Citizens For A Better Norwood

Kruse Hardware closed? Oh, please, say it isn’t so!

2009-11-10T13:56:00.003-05:00

Bill Graff called this morning to say closed signs went up Friday at Kruse Hardware at the corner of Montgomery Rd. and Williams Ave. and that the store appeared to be closed Saturday. At 10:30 a.m. we called Kruse’s phone number and got a voice mail message only stating their hours of operation. We left a message for a callback. Next we phoned our councilperson who said he was unaware of it

Kroger at Surrey Square revisited

2009-11-10T08:03:00.006-05:00

When we blogged about the June 25 grand opening of the new Kroger at Surrey Square, most of our readers’ comments were quite favorable, but some expressed skepticism that the store would remain clean and well-stocked. On a couple of recent trip to the store, we noticed they were out of a standard bread item, bananas that were on special, and a common cold remedy, and there wasn't a plastic bag

WLWT phone bank answering H1N1 questions today

2009-11-09T06:55:00.002-05:00

Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer alerted us to a special phone bank Channel 5 is conducting today to answer questions from the public about the H1N1 flu virus. Phone lines are open from 6 to 9 a.m., 12 to 1 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m. The number to call is 241-8315 or you can email them on the form here or post them on this WLWT Facebook fan page. Doctors and representatives from the medical

New tenants coming to the Rookwoods

2009-11-06T07:39:00.006-05:00

This article in the Cincinnati Business lists the new tenants Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate has announced for its four area open-air malls:Rookwood CommonsLove Culture, a trendy apparel chain, will open before the end of 2009.Five Guys Burgers & Fries, a fast-casual chain known for fresh burgers, will open in early 2010.David A. Millett, an interior designer, will open by the holidays.Rookwood

Schedule of final round of H1N1 school-based vaccinations

2009-11-05T07:39:00.003-05:00

Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer sent us the following information to share with our readers:Below are the dates and times of a 2nd and final round of 2009 H1N1 School-Based Vaccination Clinics for Norwood Schools. These clinics are being held for two reasons: 1) The CDC recommends that children under 10 receive TWO doses of vaccine about a month apart (21 days minimum) to provide

Jane Grote: Republican council means more inspection of issues

2009-11-05T06:45:00.006-05:00

In an article about the voters giving Republicans control of Norwood City Council for first time in ten years in Tuesday’s election, reelected President of Council Jane Grote (R) told the Enquirer that the new majority will provide more checks and balances to the Democratic administration and "Things aren't going to get passed just because the mayor wants them to be passed. It means there will

Sarah Palin coming to Norwood Joseph-Beth this month

2009-11-05T06:24:00.003-05:00

Sarah Palin will be signing her new book Going Rogue at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Rookwood Pavilion on Friday, November 20 at noon. The JBB website says the time is subject to change and to check back for the latest event details. Book pre-orders are on sale now and will include a line ticket. The books will be available November 17 and after. Sarah will autograph her book but she will not

Poll question: How did you vote this election?

2009-11-04T08:03:00.000-05:00

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Final election results for Norwood races

2009-11-03T23:41:00.003-05:00

With all the precincts finally counted by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, the winners arePresident of Council - Jane Grote (R)City Auditor - Jim Stith (R)City Treasurer - Tim Molony (D)Council-at-Large - Michael Gabbard (R), Victor Schneider (R), Joe Sanker (D)Ward 1 - Keith Moore (D)Ward 2 - Steve Thornbury (R)Ward 3 - Donna Laake (R)Ward 4 - John Mumper (D)

Real Time Election Results at Hamilton Co. BOE website

2009-11-03T20:48:00.000-05:00

The Hamilton County Board of Elections website has posted early results for the Norwood races. The site state that updates will be done approximately every 10 minutes.

H1N1 Flu Clinic at Norwood Health Dept. this Saturday

2009-11-03T13:44:00.005-05:00

Norwood Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer has just notified us there will be another H1N1 Flu Clinic this Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Norwood Health Department at 2059 Sherman Avenue. Please call 458-4600 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.This clinic will only be for the following high-risk individuals:Pregnant women because they are

Election Day in Norwood

2009-11-03T07:54:00.001-05:00

While the candidates and their supporters are at the polls doing last chance campaigning, some of the rest of us may be on the verge of biting our nails in anticipation of tonight’s election results, which promise to deliver at least a few disappointments to everyone. Was your polling place busy today or was there just a trickle of voters?

Enquirer: Rookwood expansion to begin in spring

2009-11-03T07:34:00.002-05:00

Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate has announced it will start construction at Rookwood Exchange this spring and will start to open the $100,000 million project in 2012. Potential tenants have already signed letters of intent for 70 percent of retail, hotel and entertainment space planned. The developer will own and operate a Marriott Courtyard hotel as well as movie theatre, plus two upscale

Norwood Democrats' party at the Community Center tonight

2009-11-03T07:07:00.002-05:00

Councilperson Keith Moore invites everyone to the Norwood Democrats’ election night party at the Community Center at 1810 Courtland Ave. Since that’s a polling place, the event won’t get under way until 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. There’s no admission charge, and there will complimentary beverages, snacks, desserts and more.

