Good morning, Clermont County. A wave of uncertainty has swept through St. Carlo Acutis Parish with Father Ed Burns Jr.'s sudden administrative leave. The Archdiocese's silence has left concerned parents like Angie Stofko searching for answers, especially given Burns' past defense of a now-imprisoned priest. While local police confirm no criminal complaints have been filed, the community understandably wants transparency about potential risks to children under his six-year care.
On a more positive note, major developments are reshaping our region's landscape. The UAW has secured significant wins in their GE Aerospace strike, including additional time off and improved job security, with members voting on ratification this week. Meanwhile, downtown Cincinnati's historic revival continues as the 12-story former Pogue's storage building transforms into 122 affordable apartments—breathing new life into a vacant landmark while addressing the area's housing needs.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🙏 West Chester priest vanishes, leaving worried parish in the dark. Father Ed Burns Jr. has been placed on administrative leave from St. Carlo Acutis Parish, with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati refusing to provide details about the investigation. Concerned parents like Angie Stofko are demanding answers, especially given Burns' past defense of Geoff Drew, a priest now imprisoned for raping an altar boy. Local police departments confirm no criminal complaints have been filed against Burns, while parish leadership promises updates "as we are able." Parents simply want to know if the allegations involve children under his care during his six-year tenure.
🏭 UAW wins major concessions in GE Aerospace strike. The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative five-year agreement with GE Aerospace after striking since late August. The deal includes additional personal time off, increased vacation time, and a minimum workforce guarantee to improve job security. Workers will receive $3,500 in cash payments to offset rising healthcare costs, with no changes to grievance or strike language. Union members will continue strike duties until the ratification vote scheduled for this week.
🏙️ Downtown Cincinnati's historic department store building gets new life. The 12-story former Pogue's storage building is slated for redevelopment into 122 affordable apartments. Two developers are spearheading the rehabilitation project at 310 Race Street, transforming the vacant structure into much-needed housing. This conversion represents the latest in a series of downtown Cincinnati revitalization efforts. The project is now advancing to its next phase after securing necessary approvals.
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