Region and Beyond
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Be a LIFEsaver for to your neighbors
Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry campaign is now live and runs through May 20th. They are encouraging the community, businesses and individuals, to give a financial donation through PayPal or Venmo to help them serve their clients. DONATE NOW 2022 LIFE Client Statistics 3,200 families with 8,449 family members 33% children 18% senior…
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Kings Island begins “Chaperone Policy” Saturday
Kings Island is implementing a chaperone policy beginning Saturday, April 22. Read the policy below: _________________ The safety of our guests and associates has always been our top priority at Kings Island. Over the past two years, there have been increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior across our industry and at other major entertainment…
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CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine
Following FDA regulatory action, the CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met today to discuss these COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes, and the associated implications and implementation.…
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AARP Ohio Invites Ohioans to Share Nursing Home Experience During Live Call with Ohio Director of Aging
AARP Ohio is hosting a live telephone townhall with Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy, tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The discussion is an opportunity for Ohioans to share their personal stories, ideas for improvements and learn more about the new Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force,…
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More students now qualify to receive $1,000 for before- and after-school educational activities
Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program Doubles Grant Amounts and Expands Eligibility Access Through 2024 More students now qualify to receive $1,000 for before- and after-school educational activities Allowable activities include before- or after-school educational programs, day camps, music lessons, tutoring and more. The Ohio Department of Education has announced changes to the Afterschool…
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227 Ohio-based Organizations Denied Opportunity to Voice Opposition of Minority Rule Bill
GettyImages Columbus, Ohio – In a narrow 7-6 vote, the Ohio House Constitutional Resolutions Committee passed a resolution allowing HJR 1 — a bill that seeks to increase the ballot threshold for amending the constitution from a simple majority to 60% — to a floor vote. Following the resolution’s passage, a denial of 111 years…
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Economists: Ohio flat-tax would worsen inequality
A concept of income disparity from Getty Images. BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal An overwhelming majority of a panel of Ohio economists believes that a flat-tax proposal pending in the Ohio House would worsen economic inequality, according to a survey that was published Monday. Most of the 22 who responded also didn’t think that the…
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Hamilton County Small Business Day at Sharonville Convention Center
Hamilton County Small Business Day is on Monday, May 22 from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Sharonville Convention Center. Hamilton County will be officially launching the Hamilton County Office of Small Business and brand new Small Business Relief Grants. This event introduces small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to all the Hamilton County…
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Loveland Goodwill reopens soon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Loveland, Ohio – Although she could not give a definitive reopening date, the Ohio Valley Goodwill store in Loveland may open it’s doors again in the next few weeks said Sharon Hannon the marketing director. “Maybe next week, fingers crossed.” There is a construction meeting today. Hannon said customers should see noticeable improvements as they…
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Ohioans can still use abortion drug mifepristone, but that could change
Loveland, Ohio and Columbus Since Roe v Wade was overturned last summer, abortion medication has been under fire as the abortion drug mifepristone is the subject of a federal lawsuit and some states are attempting to restrict access by threatening legal action against retail pharmacies and suppliers of the drug. (Adobe Stock). BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio…
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