come to the U.S Jewish Community Relations Council Director Rabbi Ari Jun said there are no direct signs that the vandalism was motivated by antisemitism but noted that local incidents have been elevated in Cincinnati since the Israel-Hamar war began in October 2023 President Joe Biden spoke out about the vandalism on Wednesday "This is Antisemitism and it is vile," the president continued "I condemn these acts and commit my Administration to support investigators in holding those responsible accountable to the full extent of the law." FBI Cincinnati said it is working with the U.S Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio and the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division during its investigation Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Director Sue Susskind said Green Township Police had concluded exhaustive processing of the cemetery and they began the process of identifying which specific plots were affected Wednesday The group would notify affected families as the process continues, and they had begun collecting donations in preparation for repairs Susskind said a full plan for repairing affected graves would be developed beginning Monday CINCINNATI -- What's The Healing Kitchen all about it's about "knowing where your food comes from using ingredients supplied by local farmers "This kind of food is all over the West Coast," the Covedale resident said "It takes a while to get here … but the demand is there There are so many people with digestive issues." After working as a massage therapist for 15 years, Wise decided to study nutrition because she loved to cook. She earned an online degree from the New York City Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2011 She began coaching other women about their health but they kept asking her if they could buy food from her because they didn't have time to make the recipes she was giving them She applied to use the Findlay Kitchen a nonprofit whose mission it is to build a community of food entrepreneurs locally It's been an enormous help to her business, she said, because it not only gives her a place to work and store her products -- it enables her to sell them at Dirt: A Modern Market a retail store owned and operated by the Corporation for Findlay Market Wise was one of the founding members of Findlay Kitchen The kitchen has helped her both expand her product line and her production capacity and it's been great to see her success story Wise makes three products, all of which she packages herself -- crackers, nut butters and fermented vegetables. In addition to Dirt, she sells them through Ohio Valley Food Connection she and her husband have put about $5,000 into the business Completing the Aviatra Accelerators (formerly Bad Girl Ventures) Launch class program She's hoping the Cincinnati accelerator for women-owned businesses will help her get better organized and can't get her own business to grow until she does What's most challenging about owning a business you have to hurry up to get something done and then you have to wait … like getting licenses," she said she has to constantly put herself in front of people because she's "not particularly a pushy person." 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