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Prokids launches the 15th Annual Run for Kids

Kirk A Jackson

The Prokids nonprofit organization that helps foster care children who might fall through the cracks of the foster care system launched the 15th Annual Run for Kids event at St. Mary's church on Erie Avenue in Hyde Park, Ohio today June 3, 2011.  There were many runners in attendance in all age groups that participated. As stated on its website the course began on Erie close to St. Mary's Catholic Church. The participants then walked or ran east on Erie, south on Delta, west on Observatory, north on Shaw, east on Erie, repeated and finished on Erie in front of St. Mary's Church. The course was USATF certified.

The Dawn of the Queen City Wheels 2011 Alt Park Race Series

Kirk A Jackson

The 2011 Alt Park Race Series was launch May 25, 2011 with great weather and competitive racers.  Queen City Wheels is the non profit organization that holds and manages the event.  Unfortunately, there was accident at the event where a racer was taken to University Hospital for treatment.  The details of this racers injuries and his or her identity is unknown at this time.  Other than that incident, the race went quite well.

Cock & Bull English Pub in Hyde Park Opened its Doors

Kirk A Jackson

It was the grand ceremony for Cock & Bull and indeed it happened. Cock & Bull English Pub at Erie Avenue and Edwards Road made it all happen on May 23, 2011.  The general manager and partner Scott Rosenburrough was there to celebrate the grand opening.

James E. Craig Official Sworn in as Chief

Kirk A Jackson

On a day of national law enforcement importance on August 2, 2011 at 10:30am, James E. Craig, accompanied by his wife Mary was sworn in as the 13th Police Chief for the City of Cincinnati by City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. at Cincinnati State University. The crowd at Cincinnati State gave a sounding applause at the end of the Chief Craig's swearing in. The historic ceremony took place in a conference room at the Main Building of of Cincinnati State University.

District Two "National Night Out" Annual Celebration at Owl's Nest Park

Kirk A Jackson

On a very hot day on August 2, 2011 the Cincinnati Police Department District Two held its National Night Out for year 2011 at Owls Nest Park on Madison Road. The celebration hosted live entertainment, recreational activities, free hamburgers and hot dogs as well as soft drinks. The Cincinnati Police Swat (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team displayed their Lenco Bear tactical vehicle commanded by Police Sergeant Meyer for children and parents to tour and enjoy. Patrol Officers were dressed in blue while apparently display officers were dressed in white shirt and tie.