Blue Ash

Police raid Blue Ash meth lab

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

Police here said they raided a business Wednesday and seized a meth lab leading to the arrest of the business owner's son.

DUI checkpoint Wednesday night

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

A drunk driving checkpoint will take place Wednesday night somewhere in Blue Ash, according to the Hamilton County OVI Task Force.

Sammy's sports NFL, burgers, more

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

It's a good sign when you go to a new burger joint on a night when there's a torrential downpour and the place is standing room only. If people are willing to brave the elements just for a burger, there must be something going on.

Postal Service loses $3.8B in FY2009

The Business Courier of Cincinnati (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

The U.S. Postal Service posted a $3.8 billion fiscal 2009 loss and projects fiscal 2010 losses will grow to $7.8 billion.

Abstract Display’s Eng wins Ohio Keys to Success award

The Business Courier of Cincinnati (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

Carla Eng, president of Abstract Displays Inc., is one of 11 Ohio businesswomen named Ohio Keys to Success award winners for 2009, the Ohio Department of Development said Monday.

Secretary admits to stealing

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009

A secretary making $78,000 per year admitted Monday she stole more than $212,000 from her employer.

GOP forum today on Ohio future

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009

The Ohio House Republican Policy Committee will hold a "public forum" from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Blue Ash Branch Library, 4911 Cooper Road.

On the Other Hand, This Is Cool.

Aliens in This World (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Andy and Jinny Eigel, some old friends I only see at conventions nowadays, have been managing to run a successful small business in the middle of a recession. Roxx Coffeehouse and Games is a sort of high tech home away from home, what with guitars hanging on the walls with a “Please Play Me” sign, [...]

Woman escapes handcuffs multiple times

Click World News (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

When Shannon McCarthy of Blue Ash, Ohio, was arrested last night -- after police saw her drunk and walking into oncoming traffic -- she escaped from her handcuffs. Not once. Not twice. But three times. So police tased her. (Thanks, Charles Pescovitz!)...

• Woman escapes handcuffs multiple times - Boing Boing

CTI Clinical buys German CRO

The Business Courier of Cincinnati (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, based in Blue Ash, has acquired CRS Clinical Research Services and CRS – Staff Leasing Services, a clinical research organization headquartered in Northern Germany.

Johnson & Johnson cutting 7,000 jobs

The Business Courier of Cincinnati (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Johnson & Johnson will lay off 6-7 percent of its workforce in a restructuring designed to eliminate layers of management. (JNJ)

Two DUI checkpoints tonight

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Two DUI checkpoints meant to deter impaired drivers are scheduled for this evening in Blue Ash.

Checks stolen from Loveland Eagles Auxiliary

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

A man was arrested and charged Thursday with stealing nearly $1,000 from the Loveland Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary by writing bogus checks.

Fletcher's new venture in beta stage

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Former Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher should be willing to discuss his latest venture, Blue Ash-based Alton Healthcare LLC, around the first of the year, a company official said Thursday.

Where's Ernie?

Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009

Former Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher has kept a low profile since leaving office two years ago. Fletcher, a physician, recently started a health care business in Cincinnati. Fletcher will serve as the CEO of Alton Healthcare, based in the Blue Ash suburb.