Help for Cincinnati Head Injuries
A Bengals linebacker tackles the opposing team’s quarterback, crashing him to the ground. A Cyclones hockey player smashes into the boards. A Reds pitcher takes a line drive straight to the head. Playing sports increases your risk for head injury, particularly concussions, and a new study at the University of Michigan plans to follow athletes from the time they’re in high school through possible professional careers to determine the long-term effects of head injuries. “There has been considerable attention paid to concussion recently, by the media and others, spurred by reports of...
continue readingTwo Fatal Semi Truck Accidents In Ohio Last Week
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, a fatal crash shut down State Road 32 in Adams County. The horrific collision occurred little before 6:00 a.m. on eastbound SR 32 near Portsmouth Road. A 54-year-old man from Amelia was traveling down the highway when an 18-wheeler failed to stop at a stop sign and turned in front of him, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. The semi truck was being driven by a man from Buford, Georgia when it slammed into the Amelia man’s pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials conducted a thorough investigation of the crash, shutting...
continue reading6 Sent to Area Hospitals After Cincinnatti Bus Accident
Around 8:30 Thursday morning, in the 5000 block of Winneste Avenue, in Winton Hills, a car hit a school bus in a head-on collision injuring three adults and sending three children to the hospital. According to the District 3 Fire Chief, the accident occurred when Phillip True, 27, crossed the yellow line and struck the bus. True’s car was wedged underneath the school bus and he suffered life-threatening injuries. He was trapped in the wreckage and had to be removed by the jaws of life. The school bus was transporting three special needs children to Roll Hill Academy, on Baltimore Ave. and...
continue readingCincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon Invites Kids to Be Smart, Eat Well, & Move More
In May, the 14th annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon invites runners, walkers, and relay racers from in and around Cincinnati to participate in a weekend of fun for the whole family. The Flying Pig Marathon boasted well over 5,000 finishers last year, with many of them running for charity. Over 100 charities benefit from using the Flying Pig as a fundraiser each year! This year, in addition to the full marathon, half marathon, four-person relay, 10K, and 5K events it typically offers, the Flying Pig is encouraging Cincinnati kids to get involved. In fact, marathon organizers want children...
continue readingHalf-Price Admission at the Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden are having their Penguin Days event from now until February 29th. Each Saturday and Sunday the zoo hosts a number of special animal encounters. The main attraction is the King Penguins parade through the park, which takes place at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Other animal enrichment activities include sea lions, polar bears, elephants, and snow monkeys. There are more than 12 heated indoor animal exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The Cincinnati Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. Regular admission prices are $15/adults, $10/children & seniors (2-12, 62 +)...
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