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Ohio’s Minimum-Wage Increase Largest in 15 Years
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009. (Artur/Adobe Stock) by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman – Public News Service Monday, January 3, 2022 An annual pay raise has kicked-in for Ohio’s minimum-wage workers, who will now earn $9.30 per hour, about $2 more than the federal minimum wage. The $0.50 hourly increase is the largest since 2006, when a ballot…
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Loveland Magazine’s January Pet of the Month is Announced!
by Cassie Mattia Loveland, Ohio – We are pleased to present Loveland Magazine’s Pets of the Month for January! The community of Loveland provided us with some very festive Pet of the Month photos and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate these pets’ holiday photos with YOU the readers! Introducing Cooper, a 13-year-old Cocker Spaniel,…
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No-Cost PCR Testing Sites in Hamilton County
From The Health Collaborative For information on vaccines and provider locations, visit healthcollab.org/vaccine-info. UPDATE: The Test and Protect contract between Hamilton County and The Health Collaborative expires at the end of this year when CARES Act funding ends, but the testandprotectcincy.com website will continue to be updated with no-cost testing locations in our region. Hamilton County…
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School enrollment numbers grim, state superintendent lays out future plans
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Stock image from Pixabay BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Department of Education is still watching the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic affect the children of the state. Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Stephanie Siddens had to deliver some grim realities last month to a Senate Primary and Secondary Education…
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Hamilton County EMA offers these do’s and don’ts for using space heaters
“It looks like it’s going to be a little chilly this week. Stay FireSafe during the cold weather & check out these space heater safety tips!” Check & read warning labels Do not place the heater on furniture, cabinets, or carpet Unplug & store heaters when not in use
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University of Cincinnati begins online transition on Wednesday
Below is a release issued by the University of Cincinnati today. Updates Spring 2022 Return to Campus Due to the recent increase in local, state, and national COVID-19 cases, and the high transmission rate of the Omicron variant, the University of Cincinnati will transition online January 5, 2022 and pivot back to full in-person activities…
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Report calls on medical boards to go after COVID “disinformation doctors;” Ohio’s has not
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny testifies before the Ohio House Health Committee on June 8, 2021. During her presentation, she said vaccines are magnetizing to their recipients and “interface” with 5G cell towers. (Photo source: The Ohio Channel) BY: JAKE ZUCKERMAN – Ohio Capital Journal In June, Sherri Tenpenny, a state-licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine and notorious COVID-19…
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Bearcats Fall to No. 1 Alabama in CFP Semifinals
Cincinnati finishes 13-1, wrapping up historic season at the Cotton Bowl by gobearcats.com/news Arlington, Texas – The No. 4-ranked Cincinnati football team went toe-to-toe with the defending national champions before ultimately falling to No. 1 Alabama, 27-6, in the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday at AT&T Stadium. Trailing 24-6,…
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Entire Academy class hired before graduation at Great Oaks Fire Academy
Eighteen area residents are now firefighters after completing 675 hours of training and education and passing national certifications. The Great Oaks Fire Academy class gathered with family, friends, and fire officials from across the region on December 14 at the Sharonville Convention Center for a graduation ceremony. Great Oaks Public Safety Services Supervisor Paul…
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Whistle Stop Clay Works raises $2,000 for the League of Animal Welfare
Loveland, Ohio – Every holiday season, Whistle Stop Clay Works in Loveland chooses a non-profit to be the recipient of their holiday ornament sales. This year the studio chose the League of Animal Welfare, a non-profit that finds homeless pets their forever home and provides low-cost veterinary services. “The economic impact of the pandemic has hit…
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