Year: 2024
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“She’s not going in the boys bathroom.” Ohio mom speaks out against trangender bathroom ban bill
Read more: “She’s not going in the boys bathroom.” Ohio mom speaks out against trangender bathroom ban billGetty Image The Ohio House recently passed a bill that would ban transgender people from using the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity. BY MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Bradie Anderson fears she will be physically harmed if she uses the boys bathroom at her Northeast Ohio high school. The 14-year-old sophomore is…
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Increasing the minimum wage will save 4,000 Ohio lives, study says
Read more: Increasing the minimum wage will save 4,000 Ohio lives, study saysBY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal There may be some drawbacks, but increasing Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 an hour would save 4,000 lives and create a $25 billion benefit to the state economy by 2036, according to a study released last month by Scioto Analysis. A group proposing to increase the minimum wage from the current…
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Sharon Scovanner reports on Forever Chemical contamination to Loveland Board of Education
Read more: Sharon Scovanner reports on Forever Chemical contamination to Loveland Board of EducationLoveland, Ohio – All three Loveland school campuses use Loveland’s drinking water. On June 25, resident Sharon Scovanner reported to the Loveland City Board of Education that the City of Loveland’s drinking water is contaminated with harmful levels of Forever Chemicals. Scovanner begins at the 1:55 minute mark. Board President Jonathan Eilert responds at the…
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New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
Read more: New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimesPhoto by Brandon Bell/Getty Images More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than…
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4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia
Read more: 4th of July “live” with Cassie MattiaLoveland, Ohio – Cassie remains beyond excited that she was back for another year to be “live” on FaceBook to narrate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade. For those of you that couldn’t make it to the celebration this year Cassie hopes that she can make you feel as though you had front-row seats…
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Celebrate 200 Years at Symmes Township’s Bicentennial Blast
Read more: Celebrate 200 Years at Symmes Township’s Bicentennial BlastSymmes Township, Oho – In honor of Symmes Township’s 200th anniversary, the township is hosting an event on Saturday, July 20th at Home of the Brave Park, 11605 Lebanon Road, packed with activities, food, and entertainment. From Noon to 10 PM, Home of the Brave Park will transform into a festival ground, free and open…
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Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio
Read more: Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in OhioGetty Images BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio parents are working hard, sometimes at multiple jobs, but most still can’t afford child care, that is if there are child care options at all where they live. A new report from child care advocacy group Groundwork Ohio showed the scarcity of child care and the struggles…
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Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declines
Read more: Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declinesPhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The pattern tracks with a national trend of fatalities declining from COVID-19 peak amid a broader upward trajectory BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal The July 4 weekend means Ohio’s roads will be packed with holiday travelers. AAA projects almost 61 million will hit the road and another 10 million have…
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Cincinnati Children’s to offer pediatric services at former Loveland CVS pharmacy
Read more: Cincinnati Children’s to offer pediatric services at former Loveland CVS pharmacyLoveland Magazine file photo of the now closes CVS Cincinnati Children’s secured a long-term lease for the building in the Symmes Gate Station shopping center, which previously housed a CVS pharmacy. Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will open in spring 2025. Pediatric services will be available to families who now drive longer distances to…
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Please help LIFE Food Pantry gear up for a back to school
Read more: Please help LIFE Food Pantry gear up for a back to schoolLoveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry is gearing up for a Back to School event to ensure every child in our neighborhood starts the year with confidence and supplies they need to succeed. But they can’t do it alone! Your support can make a huge difference. Here’s how you can help: 1. Visit their…