FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) – An 87-year-old local holocaust survivor and an R.N. from Fairfield are among 12 Ohioans being added to the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame this year.

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the Ohio Department of Aging will induct 12 older Ohioans into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The inductees have lived lives full of accomplishments and service, and exemplify the state’s theme for Older Americans Month: “never too old to…”

“The individuals we are recognizing each have made a significant impact and lasting difference in the lives of their communities,” said Bonnie Kantor-Burman, director of the department. “We honor them for both their civic engagement and the many contributions they have made to promoting quality of life for others thought our great state.”

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The westbound curb lanes of Columbia Parkway between Martin Drive and the Third St./Fort Washington Way exit ramp are closed and will remain closed for morning rush hour on Friday. 

As crews were cleaning up and ready to open Columbia Parkway after removing an unstable portion of the hillside that began moving earlier this week, the remaining hillside also began moving.  Engineers decided for the safety of the traveling public to put the lane closure back in place until the hillside can be stabilized again.  Crews will mobilize early Friday and begin work on removing the remaining unstable dirt.

Columbia Parkway is reduced down to one lane, between Martin Street and the Third Street exit.  All exit and entrance ramps will remain open at all times.  Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed and use caution when approaching the closure area.

Beech Acres Parenting Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families for children, is offering a May 21 parenting workshop called ‘Raising Resilient Kids: helping your child bounce back and gain strength from stressful situations.

The workshop will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Beech Acres Parenting Center (6881 Beechmont Ave; Cincinnati, Ohio 45230). Cost is $15 and pre-registration is required by visiting www.beechacres.org/workshops or by calling 513-231-6630.

Conflict and emotional pain are a natural part of life and growing up; and offer important lessons to help children better able to deal with challenges in the future. In this workshop, parents will be taught strategies for helping them coach their child on succeeding in overcoming everyday hurdles – and complex situations like bullying, illness, divorce and more.