Lee University’s Symphonic Band will present its spring concert on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bailey, professor of music and conductor for the evening’s performance. The program will feature works such as “Fantasy on a Spanish Hymn” by Steve Dunn, “Journey to the Lion’s Castle” by Rosano Galante, and “Havendance” by Lee’s own Dr. ... (click for more)

Lee University will continue the 2018-19 Writer’s Festival with a reading by poet Alison Pelegrin on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Rose Lecture Hall, located in Lee’s Helen DeVos College of Education. Ms. Pelegrin has written several poetry collections, including the 2018 Diode Chapbook Prize winner, “Our Lady of the Flood,” and the 2006 Akron Poetry Prize winner, “Big ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the last few hours and the amount expected between now and tomorrow. School-age child care will be open at seven locations from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to assist parents. The locations for child care are: Battle Academy, East Brainerd Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Harrison Elementary, ... (click for more)

A city report says an instructor over police academies had a pattern of sexual harassment against female cadets. Two female trainees initially filed the complaint against instructor Ricky Ballard. Ballard was suspended earlier this month for 160 hours without pay over the sexual allegations. Four female cadets said they received unwanted hugs from Ballard. They said Ballard ... (click for more)

Please remember to check on folks that are vulnerable which includes the elderly and homebound. With expectations of up to 7 inches or more of rain, we may see flooding in areas that rival those of the past. As Chief Roddy told me this morning, be proactive, not reactive. Pack for an extended stay at work or someone's house. Be ready with extra food, water and blanket in your ... (click for more)

Mayor Berke, On September 5, 2017, you asked and were granted a 22-cent property tax increase for city government operations and a capital fund. At the meeting, the City Council approved your proposal for the property tax increase of 22 cents per $100 of property assessment. As a result, every business, home owner, and property owner had one-month notice that their local property ... (click for more)