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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - The Ohio Department of Education just received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money this week. It's all a part of the Race to the Top Challenge. 

Second grader Rickia Stevens works hard with dad to get a leg up on her homework. Her father Donovan spends hours every week helping her learn. Rickia attends school within the CPS district. This year, Stevens hopes district leaders will implement some big changes.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Rookwood Commons has partnered with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Friday, August 27.  The donor bus will be parked in Rookwood Commons, located at 2719 Edmondson Road, near Bed, Bath, & Beyond between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.   

To schedule your appointment, please call (513) 451-0910 or visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/rookwood.  Hoxworth recognizes that your time is valuable. We will give priority to donors who have scheduled an appointment. Walk-in donors are welcome and will be seen as soon as possible.

How to Donate:

Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17 years old (16 with signed parental consent) and in good health. You must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification to donate.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Two Cincinnati restaurants will be closed due to an error in paperwork that resulted in their liquor licences becoming expired.

Nicholson's on Walnut St. and The Pub At Rookwood Mews will both be closing due to an error that was made in filing necessary paperwork with the state of Ohio's Division of Liquor Control.

Nicholson's will still be open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-3pm.

Both restaurants are expected to reacquire their liquor licences shortly. While both restaurants are closed, renovations are going to take place in both restaurants.

Nicholson's and The Pub At Rookwood Mews are both owned by the Tavern Restaurant Group.

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