Compiled from staff and wire reports

More West Nile mosquitoes found

A day after the Tristate's first probable human case of West Nile virus was announced in Northern Kentucky, Hamilton County health officials reported Wednesday that infected mosquitoes have been detected in three more areas.

The mosquitoes were trapped along Yakima Drive in Silverton, in the 3800 block of Roundbottom Road in Newtown and in the 6700 block of Kellogg Avenue in Anderson Township, according to the Hamilton County General Health District.

Officials say the mild warning signs of a West Nile virus infection include fever, rash, swollen glands, headaches and body aches. More serious symptoms include high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness, disorientation and tremors.

For information about West Nile virus, call 946-7844 or visit www.hamilton-co.org/boh.

Memorial service for Civil War vets tonight

A memorial service for Civil War veterans will be held tonight in Spring Grove Cemetery. The service, at 7 p.m. in Section 21 of the cemetery, is part of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War's 122nd national meeting being held this week in Fort Mitchell. The service is open to the public.

Tonight's service at 4521 Spring Grove Ave. will feature the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry re-enactors, the Hamilton County sheriff's bagpipe and drum corps and three Civil War artillery units.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a nonprofit organization of descendants of Union soldiers.

Ex-employee accused of stealing $100,000

HAMILTON - A 45-year-old woman is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from a company that had employed her as an office manager.

Tammy Stidham, a former employee of PTC Transport in Ross Township, turned herself in Wednesday at Hamilton Municipal Court. She later was released on bond.

Blue Ash lifeguards sweep competition

Blue Ash lifeguards swept the American Red Cross State Lifeguard competition Sunday.

Three teams from the Blue Ash Recreation Center took first, second and third place at the competition, which was held at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, said Cindy Tinneman, aquatic coordinator for the Red Cross's Cincinnati Area Chapter.

Thirteen teams competed in the Ohio statewide competition, which tests lifeguards skills, timing and accuracy. The teams advanced to state from regional competitions, which were held earlier this summer.

The lifeguards competed in five events, including three drowning victim rescues, a spinal injury rescue and a stopping a severe bleed.

The winning team - Blue Ash Team 1 - consisted of Dave Stauss, Joe Krone, Adam Bookbinder and Nate Herrell.

Investigator sentenced in evidence room theft

A former Hamilton County prosecutor's investigator was sentenced to 90 days in jail Wednesday for stealing money from the prosecutor's evidence room.

Pete Marshall, 58, pleaded no contest in May and was convicted of one count of theft in office.

He was accused of taking $2,817 in 1996 from three envelopes in the prosecutor's property room. He repaid the money after he was convicted.

Marshall's case garnered statewide attention after Hamilton County sheriff's investigators questioned Ohio Treasurer Joe Deters about the theft. Deters was county prosecutor when the incident happened.

Deters has said he knew nothing about the missing money, and a special prosecutor who investigated the case found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Man charged after pedestrian struck

WEST CHESTER TWP. - A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of striking a pedestrian with his vehicle last week on Fountains Boulevard and fleeing.

Matthew S. Wilken of West Chester was charged with leaving the scene of a traffic crash and leaving lanes of travel upon a roadway, both misdemeanors.

The driver crossed out of his lane late July 30 and hit Thomas Burkett, 52, also of West Chester, West Chester Police Sgt. Barry Walker said. The driver sped off and did not report the crash to police, he added.

Wilken remained free on his own recognizance Wednesday; he appears in court Aug. 18.

Burkett, who was seriously injured, was listed Wednesday in stable condition at University Hospital, according to police.