Norwood Branch Library’s “honk and wave” today

2009-11-02T12:42:00.004-05:00

This just in from Tina Riehle with the Norwood Branch Library:Hello community partners!Just wanted to make everyone aware that every Library branch in Hamilton County has chosen a busy intersection to have a "honk and wave" this evening between 4:30-6 p.m. Our intersection is the corner of Montgomery Rd. and Sherman Ave. So, if you're out and about, honk and wave at us to show your support for

2009 Norwood Leaf Picker Schedule

2009-11-02T07:48:00.001-05:00

Following is the schedule the leaf picker will be following this week. Leah at Public Works tells us they will keep track each day of the streets they do on the garbage route and then go back the following day and finish up. Click here for the complete schedule through December 14. NOVEMBER 2nd Thursday Garbage Route 3rd Thursday Garbage Route 4th Friday Garbage

This week at the Norwood Branch Library

2009-11-02T07:16:00.000-05:00

Monday, November 2ndMonday Evening Book ClubWater For Elephants by Sara Gruen6:30 p.m.Tuesday, November 3rdPreschool Storytime6:30 p.m., Ages 3-6Wednesday, November 4thToddler Jam Time10:30 a.m.,Ages 1-4 with AdultAnimal Yoga With Face Painting3 p.m., Ages 6-12Thursday, November 5thESOL Conversation Group5:30 p.m. For more information, call 369-6037

Update: Xavier’s marathon Bible reading attracting diverse readers

2009-11-02T07:07:00.002-05:00

Xavier University’s Back to the Bible marathon public Bible reading (see 10/29/09 blog below), which starts at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow in the Gallagher Student Center, is attracting readers from all over and from all walks of life. Various versions of the Bible will be used to read in numerous languages, both of the reader’s choice. At election time, where the focus is often on change, it is

Norwood Indians’ girls’ soccer team wins first sectional title

2009-11-02T06:39:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to the Norwood girls’ soccer team for winning their first sectional title last Monday in a nail biting 1-0 win over Summit Country in double overtime. Despite their loss to Fenwick 3-0 in the Division II district final on Thursday, Norwood coach Devin Lawler told the Enquirer, “ "The win over Summit was huge because they are seen as a perennial top-10 team, and our goal was

NCT’s schedule of candidate forums on cable Channel 4

2009-10-30T12:52:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Councilperson Keith Moore, we have the schedule for the candidate forums airing on local cable Channel 4. Click here for the Saturday though Monday schedule.

Channel 12: Last house at Rookwood being razed this morning

2009-10-30T10:02:00.005-04:00

According to Channel 12, demolition crews started working at 9:00 a.m. to tear down the last house standing at the vacant 11-acre lot across from Rookwood Commons, site of the long-delayed proposed Rookwood Exchange development. Following a protracted court case challenging Norwood’s use of eminent domain that the Ohio Supreme Court decided in his favor, Joe Horney sold the two-family house for

Cincinnati Magazine: NHS one of 30 great local high schools!

2009-10-30T07:43:00.004-04:00

The current issue of Cincinnati Magazine hit the newsstands yesterday with an article entitled “Multiple Choice: 30 Great Local High Schools,” and Norwood High School made the cut! The magazine’s website promotes the article by saying, “Marching bands and AP calculus; musicals and DNA sequencing. There are extraordinary high schools in our town -places where tomorrow's great minds are getting a

Xavier Players & Madcap Puppet Theatre present Look Out Galileo

2009-10-30T06:00:00.005-04:00

Explore the Starry Skies in the First Hats Off ProductionOn Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday, November 15, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Xavier Players will present Look Out, Galileo! directed by John Lewandowski, Madcap Puppet Theatre’s Artistic Director. This is the first show in the Hats Off series collaboration established with Madcap. Tickets cost $7 each. They can be

H1N1 Flu Clinic at Norwood Health Dept. next Wednesday

2009-10-29T10:43:00.008-04:00

Norwood Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer wants Norwood residents to know the Norwood Health Dept. at 2059 Sherman Avenue is having another H1N1 Flu Clinic next Wednesday, November 4, from 3 :00 t0 7:00 p.m. There are approximately 150 shots remaining for this particular clinic. As before, individuals must call 458-4600 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. We will

Norwood Republicans’ election night party at Gordo’s

2009-10-29T08:41:00.005-04:00

Casey Brown sent us the following announcement and invitation:The Norwood Republicans are having an election night party! This is for all of our volunteers, however you helped us through sign placement, phone calls, stamping literature, walking in the parade, whatever you did to help us. Please come have some fun with us and celebrate some victories!And speaking of volunteering, we still would